WO2005063416A1

WO2005063416A1 - Garbage disposer

Info

Publication number: WO2005063416A1
Application number: PCT/JP2004/019180
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yoshifumi Yamamoto; Tadahito Ikeda
Original assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
Priority date: 2003-12-26
Filing date: 2004-12-22
Publication date: 2005-07-14
Also published as: KR100720627B1; JP3746061B1; JP2006051479A; KR20060111613A

Abstract

A garbage disposer comprising a disposer body (10) having a disposing tank (11) storing a biological base material, a lid (28) openably attached to the disposer body (10), for closing the charge opening (11a) of the disposing tank (11), an agitating means (13) for agitating garbage and the biological base material stored in the disposing tank (11), and a heating means (heater (17)) for heating the tank so as to keep the inside of the tank (11) within a specified temperature range, wherein first and second temperature detecting means (22, 23) for detecting the temperature Tk of the biological base material and an outside temperature Tg, and a control means (microcomputer (30)) for controlling the agitating means (13) and the heating means (17) based on the detection values by the temperature detecting means (22, 23) are provided. In addition, a third temperature detecting means (21) for detecting a temperature Ts inside the disposing tank (11) is further provided, and the above control means performs control based on detection values by the first through third temperature detecting means (21, 22, 23).

Description

Specification

Garbage processing machine

Technical field

The present invention relates mainly to household garbage disposal machines.

Background art

[0002] Household garbage disposal machines are based on a crushing method that crushes garbage with a fine force, a drying method that reduces the weight and volume by eliminating water from garbage, and an aerobic bio-bacterium. There are three types of bio-systems, in which garbage is fermented and decomposed by a bio-substrate carried on wood.

[0003] Among them, the bio-type garbage disposer has a rotatable stirring means disposed in a treatment tank of a treatment machine main body, and an outside for heating the inside of the treatment tank. Heating means are provided. Then, while maintaining the inside of the treatment tank within a predetermined temperature range by the heating means, the processing is performed by stirring the inputted garbage with the bio-base material by the stirring means.

[0004] Prior art document information related to the bio-type garbage disposer of the present invention includes the following.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9 122622

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-334238

[0006] In the garbage disposer described in Patent Document 1, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the outside air is provided in the main body of the disposer, and when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches a predetermined temperature, the temperature in the treatment tank becomes higher. Also, it is determined that the temperature has reached the same temperature, and heating control by the heating means is performed to promote the decomposition process of the garbage.

[0007] In the garbage processing machine described in Patent Document 2, a first temperature sensor for detecting a heating temperature by a heating means is provided in the processing tank, and the temperature of the bio-based material and the garbage is detected. A second temperature sensor is provided in an exhaust unit that exhausts the air in the processing tank to the outside of the processing unit, and performs heating control by the heating unit based on the detected values to promote the decomposition process of garbage. ing. Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] However, in this bio-type garbage disposal machine, the temperature of the outside air, the temperature in the treatment tank, and the temperature of the actual bio-base material are required for efficient garbage decomposition. They have a great relationship and often have different temperatures. Specifically, the moisture content (rate) of the biomaterial has a great effect on promoting the treatment of garbage by the biomaterial. The temperature of the biomaterial has a great relationship, and the temperature of the outside air and the temperature of the actual bio-substrate have a very large effect. However, in each patent document, control is not performed based on these correlations, so that the decomposition process cannot be performed efficiently.

[0009] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a garbage disposer capable of efficiently decomposing garbage.

Means for solving the problem

[0010] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a garbage disposer of the present invention includes a treatment unit main body having a treatment tank for accommodating a biosubstrate; Lid, a stirring means for stirring the garbage and the bio-base material contained in the processing tank, and a heating means for heating the processing tank so as to maintain the inside of the processing tank within a predetermined temperature range. A first and a second temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the bio-substrate and the temperature of the outside air, and the stirring based on the detected values by the temperature detecting means. And a control means for controlling the heating means and the heating means.

[0011] In this garbage processing machine, third temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature in the processing tank is further provided, and the control means is configured to control the temperature based on the detection values of the first to third temperature detecting means. It is preferable to control the stirring means and the heating means.

[0012] It is preferable to provide a substrate state determining means for determining the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate based on the detection value of the temperature detecting means.

[0013] Further, it is preferable to provide a display unit for displaying a state of the processing function of the biosubstrate determined by the substrate state determination unit. [0014] In this case, the control means may control the predetermined time after the biosubstrate is charged into the treatment tank.

It is preferable that good display is performed by the display means regardless of the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate by the substrate state determination means.

[0015] Further, when the base material state determining means determines that the bio-base material is in a dry state, it is preferable that the control means suppresses at least stirring by the stirring means.

[0016] Further, when the base material state determining means determines that the bio-base material is in an excessive moisture state, it is preferable that the control means increases at least the stirring by the stirring means.

[0017] Further, it is preferable to further provide a deodorizing means that operates based on the result of the judgment by the base material state judging means.

[0018] In this case, a cover blockage detecting means for detecting that the cover is closed is provided, and the control means operates the deodorizing means when the cover blockage detecting means detects the blockage of the cover. U, it is preferable to perform a preliminary deodorization treatment.

[0019] Furthermore, a cover blockage detecting means for detecting that the cover is closed is provided, and the control means operates the heating means when the cover blockage detecting means detects the blockage of the cover. U, which is better to perform pre-heating treatment.

