TW496790B - Organic matter treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an organic matter treatment device capable of detecting the moisture content inside a treatment tank without providing or exposing a moisture content sensor inside the treatment tank. This device is provided with the treatment tank 1 for housing the carrier of microbes for decomposing organic matters and decomposing the fed organic matters such as garbage, an agitating body (agitating blade 6 and agitating shaft 7) for agitating and mixing the organic matters fed into the treatment tank 1 and the housed carrier and the moisture content sensor 15 of a heat capacity type arranged at the outer side bottom part of the treatment tank 1 for detecting the moisture content inside the treatment tank 1.

Description

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[Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to an organic matter processing device. The device uses a biological knife treatment method to decompose organic matter such as biological waste. [Decomposed by conventional knowledge], and then controls organic matter such as waste. The reason for the organic matter containing water No. 25/26] biological device. [Technical description] The microorganisms of the organic matter described in the organic matter use the organic matter carried on the carrier to conduct the microorganisms at the tank temperature and stir the microorganism carrier, and the detection rate detection device (B09B 3/00) and other general waste materials are disclosed. The processing material (processing device) is a carrier that stores useful materials in advance in the processing tank (such as sawdust and other wood chips) to cultivate the biological degradation of the input. In order to decompose the above-mentioned processing tank to maintain Under a suitable environment for activation, it is necessary to maintain the δ water content mixed at an appropriate value in addition to falling and ventilation.

It is necessary to change the moisture content of microbial carriers with soil organic matter, such as JP-A-8-57458 or JP-A-8-1 78879 (G〇1N is known to have a biological carrier for detecting tadpoles in processing tanks). ) Moisture content sensing of moisture content The above moisture content sensor uses an I placed on the varistor to connect the surface with a good thermal conductor (stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and biological waste) There is a heating device fixed on the handle and a temperature sensor used to detect the rise in temperature on the back of the box. At the same time, when the heat is placed, the temperature sensor uses the heat generated by the molding material ^ ^ Device

496790 V. Description of the invention (2) The above moisture content sensor is a heat capacity type, that is, the heat capacity of biological materials will change according to the moisture content & its interest rate is: where: the capacity is small) When the temperature is easy to rise, the moisture content High (埶 (heat is not easy to rise), by detecting the difference in temperature rise due to changes in the thermistor resistance value (electrical resistance) of the negative characteristic or the heating device is energized ^ ^ to detect mixed display The moisture content of the microbial carrier of the waste material is biological. [Problems to be solved by the invention] However, as disclosed in the above-mentioned bulletin, since K + and Y should be installed in the processing tank, it will be caused by When the companion was stirred, the wide Zhang Tai 3 7 rate was applied to the sensor, resulting in its installation, pressure screw holes generated by 5Γ pounds, etc., resulting in its occurrence == asked; ... the contents of the biological waste is slightly: ΐ 2 :::: Li :: exposed and mixed with stainless steel, copper, aluminum, etc., and made of resin with a better degree of exposure, it becomes easy There are piles of biological waste and carrier c. However, when the detection error of the cylinder # L 3 scale is changed, damage induction will also occur [:: steep waste and carrier are swept away by hand, etc. Therefore, Tailu, ^ Machine and object processing device uns described problems, It is provided to provide a kind of rational tank and not to expose it: the water rate sensor is set in "In addition, the original water content in the treatment tank.-Purpose. 4 is also used to achieve excellent accuracy Moisture content detection is "496790 Description of the invention (3) Means for solving the problem] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the organic matter processing device of the present invention includes a processing tank 'containing a carrier for decomposing organic matter, which is used to The agitating body for decomposing organic substances such as biological waste materials that are put in is used to stir and mix the carrier contained in the organic matter put in the above-mentioned treatment tank; and the moisture content of a heat capacity type should be 'its use To detect the moisture content in the tanks arranged at the bottom of the outer side of the above-mentioned processing tank.-'Furthermore, the organic substance processing device of the present invention includes: a processing tank, which is used for decomposing organic substances. Biological carrier, which is used to decompose organic substances such as physical waste, etc .; a stirring body, which is a station ί ΐ: organic matter in the above-mentioned processing tank and the stored carrier; it is used for setting The mixing wing on the mixing shaft between the two walls of the processing tank

