KR102333063B1 - Food disposal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food disposal, and more specifically, relates to a food disposal including: a drying module configured to heat and dry a drying container containing food; a condenser in which wet air in the drying container is separated into condensed water and air as the wet air passes; a water storage tank having the condensed water stored therein; a suction module configured to suck the air to discharge the air to the water storage tank; a drain module configured to drain the condensed water of the water storage tank; and a filter module connected to the water storage tank in communication with each other. The wet air formed by drying the food using the configuration is circulated by an exhaust fan and condensed multiple times, thereby removing moistures as much as possible, because the air with the moistures removed as much as possible passes, it is possible to improve lifespans and efficiency of the filter.

Description

Food disposal {Food disposal}

The present invention relates to a food processor, and in particular, moisture is removed as much as possible by condensing wet air formed while food is dried by an exhaust fan and condensed a plurality of times. It relates to a food processor that can be used.

Since food contains a large amount of water, if it is discharged as it is, many problems may occur due to environmental pollution and generation of odors. In addition, since food is easily decomposed, bacteria can easily multiply along with bad odor, which may harm the human body. As a method of processing such food, there are a microbial fermentation method, a dehydration method, a wet grinding method, a drying method, or a grinding and drying method.

As a technology related to the (grinding) drying method, the 'food waste treatment device' of Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2125213 (Patent Document 1), and the 'food waste disposal device and its automatic operation' of Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2000-0047528 'Control method' (Patent Document 2), 'Condenser for food processor' of Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2014-0039732 (Patent Document 3), 'Food Waste Disposal Device' of Korean Patent Publication No. 10-0743726 (Patent Document) 4) is there.

An example of a food processor includes a drying bin that heats and dries food with a heater, a stirring blade that stirs and pulverizes food in the lower part of the drying bin, a suction fan for sucking outside air into the drying bin into the drying bin, and a drying bin while the food is stirred It consists of a condensing device that separates and cools water vapor from the high-temperature, high-humidity air formed inside, and a filter module that filters out odors contained in the air that has passed through the condensing device.

In such a food processor, a suction fan is operated when food is processed, and while the food is stirred, the inside of the drying bin becomes hot and humid, thereby increasing the pressure. As a result, the high-temperature, high-humidity air inside moves to the condensing device, which is the outside of the drying bin, and moisture is removed. However, as the air passes through the condensing device, there are cases in which the condensation is not sufficiently achieved. Therefore, the life of the filter module is shortened as the air containing a large amount of moisture passes through the filter module. Due to this, there was a problem that the filter module had to be replaced once every 2-3 months. In addition, there is a problem that drying performance is deteriorated and drying time is long because moisture is not discharged well, and it is pointed out as a major problem of users.

Patent Document 1 relates to a technology using a working fluid and a thermoelectric element as a condensing device. Specifically, Patent Document 1 simply installs a plurality of condensing devices, requires a working fluid to cause condensation, and requires a plurality of condensing devices to be applied to the air passage, complicating the configuration of the food processor and increasing the cost. There is a growing problem.

Meanwhile, in Patent Document 2, as a condensing device, a plate-shaped heat dissipation fin is installed in a serpentine pipe similar to an evaporator. However, Patent Document 2 has a problem in that air is not sufficiently condensed because it is a method in which air passes through the condensing device only once.

On the other hand, Patent Document 3 applies a pipe as a condensing device. Condensation is performed as air circulates through the double pipe and the single pipe which are arranged in a plurality of up and down and are parallel to each other. However, Patent Document 3 simply provides a plurality of pipes, and has a problem in that the size of the condensing device increases and the structure is complicated.

On the other hand, Patent Document 4 applies a pipe as a condensing device. Specifically, it consists of a first condenser and a second condenser connected to each other by a water storage tank. In addition, water vapor from which moisture has been removed through the first condenser and the condensate storage tank is cooled again while passing through the second condenser, and the exhaust gas exiting the second condenser is discharged through a filter module connected to the discharge end of the second condenser. In this way, in Patent Document 4, the exhaust gas that has passed through the first condenser passes through the water storage tank, and moisture may be further removed. However, one more condensing can be performed only after passing through the water tank and passing through another condenser (second condenser). Therefore, Patent Document 3 has to provide two condensers, and there is a limit in that the condensation can be performed only twice at most.