The invention's effect

[0020] The garbage disposal machine of the present invention is provided with first and second detection means for detecting the actual temperature of the bio-substrate and the temperature of the outside air, which have a large effect on the moisture content of the bio-substrate. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect a temperature state having a correlation with the water content required for the decomposition processing of garbage. Therefore, the stirring means and the heating means can be controlled efficiently. As a result, the decomposition process can be surely promoted. This configuration is particularly effective in the case of a garbage disposer installed in a stable room temperature environment such as indoors, using a bio-base material in which bacteria that regulate the temperature near room temperature are supported on the base material.

[0021] Further, a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature in the processing tank is further provided, and the temperature is controlled based on the detection values of the first to third temperature detecting means, so that it is necessary for the decomposition processing of garbage. Since more accurate temperature conditions can be detected, more efficient control can be performed, and the decomposition process can be greatly accelerated. In this case, the versatility of the type of bacteria to be supported on the Noo base material and the location of the germs can be improved. [0022] Further, there is provided a substrate state judging means for judging the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate based on the detected value of each temperature detecting means, and the judgment state is displayed on the display means. It is possible to promote the input of garbage so that the substrate always maintains a stable state.

[0023] Further, immediately after the introduction or replacement of the noobase material, the degrading function is low because the dormant bio-bacterium is not activated. However, since the display means performs good display, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of giving the user a sense of discomfort because good display is not performed despite replacement of the bio-base material. In addition, since it is possible to promote the input of the garbage to the user, it is possible to promote the activation of the bio-bacteria.

[0024] Further, when the substrate state determining means determines that the biomaterial is in a dry state, the stirring by the stirring means is suppressed, and when it is determined that the water content is excessive, the stirring by the stirring means is increased. Can be efficiently put into a good state.

[0025] Moreover, since the deodorizing means which operates based on the judgment result by the base material state judging means is further provided, an unpleasant odor generated in the processing tank can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the odor from being released to the outside and giving the user passing the surroundings an unpleasant sensation.

[0026] The control means performs a preliminary deodorizing process when the lid blockage detecting means detects the lid blockage. That is, a state in which the lid is closed indicates a state in which fresh garbage is put into the processing tank, and since a large amount of odor is released in this state, by operating the deodorizing means, Release of an unpleasant odor can be suppressed.

[0027] Further, when the control means detects the blockage of the lid by the lid blockage detection means, the control means operates the heating means to perform the pre-heating treatment, so that the water containing garbage which causes odor is generated. Can be quickly evaporated.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a garbage disposer according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[FIG. 2] (A) and (B) are cross-sectional views of the garbage processing machine.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a display panel of the garbage disposal machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a garbage disposal machine.

FIG. 5 is a chart showing control by a microcomputer. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control by a microcomputer.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a garbage disposal control step of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 7.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 11.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a garbage disposal machine of a second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the garbage disposer of the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a garbage disposal machine of a second embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing control by the microcomputer of the second embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a chart showing control by the microcomputer of the third embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the garbage processing control process of FIG. 6 by the microcomputer of the third embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 18.

Explanation of symbols

10Processing unit

11 Processing tank

11a… Throw opening

13 ... Stirring member

17 ... heater (heating means)

21Temperature sensor for processing tank

22 ... Temperature sensor for substrate

23… Temperature sensor for outside air

24 Display panel

26a, 26b, 26c… Display

28 ... Lid

30… Microcomputer (control means) 35 ... Switch (cover closure detection means)

36 ... Deodorizing means

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

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

FIGS. 1 to 12 show a garbage disposer according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This garbage disposer contains a bio-based material in which bio-organisms, which are also aerobic yeast cells, are supported on a substrate such as sawdust, and the garbage is stirred by mixing the garbage with the bio-based material. This is a bio-type system that generally includes a processing machine main body 10 and a lid 28 that closes the upper part of the processing machine main body 10 so that it can be opened and closed.

[0032] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2 (A) and (B), the processing machine main body 10 includes a processing tank 11 for performing processing by putting garbage into the exterior of the exterior body. . A lock claw 12 is swingably provided on the front upper portion of the processing machine main body 10 as lock means for locking the lid 28 so that it cannot be opened. The lock between the lock claw 12 and the receiving portion 29 of the lid 28, which will be described later, is released by operating the drive motor by detecting the approach of the human body, and the processing machine body 10 Any of the manual methods that are manually opened by the operation of a pedal provided at the lower part of the vehicle can be applied.

[0033] Inside the processing tank 11, a stirring member 13 having a blade portion 13b protruding at a predetermined position of a shaft portion 13a extending in the width direction is rotatably installed as stirring means. The stirring member 13 has both ends penetrated through the processing tank 11, and one end of the shaft portion 13a is connected to a motor 14 as a driving means by a belt 15 and pulleys 16A and 16B.

[0034] A heater 17 is provided on a lower outer peripheral surface of the treatment tank 11 as heating means for heating the biomaterial inside so as to maintain it within a predetermined temperature range. Further, the processing tank 11 is provided with an exhaust gas as an exhaust means for exhausting air inside the apparatus to the outside so as to be located above the back, specifically, above the upper surface of the contained No. base material. An outside 18 is provided, and a fan 19 is provided in the exhaust duct 18. In the exhaust duct 18, filters 20A and 20B are provided at an opening facing the inside of the processing tank 11 and an opening facing the outside of the apparatus, respectively.