And a heat capacity type moisture content sensor, where I = matching, the moisture content within two of the installation wall of the stirring shaft of the processing tank. & σ 丨 Processing tank In addition, in the organic matter processing apparatus of the present invention, the adjusting device can adjust the moisture content in the processing tank based on the above-mentioned moisture content and residual moisture content. In the organic matter processing apparatus of the present invention, the response position of the sensor should be the installation position of the rate sensor with a thick water tank. And: the organic matter processing apparatus of the present invention: bit = formation. ~ Eve side is covered with a heat insulating material. A 3 Water rate sensing

7063-3437-PF-ptd Page 6 ’In the organic matter processing apparatus of the present invention, 496790 V. Description of the Invention (4) The outer side of the device is covered with a member that reflects heat generated from the moisture content sensor. [Brief description of the drawings] FIG. 1 is a side view and a vertical cross-sectional view of an organic substance processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a rear longitudinal sectional view showing the appearance of the treatment tank. FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 2. Fig. 4 is a top view showing the installation position of the moisture content sensor and the structure of exhaust and suction. Fig. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the drive mechanism in a rear view. Fig. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an exhaust and intake structure. Fig. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of an organic matter processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 7. Fig. 9 is a front longitudinal sectional view showing a mounting position of the moisture content sensor. [Description of symbols] 1 ~ processing tank, 2 ~ outer box, 4 ~ input port, 5 ~ cover, 6 ~ stirring blade, 7 ~ stirring shaft, 8, 9 ~ bearing, 11 ~ reduction mechanism, 1 2 ~ stirring Motor, 1 3 to drive mechanism mounting frame, 1 5 to moisture content sensor, 16 to heating element, 17 to sponge, 18 to thermistor,

7063-3437-FF-ptd Page 7 496790, Description of the invention (5) 2 0 ~ Reflective member 30 ~ Control board 3 4 ~ Exhaust fan 1 9 ~ Sensor cover, 21 ~ Insulation material, 3 1 ~ Flat Shaped heater, [Embodiment of the invention] The embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 to explain the details of the present invention. This organic matter processing device contains micro-grown wood chips, etc., and the processing tank 1 into which the biological waste material is put, such as the sawdust gate, is constructed by being housed on the top of the machine. The processing 扪 is a tree: 2: pieces / kg constitute t. As shown in the inner figure of the outer box 2, the side wall of the processing tank 1 must be formed at f: out of the molded product and formed as a narrowing direction in the direction of the first bottom—in Fangcheng, Type Lu Shang no, ^ That is, if the lower half / uranium plutonium is viewed in the direction of intersection as shown in Figure 2, the trace is formed in an arc shape. (2) The rotation of the stirring blade described below is performed on the upper surface of the outer box 2 corresponding to the processing opening, and a microbial surface opening 3 is opened to open 4; and above the input opening 4 and biological waste, etc. The cover 5 of the structure of the entrance switch. Sigh It can be freely hinged, etc. In the processing tank 1 above, it is tied to the stirring shaft 7 and a forward and reverse rotation 6 is provided on the stirring shaft 7 and between the rear wall. The two ends of the agitating shaft 7 are supported by the bearings U provided with a plurality of agitating wings, and at the same time, the front and rear walls of the groove 1 are formed. Figure 5 shows the pulley lid, the small pulley 1 and the pinion 11 and the reduction gear 11 of Dacheng.

