KR102107648B1 - Food waste treating apparatus to prevent the generation of waste water - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food material processor, comprising: an outer casing (100) which includes, at an upper part thereof, an upper door (141) configured to open and close; an inner casing (200) which is accommodated inside the outer casing (100) and includes a food material processing chamber (210) in which food materials introduced through the upper door (141) and biochips impregnated with microorganisms are mixed together so as to break down and process the food materials; a food material mixing unit (300) which is rotatably provided inside the food material processing chamber (210) to perform mixing so as to allow the food materials and the microorganisms to react with each other; a temperature control means (250) which is coupled to the inner casing (200) to raise the temperature of the food material processing chamber (210) so as to promote the reaction between the food materials and the microorganisms; a microwave generation unit (400) which is provided on an outer wall of an upper part of the food material processing chamber (210) to transmit microwaves toward the upper part of the food material processing chamber (210) so as to impart energy to vapor generated during a process of processing the food materials to allow the vapor to move upward; and a vapor discharge unit (500) which is provided in the upper part of the food material processing chamber (210) to suck in the vapor moved upward and discharge the same to the outside. Accordingly, the present invention may provide a food material processing device generating no wastewater discharged to the outside from the process of processing food materials.

Description

FOOD WASTE TREATING APPARATUS TO PREVENT THE GENERATION OF WASTE WATER}

The present invention relates to a food processor, and more particularly, to a food processor that does not generate any wastewater when treating food using microorganisms.

As of 2006, about 13,000 tons of food waste are generated per day in Korea, accounting for about 26% of domestic waste. Although the food self-sufficiency rate is 30% and the feed grain self-sufficiency rate is only 4%, it is estimated that food resources that are wasted as food wastes are estimated at 1.7 trillion won per year.

At present, food waste generated in the residential area of the multi-family house is first collected in the food waste collection container in the complex, and then collected by the vehicle transportation or food waste collection center or intermediate treatment facility, and then transferred to the outside area by waste transportation vehicles. Dispose of it for recycling or landfill and incineration.

However, most of the treatment methods described above are collected from pollution sources, transported to a large-scale treatment facility for a long time, and then treated in a large-scale facility. The same remnants are causing secondary pollution, and also a huge cost is required to treat the remnants separately.

In addition, food waste has a big problem that it causes secondary environmental pollution such as odor and large amount of leachate during landfilling and incineration due to high moisture content and characteristics of organic substances. There are shortages of landfill sites and friction with local residents in the process of selecting landfill sites.

Therefore, many food waste processors have been released that can drastically reduce the amount and weight by drying food waste or ferment using microorganisms.

However, the treatment by decomposition or fermentation using microorganisms still has a problem that a considerable amount of wastewater is generated in the treatment process.

Registered Patent No. 10-1031403 "Food waste 2-phase complex bio-processing device"

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem, and to provide a food waste treatment machine that does not generate residual waste and does not generate any residual waste by decomposing and treating food using microorganisms.

The above objects and various advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from preferred embodiments of the present invention by those skilled in the art.

The object of the present invention can be achieved by a food processor. The food processor of the present invention includes an outer casing 100 having an upper door 141 openable and closed on the upper portion; The inner casing (200) is formed inside the outer casing (100) and the food processing tank (210) is formed so that the food and the microchips impregnated with microorganisms impregnated with each other are stirred and the food is decomposed and processed. ; A food stirring unit 300 rotatably provided inside the food processing tank 210 to stir the food and the microorganisms to react; Temperature control means 250 is coupled to the inner casing 200 to increase the temperature of the food processing tank 210 to promote the reaction of the food and the microorganisms; It is provided on the outer wall of the upper side of the food processing tank 210 to transmit microwaves to the top of the food processing tank 210 to impart energy to the water vapor generated during the food processing process so that the water vapor moves upward. A microwave generator 400; It is provided on the top of the food processing tank 210 is characterized in that it comprises a water vapor discharge unit 500 for sucking the water vapor rising to the top and discharged to the outside.

According to one embodiment, the food agitation unit 300, the agitation shaft 310 rotatably coupled to both side walls of the inner casing 200 across the food processing tank 210; A plurality of stirring paddles 320 that are radially protrudingly coupled to the stirring shaft 310 to stir the food (D) and the biochip (B); The stirring shaft 310 may include a stirring shaft driving unit 330 providing a driving force to rotate.

According to one embodiment, the food processing tank 210 may be formed to be inclined at a certain angle so that the microwaves supplied from the microwave generator 400 are reflected on the inner wall surface and then moved upward.

According to one embodiment, the microwave generator 400 may be accommodated inside the asbestos casing 410 of asbestos material.