In the aforementioned patent documents, since air passes through the flow path or the condensing device only once, the efficiency is not good compared to the volume or the number of components of the food processor.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2125213 (2020.06.16) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2000-0047528 (July 25, 2000) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0039732 (2014.04.02) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-0743726 (2007.07.23)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a food processor in which moisture in wet air generated during food drying is removed as much as possible.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a food processor that increases the deodorization efficiency and lifespan of the filter.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a food processor that is discharged after air is condensed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a food processor in which air is condensed a plurality of times while circulating through a condensing assembly.

A food processor of the present invention for achieving the above object includes: a drying module for drying by heating a drying container containing food; a condenser separated into condensed water and air as the wet air of the drying bin passes; a water storage tank in which the condensed water is stored; a suction module for sucking the air and discharging it to the water storage tank; a drain module for draining the condensed water of the water storage tank; It includes a; filter module connected to each other in communication with the water storage tank.

In addition, in the food processor of the present invention, the suction module includes a distributor connected to the condenser and an exhaust fan connected to the distributor, wherein the distributor is located above the water storage tank, and front and rear sides of the distributor are connected to the condenser and an intake port of the exhaust fan are respectively connected, and a lower side of the distributor is connected to the water storage tank.

In addition, in the food processor of the present invention, a condensed water guide is formed in the water storage tank, a cutout is formed at the lower end of the condensate water guide, a groove is formed in the lower plate of the water storage tank, and the lower end of the condensed water guide is accommodated in the groove .

In addition, in the food processor of the present invention, the drain module includes: a pump connected to the water storage tank; a pumping hose connected to the pump; a condensate tank to which the pumping hose is connected; and an air vent hose connected to the pumping hose and the water storage tank.

In addition, the food processor according to the present invention includes: a blade for stirring located inside the drying container; a male gear coupled to the stirring blade; a female gear coupled to the male gear; It further includes a motor rotatably coupled to the female gear, but there is a gap between the male gear and the female gear.

In addition, the food processor of the present invention further includes a protrusion formed on the lower plate of the drying bin, wherein the protrusion is disposed not in parallel with the circumferential direction of the lower plate of the drying bin.

In addition, in the food processor of the present invention, fixed blades are respectively installed on both sides of the inside of the drying bin, and the fixed blades on both sides have different lengths and heights.

The food processor of the present invention has the following effects.

In the present invention, air can be condensed while circulating through the condensing assembly by the exhaust fan. Therefore, since the air can be condensed multiple times, moisture in the air can be removed as much as possible. Accordingly, the deodorization efficiency and lifespan of the filter through which the air from which moisture has been removed as much as possible passes may be increased, and the drying performance of the food processor may be improved.

1 is a front perspective view of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a rear perspective view of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3a is a view of a state in which the drying bin is inserted in a state in which the door is opened;
Figure 3b is a view of a state in which the drying bin is removed in a state in which the door is opened;
4 is an exploded view of the condensate container and the condensate container cover in the food processor shown in FIG. 1;
5 is an exploded view of the filter module and the filter module cover in the food processor shown in FIG.
6 is a plan view for explaining the configuration related to the drying container;
6 of FIG. 7 , a cross-sectional view
8 is a view for explaining the assembling of the drying barrel;
9 is a cross-sectional view of the female gear and the male gear shown in FIG.
10 is a view for explaining a process in which external air is sucked into the drying box;
11 is a view for explaining a condensing assembly to which the condenser type is applied
Fig. 12 is a view of Fig. 11 viewed from another direction;
13a is a view for explaining the flow of air and condensate
13b is another view for explaining the condensing assembly to which the condenser type is applied
14 is an exploded view of the condensing assembly shown in FIG.
15 is a cross-sectional view of the water storage tank shown in FIG.
16 is a view for explaining an example of an air vent hose

