WO2023120970A1

WO2023120970A1 - Food waste disposal apparatus

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Publication number: WO2023120970A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/017442
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김대건; 박남수; 구건표; 김경목; 서원영
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2021-12-22
Filing date: 2022-11-08
Publication date: 2023-06-29
Also published as: KR20230095230A

Abstract

A food waste disposal apparatus, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises: a housing; a disposal device provided to grind, stir, or heat food waste inside the housing and leave by-products; and a collection device provided to collect or store the by-products transported from the disposal device. The collection device may comprise: a case including an open surface which is one surface thereof that is open; a storage container provided to store the by-products and to be separable from the open surface; and a cover which is rotatably positioned between the storage container and the case and has a first state in which the cover seals the top of the storage container and a second state in which the cover is rotated from the first state, wherein the cover comprises a rotary shaft member of which the respective ends are connected to the upper ends of the respective side surfaces located on the left and right sides of the open surface and which serves as the center of rotation of the cover.

Description

food processor

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a food processor.

A food processor is a device that treats food by crushing/stirring, heating, and drying food. The food processor may include a collection device for collecting and storing by-products remaining after food treatment. The collection device may include a storage container that can be attached and detached.

By-products in the collection device of the food waste processor may grow bacteria or emit a bad smell after a certain period of time. If airtightness of the storage bin is not guaranteed, such bacteria or odor may leak to the outside. In addition, it is troublesome for the user to periodically check whether the collection device is full of by-products.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a structure for automatically transferring by-products to a storage box after food processing.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a structure of a collection device that is sealed by a storage container cover when the storage container is installed.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a sensor structure capable of determining whether a storage container is full of by-products.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a cable terminal provided in the case to access the software of the controller.

A food processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing; a processing device provided to leave by-products by pulverizing, stirring, or heating food inside the housing; and a collection device provided to collect or store the by-products transported from the treatment device, wherein the collection device includes: a case including an open surface on one side; a storage container provided to store the by-products and to be separable from the open surface; A cover having a first state that is rotatably positioned between the storage container and the case to seal an upper portion of the storage container and a second state rotated from the first state, both ends of which are located on the left and right sides of the open surface, respectively. It may include a cover including a rotating shaft member that is connected to the top of both side surfaces to be the rotation center of the cover.

A food processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing; a processing device provided to leave by-products by pulverizing, stirring, or heating food inside the housing; And a collection device including a transfer pipe provided with a passage through which the by-products are transported from the processing device, a storage container provided to store the by-products transported by the transfer pipe, and a cover provided to seal the upper portion of the storage container, The collection device includes a rotation shaft fixed to and rotatable at a lower end of the cover or the transfer pipe, a rotation unit having one end connected to the rotation shaft, and a sensing unit extending from the rotation unit to one side; A sensing unit provided under the cover to detect the sensing unit may be further included.

According to various embodiments proposed in the present disclosure, by-products may be automatically transferred to the storage container without user intervention.

According to various embodiments proposed in the present disclosure, hygiene of the environment around the food processor may be improved by airtightly storing by-products after food treatment.

According to various embodiments proposed in the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of the user having to periodically check the amount of by-products by automatically detecting whether or not the storage container is full of by-products and notifying the user.

According to the various embodiments proposed in the present disclosure, it is possible to conveniently access the software in the controller by using the cable terminal provided in the case without disassembling the food processor.

1 is a perspective view of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cover member of the food processor of FIG. 1 is opened.

3 is a perspective view showing the rear of the food processor of FIG. 1;

4 is a cross-sectional view of the food processor of FIG. 1 .

5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a housing and a cover member are removed from the food waste processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

6 is an exploded perspective view of the food processor of FIG. 5;

7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a collection device of a food waste processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

8A is a diagram illustrating a case of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

8B is a view illustrating a storage box cover of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

8C is a diagram illustrating a storage container of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

9 is a diagram illustrating a controller and a case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10A is a side view illustrating a state in which a storage container is mounted in a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10B is a side view illustrating a process of attaching and detaching a storage container in the state of FIG. 10A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

11A is a side view illustrating a state in which a storage container is detached from the collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

11B is a side view illustrating a process of mounting a storage container in the state of FIG. 11A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

12A is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of a storage container of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

12B is a perspective view illustrating a process in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 12A is closed by a first lid part.

12C is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 12A is closed by a first lid part.

13A is a perspective view illustrating a rear side of a storage container of a collection device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

13B is a perspective view illustrating a process in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 13A is closed by a second lid part.

FIG. 13C is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 13A is closed by a second lid part.

14A is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of a storage container of a collection device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

14B is a perspective view illustrating a process in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 14A is closed by a third lid part.

14C is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 14A is closed by a third lid part.

15 is a view showing a storage container according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

16A is a side view illustrating a state in which the storage container of FIG. 15 is mounted in a case;

16B is a side view illustrating a process in which the storage container of FIG. 15 is detached from the case.

17A and 17B are cross-sectional views illustrating a collection device including a sensing device for determining whether byproducts in a storage container are filled with a reference amount or more according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements. Also, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

1 is a perspective view of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cover member of the food processor of FIG. 1 is opened. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear of the food processor of FIG. 1;

1 to 3 , a food processor 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing 11, a cover member 17, or a processing device 12.

According to one embodiment, the housing 11 may include a front housing 111 or a rear housing 112 . The housing 11 may form the exterior of the food processor 1, for example. The housing 11 may be disposed above the lower frame 21 forming the bottom of the food processor 1, for example.

The front housing 111 may form a front exterior of the food processor 1, for example. The rear housing 112 may form, for example, a rear exterior of the food processor 1 . The front housing 111, for example, may be provided to be separable from the rear housing 112. A user can access various parts disposed inside the food processor 1 by separating the front housing 111 or the rear housing 112 .

According to one embodiment, the rear housing 112 may include an exhaust hole 1121 . The exhaust hole 1121 may communicate with the outlet 146 of the deodorizing device (eg, the deodorizing device 14 of FIG. 4 ). The deodorizing device (eg, the deodorizing device 14 of FIG. 4 ) may be a device that filters air containing an odor generated in the accommodating portion 121 of the treatment device 12 . Air filtered by the deodorizing device (eg, the deodorizing device 14 of FIG. 4 ) may be discharged to the outside through the exhaust hole 1121 .

According to one embodiment, the cover member 17 may include a hinge 172 , a processing device cover 174 , a convection fan (eg, the convection fan 175 of FIG. 4 ) or a grill 176 . The cover member 17 may be rotatably provided with respect to the housing 11 through a hinge 172 connected to the upper frame 26 . The processing device cover part 174 is provided to open and close the accommodating part 121, and the air in the accommodating part 121 can be convexed through rotation of the convection fan 175 in a closed state of the accommodating part 121. Details regarding the cover member 17 will be described later.

According to one embodiment, the processing device 12 may include a receiving part 121 and an agitating part (eg, the agitating part 122 of FIG. 4 ). The user may open the cover member 17 and put food to be processed through the opening 1211 of the accommodating part 121, and then close the cover member 17 again. The food contained in the accommodating unit 121 may be pulverized or stirred by an agitator (eg, the agitator 122 of FIG. 4 ). Details regarding the processing device 12 will be described later.

4 is a cross-sectional view of the food processor of FIG. 1 . 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a housing and a cover member are removed from the food waste processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the food processor of FIG. 5;

4 to 6, the food waste processor 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing 11, a treatment device 12, a collection device 13, a deodorization device 14, and a heating device 16. ), a cover member 17 or a control unit 15 may be included. The illustrated housing 11, the cover member 17, or the processing device 12 is in whole or in part the housing 11, the cover member 17, or the processing device 12 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3. can be the same

According to one embodiment, the housing 11 may provide an accommodation space to arrange components of the food processor 1 therein. The housing 11 may be provided, for example, to protect components disposed in the accommodating space from external impact.

According to various embodiments, the processing device 12 may include a receiving unit 121 , an agitating unit 122 , a temperature sensing unit 127 , or a humidity sensing unit 128 . The processing device 12 may be, for example, a device that receives food and grinds, stirs, or heats it.