According to one embodiment, the water vapor discharging unit 500 is disposed in a horizontal direction at a position higher than the microwave generating unit 400 on the upper portion of the food processing tank 210 and a plurality of water vapor along the longitudinal direction at the bottom. A water vapor suction tube 510 in which a suction hole 515 is formed; A water vapor discharge pipe 520 extending from one end of the water vapor suction pipe 510 to the outside of the inner casing 200 and guiding water vapor sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510 to the outside; A deodorizing filter unit 530 disposed on a path of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to remove the smell of the water vapor; It is provided at the end of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 and is rotationally driven and includes a fan 540 that generates a negative pressure through which water vapor can be sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510, and the water vapor suction hole 515 is the water vapor suction pipe The diameter may be gradually reduced as the diameter of the outer wall surface of 510 increases from the inner wall surface to the inner wall surface.

According to an embodiment, a water discharge hole 213 for discharging washing water used for cleaning the food treatment tank 210 to the outside is formed at the bottom of the food treatment tank 210, and the outer casing 100 One end is connected to the water discharge hole 213, the other end is coupled to the water discharge pipe 230 exposed to the outside of the outer casing 100, the water discharge pipe 230 through the water discharge hole 213 The oxygen supply pipe 235 for supplying oxygen to the food processing tank 210 may be branched and combined.

According to one embodiment, between the lower portion of the food processing tank 210 and the inner casing 200 is provided with an oxygen receiving tube 240 for receiving oxygen, oxygen is provided on the bottom surface of the food processing tank 210 Is movable, but water may not be moved, a micro-sized oxygen supply hole 211a may be provided.

According to an embodiment, the input panel 150 is provided in the outer casing 100 to receive a food processing signal; A display panel 160 displaying a current food processing process; A wireless communication unit (not shown) wirelessly connected to the user's mobile terminal; The agitation shaft driving unit 330, the microwave generator 400 and the so that the current food processing process is transmitted to the user's mobile terminal, and the food processing process proceeds according to the food processing signal inputted through the mobile terminal. It may include a temperature control means 250 and the control unit 170 for driving the fan 540.

The food processor according to the present invention may react with a biochip impregnated with microorganisms with food to treat food so that no residue is generated after treatment.

In particular, the water generated during food processing is evaporated into water vapor, and the microwave generator is placed on the rising path of the water vapor, and then the microwave is applied to the water vapor so that the water vapor can continue to rise without condensation. As a result, water vapor is discharged to the outside of the food processing tank as it is.

At this time, a deodorizing filter is provided on the discharge path of the water vapor, and the odor contained in the water vapor is removed and then discharged to the atmosphere.

In this way, the food waste treatment apparatus according to the present invention does not generate any water at the time of food treatment, and no residue is generated after the treatment.

By using the treatment characteristics of the present invention, there is an advantage in that eggshell, crab, shrimp shell, coffee grounds, onion or corn husk, etc., which have not been processed in a conventional food processor, can be cleaned.

1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a food processor according to the present invention,
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration with the front outer casing removed of the food processor according to the present invention,
3 and 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the inner casing of the food processor according to the present invention from different angles,
Figure 5 is an exemplary view showing the air intake configuration of the food treatment tank of the food processor according to the present invention,
Figure 6 is an exemplary view showing a modification of the air intake configuration of the food treatment tank of the food processor according to the present invention,
7 is a front view showing a food processing process of the food processing tank of the food processing apparatus according to the present invention,
8 is an exemplary view showing a modified example of the food treatment tank of the food processor according to the present invention.

In order to fully understand the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in detail below. This embodiment is provided to more fully describe the present invention to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the shape of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated to emphasize a clearer description. It should be noted that, in each drawing, the same members may be indicated by the same reference numerals. Detailed descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that are judged to unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention are omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the food processor 1 according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the front cover 110 of the food processor 1 is removed, and FIG. 3 is an external casing ( 100) is a perspective view showing the food waste processor 1 removed.

1 to 3, the food processor 1 according to the present invention is provided inside the outer casing 100 and the outer casing 100, and the food D is reacted with microorganisms to process food and drink. The inner casing 200 provided with the tank 210, the food agitation unit 300 coupled to the food processing tank 210 and stirring the food (D) and the biochip (B), and the food processing tank 210 It is provided on the upper portion of the microwave generator 400 to apply the microwaves to the water vapor generated during the food processing process to prevent condensation of the water vapor, and is provided on the upper portion of the food processing tank 210 to receive the microwaves to suck the increased water vapor It includes a water vapor discharge unit 500 for discharging to the outside, and a control unit 170 for controlling each component so that food is processed according to an input signal applied from the user.