Among the components of the present invention to be described below, for the same components as in the prior art, reference will be made to the above prior art, and a separate detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of referring to specific embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms also include the plural forms unless the phrases clearly indicate the opposite. The meaning of "comprising," as used herein, specifies a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element and/or component, and other specific characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, component, and/or group. It does not exclude the existence or addition of

When an element is referred to as being “connected” or “contacted” to another element, it may be directly connected or in contact with the other element, but it is understood that other elements may exist in between. it should be

Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

An example of the food processor includes a drying module for heating and drying the drying container 200 containing food; a condensing module in which the first condensation that is separated into condensed water and air occurs while the wet air of the drying barrel 200 passes; a water storage tank 400b in which the condensed water is stored; a suction module for sucking the air and discharging it to the water storage tank (400b); a drain module for draining the condensed water of the water storage tank (400b); and a filter module connected to the water storage tank 400b in communication with each other.

The air discharged to the water storage tank 400b may undergo a second condensation by heat exchange with the condensed water in the water storage tank 400b. Then, a part of the air passes through the filter module and is discharged to the outside, and the rest is sucked back into the suction module and circulated inside the condensing assembly to cause third condensation.

In an example of the food processor, moisture in the high-temperature humid air generated in the drying bin 200 while the food is dried is removed as much as possible by the condensing assembly, and the odor is removed through the filter module 121 and then discharged. Accordingly, the deodorization efficiency of the food processor may be improved and the lifespan of the filter may be improved. In addition, the drying performance of food may be improved by improving the efficiency of the filter, and the drying time may be shortened by improving the drying performance.

An example of the condensation assembly includes a condensation module connected to the drying barrel 200, a first water storage tank line 710b connected to the condensation module, a water storage tank 400b connected to the first water storage tank line 710b, a suction module connected to the condensation module, and the suction and a second water storage tank line 720b connected to the module and the water storage tank 400b. Due to this, after the air is first condensed while passing through the condensing module, it is circulated inside the condensing assembly by the suction of the exhaust fan 690 and further condensed. Accordingly, the air may be discharged through the filter module 121 after moisture is removed as much as possible.

Hereinafter, a condensation drying mode using a condensation module in an exemplary food processor will be described in detail.

First, the food processor is operated in a state in which the drying container 200 containing food is accommodated in the main body 100 and the door 300 is closed. While the food processor is operating, the heater 255 is detected by a heater 255 sensor (not shown) and can be controlled to a predetermined temperature, and the stirring blade located inside the drying tub 200 rotates forward at a constant speed, Pause, reverse rotation, and pause repeatedly to agitate food so that it is heated evenly. In addition, the suction fan 140 for sucking air from the outside of the main body 100 at the same time as the operation of the food processor operates at a minimum and then operates at a maximum when cooling is started. The exhaust fan 690 for exhausting the air inside the drying bin 200 to the outside of the food processor is not operated when the food processor starts, but is maximally operated when the food processor is cooled. As shown in FIG. 10 , the suction fan 140 is operated to introduce air into the drying bin 200 , and the drying tub 200 containing food is heated by the heater 255 . Therefore, when the food is heated and dried, the pressure inside the drying container 200 is expanded as moist air is generated.

Thereafter, the wet air inside the drying barrel 200 is supplied to the condensation module through the exhaust passage 320 of the door 300 .

Thereafter, the wet air may be first condensed while passing through the condensing module. The condensed water generated in the first condensation flows into the water storage tank 400b, and the first condensed air is sucked by the exhaust fan 690 and then supplied to the water storage tank 400b.

If there is condensed water in the water storage tank 400b, at least a portion of the air introduced into the water storage tank 400b may be second condensed by the condensed water inside the water storage tank 400b.