According to one embodiment, the receiving portion 121 may have an open upper portion to form an open portion 1211 . The opening 1211 may be opened and closed by the cover member 17 . The opening 1211 may have, for example, a circular shape, but is not limited thereto. The accommodating part 121 may provide a space in which food can be stirred, heated, or dried. Hereinafter, stirring, heating or drying food is defined as 'treating food'. Food may be introduced from the top of the accommodating part 121 .

According to one embodiment, the opening/closing part 1212 may be provided at a part of the lower portion of the accommodating part 121 . The opening/closing unit 1212 may be provided, for example, to discharge by-products generated from processing food from the accommodating unit 121 . The opening/closing part 1212 may be closed while processing food and opened after processing food. The opening and closing part 1212 may be opened and closed by, for example, a ball valve 1212a disposed therein, but is not limited thereto. The opening/closing unit 1212 may be closed during normal times when the food processor 1 is not operating. The by-products may pass through the opening/closing part 1212 and be transported to the storage container 133 for storing the by-products.

According to one embodiment, a handle portion 1213 formed by partially protruding outward in a radial direction may be provided at an upper end of the accommodating portion 121 . A user may detach the accommodating part 121 from the food processor 1 by using the handle part 1213 .

According to one embodiment, the stirring unit 122 may include a rotary grinder 1221 or a power transmission member 1222 . One end of the power transmission member 1222 may be connected to the rotary grinder 1221 and the other end of the power transmission member 1222 may be connected to the driving device 18 . The rotary grinder 1221 may be connected to, for example, the power transmission member 1222 and rotated around the power transmission member 1222 . The rotary grinder 1221 may include, for example, a plurality of blades 1221a. The plurality of blades 1221a may be arranged at different heights, for example. The processing device 12 may pulverize or stir the food stuffed in the accommodation part 121 by, for example, rotating the rotary grinder 1221 . That is, the agitating unit 122 may pulverize and agitate the food in the accommodating unit 121 so that the food is uniformly heated.

According to one embodiment, the driving device 18 may include a driving motor 181 , a shaft 182 or a gear assembly 183 . The shaft 182 may have, for example, one side connected to the drive motor 181 and the other side connected to the gear assembly 183. Specifically, the other side of the shaft 182 may be connected to the first gear 1831 of the gear assembly 183 . The shaft 182 may transmit, for example, rotational power of the driving motor 181 to the gear assembly 183 . Rotational power transmitted to the gear assembly 183 may be transmitted to the power transmission member 1222 .

According to one embodiment, the gear assembly 183 may include a first gear 1831, a second gear 1832, or a third gear 1833, but the number of gears constituting the gear assembly 183 is Not limited to this. The first gear 1831 may be coupled to the shaft 182 and rotated together with the driving of the driving motor 181 . The second gear 1832 may be rotatably disposed to mesh with the first gear 1831 , for example. The third gear 1833 may be rotatably disposed to mesh with the second gear 1832, for example. The third gear 1833 may be coupled to the power transmission member 1222 to transmit rotational power transmitted from the driving motor 181 to the power transmission member 1222 .

According to one embodiment, the drive device 18 may transmit rotational power to the power transmission member 1222 . The power transmission member 1222 may be disposed to pass through a portion of the lower surface of the accommodating portion 121 , for example. The power transmission member 1222 may be disposed such that, for example, some are located inside the accommodating part 121 and some are located outside the accommodating part 121 . That is, among components connected to the upper and lower ends of the power transmission member 1222, the rotary grinder 1221 may be located inside the accommodating part 121, and the drive device 18 may be located outside the accommodating part 121. . The stirring unit 122 may be provided, for example, in the lower portion of the accommodating unit 121 .

According to one embodiment, the temperature sensing unit 127 or the humidity sensing unit 128 may be provided to detect the temperature or humidity within the accommodating unit 121 . The temperature sensor 127 or the humidity sensor 128 may transmit, for example, temperature or humidity information to the control unit 15 . The control unit 15 processes the food, such as the stirring unit 122, the convection fan 175, the fan driving unit 177, the driving unit 18, or the heating unit 16, by using the received temperature or humidity information. You can control the operation of the devices you use.

According to one embodiment, the heating device 16 may be provided adjacent to the outer surface of the accommodating part 121 . The heating device 16 may be located, for example, below the accommodating part 121, but is not limited thereto. The heating device 16 can generate heat by, for example, a heating wire provided inside. When the temperature inside the accommodation unit 121 is increased by the heating device 16, moisture in the food may be evaporated and dried. The evaporated water vapor is discharged to the deodorizing device 14 to filter out odors and the like, and then discharged to the outside.

The heating device 16 may be provided, for example, between the accommodating portion 121 and the accommodating frame 25 provided to fix the position of the accommodating portion 121 . Here, the accommodating frame 25 covers the outside of the processing device 12 or the heating device 16 so that the processing device 12 or the heating device 16 is more stably supported and fixed inside the food processor 1. can be a frame.

According to one embodiment, the cover member 17 may include a hinge 172, a processing device cover 174, a convection fan 175 or grill 176, a fan drive 177 or a discharge tube 178. can

According to one embodiment, the processing device cover part 174 may be provided under the cover member 17 to open and close the opening part 1211 above the accommodating part 121 . The processing device cover part 174 may have, for example, a shape corresponding to the shape of the upper surface of the accommodating part 121 . When the treatment device cover part 174 closes the upper surface of the accommodating part 121, the air inside the accommodating part 121 passes through the discharge pipe 178 of the cover member 17 and flows to the deodorizing device 14. can

According to one embodiment, the hinge 172 may be provided at a portion adjacent to an upper end of the accommodating portion 121 . The hinge 172 may be located, for example, at a location corresponding to the hinge mounting portion 262 of the upper frame 26 to be described later. The hinge 172 may be mounted to, for example, the hinge mounting portion 262 of the upper frame 26 . Accordingly, the cover member 17 can be opened and closed by rotating about the hinge 172 . A user may open the cover member 17 and put food into the accommodating part 121 .

According to one embodiment, the cover member 17 may be provided with an internal space 171 so that components may be disposed therein. In the inner space 171 , for example, a convection fan 175 , a fan driving unit 177 , or a discharge pipe 178 may be disposed.

A part of the lower part of the cover member 17 may be formed open. Specifically, the treatment device cover part 174 of the cover member 17 may be formed with an open bottom. Accordingly, the lower portion of the processing device cover 174 may be opened so that the flow of air generated by the rotation of the convection fan 175 is transferred into the accommodating portion 121 to form convection. For example, a grill 176 may be disposed in the lower open portion of the cover member 17 .

According to one embodiment, the convection fan 175 may be provided in the inner space 171 of the cover member 17 . For example, the convection fan 175 may be arranged to rotate around a portion of the cover member 17 adjacent to the center of the processing device cover unit 174 . The food processor 1 may convect the air in the accommodating unit 121 by, for example, rotating the convection fan 175 . That is, in the food processor 1, when the accommodating part 121 is heated, the convection fan 175 is driven to circulate the air in the accommodating part 121, thereby making the internal temperature uniform. The convection fan 175 may be rotated by, for example, a fan driving unit 177 provided in the inner space 171 of the cover member 17 .

According to one embodiment, the grill 176 may be provided under the convection fan 175 . The grill 176 may be disposed, for example, on the lower surface of the processing device cover 174 . That is, the grill 176 may be disposed between the accommodating part 121 and the convection fan 175 . A plurality of holes are provided in the grill 176 , so that a flow of air generated by the rotation of the convection fan 175 may pass through the plurality of holes and be delivered to the accommodation unit 121 . The grill 176 may be fixed to the cover member 17 by, for example, screwing.

According to one embodiment, the discharge pipe 178 may be provided so that the discharge port 178a is located above the convection fan 175 . For example, the discharge port 178a may be located outside the convection fan 175 among the upper sides of the convection fan 175 . The discharge pipe 178 may be arranged such that, for example, an end opposite to the discharge port 178a is connected to the exhaust pipe 141 of the deodorization device 14 . That is, the discharge pipe 178 is configured to connect the accommodating portion 121 and the exhaust pipe 141 of the deodorizing device 14, and may be provided to flow gas in the accommodating portion 121 to the deodorizing device 14. there is.

