JP4126983B2 - Garbage drying processing machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a garbage processing machine that uses a garbage drying processing machine that dries and reduces the amount of garbage generated in a kitchen of a general household, etc., in a kitchen.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional built-in garbage drying processing machine will be described with reference to FIG. A heating means 43 comprising a heater 43 for heating the garbage 42 in the garbage processing container 41 disposed in the garbage processing machine body 40, a blower fan 44, a stirring means 46 for the garbage 42, and garbage. An openable / closable lid 47 and packing 48 are provided to attach and detach the processing container 41. Reference numeral 49 denotes a discharge means composed of a discharge fan 50 for discharging exhaust gas such as steam and odor components generated when the garbage 42 is dried and reduced to the outside of the main body 40. An outlet 51 of the exhaust gas is disposed above the garbage processing container 41. The exhaust gas is discharged to the outside of the main body 40 through the discharge path 52 and a catalyst deodorizing device 53 that can remove odor components in the exhaust gas. Reference numeral 54 denotes an intake port for introducing outside air into the garbage disposal container 41. Further, the catalyst deodorizing device 53 is provided with a plate 55 supporting a substance such as platinum for deodorizing the odor of exhaust gas passing therethrough by an oxidation reaction and a catalyst heating means 56 for heating the plate 55. The garbage processing machine main body 40 is configured to be pulled out into the storage portion 57 by a slide rail 58 or the like.
[0003]
Reference numeral 59 denotes a front panel which is located on the front surface of the garbage disposal main body 40 and serves as an appearance portion, a display portion 60, and an operation portion 61 when housed, and is provided with an air supply port 62 in a part thereof. The storage portion 57 is provided with an air supply / exhaust means 63 and an exhaust passage 64 leading from the storage portion 57 to the outdoors.
[0004]
In the above configuration, the garbage 42 in the garbage processing container 41 is heated by the heater 43 and the blower fan 44 and simultaneously dried by being stirred and pulverized by the stirring means 46. Vapor and odor components generated in the drying process of the garbage 42 are sucked by the discharge fan 50, pass through the discharge path 52, and between the surface of the plate 55 heated by the catalyst heating means 56 in the catalyst deodorizing device 53. Odor components are deodorized by the catalytic reaction and discharged out of the main body 40. At this time, since the inside of the garbage processing container 41 is depressurized at the same time, outside air is introduced from the outside through the air inlet 54. Exhaust gas discharged to the outside of the main body 40 is provided with a supply / exhaust means 63 in the storage portion 57 to discharge the odor to the outdoors.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
During processing in such a conventional built-in garbage drying processing machine, moisture and odor components in garbage are vaporized by heat drying, purified by a deodorizing catalyst, etc., and discharged to the outside, so that almost no odor is felt. Instead, it is sufficient to exhaust with the air supply / exhaust means provided in the storage section.
[0006]
However, when you pull out the garbage drying processor and try to throw in the garbage or throw it away, if you open the lid of the garbage drying processor, it will diffuse into the garbage processing container. As a result, the odor of the concentrated dry waste diffuses at a stretch and spreads into the room. This is hardly effective in the air supply / exhaust means provided in the storage unit because the main body of the garbage drying processor is pulled out.