On the other hand, when there is no condensed water in the water storage tank 400b, the air introduced into the water storage tank 400b after being first condensed is introduced into the first water storage tank line 710b by the suction of the exhaust fan 690 and is again discharged by the exhaust fan 690. ), a third condensation may occur in the process of inflow. In addition, the air second condensed by the condensed water of the water storage tank 400b flows into the first water storage tank line 710b by the suction of the exhaust fan 690 and flows back into the exhaust fan 690. In this process, air passes through When the internal temperature of the condensing assembly is higher than the external temperature, the third condensation may be performed.

In addition, according to the present invention, the air formed during drying of food may be discharged after repeating the second and third condensation a plurality of times. For example, after the third condensation is performed, the air is again introduced into the water storage tank 400b to perform the second condensation, or when there is no condensed water in the water storage tank 400b, the air flows into the first water storage tank line 710b and enters the third condensing tank 400b. This can be done. Therefore, moisture in the air can be removed as much as possible.

On the other hand, when the cutout 421b is blocked by the condensed water stored in the water storage tank 400b as the condensation process proceeds, the air is blocked from flowing into the first water storage tank line 710b and the third condensation is stopped. may be In this case, the air may be discharged to the outside through the filter module 121 after only the second condensation is performed in the water storage tank 400b.

Meanwhile, some of the air introduced into the water storage tank 400b in the condensation process may be introduced into the first water storage tank line 710b by the exhaust fan 690 , and some may be discharged to the filter module 121 . However, the amount of air discharged from the exhaust fan 690 introduced into the first water storage tank line 710b by the suction of the exhaust fan 690 may be greater than the amount discharged to the filter module 121 .

Meanwhile, the suction module may include a distributor 930 connected to the condenser, an exhaust fan 690 connected to the distributor 930 , and an exhaust duct 600b connecting the distributor 930 and the exhaust fan 690 .

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 , an exemplary food processor may include a body 100 and a door 300 .

The front lower portion of the main body 100 is formed to be open, and the condensate container cover 130 may be installed. Therefore, the user can easily attach and detach the condensed water container (800).

A control unit (not shown) may be formed on the front upper portion of the main body 100 .

A suction port 101 and a cooling fan for the main body (not shown) may be positioned on the rear side of the main body 100 . Therefore, when the cooling fan for the main body (not shown) is operated, external air may be introduced into the main body 100 .

Also, when the suction fan 140 provided in the body 100 is operated, external air of the food processor may be sucked into the body 100 through the suction port 101 of the body 100 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 , a filter module accommodating part (not shown) in which the filter module 121 is accommodated may be formed on the rear side of the main body 100 . The filter module accommodating part may be opened and closed by the filter module cover 120 connected to the main body 100 .

Meanwhile, the discharge port 123 of the filter module 121 may be located in a through hole (reference numeral not shown) formed in the filter module cover 120 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 .

The filter module 121 may include a filter case 121 having a discharge port 123 formed therein, and a filter (not shown) accommodated in the filter module case 121 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 , the door 300 is rotatably connected to the upper side of the main body 100 , and the door opening and closing device 330 is installed in the door 300 .

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B , the door 300 may open the upper part of the main body 100 and the upper part of the drying container 200 .

In the door 300, the intake passage 310 and the exhaust passage 320 are formed to pass through.

As shown in FIG. 10 , based on the closed state of the door 300 , the inlet 311 of the intake passage 310 is connected to the intake passage 111 formed in the upper portion of the body 100 . In addition, the outlet 313 of the intake passage 310 is connected to the drying barrel 200 . Therefore, when the suction fan 140 is operated, external air may be sucked into the drying tub 200 through the suction path 111 and the intake flow path 310 .

The suction fan 140 may be supported on the front side of the filter module 121 as shown in FIG. 10 .

On the other hand, when the door 300 is closed, the inlet 321 of the exhaust passage 320 is connected to the drying barrel 200 . Also, the outlet 323 of the exhaust passage 320 is connected to the exhaust passage 113 formed in the upper portion of the body 100 . The discharge path 113 may be connected to the condensing assembly. Therefore, the wet air inside the drying tank 200 may be supplied to the condensing assembly.