In the present embodiment, a processing machine based on the moisture content of the bio-base material in the processing tank 11 is used. A substrate state detecting means for detecting the state of the function is provided, and the agitating member 13 and the heater 17 are controlled based on the state of the processing function by the nano substrate.

[0036] Specifically, the substrate state detecting means includes first to third temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature Ts in the processing tank 11, the temperature Tk of the nano-base material, and the temperature Tg of the outside air. Temperature sensors 2 1, 22, and 23. The processing tank temperature sensor 21, which is the third temperature detecting means, is disposed in a space above the bio-base material in the processing tank 11. The substrate temperature sensor 22 as the first temperature detecting means is provided at the bottom in the processing tank 11. An outside air temperature sensor 23, which is a second temperature detecting means, is provided on an exterior body of the processing machine body 10.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, a display panel 24 which is a display means inclined upward is provided at an upper front portion of the processing machine main body 10. The display panel 24 includes an ONZOFF switch 25 for operating or stopping the device, three display sections 26a, 26b, 26c indicating the state of the processing function using the bio-based material, and a filter cleaning display section 27. ing. The display 26a is a good display indicating that the processing function of the bio-base material is good, and the display 26b is a display indicating that the processing function is slightly reduced, and the display 26c is Is a stop display indicating that the processing function is degraded. The filter cleaning display section 27 has an LED disposed inside the switch.

[0038] The lid 28 is attached to the processing machine main body 10 so as to be openable and closable, closes the input opening 11a of the processing tank 11, and is provided with a receiving portion 29 that engages with the lock claw 12. You.

The garbage disposer that also has the above-mentioned constitutional power is operated according to a program preset by the microcomputer 30 as control means. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the microcomputer 30 operates when electric power of a commercial power supply is applied with a DC voltage via the power supply circuit unit 31. Then, the detection values (outside air Tg, tank interior Ts, substrate Tk) detected by the temperature sensors 21, 22, and 23 serving as the substrate state detection means, and a first threshold value T a for turning on the heater 17 set in advance. , The second threshold value for turning off the heater 17 Τ | 8, the first determination value X for determining that the moisture content of the biomaterial is excessive, and the second determination for determining that the biomaterial is in a dry state with a small amount of moisture. Based on the value Υ, as shown in FIG. 5, on / off of the heater 17 and the rotation speed of the stirring member 13 are controlled. In addition, the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate is determined from each of the detected values. It serves as a substrate state determining means for cutting, and displays the state of the bio substrate processing function on the display panel 24.

Further, in the present embodiment, the switch of the filter cleaning display section 27 is also used as a substrate exchange switch that is operated when exchanging and replenishing biosubstrates. Specifically, when the switch operation of the filter cleaning display unit 27 is detected when the power is turned on, it is determined that a new noobase material has been inserted, and a predetermined time (336 hours) thereafter is determined. Regardless of the state of the processing function of the nano-substrate, the display panel 24 is configured so that the favorable display portion 26a is turned on.

Next, the control by the microcomputer 30 will be specifically described with reference to a control list shown in FIG. 5 and control flows shown in FIGS. 6 to 12.

When the power is turned on, the microcomputer 30 first detects whether or not the switch of the filter cleaning display unit 27 is operated in step S1, as shown in FIG. Then, when the operation of the switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S2. When the operation of the switch is not detected, when the operation of the switch is not detected, the process skips steps S2 to S5 to be described later and proceeds to step S6.

In step S2, after resetting and starting the built-in time counting timer, in step S3, it is detected whether or not the force has elapsed (counted up) the set time. When the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S4, and when the set time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S4, 1 is input to a flag f indicating that a predetermined time has elapsed after the introduction of a new biosubstrate, and in step S5, the timer is stopped and step S6 is performed. Proceed to.

In step S6, after the temperatures Tg, Ts, and Tk are detected by the temperature sensors 21, 22, and 23, which are the substrate state detecting means, in step S7, a garbage disposal control process described later is executed. Go to S8.

In step S8, it is detected whether or not a force has been input to the flag f indicating that a new bio-base material has been input, ie, “1”. If f is 1, the process proceeds to step S9, and if f is not 1 (f = 0), the process returns to step S3.

In step S9, the processing function of the bio-substrate by the control process executed in step S7 is performed. The display state of the display sections 26a, 26b, 26c on the display panel 24 is changed based on the state, and the process returns to step S6. Note that when returning to step S3 without reaching step S9, the display panel 24 maintains the initial display state in which the favorable display section 26a is turned on.

Next, the garbage disposal control step of step S7 will be specifically described.

In this garbage disposal control step, as shown in FIG. 7, first, in step S7-1, it is determined whether or not the detected outside air Tg is lower than a first threshold value T. If the value is lower than the threshold value Τα, the process proceeds to step S7-2. If the outside air Tg is equal to or more than the first threshold value Τ, the process proceeds to step S7-26 shown in FIG.

[0050] In step S7-2, after the heater 17 as the heating means is turned on, in step S7-3, the outside air Tg, the in-tank Ts, and the base material Tk are at substantially the same temperature (Tg ^ Ts Tk). Detects the presence or absence of the key. If the temperatures Tg, Ts, and Tk are substantially the same, the process proceeds to step S7-4, and if not, the process proceeds to step S7-5. Here, the conditions for judging that the temperatures Tg, Ts, and Tk are substantially the same are when the difference between the maximum and the minimum of each temperature is 1 ° C or less.