[0007]
Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and to provide a garbage drying processor that does not diffuse odors indoors even when the garbage drying processor is pulled out of the storage unit and the lid is opened. Yes.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the garbage drying processor of the present invention includes a heating means for heating the garbage in the garbage disposal container and a deodorizing means for deodorizing the odor components in the exhaust of the garbage disposal container. A main body having a main body, a main body that can be pulled out and housed, and a main body that can be inserted into and removed from the main body within the housing at the rear of the main body. An air supply / exhaust means for exhausting, and a drawer detection means for detecting the withdrawal of the main body from the storage section. When the drawer detection means detects the drawer of the main body from the storage section, the air supply / exhaust means is When the user moves to pull out the main body, the air supply / exhaust means is operated, and before the user opens the cover of the main body, the height that has accumulated in the processing container in which dry waste is stored. Concentration Since the air component is sucked in, deodorized and exhausted outside, when the user pulls out the main body and opens the lid, the odor of dry dust in the processing container has already diminished, and suction by the air supply / exhaust means is also possible Because it continues, there is almost no diffusion into the room.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention according to claim 1 is a main body having heating means for heating the garbage in the garbage disposal container, deodorizing means for deodorizing odor components in the exhaust of the garbage disposal container, and pulling out the main body. a housing freely accommodating portion, and the supply and exhaust means for feeding exhaust of the garbage disposal container together is provided freely main body and the insertion and removal so as to communicate with a main body in the receiving portion of the main body portion rearward, the supply and exhaust An exhaust port provided in front of the storage unit for discharging exhaust from the means, and a human body detection unit for detecting that a person approaches the storage unit, the two deodorizing units are provided in parallel, one of which is oxidized The first deodorizing means by the catalyst is used as the second deodorizing means by the physical adsorption method, and the first deodorizing means is passed during the operation of the main body, and the second deodorization is performed while the operation of the main body is stopped. Switching means for passing the means is provided, and the main body During shutdown, the by human body detecting means is operated said supply and exhaust means when detecting a person approaching the housing part, and configured to pass the exhaust into a second deodorizing means side.
[0010]
Thus, by supply and exhaust means is operated at the time of approaching human an attempt to get the body portion, the dry dust faster processing vessel odor can be discharged to deodorize, user of the main body portion It is possible to eliminate almost any odor diffusion into the room when the lid is opened. Further, since exhaust is performed whenever a person approaches, the dry dust odor in the processing container can be gradually reduced. And when stopped, the odor concentration is low unlike during operation, and because it is a low-temperature exhaust, it can be deodorized by physical adsorption, and it is not necessary to give energy to deodorize, without using wasted energy, the lid It is possible to prevent the spread of odor when the door is opened .
[0011]
The invention according to claim 2 is a main body having heating means for heating the garbage in the garbage disposal container, deodorizing means for deodorizing odor components in the exhaust of the garbage disposal container, a housing freely accommodating portion, and the supply and exhaust means for feeding exhaust of the garbage disposal container together is provided freely main body and the insertion and removal so as to communicate with a main body in the receiving portion of the main body portion rearward, the supply and exhaust An exhaust port provided in front of the storage unit for discharging exhaust from the means, and an odor detecting means for detecting odor in the garbage processing container, and two of the deodorizing means are provided in parallel, one of which is an oxidation catalyst The first deodorizing means, the other as the second deodorizing means by the physical adsorption method, the first deodorizing means is allowed to pass during the operation of the main body, and the second deodorizing means is used while the operation of the main body is stopped. Switching means to pass through, operation of the main body During stop, the by odor sensing means to operate the supply and exhaust means upon detection of a predetermined value or more odor was configured to pass the exhaust into a second deodorizing means side.
[0012]
Thus, the air supply / exhaust means moves only when the odor concentration in the garbage disposal container or the odor concentration in the storage section becomes high, and the operation of the air supply / exhaust means and the deodorizing means can be performed efficiently. And when stopped, the odor concentration is low unlike during operation, and because it is a low-temperature exhaust, it can be deodorized by physical adsorption, and it is not necessary to give energy to deodorize, without using wasted energy, the lid It is possible to prevent the spread of odor when the door is opened .
[0013]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0014]
(Example 1)
In FIG. 1, a heater 5 for heating garbage 4 in a garbage disposal container 3 and a blower fan are disposed inside a main body 2 of a garbage drying processor built in a storage unit 1 of the garbage drying processor. 6, a lid 9 and a packing 10 that can be freely opened and closed are provided for attaching and detaching the heating means 7, the stirring means 8 of the garbage 4 and the garbage processing container 3. Reference numeral 11 denotes a supply / exhaust means for discharging exhaust gas such as steam and odor components generated when the garbage 4 is dried to the outside of the main body 2 so as to communicate with the main body portion 2 behind the main body portion 2 and in the storage portion 1. It is provided so as to be detachable from the main body 2 and is discharged to the outside via a discharge path 12 above the garbage disposal container 3 and a deodorizing device 13 which is a deodorizing means capable of removing odor components in the exhaust. At the same time, outside air is taken in from an air supply port 14 provided above the garbage processing container 3. A control means 15 controls the operation of the built-in garbage drying processing machine.