Meanwhile, the water storage tank 400b illustrated in FIG. 15 may include an upper plate 410b and a concave lower plate 430b. Accordingly, condensed water may be stored in the water storage tank 400b.

The first water storage tank line 710b, the second water storage tank line 720b, the filter module 121, the pump 810, and the air vent hose 830b may be connected to the water storage tank 400b.

Two pipes 411d and 411e to which the second water tank line 720b and the filter module 121 are connected may be formed on the upper plate of the water storage tank 400b.

A pipe 411f to which the air vent hose 830b is connected may be formed on the front side of the lower plate of the water storage tank 400b.

A condensed water guide 420b connected to the first water storage line 710b may be formed on the upper plate 410b of the water storage tank 400b.

The condensed water guide 420b has a tubular shape.

The condensed water guide 420b may protrude upward and downward with respect to the upper plate 410b.

The upper side of the condensed water guide 420b is connected to the first water storage tank line 710b.

The lower side of the condensate water guide 420b is located inside the water storage tank 400b.

Four cutouts 421b may be formed at the lower end of the condensed water guide 420b.

Also, a groove 431b may be formed in the lower plate 430b of the water storage tank 400b. The lower end of the condensed water guide 420b may be accommodated in the groove 431b.

The condensed water descending on the condensed water guide 420b by the cutout 421b may well fall into the water storage tank 400b, and air from the water storage tank 400b may well flow into the condensed water guide 420b.

Even if the condensed water flowing into the water storage tank 400b is small, the groove 431b is there so that it can be well collected. Due to this, the second condensation can be performed well.

Meanwhile, a residual water valve (not shown) for removing residual water may be installed on the rear side of the water storage tank 400b.

On the other hand, when more than a certain amount of condensed water is stored in the water storage tank 400b, the water level sensor (not shown) of the water storage tank 400b installed in the water storage tank 400b detects this. Depending on the detection, the pump 810 connected to the water storage tank 400b pumps the condensed water to the condensate container 800 , or the pumping may be stopped.

Pumping hoses 820 and 820b may be connected to the pump 810 .

The pumping hoses 820 and 820b may be connected to the condensate container 800 .

Meanwhile, the drain module may include a pump 810 , pumping hoses 820 and 820b , a condensate water container 800 , and a residual water valve (not shown).

On the other hand, the air inside the condensate water tank 800 may be discharged through the air vent hoses (830b, 830c).

Both ends of the air vent hose 830c shown in FIG. 16 are connected to the front side of the condensate water tank 800 and the water storage tank 400b. Therefore, the pumping hose 820 serves as a passage through which the condensed water of the water storage tank 400b flows into the condensed water container 800, and the air vent hose 830c is a passage through which the air in the condensed water container 800 is vented into the water storage tank 400b. can play a role

On the other hand, both ends of the air vent hose 830b shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are connected to the pumping hose 820b and the water storage tank 400b. Accordingly, the air vent hose 830b may serve two roles. Specifically, the air vent hose 830b may allow the air of the condensate container 800 to be vented to the water storage tank 400b when the pump 810 is not operated, and from among the condensed water pumped when the pump 810 is operated. Some condensed water may be used to re-introduce into the water storage tank (400b). As such, the condensed water re-introduced into the water storage tank 400b by the air vent hose 830b may be used for the second condensation.

Meanwhile, in the food processor of an example, a sensor (not shown) installed in the condensate container 800 detects the level of the condensed water and generates a signal. Therefore, the user can remove and empty the condensate container 800 .

The sensor (not shown) of the condensate container 800 has an upper water level sensor installed on the upper side and a lower water level sensor installed on the lower side. The upper water level sensor detects the water level after food drying is started. The lower water level sensor detects the water level before food drying starts.

Meanwhile, the drying module may include a drying barrel 200 , a suction fan 140 , and a heater 255 .