The food processor 1 according to the present invention puts the biochip (B) impregnated with microorganisms into the bottom of the food processing tank 210 and supplies the food (D) to the food processing tank 210. Thereby, the biochip (B) and the food (D) are stirred, and the food (D) is decomposed and processed by microorganisms. At this time, the water vapor formed by the evaporation of wastewater generated during the decomposition process of food (D) is applied to the microwave generated by the microwave generator 400, and is not condensed and rises to the top, and is external to the steam discharge unit 500. Is discharged.

Therefore, the food waste treatment apparatus 1 of the present invention does not generate any waste water because the water vapor generated during the treatment of the food waste (D) is evaporated and all of the water vapor is discharged to the outside. In addition, since all foods are decomposed by microorganisms, little residue is generated after treatment, and thus environmental pollution problems can be solved at the source.

The food processor of the present invention decomposes and processes food (D) using microorganisms. At this time, microorganisms are used by being impregnated with the woody biochip (B). Various types of microorganisms to be impregnated can be used, and preferably, aerobic, anerobic, and breathable microbes are appropriately combined and used.

The biochip (B) is introduced into the bottom of the food processing tank 210 as shown in FIG. 3, and is stirred with the food (D) input through the upper door 141 to allow the food (D) to be processed. When the food (D) is processed, all of the food (D) is discharged to the outside in the form of water vapor, so only the biochip (B) remains inside the food processing tank (210). Since the biochip (B) can be repeatedly processed for food, it is replaced or supplemented every 6 months or 1 year.

The outer casing 100 accommodates the inner casing 200, the stirring shaft driving part 330, and the microwave generating part 400 and the water vapor discharge part 500 therein. The outer casing 100 includes a front cover 110, a pair of side covers 120, 120a, a rear cover 130, a bottom plate 135, and an upper cover 140 which are arranged to surround the four sides of the inner casing 200 ).

The front cover 110 is provided with an input panel 150 and a display panel 160, and a control unit 170 is provided to be electrically coupled to them. The control unit 170 is provided with a control unit 170.

The inner casing 200 is coupled to the upper portion of the bottom plate 135, and the power supply unit 600 and the driving motor 331 are disposed. A moving wheel 180 is provided below the bottom plate 135 to facilitate the movement of the food processor 1.

The input panel 150 receives food processing signals and food processing conditions from a user. Through the input panel 150, the user can input power on / off, whether food is processed, or the like.

The display panel 160 displays the current food processing status so that the user can recognize it. The display panel 160 may display the remaining time required for food processing, the current food processing tank temperature, the fan rotation speed, and the stirring shaft rotation speed.

The second side cover 120a is coupled with a water discharge pipe 220 (see FIG. 5) in which the washing water washing the food treatment tank 210 is discharged to the outside.

2, a water vapor discharge hole 131 is formed through the rear cover 130. The steam discharge hole 131 is connected to the external discharge tube 121 of the steam discharge tube 120 to allow the water vapor W2 from which the odor moved through the steam discharge tube 120 is removed to be discharged to the outside.

The upper door 141 is coupled to the upper cover 140 so as to be opened and closed. The upper door 141 is formed of a double structure, and when closed, the outer casing 100 as well as the inner casing 200 are closed.

The inner casing 200 supports the food processing tank 210 in which the food D is stirred and processed with the biochip B. 2, the inner casing 200 is disposed inside the outer casing 100 in contact with the second side cover 120a, and the control unit 170 is disposed between the inner casing 200 and the first side cover 120. ), The stirring shaft driving part 330, the microwave generating part 400 and the water vapor discharge part 500 are arranged.

3 and 4 are perspective views showing the internal configuration from which the outer casing 100 is removed from different angles.

As illustrated, the inner casing 200 includes a food processing tank 210, a pipe receiving chamber 220 provided between the food processing tank 210 and the bottom plate 135, and the outside of the food processing tank 210. A temperature control means 250 coupled to the front and rear surfaces is provided. The food treatment tank 210 and the pipe receiving chamber 220 are integrally provided, and the temperature control means 250 is coupled to the outside of the food treatment tank 210.

The food processing tank 210 is formed in a housing shape in which a lower portion forms a curved surface. The bottom surface 211 of the food processing tank 210 is formed to have a curvature corresponding to the rotational trajectory of the stirring paddle 320. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, a water discharge hole 213 is formed on the bottom surface 211. The water discharge hole 213 is used to discharge the washed water (W) to the outside when washing with water (W) for cleaning the inside of the food waste treatment tank (210).

A water discharge pipe 230 for discharging the washing water W to the outside is connected to a lower portion of the water discharge hole 213. The water discharge pipe 230 extends from the water discharge hole 213 and is formed to extend outside the second side cover 120a. A water discharge valve 231 is provided in the water discharge pipe 230. When the user washes the food treatment tank 210, the water discharge valve 231 is opened.