Although not shown, a locking device (not shown) may be provided in the cover member 17 or the accommodating part 121 . The locking device may be provided to lock the cover member 17 so that a user cannot open the inside while processing food.

According to various embodiments, the collection device 13 may include a storage container 133 , a storage container cover 134 , a case 131 , or a transfer pipe 132 . For example, the collection device 13 is a device that receives and stores by-products obtained by grinding, stirring, or heating food in the processing device 12 from the receiving unit 121 . The collection device 13 may have a sealed structure so that stored by-products or odors that may occur from the by-products do not leak to the outside.

The storage container 133 may include, for example, a gripping portion 1331 or a transparent window 1332 . A user may attach or detach the storage container 133 from the case 131 using the gripping part 1331 . The transparent window 1332 may be disposed at a place visible from the outside when the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131 . The transparent window 1332 may be formed along the height direction of the storage container 133 so that the user can observe the height of the by-products inside. The gripping part 1331 or the transparent window 1332 may be located on a surface corresponding to the open surface of the case 131 (eg, the open surface 1313 of FIG. 7 ).

The transfer pipe 132 may be, for example, a part connecting the accommodating part 121 and the storage container 133. By-products generated by being processed in the accommodating unit 121 may be transferred to the storage container 133 along the transfer pipe 132 . When the by-products are transferred from the storage unit 121 to the storage container 133, they may be transferred in a free fall manner.

The case 131 may be disposed to be wrapped around, for example, a lower frame 21 or a side frame 22 to be described later. The case 131 may be formed of, for example, an open surface (eg, an open surface 1313 of FIG. 7 ) of one side of which is opened. The open surface (eg, the open surface 1313 of FIG. 7 ) may be, for example, an open surface for mounting or detaching the storage container 133 . An internal space in which the storage container 133 is mounted may be provided in the case 131 . A user may detach the storage box 133 from the case 131 or mount it to the case 131 .

The storage container cover 134 may be provided to seal the storage container 133 when the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131 . The storage box cover 134 may be fixed and disposed at an upper portion of the inner space of the case 131 . According to one embodiment, the storage container cover 134 may be provided with a storage amount detection unit (eg, the storage amount detection unit 1341 of FIG. 7 ) for detecting the amount of by-products in the storage container 133 . The storage amount detection unit (eg, the storage amount detection unit 1341 of FIG. 7 ) may be, for example, an optical sensor.

According to various embodiments, the deodorizing device 14 may include an exhaust pipe 141 , a deodorizing unit 142 , an outlet 146 , or a deodorizing fan 147 . The deodorizing device 14 is a device that filters and then discharges the odor when discharging gas containing an odor generated from the food stored in the accommodation unit 121 to the outside of the food processor 1 .

According to one embodiment, the deodorizing unit 142 may include an activated carbon filter 143 or an optical filter module 144 . The gas passing through the deodorization unit 142 is firstly photo-decomposed and filtered by the optical filter module 144, and then secondarily filtered while passing through the activated carbon filter 143. The useful life of the activated carbon filter 143 may be extended by primarily filtering the gas introduced from the accommodating unit 121 by the optical filter module 144 before being filtered by the activated carbon filter 143 . The gas filtered by the deodorization unit 142 may be discharged to the outlet 146 along the exhaust pipe 141 . The outlet 146 may be connected to the exhaust hole 1121 of the rear housing 112 to discharge the filtered gas through the exhaust hole 1121 .

According to one embodiment, a photocatalytic filter may be provided in the optical filter module 144 . The photocatalytic filter may be made of, for example, titanium dioxide. For example, when light energy in the ultraviolet region is applied to a photocatalyst filter, strong reducing power of hydrogen peroxide and strong oxidizing power of hydroxyl groups are generated on the surface of the photocatalyst filter to decompose various contaminants and harmful components in the gas.

Activated carbon having a size of, for example, 1 mm to 10 mm may be used for the activated carbon filter 143 . Activated carbon may deodorize gas passing through the optical filter module 144 , for example.

According to one embodiment, the controller 15 may control overall operations of electronic components of the food processor 1 . That is, the control unit 15 may perform overall control necessary for the process of processing the food put into the container 121 .

According to one embodiment, the deodorizing fan 147 may be provided in the exhaust pipe 141 . The deodorizing fan 147 may be provided on a flow path in the deodorizing device 14 to flow gas passing through the inside of the deodorizing device 14, for example.

For example, the control unit 15 may control rotation of the stirring unit 122 by operating the driving device 18 to grind or stir food. For example, the controller 15 may perform control to heat the heating wire in the heating device 16 in order to heat the inside of the housing 121 . For example, the control unit 15 may control the operation of the convection fan 175 to convect the gas in the accommodating unit 121 . For example, the control unit 15 may control the opening/closing unit 1212 to be opened in order to transport by-products remaining after processing food to the storage container 133 .

The control unit 15 uses, for example, information about the temperature or humidity in the accommodation unit 121 received from the temperature sensing unit 127 or the humidity sensing unit 128, and the heat intensity of the heating device 16. Alternatively, the operational efficiency of the food processor 1 may be improved by adjusting the rotational strength of the convection fan 175 . In addition, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the by-product is filled in the storage container 133 by using a storage amount detection unit (eg, the storage amount detection unit 1341 of FIG. 7) and performs a control notifying the user. can

The food processor 1 may include a plurality of frames 20 for supporting or fixing parts in the housing 11 . According to various embodiments, the plurality of frames 20 include a lower frame 21, a side frame 22, a middle frame 23, a support frame 24, a receiving frame 25 or an upper frame 26. can include

According to one embodiment, the lower frame 21 may form the bottom surface of the food processor 1 . The lower frame 21 may support, for example, the front housing 111 or the rear housing 112 . The lower frame 21 may support, for example, the collecting device 13 . The lower frame 21 may support, for example, a lower end of the side frame 22 . Specifically, the lower end of the side frame 22 may be located at both ends facing each other among the upper surfaces of the lower frame 21 .

According to one embodiment, the side frame 22 may constitute at least a part of the side of the food processor 1 . The side frames 22 may be formed as a pair on both sides of the food processor 1, for example. The side frame 22 may be disposed perpendicular to the lower frame 21 , for example. The side frame 22 may be provided to cover both sides of the collection device 13, for example. That is, the collection device 13 may be disposed such that at least a portion thereof is surrounded by the housing 112 and the side frame 22 .

According to one embodiment, the middle frame 23 may be combined with the top of the side frame 22 . That is, the middle frame 23 may be supported by the side frames 22 . The intermediate frame 23 is provided, for example, to divide the disposition of the processing device 12 and the collecting device 13 in the food waste processor 1 or to assist and strengthen the middle portion of the food processor 1. It can be. The intermediate frame 23 may be arranged parallel to the lower frame 21 , for example. A heating device 16 or a treatment device 12 may be placed on top of the intermediate frame 23 .

According to one embodiment, the intermediate frame 23 may include a cutout 231 in which a portion is cut out. The cutout 231 may be formed in the front, for example. The incision 231 may be, for example, a space through which a transfer pipe 132 for transporting by-products from the treatment device 12 to the collection device 13 passes.

According to one embodiment, a space in which the collection device 23 is accommodated may be provided by the lower frame 21 , the side frame 22 , and the middle frame 23 .

According to one embodiment, the support frame 24 may be provided to support the surroundings of the processing device 12 of the food processor 1 . Support frame 24, for example, a plurality of each may be disposed at the corner portion of the intermediate frame (23). The support frame 24 may be formed of, for example, four, but is not limited thereto. A processing device 12 may be disposed inside the plurality of support frames 24 .

According to one embodiment, the accommodating frame 25 may be provided to accommodate the processing device 12 . The accommodating frame 25 may be disposed between the upper frame 26 and the middle frame 23, for example. The accommodating frame 25 may be disposed inside the plurality of support frames 24, for example. The accommodating frame 25 may be provided, for example, in a substantially cylindrical shape with open tops and bottoms.

According to one embodiment, the upper frame 26 may be provided to form an upper surface of the food processor 1 when the cover member 17 is opened. According to one embodiment, the upper frame 26 may include an opening 261 or a hinge mounting portion 262 .