The drying tank 200 may be located between the condensate water tank 800 and the water storage tank 400b.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , protrusions 230a and 230b may be formed on the upper surface of the lower plate 430b of the drying container 200 . Therefore, food can be well stirred and pulverized by being caught by the protrusions 230a and 230b.

When the drying barrel 200 is viewed in a plan view, the planar shape of the protrusions 230a and 230b may be approximately circular arc shape as shown in FIG. 6 . The protrusions 230a and 230b are disposed not in parallel with the circumferential direction of the lower plate of the drying barrel 200 .

Unlike the drawings, the planar shape of the protrusions 230a and 230b may be a straight line.

In one example of the projections 230a and 230b shown in FIG. 6 , two projections having different lengths form a pair, and a total of three pairs are formed radially with respect to the center of the drying barrel 200 .

Contrary to the drawings, one or more protrusions having different lengths exist, and a plurality of protrusions may be formed radially with respect to the center of the drying barrel 200 .

As shown in FIG. 7 , the protrusions 230a and 230b may be positioned between the stirring blade and the lower plate 430b of the drying tank 200 .

It is preferable that the protrusions 230a and 230b and the stirring blade are not arranged side by side when viewed in a plan view as shown in FIG. 6 so that the food is smoothly stirred and pulverized.

Meanwhile, the bracket 250 on which the drying barrel 200 is supported may be installed in the main body 100 . The bracket 250 shown in FIG. 8 may include a support plate (not shown) and legs (not shown) extending from both sides of the support plate and supported on the lower side of the main body 100 .

A heater 255 and a motor 253 may be respectively located on upper and lower sides of the support plate of the bracket 250 . A drying tank 200 is positioned above the heater 255 .

A lower power transmission female gear 263 is rotatably coupled to the shaft (reference numeral not shown) of the motor 253 shown in FIG. 8 .

The female gear 263 may be combined with the male gear 261 for upper power transmission.

The lower side of the male gear 261 is coupled with the female gear 263 , and the upper side of the male gear 261 is coupled with a blade for stirring. Therefore, the blade for stirring may be rotated by a power transmission device (not shown) connected to the motor 253 .

As shown in FIG. 7 , the male gear 261 may protrude to the lower part of the drying barrel 200 .

When the drying barrel 200 is positioned above the heater 255 , the male gear 261 and the female gear 263 may be coupled.

On the other hand, the drying barrel 200 must be fixed so that it does not rotate together with the food and only the agitating blade rotates to stir, cut, and pulverize the food. If there is food in the drying bin 200, it is difficult for the user to rotate the blade for stirring by putting their hands, so it is difficult to combine the female gear 263 and the male gear 261 without rotating the drying tub 200. This can be. To solve this, there is a gap between the male gear 261 and the female gear 263 as shown in FIG. 9 . Therefore, when the drying barrel 200 is inserted into the main body 100, even if the user does not rotate the drying barrel 200 or the blade for stirring, the male gear 261 and the female gear 263 can be coupled with a small gap. have.

On the other hand, the blade for stirring may include a stirring shaft 213 to which the female gear 263 is coupled to the inside, and three stirring blades 211a, 211b, and 211c extending radially around the stirring shaft 213. . The height of each stirring blade (211a, 211b, 211c) may be different from each other. Therefore, the stirring blade (211a) of the lowest position is closer to the projections (230a, 230b) than the other stirring blades (211b, 211c). One stirring blade 211b may have a curved shape.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , fixed blades may be respectively installed on both sides of the inside of the drying barrel 200 . As shown in Figure 7, the fixed blade and the blade for stirring are vertically spaced apart from each other at regular intervals. Therefore, when the blade for stirring is rotated, food can be transferred between the fixed blade and the blade for stirring.

The fixed blade may include a first fixed blade 221a and a second fixed blade 221b. The fixed blades on both sides may have different lengths and installed heights.