In step S7-4, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, and the operation of stirring the bio-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (1) in FIG. 5), and the process returns. I do. In this case, in the display panel updating step of step S9, the good display section 26a is lit on the display panel 24 because of the necessity of increasing the amount of water by promoting the input of garbage. .

[0052] In step S7-5, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is lower than Ts in the tank (Tk minus Ts). If the substrate Tk is lower than the in-tank Ts, the process proceeds to step S7-6. If the substrate Tk is equal to or more than the in-tank Ts, the process proceeds to step S7-11 shown in FIG.

In step S7-6, it is detected whether or not the temperature obtained by subtracting the base material Tk from the tank Ts is higher than the first determination value X for determining that the water content is excessive (Ts−Tk> X). If the temperature difference is higher than the first determination value X, the process proceeds to step S7-7, and if the temperature difference is equal to or less than the first determination value X, the process proceeds to step S7-8.

[0054] In step S7-7, it is determined that the bio-base material is in an excessive moisture state, and the stirring operation of the bio-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is increased [] (pattern (22) in Fig. 5). And return . In this case, since the processing function using the bio-substrate is in a state of being deteriorated, in the display panel updating step of step S9, the display part 26c of the stop is displayed on the display panel 24. You.

In step S7-8, it is detected whether or not the outside air Tg is lower than the base material Tk (Tg <Tk). If the outside air Tg is lower than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-9. If the outside air Tg is equal to or higher than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-10.

[0056] In step S7-9, it is determined that the bio-base material is in an excessive moisture state, and the stirring operation of the bio-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is increased [] (Pattern (23) in Fig. 5). And return

In step S7-10, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, and the stirrer 13 suppresses the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage (pattern (2) in FIG. 5) and returns. I do.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S7-5 that the base material Tk is equal to or greater than the in-tank Ts, as shown in FIG. It detects whether the subtracted temperature is lower (Tk Ts <Y) than the second judgment value Y for judging that the temperature is dry. If the temperature difference is lower than the second determination value Y, the process proceeds to step S7-12. If the temperature difference is equal to or more than the second determination value Y, the process proceeds to step S7-19 shown in FIG.

[0059] In step S7-12, it is detected whether Ts in the tank is higher than outside air Tg (Ts> Tg). If the tank Ts is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-13. If the tank Ts is equal to or less than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-14.

In step S7-13, it is determined that the bio-substrate is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the nano-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is returned as normal stirring (pattern (9) in FIG. 5). I do. If it is determined in this way, in the display panel updating step of step S9, the display panel 26 is turned on by the good display section 26a.

In step S 7-14, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg (Tg <Tk). If the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-15. If the outside air Tg is equal to or larger than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-16.

[0062] In step S7-15, it is determined that the processing function using the bio-substrate is slightly reduced, and the mixture is stirred until the Ts in the tank becomes higher than the outside air Tg, and then a good state is displayed (pattern (10 in FIG. 5)). )) And return. That is, on the display panel 24, the display portion 26b of the display is turned on, and when the in-tank Ts becomes higher than the outside air Tg, the good display portion 26a is turned on.

[0063] In step S7-16, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg (Tk minus Tg). If the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-17, and if the base material Tk is not lower than the outside air Tg, that is, if the base material Tk and the outside air Tg are the same (Tk = Tg). To step S718.

In step S7-17, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, and the stirrer 13 suppresses the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage (pattern (3) in FIG. 5) and returns. I do.

In step S7-18, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the bio-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is returned as normal stirring (pattern (11) in FIG. 5).

On the other hand, if the temperature obtained by subtracting the in-tank Ts from the substrate Tk force is equal to or greater than the second determination value Y for determining that the substrate is in a dry state in step S7-11, as shown in FIG. In S7-19, it is detected whether or not the Ts in the tank is higher than the outside air Tg (Ts> Tg). When the Ts in the tank is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-20, and when the Ts in the tank is equal to or less than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-21.

In step S7-20, it is determined that the processing function using the bio-substrate is slightly reduced, and stirring is performed until the temperature obtained by subtracting Ts in the tank from the substrate Tk force plate becomes lower than the second determination value Y. After that, a good state is displayed (pattern (12) in Fig. 5), and the routine returns. That is, on the display panel 24, the display portion 26b is turned on, and when the temperature obtained by subtracting Ts in the tank from the substrate Tk force is lower than the second determination value Y, the display portion 26a is turned on.

[0068] In step S7-21, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg (Tg minus Tk). If the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-22. If the outside air Tg is equal to or larger than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-23.

[0069] In step S7-22, it is determined that the processing function using the bio-substrate is slightly reduced, and the mixture is stirred until the Ts in the tank becomes higher than the outside air Tg, and then a good state is displayed (pattern (FIG. 5)). 13)) and return.

[0070] In step S7-23, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg (Tk minus Tg). So Then, when the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-24, and when the base material Tk is not lower than the outside air Tg, that is, when the base material Tk and the outside air Tg are the same (Tk = Tg). To step S7-25.

In step S7-24, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, and the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (4) in FIG. 5), and the process returns. I do.

In step S7-25, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is returned as normal stirring (pattern (14) in FIG. 5). I do.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7-1 shown in FIG. 6 that the detected outside air Tg is equal to or larger than the first threshold value To; as shown in FIG. Then, it is compared whether the detected base material Tk is lower than the second threshold and the value 否 β, and if the base material Tk is lower than the value Τβ, the process proceeds to step S7-27, and If the material Tk is greater than or equal to the second threshold Τ | 8, the process proceeds to step S7-52.