According to one embodiment, the opening 261 may be formed in front of the upper frame 26 . For example, the opening 261 may be provided so that the accommodating part 121 passes therethrough. Accordingly, a portion of the accommodating portion 121 may be disposed protruding upward from the upper frame 26 . A user may put food through the opening 1211 of the accommodating portion 121 protruding upward from the upper frame 26 . The shape and size of the opening 261 may correspond to the cross-sectional shape or size of the accommodating part 121 . The opening 261 may have, for example, a circular shape, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the hinge mounting portion 262 may be formed at the rear of the upper frame 26 . The hinge 172 of the cover member 17 may be mounted on the hinge mounting portion 262 . Accordingly, the cover member 17 can rotate relative to the upper frame 26 about the hinge 172 .

7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a collection device of a food waste processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 8A is a diagram illustrating a storage container case of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 8B is a view illustrating a storage box cover of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 8C is a diagram illustrating a storage container of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

7 to 8C, the food processor 1 includes a housing 11, a treatment device 12, a collection device 13, a deodorizing device 14, a heating device 16, a cover member 17, or A control unit 15 may be included. The illustrated collection device 13 may be the same in whole or in part as the collection device 13 illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6 . Therefore, descriptions of duplicated contents are omitted.

According to various embodiments, the collection device 13 may include a storage container 133 , a storage container cover 134 , a case 131 , or a transfer pipe 132 .

According to one embodiment, the transfer pipe 132 may be provided to connect the accommodating part 121 and the storage container 133. The transfer pipe 132 is, for example, sequentially formed from the lower portion of the storage box cover 134, the case 131, and the intermediate frame (eg, the intermediate frame 23 of FIG. 6) through cutouts (eg, the cutout of FIG. 6). portion 231) may be disposed to pass through.

According to one embodiment, the transfer pipe 132 may include a first gasket 1321 or a second gasket 1322 . For example, the first gasket 1321 may be provided between the opening/closing part 1212 or the receiving part 121 of the collection device 13 and the transfer pipe 132 . That is, the first gasket 1321 may be provided at the upper end of the transfer pipe 132 . The second gasket 1322 may be provided between the storage box cover 134 and the transfer pipe 132, for example. That is, the second gasket 1322 may be provided at the lower end of the transfer pipe 132 . The second gasket 1322 is disposed to be in contact with the storage box cover 134, but may be spaced apart according to the movement of the storage box cover 134. Specifically, when the storage box cover 134 is rotated toward the upper surface of the case 131 by detaching the storage box 133, the second gasket 1322 and the storage container cover 134 are mutually connected to each other. It is spaced apart so that an empty space can be provided between the two. By providing the first gasket 1321 and the second gasket 1322 at the upper and lower ends of the transfer pipe 132, the internal airtightness can be improved. That is, by providing the first gasket 1321 and the second gasket 1322, the gap between the transfer pipe 132 and other components can be sealed.

According to one embodiment, the transfer pipe 132 may be provided to be fixed to the case 131 . Therefore, even if the storage box cover 134 moves due to the attachment or detachment of the storage box 133, the transfer pipe 132 may be fixed to the case 131 and not move. Since only the storage box cover 134 has to move while the transfer pipe 132 is fixed, the diameter of the transfer pipe penetrating portion 1311 of the storage box cover 134 through which the transfer pipe 132 passes is the diameter of the transfer pipe 132 may be larger than the diameter of The transport pipe penetrating portion 1311 is a portion through which the transport pipe 132 passes, and may be provided so as not to be joined to the transport pipe 132 .

According to one embodiment, the storage container 133 may include a handle part 1336 or a pressing part 1336a.

The handle part 1336 may be, for example, a part that the user can hold when transporting the storage container 133 after detaching it. A portion of the handle part 1336 may be provided to be rotatably fixed to upper portions of both side surfaces of the storage container 133, for example. The handle part 1336 may be positioned to face both sides of the top of the storage container 133 when the user does not carry the storage container 133 or when the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131. . That is, the handle part 1336 may be positioned so as not to protrude upward from the storage container 133 when the user does not hold the handle part 1336 .

The pressing portion 1336a may be formed as a part of the handle portion 1336 of the storage container 133, for example. That is, the pressing portion 1336a may be formed in an inclined shape adjacent to a portion where the handle portion 1336 is fixed to the storage container 133 . That is, when the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131, the pressing portion 1336a may be provided to be inclined in a substantially oblique direction. For example, when the storage container 133 is mounted in the case 131, the pressing portion 1336a may come into contact with at least a portion of the pressurized portion 1343 of the storage container cover 134 to be described later. For example, when the storage container 133 mounted on the case 131 is detached, the pressing portion 1336a may press the pressed portion 1343 to move the storage container cover 134 upward. That is, when the pressing portion 1336a presses the portion to be pressed 1343 , the storage box cover 134 may rotate toward the upper surface of the case 131 with the rotating shaft member 1345 as the center. When the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131, the pressing unit 1336a may release the seal between the storage container 133 and the storage container cover 134.

For example, the pressing portion 1336a may be provided to press the storage container cover 134 upward when the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131 . That is, when the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131, the pressing unit 1336a presses the storage container cover 134 to release the sealed relationship between the storage container cover 134 and the storage container 133. . The pressing portion 1336a may, for example, press the pressed portion 1343 of the storage container cover 134 to rotate the storage container cover 134 upward.

According to one embodiment, the storage box cover 134 includes a mounting detection unit 1347, a third gasket 1342, a pressurized unit 1343, a rib 1344, a rotating shaft member 1345, or an elastic connection unit 1346. can include

According to one embodiment, the mounting detecting unit 1347 may be provided to detect whether the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131 . The mounting detection unit 1347 may be formed in a physical switch method, for example, but is not limited thereto. The mounting detecting unit 1347 may be disposed not to detect the mounting of the storage container 133 because it does not come into contact with the storage container 133 when the storage container 133 is not properly mounted in the case 131 . The mounting detection unit 1347 may be provided, for example, on a side surface of the storage container cover 134 in the direction of the open surface 1313 of the case 131 . The mounting detection unit 1347 may move along with the rotation of the storage box cover 134 . When the storage container 133 is mounted and the storage container cover 134 rotates to seal the storage container 133, the installation detecting unit 1347 may come into contact with a part of the storage container 133. When the mounting detecting unit 1347 contacts the storage container 133, a physical switch is operated to detect that the storage container 133 is mounted.

When the mounting detecting unit 1347 detects that the storage container 133 is mounted, information that the storage container 133 is mounted is transmitted to the control unit 15 . Alternatively, when the mounting detecting unit 1347 is spaced apart from the storage container 133 and detects that the storage container 133 is not mounted, information indicating that the storage container 133 is not mounted is transmitted to the control unit 15 . The control unit 15 may receive the information and control the opening/closing unit 1212 . Specifically, the control unit 15 may perform control not to open the opening/closing unit 1212 when it is determined that the storage container 133 is not mounted using the mounting detecting unit 1347 . That is, even if food processing is completed in the processing device 12, the control unit 15 may not open the opening/closing unit 1212 for transporting by-products in the accommodation unit 121 when the storage container 133 is not installed. . In addition, the control unit 15 may perform control to open the opening/closing unit 1212 when it is determined that the storage container 133 is mounted using the mounting detecting unit 1347 . In detail, the control unit 15 may perform control to open the opening/closing unit 1212 after food processing in the processing device 12 is finished.

According to one embodiment, the third gasket 1342 may be provided under the storage container cover 134 . The third gasket 1342 may be provided, for example, at a portion where the lower portion of the storage container cover 134 and the storage container 133 come into contact. The third gasket 1342 may be provided to seal the inside of the storage container 133 when the storage container 133 is closed by the storage container cover 134 .

According to one embodiment, the pressurized portion 1343 may be provided at a position corresponding to the pressurized portion 1336a of the storage container 133 described above. The portion to be pressed 1343 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the pressing portion 1336a, for example. The portion to be pressed 1343 may be formed to face at least a portion of the pressing portion 1336a when the storage container 133 is mounted in the case 131 , for example. The portion to be pressed 1343 may have a shape protruding downward from both ends of the storage container cover 134, for example. The portion to be pressed 1343 may have, for example, a substantially semicircular or substantially triangular shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, when the pressing portion 1336a of the storage container 133 protrudes, the portion to be pressed 1343 may have a shape of a recessed groove corresponding thereto. When the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131 and sealed by the storage container cover 134, the pressurized portion 1343 may be seated on the pressing portion 1336a. When the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131, the pressurizing portion 1336a of the storage container 133 presses the pressed portion 1343, thereby rotating the storage container cover 134.