Meanwhile, the oxygen supply pipe 235 is branched to the water discharge pipe 230. The oxygen supply pipe 235 supplies oxygen (A) to the inside of the food processing tank 210 so that the activity of microorganisms becomes more active. When the water discharge pipe 230 is not used, oxygen flows through the oxygen supply pipe 235 and is supplied to the lower portion of the food treatment tank 210 through the water discharge hole 213.

Here, the oxygen supply pipe 235 may be open toward the atmosphere to allow external air to flow in, and may be connected to the oxygen tank in some cases.

Here, Figure 6 is an exemplary view showing a modification of the oxygen supply structure. As shown in FIG. 6, an oxygen receiving tube 240 in which oxygen is accommodated is coupled to a lower portion of the food processing tank 210. The oxygen receiving tube 240 is coupled to the oxygen supply pipe 235 to receive oxygen.

At this time, a fine oxygen supply hole 211a is formed on the bottom surface of the food treatment tank 210 to which the oxygen receiving tube 240 is coupled, as shown in an enlarged view. The oxygen supply hole 211a is provided so that oxygen flows into the food processing tank 210 but does not flow water W on the bottom surface of the food processing tank 210. When the size of the oxygen supply hole 211a is finely formed, the water W having cohesive force is larger than the oxygen supply hole 211a, so that it does not pass through.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, a microwave outlet 215a is formed on one wall surface 215 of the food processing tank 210 disposed in contact with the microwave generator 400. The microwave outlet 215a is formed to communicate with the asbestos casing 410 so that the microwave WV generated by the microwave generator 400 is discharged to the food processing tank 210.

On the other hand, the treatment tank wall surface 215 of the food processing tank 210 may be formed vertically, as shown in Figure 7, the inclination angle (θ) inclined by a certain angle toward the inside from top to bottom as shown in FIG. It may be formed to have.

The treatment tank wall surface 215 is formed to have an inclination angle so that the microwaves (MW) generated by the microwave generator 400 collide with the treatment tank wall surface 215 to be reflected and moved upward.

At the bottom of the food processing tank 210, food (D) and microorganisms are stirred to cause a decomposition process. At this time, when the microwave (MW) generated by the microwave generating unit 400 comes into contact with the microorganism, the microorganism dies and the food processing efficiency decreases.

To prevent this, the inclination angle is given to the wall surface of the food processing tank 210 so that the microwave (MW) is reflected upward. Thereby, the microwave (MW) is reflected to the bottom to minimize the killing of microorganisms.

Temperature control means 250 is coupled to both outer wall surfaces of the food treatment tank 210, as shown in Figure 4 to control the temperature of the food treatment tank 210. Since microorganisms become active at high temperatures, it is preferable to maintain the temperature of the food treatment tank 210 in the range of 35-60 ° C for food treatment.

To this end, the temperature control means 250, for example, a heater is coupled to the outer wall of the food treatment tank 210 to apply heat to control the temperature of the food treatment tank 210.

Although not shown in the drawing, a temperature sensor (not shown) and a humidity sensor (not shown) are provided inside the food processing tank 210. The temperature sensor (not shown) measures the current internal temperature and transmits it to the control unit 170, and the humidity sensor (not shown) measures the current internal humidity and transmits it to the control unit 170.

The control unit 170 controls whether the temperature control means 250 is driven so that the current internal temperature is maintained at 35-60 ° C. In addition, the control unit 170 adjusts the food processing time based on the current humidity, and controls the driving of the 'microwave generator 400'.

When the current humidity is higher than the reference humidity, the control unit 170 may rapidly adjust the evaporation speed by increasing the rotation speed of the fan 540.

The food stirring unit 300 agitates the biochip (B) and the food (D) inside the food processing tank 210, thereby increasing the contact area between the microorganisms and the food (D) impregnated in the biochip (B), and more quickly. Let the decomposition reaction proceed. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the food agitation unit 300 is formed radially along the longitudinal direction of the stirring shaft 310 and the stirring shaft 310 provided in the horizontal direction inside the food processing tank 210. It includes a plurality of stirring paddle 320, and the stirring shaft driving unit 330 that provides a driving force so that the stirring shaft 310 is rotated.

Stirring shaft 310 is provided with both ends on both sides of the food processing tank 210. One end of the stirring shaft 310 is coupled to the stirring shaft driving unit 330, the other end is rotatably coupled to the bearing 311 formed on the side wall.