In step S7-27, it is detected whether or not the outside air Tg, the in-tank Ts, and the base material Tk have substantially the same temperature (Tg ^ Ts Tk). If the temperatures Tg, Ts, and Tk are substantially the same temperature, the process proceeds to step S7-28, and if not, the process proceeds to step S7-29.

In step S7-28, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, and the stirrer 13 suppresses the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage (pattern (5) in FIG. 5), and returns. I do.

In step S7-29, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is lower than Ts in the tank (Tk minus Ts). If the substrate Tk is lower than the in-tank Ts, the process proceeds to step S7-30. If the substrate Tk is equal to or more than the in-tank Ts, the process proceeds to step S7-37 shown in FIG.

In step S7-30, it is detected whether the temperature obtained by subtracting the base material Tk from the tank Ts is higher than the first determination value X (Ts−Tk> X). If the temperature difference is higher than the first determination value X, the process proceeds to step S7-31. If the temperature difference is equal to or less than the first determination value X, the process proceeds to step S7-33.

In step S7-31, after the heater 17 is turned on, it is determined in step S7-32 that the bio-base material is in an excessive water content, and the stirring operation of the bio-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is performed. It returns after increasing (pattern (24) in Fig. 5). In step S7-33, it is detected whether or not the outside air Tg is lower than the substrate Tk (Tg <Tk). If the outside air Tg is lower than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-34. If the outside air Tg is equal to or more than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-36.

In step S7-34, after the heater 17 is turned on, in step S7-35, it is determined that the bio-base material is in an excessive water content, and the stirring operation of the bio-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is performed. It returns after increasing (pattern (25) in Fig. 5).

In step S7-36, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, and the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (6) in FIG. 5), and the process returns. I do.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S7-29 that the substrate Tk is equal to or greater than the in-tank Ts, in step S7-37, the in-tank Ts is subtracted from the substrate Tk as shown in FIG. It detects whether the force is lower than the second determination value Y for determining that the temperature is in the dry state (Tk−Ts × Y) or not. When the temperature difference is lower than the second determination value Y, the process proceeds to step S7-38, and when the temperature difference is equal to or more than the second determination value Y, the process proceeds to step S7-45 shown in FIG.

[0083] In step S7-38, it is detected whether Ts in the tank is higher than outside air Tg (Ts> Tg). If the Ts in the tank is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-39. If the Ts in the tank is equal to or less than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-40.

In step S7-39, it is determined that the bio-substrate is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the nano-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is returned as normal stirring (pattern (15) in FIG. 5). I do.

In step S7-40, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg (Tg <Tk). If the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-41. If the outside air Tg is equal to or more than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-42.

[0086] In step S7-41, it is determined that the processing function using the bio-substrate is slightly reduced, and the mixture is stirred until the Ts in the tank becomes higher than the outside air Tg, and then a good state is displayed (see FIG. )) And return.

In step S 7-42, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg (Tk <Tg). If the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-43.If the base material Tk is not lower than the outside air Tg, that is, if the base material Tk and the outside air Tg are the same (Tk = Tg). Step S7 Continue to 44.

[0088] In step S7-43, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a dry state, the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (7) in Fig. 5), and the process returns. I do.

In step S7-44, it is determined that the bio-base material is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the nano-base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is returned as normal stirring (pattern (17) in FIG. 5). I do.

On the other hand, in step S7-37, when the temperature obtained by subtracting the substrate Tk force from the in-tank Ts is equal to or more than the second determination value Y, as shown in FIG. It is detected whether Ts is higher than the outside air Tg (Ts> Tg). When Ts in the tank is higher than outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S746, and when Ts in the tank is equal to or lower than outside air Tg, the process proceeds to steps S7-47.

[0091] In step S7-46, it is determined that the processing function using the bio-substrate is slightly reduced, and the stirring is performed until the temperature obtained by subtracting Ts in the tank from the substrate Tk force plate becomes lower than the second determination value Y. After that, a good state is displayed (pattern (18) in Fig. 5), and the routine returns.

[0092] In step S7-47, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg (Tg minus Tk). If the base material Tk is higher than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-48. If the outside air Tg is equal to or larger than the base material Tk, the process proceeds to step S7-49.

[0093] In step S7-49, it is determined that the processing function using the bio-substrate is slightly reduced, and the mixture is stirred until the Ts in the tank becomes higher than the outside air Tg, and then a good state is displayed (pattern (Fig. 5)). 19)) Then return.

[0094] In step S7-49, it is detected whether or not the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg! (Tk <Tg). When the base material Tk is lower than the outside air Tg, the process proceeds to step S7-50, and when the base material Tk is not lower than the outside air Tg, that is, when the base material Tk and the outside air Tg are the same (Tk = Tg). In this case, the process proceeds to Step S7-51.

[0095] In step S7-50, it is determined that the bio-substrate is in a dry state, and the stirring operation of the nano-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (8) in Fig. 5), and the process returns. I do.

[0096] In step S7-51, it is determined that the bio-substrate is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the nano-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is returned as normal stirring (pattern (20) in Fig. 5). I do. On the other hand, if the detected base material Tk is equal to or larger than the second threshold value in step S7-26 shown in FIG. 10, in step S7-52, after turning off the heater 17, in step S7-52, In 53, the bio-substrate is judged to be in a good state, but the stirring operation of the bio-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is increased in order to lower the temperature of the bio-base (pattern (21) in FIG. 5). ) And return.