According to one embodiment, the rib 1344 may extend downward from a side surface adjacent to the rotating shaft member 1345 of the storage box cover 134 . The rib 1344 may be provided in a direction opposite to the open surface 1313 of the case 131, for example. For example, the rib 1344 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the planar portion 1348 of the storage box cover 134, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the rib 1344 may further include a rib protrusion 1344a extending from a free end toward the inside of the case 131 . The rib protrusion 1344a may be, for example, a portion that comes into contact with a part of the storage container 133 while the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131 . The rib protrusion 1344a may be moved by being pressed by a part of the storage container 133, for example. The storage container cover 134 may be rotated around the rotating shaft member 1345 in a direction of sealing the storage container 133 by movement of the rib protrusion 1344a. According to some embodiments, the rib protrusion 1344a may not be formed at the free end of the rib 1344 . In this case, the storage container cover 134 may be rotated around the rotating shaft member 1345 by pressing a free end of the rib 1344 with a part of the storage container 133 .

According to one embodiment, both ends of the rotating shaft member 1345 may be connected to upper ends of both side surfaces of the case. Here, both sides of the case 131 may refer to a left side and a right side with the open side 1313 of the case 131 as the center. The rotating shaft member 1345 may form a rotating shaft serving as a rotational center of the storage box cover 134 , for example. The rotating shaft member 1345 may be provided between, for example, the flat portion 1348 of the storage box cover 134 and the rib 1344 .

According to one embodiment, the elastic connection part 1346 may be a part connected to the elastic part 1312 of the case 131 to be described later. The elastic connection part 1346 may be formed to protrude upward from the storage box cover 134, for example. The elastic connector 1346 may be disposed through, for example, an upper surface of the case 131 . For example, the elastic connection part 1346 may protrude upward with respect to the flat part 1348 of the storage box cover 134 and be connected to a part of the elastic part 1312 . The movement of the storage box cover 134 may be fixed by the elastic part 1312 connected from the elastic connection part 1346 .

According to one embodiment, the case 131 may include a transfer pipe penetration part 1311 , an elastic part 1312 , or an open surface 1313 . An internal space may be formed inside the case 131 so that the storage container 133 is mounted therein. The open surface 1313 may be, for example, a portion where the storage container 133 is mounted or detached. Specifically, the storage container 133 may be detached from the open surface 1313 and mounted to the open surface 1313 .

According to one embodiment, the transfer pipe penetrating portion 1311 may be an opening for the transfer pipe 132 to pass through. For example, the transfer pipe penetration part 1311 may be joined to the transfer pipe 132 by welding or the like.

According to an embodiment, a part of the elastic part 1312 may be fixed to the upper surface of the case 131 and the other part may be fixed to the elastic connecting part 1346 of the storage box cover 134 . One end of the elastic part 1312 may be fixed to a surface other than the upper surface of the case 131 . The elastic part 1312 may be, for example, a torsion spring.

For example, the elastic part 1312 may provide elastic force to fix the movement of the storage box cover 134 . The elastic part 1312 may be provided to be fixed in a first state in which the storage container cover 134 closes the storage container 133 or in a second state in which the storage container 133 is open. Here, the first state refers to the state of the storage container cover 134 when the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131, and the second state refers to the storage container cover 134 when the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131. ) can refer to the state of For example, the elastic part 1312 may fix the movement of the storage container cover 134 by the expansion force of the elastic part 1312 when the storage container cover 134 is in the first state or the second state.

According to one embodiment, the storage container 133 may further include a vinyl holder 1335. The vinyl holder 1335 may fix a tool such as a vinyl for storing by-products in the storage container 133, for example. The vinyl holder 1335 may be provided on top of the storage container 133 . The vinyl holder 1335 may be smaller than the upper surface of the storage container 133, for example.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the food processor 1 includes a housing 11, a treatment device 12, a collection device 13, a deodorizing device 14, a heating device 16, a cover member 17, or a control unit ( 15) may be included. A configuration of the illustrated collection device 13 or the controller 15 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the collection device 13 or the controller 15 of FIGS. 1 to 6 .

According to one embodiment, the case 131 may further include a cable terminal 1314. The cable terminal 1314 may be located, for example, on one of the sides of the case 131 . Specifically, the cable terminal 1314 may be located on the opposite side of the open side of the case 131 (eg, the open side 1313 of FIG. 7 ), but is not limited thereto, and the It may be located on the upper or lower surface. The cable terminal 1314 may be disposed through a side surface of the case 131 . The cable terminal 1314 may be electrically connected to the control unit 15 disposed therein by, for example, a cable 151 .

According to one embodiment, the control unit 15 may be disposed inside the housing 11 so as to be adjacent to the collecting device 13 . In order to inspect the software in the control unit 15, access can be obtained only by partially disassembling the structure of the food waste processor 1, but in the present disclosure, the control unit 15 is provided with a cable 151 and a cable terminal 1314 without disassembling the structure. ) to access the software within. For example, a user may access software in the control unit 15 by using a cable terminal 1314 provided on the side of the case 131 after detaching the storage container 133 .

10A is a side view illustrating a state in which a storage container is mounted in a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 10B is a side view illustrating a process of attaching and detaching a storage container in the state of FIG. 10A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following description of FIGS. 10A and 10B , the storage container cover 134 may move between a first state and a second state according to the attachment or detachment of the storage container 133 . Here, the first state refers to the state of the storage container cover 134 when the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131, and the second state refers to the storage container cover 134 when the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131. ) can refer to the state of That is, the storage container cover 134 can seal the storage container 133 in a first state, and release the sealing of the storage container 133 in a second state so that the storage container 133 can be attached or detached.

Referring to FIG. 10A , in a state in which the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131, the upper portion may be sealed by the storage container cover 134. The pressing portion 1336a of the storage container 133 may face at least a portion of the pressurized portion 1343 of the storage container cover 134 .

Referring to FIG. 10B , when the storage container 133 is detached from the case 131 , the pressing part 1336a may press the pressed part 1343 of the storage container cover 134 . When the portion to be pressed 1343 is pressed, the storage container cover 134 may rotate in the first direction (direction ①), which is an upward direction. At this time, the storage box cover 134 transitions from the first state to the second state. When the user grips the gripping part 1331 and pulls the storage container 133 outward from the case 131, the pressurized part 1343 of the storage container cover 134 is pressed by the pressing part 1336a of the storage container 133. can

Since a part of the storage box cover 134 is fixed by the rotating shaft member 1345, when the pressed portion 1343 is pressed by the pressing portion 1336a, it can rotate upward around the rotating shaft member 1345. . As the storage container cover 134 rotates around the rotating shaft member 1345 to enter the second state, sealing between the storage container 133 and the storage container cover 134 may be released.

When the storage box cover 134 moves in the first direction (① direction), the elastic part 1312 is pressed by the elastic connection part 1346. Since the elastic part 1312 provides elastic force to fix the storage box cover 134 to the first state, the elastic part 1312 is required to rotate the storage box cover 134 from the first state to the second state. ) in the first state, the pressing portion 1336a must press the portion to be pressed 1343 with a force greater than that required to maintain the first state. Alternatively, in order to rotate the storage container cover 134 from the first state to the second state, the storage container cover 134 is rotated by a predetermined angle (eg, about 4 degrees) around the rotating shaft member 1345 (eg, about 4 degrees). 1336a) should press the part to be pressed 1343. The storage container cover 134 may remain in the second state by the elastic part 1312 after the storage container 133 is detached. According to some embodiments, after the storage container 133 is detached due to the absence of the elastic part 1312, the storage container cover 134 may return to the first state by gravity.

11A is a side view illustrating a state in which a storage container is detached from the collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 11B is a side view illustrating a process of mounting a storage container in the state of FIG. 11A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 11A , in a state in which the storage container 133 is completely detached from the case 131, the storage container cover 134 may be positioned in a second state.

