JPH0394847A - Garbage disposer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily perform attachment and takeout of a garbage container by imparting definite property to the garbage container to hold the shape of at least the upper edge part. CONSTITUTION:Garbage is charged to a garbage container 22 through a charging port 27 from a charging part 31. When garbage in the container 22 is regulated to proper amount, electricity is conducted to a motor 14 and a rotor 15 is rotated together with the garbage container 22. Thereby centrifugal force is allowed to act on garbage and water. According thereto, water is raised along the inner surface of the container 22 and discharged to the outside from the gap 29 between the opening edge part of the container 22 and a cover 26 and dehydration of garbage is performed. This water discharged from the container 22 is discharged via a drainage hose 13 from the drainage port 11 of a water receiving case 4. Thereafter the container 22 is pulled up and taken out from the rotor 15 and discarded. Thereby the container is manufactured at low cost.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Objective of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a kitchen waste processing machine that dewaters kitchen waste from a kitchen or the like using a centrifugal dewatering method.

(Prior art) As for processing kitchen waste by centrifugal dehydration, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 63-50062 discloses a method in which a bag such as a plastic bag is placed in a rotating container, and kitchen waste (garbage) is placed in the bag. L7 is shown in which the water in the bag is discharged from the upper end of the rotary container to dehydrate the kitchen waste by accommodating the bag and rotating the rotary container at the same time. According to this one,
To facilitate the removal of kitchen waste by removing the bag containing the kitchen waste from the four-wheel container after dehydration;
Also, hl? It is convenient to have a place to throw away the waste along with the bag.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, with the configuration described above, in order to attach the bag to the rotating container, it is necessary to hold the upper opening edge of the bag in the rotating container. Therefore, there is a drawback that loading and unloading the bag from the rotating container is a commercial loss.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its object is to provide a kitchen waste processing machine that allows a kitchen waste storage body for storing kitchen waste to be easily attached to and taken out from a rotating body.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention includes a kitchen waste storage body having an opening at the upper end that is removably attached to a rotating body, and a kitchen waste storage body that stores kitchen waste in the kitchen waste storage body. , by rotating the co-rotating body ε with respect to the kitchen waste container, the moisture in the kitchen waste container is released from the upper end of the kitchen waste container to dehydrate the kitchen waste, and the kitchen waste is dehydrated. It is characterized in that it has less incision and ε also has a regular shape that maintains the shape of the upper edge.

(Function) Since the kitchen waste storage body maintains a regular shape at least at its upper edge, it can be easily attached to and taken out from the rotary body compared to a bag that does not have a regular shape.

(Embodiment) Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

First, in FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 is a sink with an opening 2 formed at the bottom. Reference numeral 3 denotes a mounting frame placed in the opening 2 in a state of being erect. Reference numeral 4 denotes a water receiving bowl disposed below the sink 1, which is grooved from a container-shaped case body 5 and an upper cover 6. Among these, the upper cover 6 is attached to the outer circumference of the F part of the mounting frame 3 by screwing, and in the attached state, the sink 1 is opened [1 part 2 The peripheral edge is sandwiched. A flange 5aε at the upper end of the case body 5 and a flange 6a at the lower end of the upper cover 6 are connected via a packing 8 with bolts 9 and nuts 10. A drain port 11 is formed at the bottom of the case body 5, and a filter 12 is provided at the drain port 11, and a drain hose 13 is connected to the drain port 11.

14 is a motor, and a vibration-proof spring 1 is attached to the bottom of the water receiving case 4.
4a, and its rotation axis 14b is directed upward. Reference numeral 15 denotes a rotary body disposed inside the water receiving case 4. As shown in FIG. For example, four cylinders 18 are provided protruding from the periphery of the upper surface of the cylinder 16. The shaft 17 passes through a bellows 19 provided at the bottom of the water receiving case 4, and is connected to the rotating shaft 14b of the motor 14 by a connector 20. It is supported by ゛C.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a kitchen waste storage body for storing kitchen waste, which has an opening 22 at the upper end.
It has the shape of a container with a shape, and has n concave portions 23 extending in the vertical direction and concave inwardly formed at four locations on the peripheral wall portion, and
Engagement parts 24, 24 are formed opposite to each other on the upper part of the peripheral wall part,
Furthermore, four gap-shaped western portions 25 are formed at the upper end. The kitchen waste container 22 is made of polyvinyl chloride resin, for example, and has a relatively thin wall so as to maintain its shape as a whole. It is removably attached from above. 26
is the lid of the kitchen waste storage body 22, which is also made of, for example, polyvinyl chloride resin, and has a kitchen waste inlet 27 formed in the center, and two opposing claws 28 formed on the periphery of the lower surface. The engaging claw 28 is placed over the top surface of the garbage container 22.
By engaging the engaging portion 24, the kitchen waste container 22
It is removably attached to the 01. When the M26 is attached, a gap 29 for dewatering is formed between the lid 23 and the garbage container 22 by the gates 25, as shown in FIG.

30 is a top lid detachably attached to the above-mentioned tray 4 frame 3;
A cylindrical input part 31 is formed in the center so as to face the kitchen waste input 27 from above, and an outlet 32 is provided in the peripheral area.
is formed. Reference numeral 33 denotes a charging section lid that is removably attached to the upper lid 30.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be explained.

When processing kitchen waste, as shown in FIG.
The lid 26 is attached to the sink 1, the upper lid 30 is attached to the mounting frame 3 of the sink 1, and the input section lid 33 is attached. At this time, since the garbage container 22 has a fixed shape, the garbage container 22 can be attached to the rotary body 15 by being pushed from above, so that the garbage container 22 can be easily attached. In this state, remove the input section lid 33 and input the kitchen waste from the input section 31.
27 into the kitchen waste container 22.