Stirring paddle 320 is provided with a plurality of a predetermined interval along the stirring shaft 310 is rotated with the stirring shaft 310 and stirs the food (D) and biochip (B) inside the food processing tank 210 . The plurality of stirring paddles 320 are combined at different angles to the stirring shaft 310 to improve stirring efficiency. The stirring paddle 320 is formed to have a length that can reach the bottom surface 211 of the food processing tank 210 to scrape and stir the food D and the biochip B attached to the bottom surface 211.

The stirring shaft driving unit 330 provides a driving force so that the stirring shaft 310 is rotated. The stirring shaft driving unit 330 includes a driving motor 331 and a transmission means 333 that transmits the driving force of the driving motor 331 to the stirring shaft 310.

The drive motor 331 is provided on the outer bottom of the inner casing 200, the transmission means 333 may be provided in the form of a chain and gears. The transmission means 333 may be provided in various forms in addition to this.

The microwave generator 400 is disposed on the rising path of water vapor in the food processing tank 210 and applies microwaves (MW) so that water vapor generated in the food processing process continues to maintain a gas state.

When the food (D) and the biochip (B) are stirred while heat is applied by the temperature control means (250) in the food treatment tank (210), the wastewater generated during the decomposition process of microorganisms and food evaporates and water vapor (W1) is generated. Occurs. Water vapor (W1) rises to the top, but when the ambient temperature decreases, it condenses and water is generated on the floor.

In the present invention, in order to prevent water from being generated by condensation, the microwave generator 400 is disposed on a path in which water vapor rises, and microwaves (MW) are applied toward the water vapor to maintain the gas state while continuing. To be elevated.

Microwave (MW) imparts vibration energy to water molecules inside the water vapor, thereby heating the water molecules by vibration. This causes the water vapor to rise while maintaining the gaseous state.

The microwave generator 400 is fixedly coupled to the processing tank wall surface 215 of the inner casing 200. An asbestos casing 410 formed in communication with the microwave outlet 215a of the treatment tank wall surface 215 is provided on an upper portion of the microwave generator 400.

The asbestos casing 410 prevents the microwaves (MW) emitted from the microwave generator 400 from spreading to the rest of the region rather than the moving path of water vapor, thereby preventing microorganisms from contacting the microwave or the user from contacting the microwave.

The water vapor discharging unit 500 is provided on the top of the food processing tank 210 and exposed to microwaves (MW) to inhale the rising water vapor and discharge it to the outside. The water vapor discharge part 500 is disposed on the top of the food processing tank 210, the water vapor suction pipe 510 for sucking water vapor, and the water vapor discharge pipe 520 connected to the water vapor suction pipe 510 to discharge water vapor to the outside, Deodorization filter unit 530 coupled to the path of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to remove odors contained in water vapor, and a fan 540 provided at an end of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to generate sound pressure for suction of water vapor ).

The water vapor suction pipe 510 is horizontally disposed on the top of the food treatment tank 210. The water vapor suction pipe 510 is provided to have a length corresponding to the width of the food processing tank 210. A plurality of water vapor suction holes 515 are formed in the lower portion of the water vapor suction pipe 510 along the longitudinal direction.

When the fan 540 is rotated, negative pressure is applied to the water vapor discharge pipe 520 and the water vapor suction pipe 510. Accordingly, the water vapor W1 raised to the upper side is sucked into the water vapor suction hole 515 and discharged to the water vapor discharge pipe 520.

At this time, as shown in enlarged view in FIG. 4, the water vapor suction hole 515 is formed to have a smaller diameter r2 in the inner wall 513 than a diameter r1 in the outer wall 511. Accordingly, water vapor may be more smoothly sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510.

One side of the water vapor suction pipe 510 extends outward of the inner casing 200, and is connected to the water vapor discharge pipe 520. The water vapor discharge pipe 520 is connected to one side of the water vapor suction pipe 510, forms a certain path between the inner casing 200 and the first side cover 120, and guides the discharge of water vapor.

Deodorizing filter unit 530 is provided on the path of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to remove the odor contained in the water vapor (W1). The water vapor (W1) generated in the food processing process contains the smell of food waste, and thus becomes odorous. When the water vapor W1 is discharged to the outside, it pollutes the environment.

Deodorizing filter unit 530 may be used a variety of known filters used to remove odor. As an example, an RF high-pressure filter is used to remove odor with high voltage.

The RF high-pressure filter is configured to generate an electric magnetic field to form an ozone layer on the inner surface, and the moisture that has passed through the deodorizing filter unit 530 undergoes a process of sterilization, deodorization, and purification with its oxidizing power to remove harmful substances that may be included in the moisture The effect of eradication is provided.

The fan 540 is provided at an end of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 and rotated under the control of the control unit 170. The fan 540 is not shown in the drawing, but is rotationally driven by a fan driving motor (not shown). When the fan 540 is rotated, the surrounding air is sucked, and a negative pressure (negative pressure) is applied inside the water vapor discharge pipe 520. Thereby, water vapor W1 is sucked through the water vapor suction pipe 510.