Referring to FIG. 11B , a process in which the storage container 133 is mounted from the open surface 1313 of the case 131 is illustrated. At this time, since the storage container cover 134 is maintained in the second state by the elastic part 1312, the user can insert the storage container 133 without any inconvenience. After the storage container 133 contacts the rib 1344 or the rib protrusion 1344a of the storage container cover 134, the storage container 133 presses the rib 1344 or the rib projection 1344a so that the storage container cover 134 can be rotated in the second direction (direction ②). The force for the storage container 133 to press the rib 1344 or the rib protrusion 1344a may be supplied by a user.

The storage box cover 134 may be rotated in the second direction (direction ②) to transition from the second state to the first state. Since the rotation angle of the storage box cover 134 depends on the rotation angle of the rib 1344, when the storage box 133 pushes the rib 1344 and the mounting is completed, the storage box cover 134 naturally lifts the top of the storage box 133. will be sealed According to the present disclosure, a structure in which a user can easily attach or detach the storage container 133 and at the same time can provide a structure in which the storage container 133 is installed is sealed inside. When the storage container 133 is mounted, the state shown in FIG. 10A is obtained.

Since the storage box cover 134 naturally rotates to the first state covering the upper part of the storage box 133 by mounting the storage box 133, the mounting detection unit 1347 of the storage box cover 134 is also in contact with the storage box 133 installation can be detected.

12A is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of a storage container of a collection device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 12B is a perspective view illustrating a process in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 12A is closed by a first lid part. 12C is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 12A is closed by a first lid part.

The configuration of the storage container 133 shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the storage container 133 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 . In addition, the shown storage box 133 is the housing 11, treatment device 12, collection device 13, deodorizing device 14, heating device 16, cover member 17 or The food processor 1 may be configured together with all or part of the control unit 15 . For example, the illustrated storage container 133 may be mounted on the case 131 of FIG. 7 and may be provided to be sealed by the cover of FIG. 7 when mounted. A description of overlapping contents among the configurations of the storage container 133 will be omitted below.

According to one embodiment, the storage container 133 may include a first lead part 1334 , a link part 1337 , a first lead fixing part 1338 or a second lead fixing part 1339 . For example, when a user carries the storage container 133 by using the handle part 1336, the upper part may be covered with the first lid part 1334 so that by-products filled inside are not blown to the outside. Here, the first lead part 1334 may be a link type lead part that rotates around the link part 1337 .

According to one embodiment, the first lead part 1334 may be provided to rotate around the link part 1337 as an axis. For example, the first lid part 1334 may be provided so that the upper surface 1334a comes into contact with the side surface of the storage container 133 . The first lead part 1334 may include a first lead fixing part 1338 for fixing the movement of the first lead part 1334 when the upper surface 1334a comes into contact with the side surface of the storage container 133. . The first lead fixing part 1338 may be provided as a pair to fix both ends of the first lead part 1334 , for example. The first lead fixing part 1338 may extend from, for example, a corner of the storage container 133 . The storage container 133 may be mounted on the case 131 in a state where the first lead part 1334 is fixed by the first lead fixing part 1338 , for example. When the storage container 133 is mounted on the case 131 , the lower surface 1334b of the first lead part 1334 may face the side surface of the case 131 .

The user can cover the storage container 133 by rotating the first lid part 1334 with respect to the link part 1337 . Referring to FIG. 12B , the user may rotate the first lead portion 1334 after moving the handle portion 1336 out of the movement line of the first lead portion 1334 . When the user rotates the first lid part 1334, the storage container 133 may be covered with the top surface 1334a of the first lid part 1334 facing upward, as shown in FIG. 12C.

13A is a perspective view illustrating a rear side of a storage container of a collection device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 13B is a perspective view illustrating a process in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 13A is closed by a second lid part. FIG. 13C is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 13A is closed by a second lid part.

The configuration of the storage container 133 shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the storage container 133 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 . In addition, the shown storage box 133 is the housing 11, treatment device 12, collection device 13, deodorizing device 14, heating device 16, cover member 17 or The food processor 1 may be configured together with all or part of the control unit 15 . For example, the illustrated storage container 133 may be mounted on the case 131 of FIG. 7 and may be provided to be sealed by the cover of FIG. 7 when mounted. A description of overlapping contents among the configurations of the storage container 133 will be omitted below.

According to one embodiment, the storage box 133 may include a second lead part 310 , a third lead fixing part 320 or a fourth lead fixing part 330 . For example, when the user carries the storage container 133 by using the handle part 1336, the upper part may be covered with the second lid part 310 so that by-products filled inside are not blown to the outside. Here, the second lead unit 310 may be a detachable lead unit configured to be separately detachable.

According to one embodiment, the second lead part 310 may be fixed to a side surface of the storage container 133 . The second lid part 310 may be coupled so that, for example, an upper surface 310a faces a side surface of the storage container 133 . The second lead unit 310 may be coupled to and fixed to the storage container 133 in a fitting coupling method with the third lead fixing unit 320 or the fourth lead securing unit 330 . The third lead fixing part 320 may be provided as a pair to fix both ends of the second lead part 310 , for example. The third lead fixing part 320 may extend from, for example, a corner of the storage container 133 . Accordingly, both ends of the second lead part 310 may be fitted and coupled to the third lead fixing part 320 so as not to move in the left and right directions.

According to one embodiment, the fitting part 302 may be provided on the top surface 310a of the second lead part 310 . The fitting part 302 may be provided to be fitted and coupled with the fourth lead fixing part 330 . The fourth lead fixing part 330 may be located between the pair of third lead fixing parts 320 , for example. The fourth lead fixing part 330 may be formed to extend in a horizontal direction. Accordingly, the second lead part 310 may be fixed such that the fitting part 302 is fitted into the fourth lead fixing part 330 so that it does not move in the vertical direction.

Referring to FIG. 13B , the user may detach the second lead part 310 from the third lead fixing part 320 and the fourth lead fixing part 330 . At this time, the user can detach the second lead portion 310 by grabbing the protruding portion 311 provided on the lower surface 310b of the second lead portion 310 .

Referring to FIG. 13C , the user may cover the top of the storage box 133 using the detached second lid 310 . The second lead part 310 may cover the storage container 133 by moving in a vertical direction, for example. At this time, the fitting part 302 of the second lead part 310 can be used as a part that the user can hold when covering the storage container 133 .

14A is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of a storage container of a collection device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 14B is a perspective view illustrating a process in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 14A is closed by a third lid part. 14C is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of the storage container of FIG. 14A is closed by a third lid part.

The configuration of the storage container 133 shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the storage container 133 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 . In addition, the shown storage box 133 is the housing 11, treatment device 12, collection device 13, deodorizing device 14, heating device 16, cover member 17 or The food processor 1 may be configured together with all or part of the control unit 15 . For example, the illustrated storage container 133 may be mounted on the case 131 of FIG. 7 and may be provided to be sealed by the cover of FIG. 7 when mounted. A description of overlapping contents among the configurations of the storage container 133 will be omitted below.

According to one embodiment, the storage container 133 may include a third lead part 340 or a guide rail 350 . For example, when a user carries the storage container 133 by using the handle part 1336, the upper part may be covered with the third lid part 340 so that by-products filled inside are not blown to the outside. Here, the third lead part 340 may be a shutter type lead part.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 350 may be formed inside the side of the storage box 133 . The guide rail 350 may be formed inside both sides of the storage container to have a substantially 'L' shape, for example. The guide rail 350 may guide the movement of the third lead part 340 . That is, the third lead part 340 may determine whether the upper part of the storage box 133 is opened or closed depending on where it is located on the guide rail 350 .

According to one embodiment, the third lead part 340 may be composed of a plurality of bars 341 . The third lead part 340 may be configured to open and close the top of the storage container 133 while the plurality of bars 341 move along the guide rail 350 . Both ends of the plurality of bars 341 may be connected to the guide rail 350 . Rollers may be further provided at both ends of the plurality of bars 341 .