At this time, water also flows into the kitchen waste container 22 along with the kitchen waste.

Then, when the amount of kitchen waste in the kitchen waste storage body 22 reaches an appropriate amount, a switch (not shown) is operated with the input section lid '33 attached. Then, the motor 14 is energized, and this motor 1
4, the rotating body 15 is rotated together with the garbage container 22.

Due to the four rotations, a centrifugal force acts on the kitchen waste and water inside the kitchen waste storage body 22, and the water rises along the inside of the kitchen waste storage body 22 and reaches the opening edge of the kitchen waste storage body 22 and the amount 26. It is discharged to the outside from the two gaps between the two, thereby dewatering the kitchen waste. The water discharged from the kitchen waste container 22 is discharged from the drain port 1 of the water receiving case 4 via the drain hose 13 to the sewer or the like.

After such dehydration operation is performed for a predetermined period of time, the motor 14
The dehydration operation ends when the power is cut off. By dehydrating in this way, the water content and volume of kitchen waste are significantly reduced.

In this case, the kitchen waste container 22 containing kitchen waste is in a state of disrepair, so even if noodles, rice, etc. are stored as kitchen waste, they will not jump out of the kitchen waste container 22, and the kitchen waste will be It can be dehydrated regardless of its type.

When the dehydration is completed, the upper M30 is removed from the mounting frame 3, and the garbage container 22 is pulled up and taken out from the rotating body 15 with the M26 attached. The kitchen waste container 22 taken out from the rotating body 15! All you have to do is carry it to a designated place with the 26 attached and throw it away.

In this case, since the kitchen waste storage body 22 is non-porous, there is no possibility that the kitchen waste will protrude from the kitchen waste storage body 22.
Furthermore, even if moisture remains in the kitchen waste container 22, it will not drip onto the floor or the like. Therefore, when handling the kitchen waste container 22 containing dehydrated kitchen waste, the floor, hands, etc. are not soiled.

Furthermore, with the conventional type, the container that houses the kitchen waste gets dirty.
Previously, the containers had to be washed because they were sticky, but according to this embodiment, the dirty or sticky kitchen waste storage body 22 can be thrown away, so there is no need to freeze the containers, which saves time and effort. can be omitted.

3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the first embodiment described above in the following points.

That is, the kitchen waste container 34 has a thinner shape than the kitchen waste container 22 in the first embodiment.
There are four parts 35 formed thereon which fit into the cylinder 18 of the rotary body 15, and a flange part 36 formed around the entire circumference at the upper end.
is formed, and a portion 38 is integrally provided on the flange portion 36 via a self-hinge 37. Three are kitchen waste openings formed on the lid 38. Lid 38
The base end portion of the b1 waste container 34 is fixed to the b1 waste container 34 by a stable 40. When attaching the kitchen waste storage body 34 to the rotating body 15, as shown in FIG. In this state, attach it to the rotary body]5.

In this case, the rotating body 15 is moved into the kitchen waste storage body 34 in order to store the kitchen waste in the kitchen waste storage body 34 and dehydrate the kitchen waste.
When the whole unit is rotated simultaneously, b1 stored in the kitchen waste storage body 34
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A gap is formed between the peripheral edge of 38 and the flange 36 of the kitchen waste container 34, and the water inside is discharged through the gap, thereby dewatering the kitchen waste.

Further, FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the first embodiment in the following points. That is, the quadrupole 41
It has a basket shape, and the kitchen waste storage body 42 has a cylindrical container shape with an open top surface. The device is designed to be removably attached to the device.

Furthermore, FIGS. 6 and 7 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the first embodiment in the following points.

That is, the rotating body 43 has a substantially container shape, and has two inwardly projecting protrusions 44 formed at four locations on each of the upper and lower portions of the peripheral wall. On the other hand, - The kitchen waste storage body 45 has a substantially container shape, and has four parts 46 extending in the vertical direction at four places on the peripheral wall.
The recess 46 is engaged with the projection 44. 47. 47 is an engaging portion formed on the upper peripheral edge of the kitchen waste storage body 45, and the engaging claw 28 of the lid 26 is connected to this.
is engaged. In this case a, during dehydration outside the kitchen, similar to the second embodiment ε, a specific force of ω is applied to M26 in the direction of the kitchen waste and water, causing the peripheral edge of the lid 26 and the waste container 45
Water is released from the gap formed between the upper end of the

In each of the above-described embodiments, the garbage storage body is constructed so that the entire body maintains its regular shape. It can be easily attached and removed.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, the kitchen waste storage body that is detachably attached to the rotating body has a structure in which at least the upper edge portion thereof maintains a fixed shape. By this,
Unlike bags that do not have a fixed shape, the kitchen waste container can be easily attached to and taken out from the rotating body.
It has the excellent effect of being able to be manufactured at low cost.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the main parts, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the whole. 3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main part, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the lid with the peripheral edge fixed in the garbage container. be. FIG. 5 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the rotating body with the garbage container attached thereto.

In the drawing, 15, 41, 43 are the same rotor, 22, 34, 42
．． 45 is a kitchen waste container, and 26.38 is a lid.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A kitchen waste storage body having an opening at the upper end is removably attached to a rotating body, kitchen waste is stored in the kitchen waste storage body, and the rotating body is rotated together with the kitchen waste storage body, thereby removing the inside of the kitchen waste storage body. The kitchen waste is dehydrated by releasing moisture from the upper end of the kitchen waste container, and is characterized in that the kitchen waste container has a fixed shape that maintains the shape of at least the upper edge. Kitchen waste processing machine.