The water vapor W2 from which the odor that has passed through the fan 540 is removed is discharged to the outside through the external discharge pipe 521.

The rotation speed of the fan 540 is controlled by the control of the control unit 170 according to the current humidity inside the food processing tank 210. When the humidity is high, the rotational speed of the fan 540 becomes faster.

A power supply 600 is provided between the inner casing 200 and the outer casing 100. The power supply unit 600 is connected to a commercial power supply, and controls the power supply to the drive motor 331, the microwave generator 400, the temperature control means 250, and the fan 540 under the control of the control unit 170. do.

The control unit 170 controls each component so that the food is processed in the food processing tank 210 based on the input signal through the input panel 150. At this time, the control unit 170 is provided with a wireless communication unit (not shown), it is possible to communicate with the user's mobile terminal (eg, a smart phone).

Accordingly, the control unit 170 may allow the food to be processed in the food processing tank 210 according to an input signal applied by the user through the mobile terminal. In addition, the control unit 170 may transmit the current processing process of the food processing unit 1 to the mobile terminal, for example, the time remaining to complete the food processing, the current food processing amount, etc., so that the user can confirm the mobile terminal.

The food processing process using the food processor 1 according to the present invention having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.

As shown in Figure 2, the user opens the upper door 141 and inputs food D. At this time, a large amount of biochips (B) impregnated with microorganisms are disposed on the bottom of the food treatment tank 210 before the food D is introduced. The biochip B is supplied to the user by the seller, and the user supplies the set amount in advance to the food processing tank 210. The biochip (B) is usually replaced or supplemented every one year.

Food (D) is input, the upper door (141) is closed, and the user applies a food processing signal through the input panel (150).

The control unit 170 controls the power supply unit 600 so that power is supplied to the driving motor 331, the fan 540, the temperature control means 250, and the microwave generator 400.

As shown in Figure 8, the food waste treatment tank 210, food (D) and the biochip (B) are accommodated together, a plurality of stirring paddles coupled to the stirring shaft 310 while the stirring shaft 310 is rotated (320) The food (D) and the biochip (B) are stirred.

As the power is supplied to the temperature control means 250, the temperature inside the food processing tank 210 is raised, and oxygen is supplied into the food processing tank 210 through the oxygen supply pipe 235.

The microorganisms impregnated in the biochip (B) react with food (D) and cause food to be chemically decomposed. The food is decomposed by reacting with microorganisms, and wastewater is generated, and the wastewater is evaporated by the hot temperature inside the food treatment tank 210 to phase change into water vapor and is raised to the top of the food treatment tank 210.

Water vapor (W1) is raised to the top, it is in contact with the microwave (MW) generated in the microwave generator 400. The water vapor (W1) is in contact with the microwave (MW), the kinetic energy rises, and the temperature rises and continues to rise upward in the gaseous state.

At this time, the fan 540 is rotated and the water vapor suction pipe 510 applies suction pressure toward the inside of the food processing tank 210. Thereby, the water vapor W1 raised to the upper portion is sucked into the water vapor suction hole 515 and moved to the water vapor discharge pipe 520.

The water vapor (W1) moved to the water vapor discharge pipe (520) is in contact with the deodorizing filter unit (530), the odor is removed, and after being sucked into the fan (540), the water vapor discharge hole (121) of the first side cover (120) Through the outside.

Through this process, all food D inside the food processing tank 210 is discharged in the form of water vapor, and only the biochip B remains in the food processing tank 210.

As described above, the food processor according to the present invention can react with a biochip impregnated with microorganisms with food to treat food so that no residue is generated after treatment.

In particular, the water generated during food processing is evaporated into water vapor, and the microwave generator is placed on the rising path of the water vapor, and then the microwave is applied to the water vapor so that the water vapor can continue to rise without condensation. As a result, water vapor is discharged to the outside of the food waste treatment tank.

At this time, a deodorizing filter is provided on the discharge path of the water vapor, and the odor contained in the water vapor is removed and then discharged to the atmosphere.

In this way, the food waste treatment apparatus according to the present invention does not generate any water at the time of food treatment, and no residue is generated after the treatment.