Referring to FIG. 14B , the user may cover the storage container 133 by gripping the lid gripper 360 provided on the third lid unit 340 . For example, the user can cover the storage container 133 by gripping the lid gripping unit 360 and moving the third lid unit 340 in the third direction (direction ③) of the guide rail 350 . As a result, the third lead part 340 may be covered as shown in FIG. 14C.

15 is a view showing a storage container according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 16A is a side view illustrating a state in which the storage container of FIG. 15 is mounted in a case; 16B is a side view illustrating a process in which the storage container of FIG. 15 is detached from the case.

The configuration of the case 131, the storage box cover 134, the transfer pipe 132 or the storage box 40 shown in FIGS. 15 to 16B is the case 131 of FIGS. 1 to 8C, the storage box cover 134, Some or all of the configurations of the transfer pipe 132 or the storage container 133 may be the same. In addition, the illustrated case 131, the storage box cover 134, the transfer pipe 132 or the storage box 40 includes the housing 11 of FIGS. 1 to 8C, the treatment device 12, the deodorization device 14, the heating The food processor 1 may be constituted with all or part of the device 16, the cover member 17, or the control unit 15.

According to one embodiment, the storage container 40 may include a gripping part 410, a transparent window 420, or a pressing part 430. Since the gripping part 410 and the transparent window 420 have the same configuration as the gripping part 410 and the transparent window 420 of FIG. 8C , a description thereof will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the pressing part 430 may be provided in the shape of a groove in which a part of the upper end of the storage container 40 is recessed. As shown, the pressing portion 430 may be a substantially triangular groove, but is not limited thereto. As another example, the pressing portion 430 may be a substantially semicircular groove or a substantially triangular or semicircular protrusion. The pressing unit 430 may have, for example, a shape corresponding to the shape of the unit to be pressed (eg, the unit to be pressed 1343 of FIG. 16A ). For example, when the storage container 40 is mounted in a case (eg, the case 131 of FIG. 16A), the pressurization unit 430 is a part to be pressed (eg, the unit to be pressed 1343 in FIG. 16A). It may be provided at a location corresponding to the location.

Referring to FIG. 16A , in a state in which the storage container 40 is mounted in the case 131, the upper portion may be sealed by the storage container cover 134. The pressing portion 430 of the storage container 40 may face at least a portion of the pressurized portion 1343 of the storage container cover 134 . Here, the pressurized portion 1343 of the storage container cover 134 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the pressurized portion 430 . The pressed portion 1343 may protrude, for example, when the pressing portion 430 has a groove shape as shown. For another example, the pressed portion 1343 may be formed as a groove when the pressing portion 430 has a protruding shape. The storage container 40 shown in FIG. 15 is formed on the upper end of the storage container 40 instead of the pressing part (eg, the pressing part 430 of FIG. 8C) formed on the handle part (eg, the handle part 1213 of FIG. 8C). The pressing part 430 may take the place of its role.

Referring to FIG. 16B , when the storage container 40 is detached from the case 131 , the pressing unit 430 may press the pressed portion 1343 of the storage container cover 134 . When the portion to be pressed 1343 is pressed, the storage container cover 134 may rotate in the first direction (direction ①), which is an upward direction. When the storage container cover 134 is rotated in the first direction (① direction), the sealing of the storage container 40 may be released. Conversely, when the storage container 40 is mounted on the case 131, the storage container 40 presses the rib 1344 or the rib protrusion 1344a of the storage container cover 134 to move the storage container cover 134 downward. It can rotate in two directions (direction ②). The storage container 40 may be sealed by rotating the storage container cover 134 in the second direction (circumference ②).

The configuration of the case 131, the storage box cover 134, the transfer pipe 132 or the storage box 133 shown in FIGS. 17A to 17B is the case 131 of FIGS. 1 to 8C, the storage box cover 134, Some or all of the configurations of the tube 132 or the storage container 133 may be the same. In addition, the shown case 131, the storage box cover 134, the transfer pipe 132 or the storage box 133 includes the housing 11 of FIGS. 1 to 8C, the treatment device 12, the deodorizing device 14, the heating The food processor 1 may be constituted with all or part of the device 16, the cover member 17, or the control unit 15.

According to one embodiment, the collection device 13 may further include a storage amount detector 520 or a detection target assembly 510 . The food waste processor 1 may determine whether the by-product G in the storage bin 133 is full by using the storage amount sensor 520 or the detection target assembly 510 . The user can visually check the amount of the by-product (G) in the storage container 133 using the transparent window (eg, the transparent window 1332 of FIG. 8C) of the storage container 133, but rides through the transfer pipe 132 Falling by-products (G) are filled in the form of a peak with a raised middle, so it may be difficult to accurately determine the amount inside with the naked eye.

According to one embodiment, the sensing target assembly 510 may include a rotating shaft 511 , a rotating unit 512 , or a sensing target unit 513 . The sensing target assembly 510 is rotatably connected to, for example, the storage box cover 134 or the lower end of the transfer pipe 132, so that when the byproducts G are accumulated above a certain height, they move outward from the transfer pipe 132. It may be arranged to rotate.

According to one embodiment, the rotating shaft 511 may be disposed at the lower end of the storage box cover 134 or the transfer pipe 132 . The rotating shaft 511 may be fixed to the storage box cover 134 or the lower end of the transfer pipe 132 and rotatably arranged.

According to one embodiment, the rotating part 512 may have a rod shape. Rotating part 512, for example, one end connected to the rotating shaft 511, the other end may be disposed to face the lower direction. The rotation unit 512 can rotate around the rotation shaft 511 as an axis.

According to an embodiment, the sensing target unit 513 may be formed to extend from the rotating unit 512 . The sensing unit 513 and the rotating unit 512 may be integrally formed, but are not limited thereto and may be separately manufactured and then joined. For example, the sensing target unit 513 may be formed to extend from a portion adjacent to the rotating shaft 511 among the rotating units 512 . That is, the sensing target 513 may be connected to a portion adjacent to the rotating shaft 511 of the rotating unit 512 . The sensing target unit 513 may extend in a direction away from the transfer pipe 132 , for example.

According to one embodiment, the storage amount detection unit 520 may be provided on the storage container cover 134 to detect the detection target unit 513 . The storage amount detection unit 520 may be provided, for example, on the lower surface of the storage container cover 134 . Specifically, the sensing unit 520 may be provided in a direction in which the sensing target assembly 510 rotates outward.

Referring to FIG. 17B , when the by-product G is accumulated above a certain level, the sensing target assembly 510 in contact with the by-product G is rotated outward. Since the by-products (G) fall freely from the receiving part (eg, the receiving part 121 of FIG. 4) by the transfer pipe 132, they can be accumulated in the form of a mountain peak rising around the position of the transfer pipe 132. there is. As shown, when the transfer pipe 132 is located near the center of the storage container 133, it may be piled up in the form of a peak with a raised center.

When the by-product G accumulates over a certain amount, the rotation unit 512 of the sensing target assembly 510 may rotate outward by the by-product G, for example. That is, when the amount of by-products G accumulated in the storage container 133 exceeds a certain amount, the rotating part 512 may gradually rotate outward according to the amount of additionally accumulated by-products G from then on. Accordingly, the sensing unit 513 connected to the rotating unit 512 may be closer to the storage amount sensor 520 located on the lower surface of the storage box cover 134 . When the detection unit 513 reaches a position adjacent to the storage amount detection unit 520, the storage amount detection unit 520 may detect the detection unit 513 and transmit a detected signal to the control unit 15.

The control unit 15 may determine, for example, that the amount of the by-product G in the storage container 133 is full based on the detection signal transmitted from the storage amount detection unit 520 . Although not shown, in this case, the control unit 15 may perform a control to visually or audibly inform the user of information that the by-product G in the storage container 133 is full. Alternatively, when it is determined that the amount of by-product G in the storage container 133 is full, the control unit 15 may perform a ball valve of the opening/closing unit (eg, opening/closing unit 1212 of FIG. 1212a) may be controlled so that the by-product G is no longer moved from the accommodating unit (eg, the accommodating unit 121 of FIG. 4 ) to the by-product G. That is, in this case, the controller 15 may perform control to close the opening/closing unit (eg, the opening/closing unit 1212 of FIG. 4 ). Alternatively, when it is determined that the amount of by-product G in the storage container 133 is full, the control unit 15 processes (eg, grinds, stirring or heating) can be controlled to not start. That is, the control unit 15 may perform control so that the food processing process is not performed until the user empties the by-product G in the storage container 133 .