[0015]
Further, a slide rail 16 is provided on the side surface of the main body 2, and the main body 2 can be pulled out from the storage 1. Reference numeral 17 denotes a front panel portion which is located on the front surface of the main body 2 and serves as an outer appearance portion, a display portion 18 and an operation portion 19 during storage. Yes. Further, the front panel 17 has a handle portion 22 for taking in and out the main body portion 2. The storage unit 1 is provided with a detection switch 23 serving as a drawer detection means, and the detection switch 23 is turned on when the main body unit 2 is accommodated in the storage unit 1. Further, the air is exhausted from the exhaust port 21 to the outside air through the exhaust path 24 provided in the storage unit 1.
[0016]
In the above configuration, the main body 2 is pulled out from the storage unit 1, the lid 9 is opened, the garbage 4 is placed in the garbage processing container 3, and stored in the storage unit 1 again. Thereafter, when a drying start operation is performed from the operation unit 19, the garbage 4 in the garbage processing container 3 is heated by the heater 5 and the blower fan 6, and simultaneously dried while being stirred and pulverized by the stirring means 8. . Vapor and odor components generated in the drying process of the raw garbage 4 are sucked by the air supply / exhaust means 11, pass through the discharge path 12, and are deodorized and discharged outside in the deodorizer 13. At this time, since the inside of the garbage disposal container 3 is depressurized, outside air is introduced from the outside of the main body 2 through the air supply port 14.
[0017]
Further, when the drying process is finished, the operation of the garbage drying processor is automatically stopped. However, at this time, the dried garbage after drying is not thrown away immediately, but is often left in the garbage disposal container 3. And, it is common to add fresh garbage several times and dry it for use.
[0018]
During drying, the odor is reduced by the deodorizing device 13, but when the main body 2 is pulled out and the lid 9 is opened at the end of drying or when it is stopped, the odor of dried dust diffuses into the room. Therefore, when the main body 2 is pulled out from the storage unit 1, the detection switch 23 is activated, the air supply / exhaust means 11 is operated, the odor in the garbage processing container 3 is sucked, deodorized by the deodorizer 13 and exits from the exhaust port 21. Go.
[0019]
Therefore, the odor in the garbage disposal container 3 is reduced and the odor is hardly diffused while the lid 9 is opened after the main body 2 is pulled out. Further, since the odor is sucked by the operation of the air supply / exhaust means 11 even after the lid 9 is opened, the odor is not diffused into the room while the garbage drying processor body 2 is pulled out from the storage unit 1. Almost disappear.
[0020]
In the present embodiment, the air supply / exhaust means 11 is provided behind the main body 2 and inside the storage unit 1. However, if it is behind the main body 2, there is no problem even outside the storage unit 1.
[0021]
(Example 2)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol is provided to the same part as Example 1, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0022]
In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the front panel 17 includes a handle portion 22 for inserting and removing the main body portion 2, an opening lever 25, and a movable portion 26 that is movable by the opening lever 25. The movable portion 26 is locked to a latch 27 that is a locking means provided in the storage portion 1 when the garbage drying processing machine main body 2 is stored in the storage portion 1, and the main body portion 2 is fixed. It becomes. When the main body unit 2 is pulled out from the storage unit 1, it can be pulled out by holding the handle 23, moving the release lever 25, and releasing the movable unit 26 from the latch 27. Further, a detection switch 28 serving as an unlocking detection means is provided in the vicinity of the latch 27, and is configured such that the detection switch 28 is turned on (turned on) while the movable portion 26 is engaged with the latch 27. Yes.
[0023]
Thus, when the main body 2 is pulled out from the storage 1, it is necessary to first operate the release lever 25 and release the movable part 26 from the latch 27. By being released, the detection switch 28 is activated, the air supply / exhaust means 11 is operated, the odor inside the garbage disposal container 3 is sucked, deodorized by the deodorizing device 13, and exits from the exhaust port 21. Therefore, since the air supply / exhaust means 11 is operated when the latch 27 is released in order to pull out the main body 2, the operation time of the air supply / exhaust means 11 until the lid 9 is opened can be lengthened, and more garbage processing The odor in the container 3 is reduced and the odor is hardly diffused. Further, since the odor is sucked by the operation of the air supply / exhaust means 11 even after the lid 9 is opened, the odor hardly diffuses into the room while the main body portion 2 is pulled out from the storage portion 1.