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Reverse rotation of the agitating motor 12 is connected, so that the rotation of the agitating motor 丨 2 can be transmitted at a reduced speed, and it can be driven forward and reverse. The agitating motor 12 and the gear 1 ib, the small gear 丨 lc, and the large pulley 11 (i, etc.) constituting the reduction mechanism 11 are mounted on a metal frame 丨 3 fixed to the outer side of the wall behind the processing tank i. This driving mechanism The mounting frame 3 is fixed by screws from the side of the frame 1 3 to the truncated cone-shaped mounting members 14 disposed on the inner surface side of the processing tank 1. The driving mechanism mounting frame is fixed by the method described above 3 Compared with the general screw-fixing method of mounting a hub (b0ss) protruding on the outer wall of the rear wall of the processing tank 1, the space between the rear wall of the processing tank and the rear wall of the outer box 2 can be reduced. Space, and increase the volume of the processing tank 1 relative to the depth of the device. In addition, although it can also be performed from the inside of the processing tank 1, it is easy to fix, if the screw is fixed from the inside, it is easy to f on the screw head. Biological waste and carrier are adhered, and it is difficult to install or remove the screws from the inside. In this embodiment, since the screws are fixed from the outside, it does not occur as above. Situation. In addition, a bearing 9 on the rear wall side is formed in the central portion of the above-mentioned fixing member 14. The fixing member 14 is formed of Dukang resin which is excellent in abrasion resistance and smoothness. For this purpose, it can be provided as The sufficient function of the bearing is the same as: ~ I will not occur on the surface of the microbial carrier and biological soil J ί f In this embodiment, it is located at the bottom of the treatment tank 1 outside the bottom a. Immediately below the bottom, that is, the bottommost position of the arc shape, is installed with a fire-containing old # 十 奴, ra scale sensor 15. The water content sensor 15 series

7063-3437-PF.ptd 496790 V. Explanation of the invention (7) The enlarged diagram of the figure is as shown in the figure. It is a series of chip resistors on the central part of Cui Lu == Cheng Zhifa Λ body: 6 with Foam material, such as foamed silicon, used to hold a gap of about 3 meters of hardness with heat \ a0, is composed of 17 resistors. By using the sponge material Π such as the foaming stone XI between the heating element 16 and the thermistor, the heating element M can not be directly transmitted to the thermistor 18, and at the same time it also makes the thundering— 1 inside side. Inch-Thermistor 18 is tightly attached to the treatment tank. As described above, since the water content sensor 15 is installed in the inner part ^, and the water content sensor is set conventionally, it is processed ^ The inside of the tank can be detected without being exposed, and the processing tank can be prevented from falling off due to the load when disturbing the mixing, due to the self-safety; second, it is really bad or damaged due to damage. = ^ 位 = 力 :: The loss of the carrier or the concomitant transmission = partial π β ^ 〇 The radiant heat is due to the coupling of the heating element 16 = also = the body is easy because of stirring and J weight can also be improved The purpose of the accuracy of the moisture content detection is mountain-like trees. In addition, the moisture content of the above-mentioned treatment tanks is thinner than other parts, and the heart surface is easily transferred into the treatment tanks with thickness and heat. Let the radiance from the heating element 16 be specific. Specifically, it is Γ3 ;: Valley f detects the temperature in the processing tank 1 ′, as shown in the figure below, and the shape of the bottom surface is flat. Moisture content sensing: 'Process the arc of the groove i and make the mounting surface relatively to 7063-3437-PF.ptd Page 10 V. Description of the invention (8) everywhere About three and a half units of the original slot 1 _ Li meter snoring sound, dried human blood without personal thickness thickness to form about 1 mm ~ 2.5 millical hardness, and then make the close surface of the thermistor 18 its worth Meal, and the temperature inside erosion tank 1 can be more easily detected. 4 degrees is the most damaging, so that the processing system S1t is connected to the surrounding of the moisture content sensor 15 outside the installation surface side. It is further separated by a newt. The heat-resistant resin sensor cover 19 covers the foam It. The outer surface is covered with 1 Lv's reflective member 20 and the heat insulating material 21 such as the glass W001. Because of the upper part, the insulation is good. ^ If! To prevent the radiant heat of the heating element U from escaping to the above, # is mainly set to prevent the influence of external air temperature. With the structure, the heat can be transferred into the processing tank 1 with excellent efficiency, which can be detected by The correct moisture content. In two aspects, a control board 30, such as a control unit composed of a computer, is installed on the upper side of the speed reduction mechanism 11, and the control unit mounted on the coin control board 30 is used. Each part of the device can be controlled. The front wall of the treatment tank 1 and the outer side of both side walls are attached up and down. The planar heater 31 is provided with a thermistor (not shown) which is attached to the periphery of the control unit and is installed in the planar heater 31 in the vicinity of the control unit 31, so that the treatment tank 1 can be controlled to maintain the activation of microorganisms. Appropriate temperature range (approximately t ~ 60 ° C). # In addition, the exhaust wall 33 of the filter 32 is formed on the rear wall of the upper part of the treatment tank 1, and the downstream side of the treatment tank 1 is as described in the first section. An exhaust fan 34 is installed as shown in Fig. 4. A switching valve 37 is provided on the downstream side of the exhaust fan 34. The switching valve 37 can be used to switch the first exhaust path 35 and To discharge the exhaust gas directly to the external second exhaust passage