[0098] In the present embodiment, since a bio-based material having a bio-organism made of aerobic yeast supported on the substrate is applied, the first threshold value for turning on the heater 17 is used. Is about 20 ° C, and the second threshold する | 8 for turning off the heater 17 is about 40 ° C. Further, the first determination value X for determining that the moisture content of the bio-base material is in an excessive state and the second determination value Y for determining that the bio-substance is in a dry state with a small amount of moisture are both “1”. Therefore, power consumption in the heater 17 can be reduced. Further, in the flowchart, an example of the control of the normal stirring, the increase of the stirring, and the suppression of the stirring of the stirring member 13 based on the determination of the state of the processing function of the biosubstrate is as shown in Table 1 below.

[0099] [Table 1]

[0100] As shown in Table 1 above, when it is determined to be good and normal stirring control is performed, after turning on (rotating) for 2 minutes based on the signal from the timekeeping signal section 32, and then turning off for 23 minutes ( Stop. If it is determined that the water content is too high and the stirring is increased, turn on for 5 minutes and then turn off for 20 minutes. In addition, if it is determined that it is dry and the stirring is to be suppressed, turn it on for 1 minute and then turn it off for 24 minutes. In this embodiment, the number of rotations per unit time is set to the same value V, but the number of rotations may be changed instead of time!

[0101] As described above, the garbage disposal machine of the present embodiment is provided with the temperature sensors 21, 22, and 23 for detecting the temperature in the treatment tank 11, the temperature of the biomaterial, and the temperature of the outside air. In order to accurately determine the temperature condition required for the decomposition process, the stirring member 13 and the heater 17 must be efficiently controlled so that the decomposition process is accelerated by the bio-base material. Can be. [0102] Specifically, when it is determined from the detection values of the temperature sensors 21, 22, and 23 that the bio-base material is in a dry state, the stirring by the stirring member 13 is suppressed, and it is determined that the bio-substance is in an excessive water state. Then, the stirring by the stirring member 13 increases. Further, since the heater 17 is simultaneously turned on and off, the temperature is maintained in a temperature range in which the bio-bacteria can be activated and actively activated. Therefore, the nano base material can be efficiently put into a good state.

[0103] Furthermore, since the state of the processing function based on the moisture content of the bio-substrate is displayed on the display panel 24, the user inputs raw garbage so that the bio-substrate is always kept stable. Can be encouraged.

[0104] Furthermore, immediately after the introduction of the biomaterial, the degrading function is low because the dormant bacterium is not active. However, in the present embodiment, in order to display a good display section 26a on the display panel 24 for a predetermined time after the insertion, good display is not performed despite the input of the bio-base material. This can prevent the inconvenience of making the user feel uncomfortable. In addition, since it is possible to promote the input of the garbage to the user, it is possible to promote the activation of the bacterium.

FIG. 13 to FIG. 16 show a garbage processing machine according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, a lid blockage detecting means for detecting that the lid 28 is closed and a deodorizing means 36 by causing a chemical reaction are further provided, and the lid 28 is closed. The first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a preliminary process is performed at the time.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 15, the lid blockage detecting means is disposed on the upper front of the processing machine main body 10 and is pressed against the lower edge of the lid 28. The switch 35 detects the open state and the closed state of the lid 32.

[0107] As shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the deodorizing means 36 is disposed upstream of the fan 19 inside the exhaust duct 18, which is an exhaust means for exhausting air inside the apparatus. ing. Specifically, the deodorizing means 36 is provided with a catalyst 37 arranged sequentially from the fan 19 toward the inside of the machine, a thermistor 38 as temperature detecting means, and a heater 39 as heating means. It operates in conjunction with the fan 19 of the means. The catalyst 37 is made of Fe-Cr-Al stainless steel having a honeycomb-shaped base material having platinum supported thereon and reacting odors such as zeolites or ammonias in a diligent manner to change into CO or HO. Is to make The The thermistor 38 detects the temperature of the catalyst 37 and outputs data based on the detected temperature to the microcomputer 30. The heater 39 heats the catalyst 37 to a temperature of 220 ° C. to 280 ° C., and the microcomputer 30 controls ON / OFF based on the detection value of the thermistor 38.

Next, the control of the garbage processing machine of the second embodiment by the microcomputer 30 will be specifically described.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the power is turned on, the microcomputer 30 first performs the filter cleaning in step S11 as in steps S1 to S5 of the first embodiment. It is detected whether or not the switch on the display unit 27 is being operated.If the switch operation is detected, the process proceeds to step S12.If the switch operation is not detected, the process proceeds to step S16. No.

In step S12, after resetting and starting the built-in time counting timer, in step S13, it is detected whether or not the force has elapsed (counted up) the set time. When the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S14, and when the set time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S16.

[0111] In step S14, 1 is input to a flag f indicating that a predetermined time has elapsed after the introduction of a new biosubstrate, and in step S15, the time counting timer is stopped, and step S16 is performed. Proceed to.

[0112] In the second embodiment, when the filter cleaning switch is operated when the power is turned on, if no, if the set time has not elapsed, and if the timekeeping timer is stopped, then as normal control, In step S16, it is detected whether or not the cover 35 is opened by the switch 35. If the cover 28 is opened, the process proceeds to step S17. If the cover 28 is not opened, the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S17, the process waits until it is detected that the lid 28 is closed by the switch 35. Then, when the lid 28 is closed, in step S18, a preliminary process for performing garbage disposal is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19. Here, the preliminary treatment includes a preliminary heating treatment in which the heater 17 as the heating means of the bio-substrate is operated at full power (200 W) for 120 minutes, and the deodorizing means 36 together with the fan 19 constituting the exhaust means for 120 minutes. Let it work Preliminary deodorizing treatment.