[0024]
(Example 3)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as Example 1, 2, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0025]
In FIG. 3, the front panel 17 is provided with a human body sensor 29 which is a human body detection means. When a person approaches the main body 2, the human body sensor 29 detects it and the air supply / exhaust means 11 is operated, and garbage is collected. The odor in the processing container 3 is sucked, deodorized by the deodorizing device 13, and comes out from the exhaust port 21.
[0026]
Thereby, the air supply / exhaust means 11 is operated when a person approaches to pull out the main body 2. As a result, the odor of the dry garbage in the garbage disposal container 3 can be deodorized and discharged earlier, and the diffusion of the odor into the room can be almost eliminated. Further, since exhaust is performed whenever a person approaches, the dry waste odor in the garbage disposal container 3 can be gradually reduced, and the odor when the lid 9 is actually pulled out and the lid 9 is opened can be greatly reduced.
[0027]
The human body sensor 29 includes a reflection type infrared sensor.
[0028]
Example 4
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is provided to the same part as Examples 1-3, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0029]
In FIG. 4, an odor sensor 30, which is an odor detection means for detecting the odor of the garbage disposal container 3, is provided in the discharge path 12 . An odor sensor 30 may be provided on the upper surface of the storage unit 1. The odor sensor 30 uses, for example, a metal oxide semiconductor.
[0030]
In such a configuration, when the value of the odor sensor 30 becomes a predetermined value or more while the operation of the main body 2 is stopped, the air supply / exhaust means 11 is operated. As a result, the air supply / exhaust means 11 moves only when the odor concentration in the garbage disposal container 3 or the odor concentration in the storage unit 1 becomes high, and the operation of the air supply / exhaust means 11 and the deodorizing device 13 is efficient without waste. Can be done.
[0031]
(Example 5)
A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as Examples 1-4, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0032]
There is an air supply port 14 for supplying air to the garbage processing container 3 above the garbage processing container 3, a gate valve 31 that can change the area of the air supply port, and a structure that is movable by an actuator 32. The gate valve 31 and the actuator 32 constitute area variable means. Then, while the operation of the main body 2 is stopped, the actuator 32 is operated so as to increase the opening area of the air supply port 14 in conjunction with the operation of the air supply / exhaust means 11, and the gate valve 31 is opened greatly. Thereby, since the area of the air supply port is increased and the amount of fresh air flowing into the garbage disposal container 3 can be increased, the odor in the garbage disposal container 3 can be reduced more quickly. Therefore, even if the timing of opening the lid 9 is somewhat early, odor diffusion can be prevented. Further, during operation of the garbage drying processor, the actuator 32 is operated so that the area of the air inlet becomes small, and the gate valve 32 is almost closed, so that a large amount of fresh air enters during the drying process, and the garbage disposal The drying temperature in the container 3 is lowered so that the input of the heating means 7 is not increased more than necessary.
[0033]
(Example 6)
This embodiment is the same as FIG. 1 in its configuration. Regarding the operation, the control means 16 of the main body 2 operates the exhaust capacity variable means (not shown) to control the voltage, input, frequency, etc. of the air supply / exhaust means 11 and change the capacity of the air supply / exhaust means 11. I have to. And while the operation of the main body 2 is stopped, it is controlled so as to increase the capacity of the air supply / exhaust means 11 in conjunction with the operation of the air supply / exhaust means 11 to increase fresh air flowing into the garbage processing container 3. Therefore, since the odor in the garbage disposal container 3 can be reduced more quickly, it is possible to prevent the odor from spreading even if the timing of opening the lid is somewhat early.
[0034]
(Example 7)
A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is provided to the same part as Examples 1-6, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0035]
6, the exhaust path 12 branches at switching valve 33 is a switching means, one is connected to the second deodorizing means 35 to the first deodorizing means 34, physical adsorption method and the other by the oxidation catalyst, and further feed The switching valve 33 is switched so that the exhaust gas passes through the first deodorizing means 34 while the main body 2 is in operation, and the second deodorizing means 35 is allowed to pass during the stop. In this way, the switching valve 33 is switched.