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On the side, if there is a deodorizing device 38 on the exhaust path 35, it is in an upstream structure: = 39. On the downstream side, there is stainless steel formed by bee writing using pottery £. 2: Second, store the above in a heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant body. Use: i3tL Same as: Object 41: • This can pass the exhaust gas flowing through the catalyst 4n. W σ ..., and then the heated exhaust gas is decomposed by the reaction agent 4G, so as to promote the foul odor contained in the exhaust gas to be generated at the outer f ^ 2 // 6 /: the outlet of ^ 8 The "side" is an exhaust opening "opened at the lower part of the side of the singular surface of the connection device 2 as shown in Fig. 6. Moreover, a high-quality breast milk discharged from the deodorizing device 38 is installed here to dilute it. Dilution fan 43 for the temperature of the gas and odor. The surface of the dish exhaust surface / the second exhaust passage 36 is opened on the back side of the exhaust fan 34, that is, on the back side of the attack box 2. The exhaust port 44 is connected: Suction: η is formed on the bottom side of the box 2 to suck external air = two: the external air system sucked by the suction port 45 passes through the outer box 2 = between the tank i The gap is then sent into the processing tank 1 through the suction hole 46 formed on the upper side wall of the processing m. In addition, 'the bottom of the processing tank 1 is shown in Figure 5 and Figure 4 and stored in The discharge port 47 of the internal processing material (compost) is opened by a freely openable and closable cover with a pull-out shutter 48, and is located below the discharge port 47 2 is a bottom outside of the packing line are formed integrally molded inclined forward side of the discharge chute (Chute) 49, the shutter 48 is pulled out by the can through the discharge chute 49 out of the side of the stack 2 before packing

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Take out the fermented treatment. Once again, in the above configuration, when using this device, it is necessary to put a microbial carrier (such as wood chips of sawdust and the like) into the processing tank in advance. Then, when processing organic matter such as biological waste, open the cover Η Ϊ 口 口 4 ί Throw X organic waste, etc. into the processing tank 1 to be isolated. As soon as the carcass 5 is closed, a detection device not shown here is inspected. F + ί f ί The output is output and the control unit mounted on the control substrate 3 is started. The mixing control of the exhaust fan 34 and the like can make the mixing shaft 7 provided with the wing = wing 6 intermittent (for example, every 30 minutes cycle = turn around; mix the carrier and organic matter at the same time; flat * 'The power control can make the optimal range of the temperature # inside the processing tank 1-the organic matter is decomposed into carbon dioxide and water by the two or two A cultured on the carrier to be composted. The air fan 34 is energized and controlled to separate the treatment tank 1 from the outside; to prevent the treatment tank 1 from becoming highly voluminous; Erzhiguang's air in the treatment tank 1 is exhausted to the outside, that is, the next two J The suction port 45 formed by 卩 sucks the fresh outer ΐ into the box, and the suction hole 46 formed in the upper part of the processing tank 1 directly directs the oxygen necessary for sexualization to the processing tank 1. Another ★, although There is no «Φ 4 &", but if the odor sensor (not shown) is used to detect _ Θ Must be above the predetermined level deodorization second switching ..., 7 switches from the state as shown in FIG. 4 of the first plugged into