By using the treatment characteristics of the present invention, there is an advantage in that eggshell, crab, shrimp shell, coffee grounds, onion or corn husk, etc., which have not been processed in a conventional food processor, can be cleaned.
Once again, the outer casing 100 provided with the door 141 openable and closed inside, the inner casing 200 accommodated inside the outer casing 100, and the food processing tank 210 are rotatable. It is provided to be coupled to the food agitation unit 300 and the inner casing 200 to stir the food and the microorganisms to react to increase the temperature of the food processing tank 210 to promote the reaction between the food and the microorganisms It is provided on the outer wall of the upper side of the temperature control means 250 and the food processing tank 210 to transmit microwaves to the top of the food processing tank 210 to give energy to water vapor generated in the food processing process. The water vapor is moved upward, and is provided on the microwave generator 400 to accommodate the asbestos casing 410 of the asbestos material and the food processing tank 210, and suction the water vapor rising upward to the outside. It includes a steam discharge unit 500 to discharge to.
In the inner casing 200, after the microwaves supplied from the microwave generator 400 are reflected on the inner wall surface, the inner wall surface is formed to be inclined at a certain angle so that the food and microorganisms introduced from the door 141 are inclined. The impregnated biochips are agitated with each other, and the food treatment tank 210 allowing food to be decomposed and processed, and washing water used for cleaning the food treatment tank 210 is discharged to the bottom of the food treatment tank 210 to the outside. The water discharge hole 213 formed in order to make it, and the outer casing 100 is coupled to one end and connected to the water discharge hole 213 and the other end is a water discharge pipe 230 exposed to the outside of the outer casing 100 And a water discharge valve 231 for controlling the discharge of water when the food treatment tank 210 is washed.
The food agitation unit 300, the agitation shaft 310 rotatably coupled to both side walls of the inner casing 200 across the food processing tank 210 and the agitation shaft 310 radially A plurality of stirring paddles that protrude but are coupled to the stirring shaft at different angles to stir the food (D) and the biochip (B), and agitation to provide driving force to rotate the stirring shaft (310) A soccer moving part 330 is included, and the water vapor discharge part 500 is disposed horizontally at a position higher than the microwave generating part 400 on the upper part of the food processing tank 210 and along the longitudinal direction at the lower part. A water vapor suction pipe 510 in which a plurality of water vapor suction holes 515 are formed, and water vapor sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510 by extending from one end of the water vapor suction pipe 510 to the outside of the inner casing 200 It is disposed on the path of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 and the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to guide to the outside and is provided at the ends of the deodorizing filter unit 530 and the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to remove the smell of the water vapor, and is rotationally driven. It includes a fan 540 for generating a negative pressure that can be sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510.
In addition, the outer casing 100 is provided in the outer casing 100, the input panel 150 for receiving a food processing signal and the display panel 160 for displaying the current food processing process and the user's mobile terminal wirelessly The connected wireless communication unit (not shown), the agitation shaft driving unit 330 to transmit the current food processing process to the user's mobile terminal, and to proceed with the food processing process according to the food processing signal input through the mobile terminal, the It includes a microwave generator 400, the temperature control means 250 and the control unit 170 for driving the fan 540.
In addition, one side of the treatment tank wall surface 215 of the food processing tank 210 is formed to have an inclined angle inclined at a predetermined angle toward the inside from the top to the bottom, and is formed to be interlocked with the asbestos casing 410 to generate the microwave A microwave outlet 215a is formed to allow the microwaves generated in the 400 to be discharged to the food treatment tank 210, and when the water discharge pipe is not used in the water discharge pipe 230, the food treatment tank 210 The oxygen supply pipe 235 for supplying oxygen to the inside may be formed by branching.
In addition, the water vapor suction hole 515 of the water vapor discharge part 500 is formed to penetrate from the outer wall to a point spaced apart from the outer wall at a predetermined interval, and the first water vapor suction hole is formed in the form of a downward light from the outer wall to the inner wall. A diameter at the inner wall may be relatively smaller than the diameter at the outer wall, including 515a and the second water vapor suction hole 515b, which is formed through a constant diameter from the first water vapor suction hole to the inner wall. .

The embodiment of the food processor of the present invention described above is only exemplary, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs can see that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments are possible. There will be. Therefore, it will be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms mentioned in the above detailed description. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims. It is also to be understood that the invention includes all modifications and equivalents and alternatives within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

1: Food waste treatment device 100: External casing
110: front cover 120: first side cover
120a: second side cover 130: back cover
131: water vapor discharge hole 135: bottom plate
140: upper cover 141: upper door
150: input panel 160: display panel
170: control panel 180: moving wheel
200: inner casing 210: food waste treatment tank
211: bottom surface 211a: oxygen supply hole
213: water discharge hole 215: treatment tank wall surface
215a: microwave outlet 220: piping accommodation chamber
230: water discharge pipe 231: water discharge valve
235: oxygen supply pipe 240: oxygen receiving tube
250: temperature control means 300: food and agitation
310: stirring shaft 311: bearing
320: stirring paddle 330: stirring shaft driving unit
331: drive motor 333: electric means
400: microwave generator 410: asbestos casing
500: water vapor discharge unit 510: water vapor suction pipe
511: outer wall 513: inner wall
515: water vapor suction hole 520: water vapor discharge pipe
521: external discharge pipe 530: deodorizing filter unit
540: fan 600: power supply
A: Air
B: Biochip
D: Food
W: water
W1: water vapor
W2: Odor removed water vapor