[0114] If the opening of the lid 28 is not detected in step S16, and if the preliminary processing is completed in step S18, the base material state is detected in step S19, as in steps S6 and S7 of the first embodiment. After the temperatures Tg, Ts, and Tk are detected by the temperature sensors 21, 22, and 23, the garbage disposal control process similar to that of the first embodiment is executed in step S20.

[0115] In the second embodiment, following the garbage processing control step, in step S21, the garbage processing control step is performed together with the fan 19 constituting the exhaust means based on the state of the processing function of the bio-base material in the garbage processing control step. The deodorizing means 36 is operated to perform the deodorizing treatment. Note that the garbage disposal control step and the deodorization step are actually performed in parallel.

When the deodorizing process is completed, as in steps S8 and S9 of the first embodiment, in step S22, it is determined whether or not 1 has been input to the flag f indicating that a new biomaterial has been loaded. Is detected. When f is 1, the process proceeds to step S23, and when f is not 1 (f = 0), the process returns to step S13.

[0117] In step S23, the display state of the display units 26a, 26b, 26c on the display panel 24 is changed based on the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate by the control process executed in step S20, and the process returns to step S16. .

[0118] In the deodorizing process in step S21, control is performed according to Table 2 below based on the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate determined.

[0119] [Table 2]

[0120] As shown in Table 2, in the deodorizing treatment, when the determined base material state is excessive in moisture, the deodorizing means 36 is operated together with the fan 19 for 4 hours. If the determined base material condition is good, the deodorizing means 36 is operated for one hour together with the fan 19. Further, when the determined substrate state is dry, the fan 19 and the deodorizing means 36 are not operated.

[0121] As described above, in the second embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the deodorizing means 36 that operates based on the state of the processing function of the bio-base material is further provided. Therefore, the unpleasant odor generated in the processing tank 11 can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the odor from being released to the outside and giving the user passing the surroundings an unpleasant sensation.

[0122] In the second embodiment, when the closure of the lid 28 is detected, the preheating process by the heater 17 and the predeodorization process by the deodorizing means 36 are executed in the second embodiment. That is, when a blockage of the lid 28 indicating that new garbage is put into the processing tank 11 is detected, the odor, which is the first measure of this kind of garbage processing machine, is suppressed. Perform pre-heating treatment and pre-deodorization treatment. Specifically, the water content contained in the garbage which causes the generation of odor can be quickly evaporated by the preheating treatment. In addition, since an odor is generated during the heating, the release of an unpleasant odor by the preliminary deodorization treatment can be suppressed. As a result, generation of an unpleasant odor in the treatment tank 11 can be suppressed.

FIG. 17 to FIG. 19 show a garbage processing machine according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, as the substrate state detecting means, the temperature sensor 21 for the treatment tank is eliminated, and the first and second temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature Tk of the biomaterial and the temperature Tg of the outside air are used. The difference from the first embodiment is that the stirring member 13 and the heater 17 are controlled based on the detection values of certain temperature sensors 22 and 23. In the third embodiment, the first judgment value X and the second judgment value Y used in the first embodiment are not used.

Next, control by the microcomputer 30 of the third embodiment will be specifically described with reference to a control list shown in FIG. 17 and control flows shown in FIGS. This control is different only in the garbage disposal control process executed in step S7 in FIG.

In this garbage control processing step, as shown in FIG. 18, the microcomputer 30 first determines in step S7′-1 whether the outside air Tg detected in step S6 is lower than the first threshold value T. If the outside air Tg is lower than the first threshold value T, the process proceeds to step S7'-2. If the outside air Tg is equal to or more than the first threshold value Τα, the process proceeds to step S7 'shown in FIG. — Go to 8.

[0126] In step S7'-2, after turning on the heater 17 as the heating means, in step S7'-3, it is detected whether the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the outside air Tg from the base material Tk is higher than 4 ° C. I do. If the temperature difference (Tk Tg) is higher than 4 ° C, the process proceeds to step S7′-4, where the temperature difference is 4 ° C or less. If not, go to step S7'-5.

[0127] In step S7'-4, it is determined that the no base material is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the bio base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is performed by normal stirring (pattern (3) in FIG. 17). ).

[0128] In step S7'-5, the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the outside air Tg from the base material Tk is 1. Detects if it is lower than C. And the temperature difference (Tk Tg) is 1. If it is lower than C, proceed to step S7'-6, and if the temperature difference is 1 ° C or more, that is, if the temperature difference (Tk Tg) is 1 ° C or more and 4 ° C or less, step S7 ' — Go to 7.

[0129] In step S7'-6, it is determined that the Noo base material is in a dry state, and the stirring operation of the bio base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (1) in Fig. 17). And return.

[0130] In step S7'-7, it is determined that the bio-substrate is in an excessive moisture state, and the stirring operation of the bio-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is increased (pattern (6) in Fig. 17). And return.

[0131] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7'-1 that the detected outside air Tg is equal to or greater than the first threshold value To; as shown in Fig. 19, in step S7'-8, Compare whether the detected base material Tk is lower than the second threshold value Τ | 8. If the base material Tk is lower than the second threshold value Τ | 8, proceed to step S7'-9, If the material Tk is equal to or larger than the second threshold Τ | 8, the process proceeds to Step S7′-15.