496790 V. Description of the invention (11) and applying electricity to the deodorization 43 can make the exhaust passage 3 within 5 here, and make (30 minutes, week, 16, heat for a certain temperature, and then the air flow time of the water-containing device) It can be easily steamed by changing the input, and it can be judged that the intermittent biological properties of heating are improved by T%, and then the water content is increased by temperature and temperature. If the rate is high, the function will be increased and long. If the temperature and the moisture content of the periodic cycle waste are moderate, the exhaust air and the wind are all separated from each other during the implementation period) (20 to detect the temperature should be flat, and at the same time, because the organism has a lower temperature, if the temperature is low, it should be The exhaust air becomes longer and the temperature of the decomposition place should be maintained at the heater 39 such as the fan 34, which is the standard device 38, and at the same time, the exhaust gas from the treatment tank 1 flowing into the deodorizing device 3 to the 8th i For example, in the intermittent dynamic idle of the agitating wing 6, let the moisture content sensor 15 heat up for 15 minutes), and then the moisture content can be determined based on the thermistor measurement. If the threshold value is smaller than the predetermined lower limit value, it is judged that the water rate has decreased, so that it also has the heating period of the water content regulating heater 31 and the intermittent period of the stirring wings 6 such as the exhaust fan 34. The above-mentioned control can make the water produced by the decomposition treatment of the waste together with the biological waste become a low water content. If the temperature increase value is larger than the predetermined upper limit value, even if the moisture content increases, the air volume of the flat heater 3 i fan 34 and the like is reduced, and the stirring blade 6 or the stirring time is shortened. As a result, the water generated by the reason can not be easily evaporated, so if the value of 0 rises within a predetermined range, the moisture content is judged. Therefore, the heating air volume of the planar heater 3 i and the stirring wing Intermittent cycle of 6 and accurate operation. By this, because the biological

7063-3437-PF-ptd Page 14 496790 V. Description of the invention (12) The water produced by the decomposition of the waste material is moderately evaporated, and the water content in the tank 1 is maintained at an appropriate value. τ making process Fig. 7 to Fig. 9 are diagrams showing other embodiments of the present invention, and the same reference numerals used throughout the embodiments indicate the same or equivalent parts. In this embodiment, it is located at the outer bottom of the rear wall of the agitating shaft located in the processing tank, and directly below the rear wall side bearing 9 = water rate sensor 15. The moisture content sensor 5 is different from, for example, Fig. 8 and Fig. 2 and is the same as the above-mentioned embodiment. It is a central portion of a heating element formed by a plurality of 3 κ resistors on an aluminum substrate. The thermistor 18 is configured by a sponge A material 17 such as foamed silicon that maintains a gap of about 3 mm between the inflammation and the heating element 16. As mentioned above, by interposing a sponge material such as foamed silicon between the heating element 16 and the thermistor 18, the heat of the heating element 16 will not be directly transmitted to the thermistor. At the same time, the heat sensitive resistor 18 is also formed in close contact with the back side of the processing tank 1. … As a result, the moisture content in the processing tank 1 can be detected without disposing the moisture content sensor in the processing tank, as in the above-mentioned embodiment, so that it is possible to prevent all kinds of inconveniences caused by conventional methods. This is a good problem, and because it is located at the bottom, it will not cause the loss of the carrier or the effect of shifting with stirring. In addition, because it is located at the bottom of the rear wall that is narrowed due to the need for molding, the carrier is easy to stir. And its own weight on the other side of the moisture content sensor 15 becomes the most active set of sadness, so the accuracy of the moisture content detection can be improved. In addition, the water content sensor mounting surface of the processing tank 1 is also formed in a manner that the thickness is thinner than other parts, as in the above-mentioned embodiment.

7063-3437-FF-ptd Page 15 V. Description of the invention (13) The radiated heat from the body 16 can be easily introduced into the processing tank 1 and the temperature in the processing tank 1 can be easily detected. In addition to the above mounting surface side, the surroundings of the moisture content sensor 15 are covered with a sensor cover 19 made of a resin such as polypropylene with heat insulation, and the outer side is covered again. A reflective member 20 such as aluminum foil and a heat insulation material 21 such as glass wool or the like are connected to the metal drive mechanism of the stirring motor 12 and the reduction mechanism 11 through the heat insulation material 21 Women's frames 1 in 3 contact. Light shot of μ, +, c heating element 16: The 2 ° refractory member is mainly used to prevent the value of J from being passed through the metal; the thermal insulation material 21 is mainly used to set the temperature of the part. The heating and external heat of the driving mechanism ^ ^ 5 ^ ㈢ is composed as described above, and the heat can be transferred into the treatment tank 1 with an excellent effect to detect the correct moisture content. Property :: Ϊ: The organic method of this embodiment equipped with a moisture content sensor 15 is also the same as the above embodiment, so the s water rate in the tank 1 can be maintained at an appropriate value. [Effects of the Invention] According to the invention of the above case, since there is a carrier for decomposing microorganisms of organic matter: its system: combined; and-a heat capacity type water content is blended in the processing tank at the bottom of the outer side of the processing tank The water content in the unit; the water content in the configuration is used to measure the green content, so it can be prevented from being used] and the processing tank can be detected to prevent the S from occurring due to the load during stirring.