According to some embodiments, the sensing unit 513 may be a magnet, and the storage amount sensing unit 520 may be a magnetic force sensing unit. Accordingly, the storage amount detection unit 520 may sense that the storage container 133 is full of the by-product G by detecting magnetic force generated as the magnet of the sensing unit 513 approaches each other.

According to some embodiments, the sensing unit 513 may be a pressure bar, and the storage amount sensor 520 may be a switch unit. As the by-product G accumulates in the storage container 133, the pressure rod of the sensing unit 513 may move toward the switch unit of the storage amount sensor 520. When the amount of by-product (G) is accumulated above a certain amount, the pressure rod, which is the detection unit 513, presses the switch unit, which is the storage amount detection unit 520, so that the storage amount detection unit 520 fills the storage container 133 with the by-product (G). can detect that there is

According to one embodiment, the food processor includes a housing (eg, the housing 11 of FIG. 3 ), and a processing device provided to leave by-products by pulverizing, stirring, or heating food inside the housing (eg, the processing device of FIG. 6 ). (12)), and a transfer pipe provided with a passage through which the by-products are transported from the processing device (eg, the transfer pipe 132 of FIG. 6), and a storage container provided to store the by-products transported by the transfer pipe (eg, A collection device (eg, collection device 13 of FIG. 6) including a storage box 40 of FIG. 6 and a cover provided to seal the top of the storage box (eg, storage box cover 134 of FIG. 7) can do. The collection device includes a rotating shaft (eg, the rotating shaft 511 of FIG. 17A) fixed to the lower end of the cover or the transfer pipe and provided to be rotatable, and a rotating part (eg, rotating shaft 512 of FIG. 17A) having one end connected to the rotating shaft. )), and a sensing target assembly (eg, the sensing target assembly 510 of FIG. 17A) including a sensing target unit (eg, the sensing target unit 513 of FIG. 17A) extending from the rotation unit to one side. can The collection device may include a sensing unit (eg, the sensing unit 520 of FIG. 17A ) provided under the cover to detect the sensing target unit.

According to an embodiment, when by-products are accumulated in the storage container by a certain amount or more, the rotating part is rotated outward by the by-products, so that the sensing unit can come closer to the sensing unit.

According to an embodiment, when the sensing unit detects the sensing target unit, it may be determined that the storage container is full of by-products.

According to an embodiment, the sensing unit may extend from a portion adjacent to the rotation axis.

According to an embodiment, the sensing unit may extend in a direction away from the transfer pipe.

According to an embodiment, the sensing unit may be a magnet, and the sensing unit may be a magnetic force sensing unit.

According to an embodiment, when the sensing unit senses the magnetic force of the sensing unit as the rotating unit rotates, it may be determined that the storage container is full of by-products.

According to an embodiment, the sensing unit may be a pressure rod, and the sensing unit may be a switch unit.

According to an embodiment, when the sensing unit presses the sensing unit as the rotating unit rotates, it may be determined that the storage container is full of by-products.

According to various embodiments, any embodiment herein may be used in combination with any other embodiment herein.

Terms used in the present disclosure are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. For example, a component expressed in the singular number should be understood as a concept including a plurality of components unless the context clearly means only the singular number. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and " Each of the phrases such as “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. It should be understood that the term 'and/or' as used in this disclosure encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the listed items. Terms such as 'include,' 'have,' and 'consist of' used in this disclosure are only intended to designate that the features, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this disclosure exist, and the use of these terms is not intended to exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, parts or combinations thereof. Expressions such as 'first' and 'second' used in the present disclosure may modify various elements regardless of order and/or importance, and are used only to distinguish one element from another element. components are not limited.

The expression 'configured to' used in the present disclosure may be used depending on the situation, for example, 'suitable for,' 'having the ability to,' 'designed to,' 'modified to,' "made to ,' or 'capable of', etc. The term 'configured to' may not necessarily mean only 'specially designed' in terms of hardware. Instead, in some situations, 'configured to The expression 'a device' can mean that the device 'is capable of' in conjunction with other devices or parts, for example 'a device configured (or configured) to perform the phrases A, B, and C'. may be a dedicated device for performing the corresponding operation, or may mean a general-purpose device capable of performing various operations including the corresponding operation.

Meanwhile, the terms “upper side”, “lower side”, and “front and rear direction” used in the present disclosure are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

Although the foregoing description in the present disclosure has been made based on specific embodiments, it is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to such specific embodiments, and covers various modifications, equivalents, and/or substitutes of various embodiments. It should be.

Claims

In the food processor,

housing;

a processing device provided to leave by-products by pulverizing, stirring, or heating food inside the housing; and

A collection device provided to collect or store the by-products transported from the processing device;

The collection device,

A case including an open surface on one side of which is open;

a storage container provided to store the by-products and to be separable from the open surface;

A cover having a first state that is rotatably positioned between the storage container and the case to seal an upper portion of the storage container and a second state rotated from the first state, both ends of which are located on the left and right sides of the open surface, respectively. Including a cover that is connected to the upper end of both sides and includes a rotation shaft member that is the center of rotation of the cover.

food processor.
According to claim 1,

The storage container is

Further comprising a pressing portion provided to press a portion of the cover when detached from the state mounted on the case,

the cover,

The food processor further comprises a portion to be pressed on a lower surface at a position corresponding to the pressing portion and configured to correspond to a shape of the pressing portion.
According to claim 2,

In the process of attaching and detaching the storage container, the pressing part presses the pressed part so that the cover rotates from the first state to the second state.
According to claim 1,

The case further includes an elastic part connected to the cover and provided so that the cover maintains the first state or the second state.
According to claim 1,

the cover,

Further comprising a rib extending downward from a side surface adjacent to the rotating shaft,

When the storage container is mounted, the storage container presses the rib so that the cover rotates from the second state to the first state.
According to claim 1,

the cover,

Further comprising a rib extending downward from a side surface adjacent to the rotating shaft,

The rib,

and a rib protrusion extending from a free end toward the inside of the case.
According to claim 1,

The collection device,

The food processor further comprising a transfer pipe provided to transfer the by-product from the processing device to the storage container.
According to claim 7,

The cover includes a cover opening formed so that the transfer pipe passes therethrough,

A diameter of the cover opening is larger than a diameter of the transfer pipe.
According to claim 1,

The rotation shaft member is in a direction perpendicular to a mounting direction or a detaching direction of the storage container on a plane of the cover.
According to claim 1,

Further comprising a control unit provided adjacent to an outer surface of the case and performing overall control of the processing device;

The case is

The food processor further includes a cable terminal protruding inward and electrically connected to the control unit.
According to claim 1,

The storage container is

Further comprising a handle portion fixed to an upper portion of both side surfaces of the storage container and provided to be rotatable,

the handle part,

Further comprising a pressing portion inclined and formed adjacent to the portion fixed to the storage container,

the cover,

Further comprising a pressurized portion provided to face at least a portion of the pressurized portion when the storage container is mounted in the case,

When the storage container is detached from the case, the pressing part presses the pressed part so that the cover rotates from the first state to the second state.
According to claim 1,

The cover may further include a mounting detecting unit provided to detect whether or not the storage bin is mounted.
According to claim 12,

The treatment device further includes an on-off valve provided on a lower surface to control the transfer of the by-product to the collection device,

The food processor of claim 1 , wherein the opening/closing valve does not open when the mounting of the storage container is not detected by the mounting detecting unit.
According to claim 1,

The storage container is

a link unit provided on one side of the storage container;

a first lid part connected to the link part and provided to open and close the upper portion of the storage container by rotating the link part on an axis; and

The food processor further includes a lid fixing unit for fixing the first lid unit when an upper surface of the first lid unit faces the one surface.
According to claim 1,

The storage container is

A second lead portion including a fitting portion on an upper surface;

A pair of first lead fixing parts provided on the left and right sides of one side of the storage container to sandwich the side of the second lead part; and

The food processor further comprises a second lead fixing portion provided between the pair of first lead fixing portions to be fitted with the fitting portion.