[0132] In step S7'-9, the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the outside air Tg from the base material Tk. Detects whether it is higher than C or not. And the temperature difference (Tk-Tg) is 4. If it is higher than C, proceed to step S7'-10, where the temperature difference is. If it is not more than C, the process proceeds to step S7'-11.

In step S7′-10, it is determined that the No base material is in a good state, and the stirring operation of the No base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is performed by the normal stirring (pattern (4) in FIG. 17). ).

In step S7′-11, the temperature difference obtained by subtracting the outside air Tg from the base material Tk is 1. Detects if it is lower than C. And the temperature difference (Tk-Tg) is 1. If it is lower than C, proceed to step S7'-12.If the temperature difference is 1 ° C or more, that is, if the temperature difference (Tk-Tg) is 1 ° C or more and 4 ° C or less, step S7 ' — Go to 13. [0135] In step S7'-12, it is determined that the Noo base material is in a dry state, and the stirring operation of the Noo base material and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is suppressed (pattern (1) in FIG. 17). And return.

[0136] In step S7'-13, after the heater 17 is turned on, in step S7'-14, it is determined that the bio-substance is in an excessive moisture state, and the bio-substrate and garbage are removed by the stirring member 13. The stirring operation is increased (pattern (7) in FIG. 17), and the routine returns.

[0137] On the other hand, in step S7'-8, if the detected base material Tk is equal to or greater than the second threshold value Τ | 8, in step S7'-15, the heater 17 is turned off, and then in step S7'- At 16, it is determined that the bio-substrate is in a good state, but in order to reduce the temperature of the bio-substrate, the stirring operation of the bio-substrate and the garbage by the stirring member 13 is increased [] (FIG. 17). Pattern (5)) and return

In the garbage processing machine of the third embodiment, the accuracy is low because the processing tank temperature sensor 21 is not mounted, as compared with the first embodiment, but the moisture content of the noo base material is large. The temperature sensors 22, 23 that detect the actual temperature Tk of the biomaterial and the temperature Tg of the outside air, which have an effect, provide accurate temperature conditions that have a correlation with the moisture content required for the garbage decomposition process. Can be detected. Therefore, the stirring member 13 and the heater 17 can be efficiently controlled, and substantially the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

[0139] In particular, in the present embodiment, a biosubstrate is used in which a biobacterium made of aerobic yeast that regulates the temperature around normal temperature of 20 ° C to 40 ° C is supported on the substrate. This is especially effective for garbage disposal machines installed in a stable room temperature environment, such as in a home. In other words, the garbage disposer of the third embodiment is suitable in terms of cost when installed and used in a general household room, and the garbage disposer of the first embodiment is suitable. The processing machine can maintain a stable processing capacity even when installed and used outdoors in ordinary households, and can broaden the versatility related to the types of bacteria of the bio-based material.

[0140] The garbage disposer of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and various changes can be made.

For example, in the garbage processing machine of the third embodiment in which the processing tank temperature sensor 21 is not mounted, the control including the lid blockage detecting means and the deodorizing means 36 shown in the second embodiment and the control including the preliminary processing are further added. Give me some calories.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A processing apparatus main body having a processing tank for storing a bio-base material, a lid which is attached to the processing apparatus main body so as to be openable and closable, and which accommodates an opening of the processing tank, is housed inside the processing tank. In a garbage processing machine provided with a stirring means for stirring garbage and a biosubstrate, and a heating means for heating the inside of the treatment tank so as to maintain the temperature within a predetermined temperature range,

First and second temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the bio-base material and the temperature of the outside air, and control means for controlling the stirring means and the heating means based on the values detected by these temperature detecting means are provided. A garbage disposal machine characterized by the following.

[2] Third temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature in the processing tank is further provided,

2. The garbage disposal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the stirring unit and the heating unit based on a value detected by the first to third temperature detecting units.

[3] The garbage according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a substrate state determining means for determining a state of the processing function of the bio-substrate based on a detection value of the temperature detecting means. Processing machine.

4. The garbage disposal machine according to claim 3, further comprising a display unit for displaying a state of the processing function of the biosubstrate determined by the substrate state determination unit.

[5] The control means may provide a good display by the display means for a predetermined time after the bio-substrate is put into the processing tank, irrespective of the state of the processing function of the bio-substrate by the substrate state determination means. The garbage disposal machine according to claim 4, wherein the garbage disposal is performed.

[6] The control means, when the base material state determining means determines that the bio-base material is in a dry state, suppresses at least stirring by the stirring means. A garbage disposal machine according to any one of paragraphs 5 to 5.

[7] The control means is configured to increase at least the stirring by the stirring means when the base state determining means determines that the bio-substrate is in an excessive moisture state. Item 7. The garbage disposer according to any one of item 6.

8. The garbage disposal machine according to claim 3, further comprising a deodorizing unit that operates based on a result of the determination by the substrate state determining unit.

[9] A lid blockage detecting unit for detecting that the lid is closed is provided, and the control unit operates the deodorizing unit when the lid blockage is detected by the lid blockage detecting unit. 9. The garbage disposal machine according to claim 8, wherein a deodorizing process is performed.

[10] Provide a lid blockage detecting means for detecting that the lid is closed,

10. The control means according to claim 1, wherein when the lid closing detection means detects the closing of the lid, a preliminary heating process for operating the heating means is executed. Or the garbage disposal machine according to item 1.