7, the length of the first fixed blade (221a) is shorter than the length of the second fixed blade (221b). Also, the first fixed blade 221a may be installed at a higher position than the second fixed blade 221b. Accordingly, the second fixed blade 221b may be positioned between the stirring blades 211a, 211b, and 211c.

Meanwhile, the condensation assembly shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 is an example in which a condenser is applied as a condensation module.

The condensation module shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 may include an inlet 901 connected to the discharge path 113 of the main body 100 , and a condenser connected to the inlet 901 .

The condenser includes a pipe 910 having an upper side connected to the inlet 901, a plurality of cooling fins 910 disposed to vertically cross the pipe 910, and a cooling fan located at one side of the cooling fins 910 ( 950) may be included.

The suction module shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 includes a distributor 930 connected to the condenser, an exhaust fan 690 connected to the distributor 930, and an exhaust duct 600b connecting the distributor 930 and the exhaust fan 690. may include

In the condensation module, the inlet 901 may be connected to the discharge path 113 of the main body 100 .

The distributor 930 may be connected to the condensation module.

The first water storage tank line 710b and the exhaust duct 600b may be connected to the distributor 930 .

The first water storage tank line 710b may be connected to the water storage tank 400b and used as a passage through which condensed water flows into the water storage tank 400b. Also, the first water storage tank line 710b may be used as a passage through which the air inside the water storage tank 400b flows back into the distributor 930 .

The second water storage tank line 720b may be connected to the exhaust fan 690 and the water storage tank 400b.

The second water storage tank line 720b may be used as a passage through which the air passing through the exhaust fan 690 flows into the water storage tank 400b.

A pipe 910 extends from the inlet 901 to the distributor 930 .

The pipe 910 is serpentine in shape.

The cooling fins 910 are plate-shaped, and a plurality of cooling fins 910 may be provided.

A T-shaped tube may be applied to the distributor 930 .

The distributor 930 may be positioned between the cooling fins 910 and the second water storage line 720b.

The distributor 930 is located above the water storage tank 400b.

The distributor 930 is connected to the pipe 910 , the exhaust fan 690 and the water storage tank 400b. Specifically, the front side of the distributor 930 is connected to the pipe 910 of the condenser, and the rear side of the distributor 930 is connected to the inlet 691 of the exhaust fan 690 by the exhaust duct 600b, and the distributor ( The lower side of the 930 may be connected to the condensed water guide 420b of the water storage tank 400b by the first water storage tank line 710b. Therefore, the condensed water introduced into the distributor 930 can be smoothly introduced into the water storage tank 400b on the lower side by gravity, and the air introduced into the distributor 930 is an exhaust duct arranged in parallel with the lower end of the pipe 910 before and after. It can be smoothly introduced into (600b). Accordingly, the condensation of air may be performed smoothly.

The inlet 691 of the exhaust fan 690 is formed on one side, and the outlet 693 of the exhaust fan 690 is formed on the lower side.

The exhaust fan 690 may be well supported by the water storage tank 400b by the support part 940 as shown in FIG. 13B .

One side of the support 940 is open. The other side of the exhaust fan 690 may be accommodated in the open side of the support part 940 . In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 , an insertion hole 941 through which the second water tank line 720b is inserted may be formed under the support part 940 . Also, the support part 940 may be supported by the water storage tank 400b by bolts (not shown). Therefore, the exhaust fan 690 and the second water tank line 720b can be stably supported by the support part 940 .

Meanwhile, the exhaust duct 600b may include an upper exhaust duct 630 coupled to one side of the exhaust fan 690 , and a lower exhaust duct 640 coupled to a lower side of the upper exhaust duct 630 .

The upper exhaust duct 630 is coupled to one side of the exhaust fan 690 . Accordingly, the upper exhaust duct 630 may be connected to the inlet 691 of the exhaust fan 690 .

The lower exhaust duct 640 may be a bent pipe. As shown in FIG. 14, the lower exhaust duct 640 may be a tube bent at about 80 degrees to about 90 degrees.