7063-3437-PF-ptd Page 16 496790 V. Description of the invention (14) The problem of the carrier caused by the difference in the precision of the disc material due to the accumulation of water, etc. due to water leakage from the installation site. Furthermore, the so-called bad side bottom such as being damaged due to damage does not affect the carrier = the moisture content sensor is installed on the outside and conducts evenly, so it may be offset and the heat will rise upwards. Also d ;; detection accuracy. The stomach of microorganisms is used to ::: used to decompose organic matter and organic matter for decomposition treatment; a stirred ^ ^ biological waste and other contained organic matter and the stored carrier use two to use The mixing wing placed on the stirring shaft between the two walls of the processing tank = placed in the water content sensor set in the processing tank type; mouth = mixing; and-in the processing tank at the bottom of the heat capacity installation wall bottom: c The mixing shaft prevents the disadvantages of habituation. Advance-Bull 3: It is installed on the outside of the installation wall of the stirring shaft in the same way as above. = Π = The offset of the sensor is installed, and the processing tank does not affect the loss of the carrier or back to the bottom. The wall must be in the densest state without being inclined at first, so it can be divided into 1 so that the carrier can be easily changed. In addition, by further including j 5 ′, the accuracy is achieved. You can check the water content sensor mentioned above. The water content of the device can increase the above: The rate of the whole treatment tank is automatically maintained at an appropriate value. The water content in the treatment tank can be increased by ' The water content of the processing tank is thinner than other parts = the part of the women's clothing that leads to the processing tank is guided to the processing tank by the thickness, and the temperature in the processing tank is easy to detect.

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I Page 17 496790 V. Description of the invention (15) Therefore, the detection accuracy of the moisture content can be improved. Furthermore, by covering the outside of the moisture content sensor with a heat insulating material, it is possible to conduct heat into the processing tank with excellent efficiency without being affected by external air temperature and the like, and to detect the correct moisture content . In addition, by covering the outside of the moisture content sensor with a member that reflects the heat generated from the moisture content sensor, the radiation heat 5 to the outside can be blocked and more effective.

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6. The rationale and description The rationale and description ratio are more than the scope of the patent application. 1. A variety of organic matter treatment equipment, including: a treatment tank, collection > is used to decompose the organic matter: Microbial carrier, • Decomposition of organic waste such as biological waste: Si a meaning "^", which is used to convert the right input into the above treatment 收 = carrier to stir and mix organic matter treatment An underside sensor on the outside of the tank is used to detect the organic water tanks that are arranged on the top 2.-A kind of organic water content: 1% is called a water treatment device, including: It is used to: throw: ^: to decompose organic matter Microbial carrier; Organic materials such as physical wastes are decomposed. Agitator 'is used to agitate and mix the carrier that is stored by using the agitating wings that are arranged on the axis of the organic matter installed at c. The moisture content sensor of various types is heated between the two walls, and it is the stirrer shaft I 'of the processing tank to detect and arrange it on the top. The water in the processing tank at the bottom of the outer side of the lanyard shaft is 3 water tanks = Apply for The range item i or item 2, J also includes a water content adjustment device, which is used to adjust the processing result of the water content sensor installed in the above processing tank to process the detection result of the water content sensor. The organic material treatment is formed by thinning other parts. The 4th position of the women's clothing is with a thickness of 496790. 6. The scope of application for patents. 5. The organic matter treatment device described in item 1 or 2 of the scope of application for patents, wherein the moisture content sensor described above The outer side is covered with a heat-insulating material. 6. The organic matter processing device according to item 1 or 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the outer side of the moisture content sensor uses heat that can reflect heat from the moisture content sensor. To cover it. 7063-3437-PF.ptd Page 20