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An outer casing 100 having a door 141 openable and closed on the upper portion;
An inner casing 200 accommodated inside the outer casing 100;
A food stirring unit 300 rotatably provided inside the food processing tank 210 to stir the food and the microorganisms to react;
Temperature control means 250 is coupled to the inner casing 200 to increase the temperature of the food processing tank 210 to promote the reaction of the food and the microorganisms;
It is provided on the outer wall of the upper side of the food processing tank 210 to transmit microwaves to the top of the food processing tank 210 to impart energy to the water vapor generated in the food processing process so that the water vapor moves upward, A microwave generator 400 for receiving asbestos casing 410 of asbestos material therein;
It is provided on the upper portion of the food processing tank 210 includes a water vapor discharge unit 500 for sucking the water vapor rising to the top and discharge it to the outside,
The inner casing 200 is
After the microwaves supplied from the microwave generator 400 are reflected on the inner wall surface, the inner wall surface is formed to be inclined at a certain angle so as to move upward, and the food chips and microorganisms impregnated with the microorganisms impregnated with each other are stirred together. Food processing tank 210 to disassemble and process the food;
A water discharge hole 213 formed at the bottom of the food treatment tank 210 to discharge washing water used for cleaning the food treatment tank 210 to the outside;
A water discharge pipe 230 coupled to one end of the outer casing 100 and connected to the water discharge hole 213 and the other end exposed to the outside of the outer casing 100; And
Includes a water discharge valve 231 for controlling the discharge of water when washing the food waste tank 210;
The food stirring unit 300,
A stirring shaft 310 rotatably coupled to both side wall surfaces of the inner casing 200 across the food processing tank 210;
A plurality of stirring paddles 320 that protrude radially to the stirring shaft 310 and are coupled at different angles to the stirring shaft to stir the food (D) and the biochip (B);
Includes; agitation shaft driving unit 330 that provides a driving force to rotate the stirring shaft 310;
The water vapor discharge unit 500,
A water vapor suction pipe 510 which is disposed in a horizontal direction at a position higher than the microwave generating unit 400 on the upper portion of the food processing tank 210 and has a plurality of water vapor suction holes 515 formed along a longitudinal direction at a lower portion thereof;
A water vapor discharge pipe 520 extending from one end of the water vapor suction pipe 510 to the outside of the inner casing 200 and guiding water vapor sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510 to the outside;
A deodorizing filter unit 530 disposed on a path of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 to remove the smell of the water vapor; And
It includes a fan 540 that is provided at the end of the water vapor discharge pipe 520 and is rotationally driven and generates a negative pressure through which water vapor can be sucked into the water vapor suction pipe 510.
The outer casing 100 is
An input panel 150 provided in the outer casing 100 to receive a food processing signal;
A display panel 160 displaying a current food processing process;
A wireless communication unit (not shown) wirelessly connected to the user's mobile terminal;
The agitation shaft driving unit 330, the microwave generator 400 and the temperature control so as to transmit the current food processing process to the user's mobile terminal, and to proceed with the food processing process according to the food processing signal input through the mobile terminal. It includes; means 250 and a control unit 170 for driving the fan 540;
One side treatment tank wall surface 215 of the food processing tank 210 is formed to have an inclined angle inclined at a constant angle toward the inside from the top to the bottom, and is formed to be interlocked with the asbestos casing 410 so that the microwave generator 400 ), The microwave outlet 215a is formed to allow the microwaves generated in the food treatment tank 210 to be discharged,
When the water discharge pipe is not used, an oxygen supply pipe 235 for supplying oxygen into the food waste treatment tank 210 is branched to the water discharge pipe 230,
The water vapor suction hole 515 of the water vapor discharge part 500 is
A first water vapor suction hole (515a) formed through the outer wall to the inner wall to a point spaced apart at a predetermined distance, and formed in the form of downward light negotiation from the outer wall to the inner wall;
Wastewater, characterized in that the diameter in the inner wall is relatively smaller than the diameter in the outer wall, including; a second water vapor suction hole (515b) formed through a constant diameter from the first water vapor suction hole to the inner wall Food processor that does not occur.
According to claim 1,
The food processor, characterized in that the internal temperature of the food treatment tank is maintained in the range of 35 ~ 60 ℃. delete delete delete delete delete delete

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