[0036]
This is because the odor concentration is low during operation when it is stopped, and it is a low temperature exhaust, so it can be deodorized by the physical adsorption method, and it is not necessary to give energy to deodorize, without using wasted energy. The odor can be prevented from diffusing when the lid 9 is opened.
[0037]
(Example 8)
An eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as Example 7, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0038]
In FIG. 7, the second deodorizing means 35 (not shown) in the physical adsorption method is provided with an air supply path 36 for supplying air in the storage unit 1 to deodorize the odor in the garbage processing container 3. Not only can the odor leaked into the storage unit 1 be deodorized, and when the main body unit 2 is pulled out, there is almost no odor in the storage unit 1, so there is no need to feel unpleasant odors. be able to.
[0039]
In each of the above embodiments, it has been described that the air supply / exhaust means is operated when the main body is detected while the operation of the main body is stopped. However, the main body can be pulled out even during operation of the main body. For example, the drawer during operation may be detected to operate the air supply / exhaust means.
[0040]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a garbage drying processing machine in which odor is not diffused indoors even when the main body is pulled out of the storage unit and the lid is opened.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a garbage drying processing machine in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a garbage drying processing machine in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a garbage drying processor in Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a garbage drying processor in Embodiment 5 of the present invention. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of a garbage drying processing machine according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a built-in garbage disposal apparatus according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention. FIG. Machine longitudinal section [Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage part 2 Main-body part 3 Garbage disposal container 7 Heating means 11 Supply / exhaust means 13 Deodorizing apparatus (deodorizing means)
14 Air supply port 15 Control means 23 Detection switch (drawing detection means)
27 Latch (engagement means)
28 Detection switch (lock release detection means)
29 Human body sensor (human body detection means)
30 Odor sensor (odor detection means)
31 Gate valve (area variable means)
32 Actuator (Area variable means)
33. Switching valve (switching means)
34 First deodorizing means 36 Air supply path

Claims (2)

A main body having heating means for heating the garbage in the garbage disposal container, a deodorizing means for deodorizing odor components in the exhaust of the garbage disposal container, a storage section for pulling out and storing the main body, and the main body An air supply / exhaust unit that is detachably provided to the main body unit so as to communicate with the main body unit in the storage unit at the rear of the unit, and that supplies and exhausts the garbage processing container, and the storage that exhausts exhaust from the air supply / exhaust unit An exhaust port provided in front of the unit, and a human body detection unit that detects that a person has approached the storage unit, the two deodorizing units being provided in parallel, one of which is a first deodorizing unit using an oxidation catalyst, the other Is provided as a second deodorizing means by a physical adsorption method, and is provided with a switching means for passing the first deodorizing means during operation of the main body and passing the second deodorizing means during operation stop of the main body, While the operation of the main unit is stopped, To operate the supply and exhaust means when detecting a person approaching the housing portion by the human body detecting means, garbage drying machine configured to pass the exhaust into a second deodorizing means side. A main body having heating means for heating the garbage in the garbage disposal container, a deodorizing means for deodorizing odor components in the exhaust of the garbage disposal container, a storage section for pulling out and storing the main body, and the main body and supply and exhaust means for feeding exhaust of the garbage disposal container together is provided freely main body and the insertion and removal so as to communicate with a main body in the receiving portion of the parts behind the housing for discharging exhaust from the supply and exhaust means An exhaust port provided in front of the unit and an odor detecting means for detecting an odor in the garbage disposal container. Two of the deodorizing means are provided in parallel, one being a first deodorizing means by an oxidation catalyst and the other being a physical The second deodorizing means by the adsorption method is provided, and switching means is provided for allowing the first deodorizing means to pass through during operation of the main body and for allowing the second deodorizing means to pass during operation stop of the main body. The odor The supply and exhaust means is operated, garbage drying machine configured to pass the exhaust into a second deodorizing means side when detecting a predetermined value or more odor by known means.

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