The lower exhaust duct 640 may have an upper side connected to the upper exhaust duct 630 , and a front side connected to the rear side of the distributor 930 .

For this reason, the air that has passed through the condensing module may be introduced into the inlet 691 of the exhaust fan 690 through the distributor 930 and the exhaust duct 600b, and the air introduced into the exhaust fan 690 is the exhaust fan. It may be introduced into the water storage tank 400b through the second water storage tank line 720b connected to the discharge port 693 of 690 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13A , the exhaust fan 690 sucks air from one side and discharges it downward.

Meanwhile, a cooling fan 950 , a pipe 910 and a cooling fin 910 , an exhaust fan 690 , and a filter module 121 may be sequentially disposed on the upper side of the water storage tank 400b from one side to the other side.

Hereinafter, a condensing process of air by a condenser will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13A.

First, the wet air of the drying barrel 200 is introduced into the pipe 910 through the exhaust passage 320 , the exhaust passage 113 , and the inlet 901 of the condensing module. When the air passes through the pipe 910 and the primary condensation is made, condensed water is formed. At this time, the condensed water is introduced into the water storage tank 400b through the distributor 930 and the first water storage tank line 710b. The primary condensed air is introduced into the water storage tank 400b through the distributor 930 , the exhaust duct 600b , and the exhaust fan 690 . The air introduced into the water storage tank 400b may be secondarily condensed by condensed water. In addition, the air introduced into the water storage tank 400b flows into the first water storage tank line 710b, passes through the distributor 930, the exhaust duct 600b, and the exhaust fan 690, and can be introduced back into the water storage tank 400b. Tertiary condensation may occur in the process.

As described above, although described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art may vary the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. It can be implemented by changing or modifying it.

** DESCRIPTION OF MAIN SYMBOLS **
121: filter module (filter case) 140: suction fan
200: drying barrel 211a, 211b, 211c: stirring blade
221a, 221b: fixed blade 230a, 230b: protrusion
261: male gear 263: female gear
300: door 310: intake flow path
320: exhaust flow path 400b: water tank
420b: condensed water guide 421b: cutout
431b: Home
600b: exhaust duct 690: exhaust fan
710b: first water tank line 720b: second water tank line
800: condensate container 810: pump
830b, 830c: air vent hose 910: pipe
920: cooling fin 930: distributor
950: cooling fan

Claims (7)

a drying module that heats and dries a drying container containing food;
a condenser separated into condensed water and air as the wet air of the drying bin passes;
a water storage tank in which the condensed water is stored;
a suction module for sucking the air and discharging it to the water storage tank;
a drain module for draining the condensed water of the water storage tank;
Including; filter modules connected to each other in communication with the water storage tank;
The suction module includes a distributor connected to the condenser and an exhaust fan connected to the distributor,
The distributor is located on the upper side of the water storage tank,
The front and rear sides of the distributor are respectively connected to the condenser and the intake port of the exhaust fan, and the lower side of the distributor is connected to the water storage tank,
food processor. delete The method according to claim 1,
A condensed water guide is formed in the water tank,
A cutout is formed at the lower end of the condensed water guide,
A groove is formed in the lower plate of the water tank,
A food processor in which a lower end of the condensed water guide is accommodated in the groove The method according to claim 1,
The drain module is
a pump connected to the reservoir;
a pumping hose connected to the pump;
a condensate tank to which the pumping hose is connected;
Food processor including; an air vent hose connected to the pumping hose and the water storage tank The method according to claim 1,
Agitating blades located inside the drying barrel;
a male gear coupled to the stirring blade;
a female gear coupled to the male gear;
Further comprising; a motor rotatably coupled to the female gear;
A food processor with a gap between the male gear and the female gear The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising; a protrusion formed on the lower plate of the drying barrel,
The protrusion is disposed not in parallel with the circumferential direction of the lower plate of the drying bin. The method according to claim 1,
Fixed blades are respectively installed on both sides of the inside of the drying bin,
The fixed blades on both sides of the food processor have different lengths and heights.

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