Garbage disposer and control method thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen waste treatment, and specifically to a garbage disposer and a control method thereof, wherein the garbage disposer comprises: a garbage treatment chamber having a garbage outlet; a sewer pipe connected to the garbage outlet, the sewer pipe comprising at least one section of a retractable hose, the hose having a first U-shaped state and a second straight state; and a drive mechanism adapted to control the hose to switch between the first state and the second state. The control method comprises: when the garbage disposer starts working, the drive mechanism controls the hose to switch from the first U-shaped state to the second straight state. When the garbage disposer of the present invention starts working, the drive mechanism controls the hose to switch from the first U-shaped state to the second straight state, thereby effectively preventing the garbage from being easily deposited at the bottom of the U-shaped sewer pipe when the garbage disposer is discharging garbage, causing blockage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen waste treatment, and in particular to a garbage disposer and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing adoption of waste sorting, more and more households and restaurants are choosing garbage disposers to handle their food waste. Installed between the sink and the sewer, the disposer grinds the food waste after it enters the sink. This crushed waste is then discharged into the sewer. To provide a buffer for the water, reducing pressure in the pipes below and preventing odors from escaping, most households use a U-shaped sewer pipe design. However, even after the food waste is ground, some of it remains heavy and easily settles at the bottom of the U-shaped pipe, making it difficult to flush away and prone to blockage. Since the sewer pipe cannot drain properly once blocked, plumbers are required to unclog it, which is very inconvenient and can result in significant financial losses. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect in the prior art that kitchen waste is easily deposited at the bottom of the U-shaped sewer pipe and easily causes blockage, thereby providing a garbage disposer and a control method thereof that can effectively prevent the blockage of the U-shaped sewer pipe.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a garbage disposer, comprising:

[0005] A garbage disposal chamber having a garbage outlet;

[0006] A sewer pipe connected to the garbage outlet, the sewer pipe comprising at least one section of a retractable hose, the hose having a first U-shaped state and a second straight state;

[0007] The driving mechanism is adapted to control the hose to switch between a first state and a second state.

[0008] Optionally, the sewer pipe further includes:

[0009] A first rigid pipe is arranged longitudinally, and its upper end is connected to the garbage outlet;

[0010] The second hard tube is arranged in a transverse direction, and the hose is connected between the lower end of the first hard tube and the second hard tube.

[0011] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes:

[0012] Power components;

[0013] The telescopic component is connected between the power component and the hose. The power component is suitable for pushing and pulling the hose by controlling the telescopic component to expand and contract, so that the hose switches between a U-shape and a straight shape.

[0014] Optionally, the power component is arranged below the hose, one end of the telescopic component is connected to the power component, and the other end is connected to the middle position of the hose.

[0015] Optionally, a support sleeve is provided at one end of the telescopic component connected to the hose, and the support sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumference of the hose.

[0016] Optionally, the garbage disposer further includes:

[0017] Main control module;

[0018] a water inlet module, adapted to supply water into the garbage disposal chamber;

[0019] A grinding assembly, adapted to grind the garbage in the garbage disposal chamber;

[0020] The turbidity detection module is arranged at the garbage outlet or in the sewer pipe, and is suitable for detecting turbidity information of the fluid discharged from the garbage outlet.

[0021] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a control method for a garbage disposer, which is applied to the above-mentioned garbage disposer, and the control method comprises the following steps:

[0022] When the garbage disposer starts to work, the driving mechanism controls the hose to switch from a first U-shaped state to a second straight state.

[0023] Optionally, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0024] receiving a start signal from a garbage disposal;

[0025] The power component drives the telescopic component to extend upward, pushing up the hose, so that the hose switches from a U-shape to a straight shape;

[0026] Control the grinding assembly to start grinding, and control the water inlet module to feed water into the garbage disposal chamber.

[0027] Optionally, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0028] After the garbage is processed, the driving mechanism controls the hose to switch from the second straight state to the first U-shaped state, and the main control module controls the water inlet module to continue to take in a set amount of water and then stop taking in water.

[0029] Optionally, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0030] During the operation of the garbage disposer, the turbidity detection module detects the turbidity value of the fluid discharged from the garbage outlet in real time and feeds back to the main control module;

[0031] The main control module determines whether the turbidity value fed back by the turbidity detection module is less than the set turbidity value;

[0032] If it is determined that the turbidity value fed back by the turbidity detection module is always less than the set turbidity value within the set time, the power component controls the telescopic component to contract, pulling down the hose, so that the hose switches from a straight shape to a U-shape.

[0033] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0034] 1. The garbage disposer provided by the present invention comprises at least one retractable hose disposed on the sewer pipe, wherein the hose has a first U-shaped state and a second straight state. When the garbage disposer begins operation, a drive mechanism controls the hose to switch from the first U-shaped state to the second straight state, thereby effectively preventing garbage from accumulating at the bottom of the U-shaped sewer pipe during discharge, thereby causing blockage.

[0035] 2. In the garbage disposer provided by the present invention, the power component of the driving mechanism is arranged below the hose, one end of the telescopic component is connected to the power component, and the other end is connected to the middle position of the hose, so that by controlling the extension and contraction of the telescopic component and pulling down or pushing up the hose, the hose can be switched between U-shaped and straight types, and the switching method is simple and flexible.

[0036] 3. The garbage disposer provided by the present invention has a support sleeve at one end of the telescopic component where it connects to the hose. The support sleeve is fitted around the outer circumference of the hose. This design not only ensures a secure connection between the telescopic component and the hose, but also supports the hose, effectively preventing it from collapsing as sewage flows through it.

[0037] 4. In the garbage disposer provided by the present invention, after the garbage is processed, the driving mechanism controls the hose to restore from the second state of being straight to the first state of being U-shaped, and then the main control module controls the water inlet module to continue to intake a set amount of water and then stop intake, thereby forming a water column of a certain height in the U-shaped sewer pipe, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of odor from the sewer pipe, or small insects crawling into the room along the sewer pipe.

[0038] 5. In this embodiment, a turbidity detection module is also provided at the waste outlet or within the sewer pipe to detect the turbidity of the fluid discharged from the waste outlet. During operation of the waste disposer, when the main control module determines that the turbidity value reported by the turbidity detection module remains below a set turbidity value within a set time, it infers that the waste in the waste disposal chamber has been completely disposed of. At this point, the power component is controlled to drive the telescopic component to retract, pulling down the hose from a straight shape to a U-shaped shape. The provision of the turbidity detection module in this application enables precise control of the timing of the drive mechanism's operation, providing reliable information for controlling the hose's state switching, significantly enhancing the intelligence and automation level of the waste disposer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a U-shaped hose of a garbage disposer in an embodiment is shown;

[0041] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a straight hose of a garbage disposer in an embodiment is shown;

[0042] Figure 3 A flow chart showing an implementation of a garbage disposer control method in an embodiment is shown.

[0043] Description of reference numerals:

[0044] 1. Garbage disposer;

[0045] 11. Garbage disposal chamber; 111. Garbage outlet; 112. Garbage inlet;

[0046] 12. Drain pipe; 121. Hose; 122. First rigid pipe; 123. Second rigid pipe; 124. First connecting joint; 125. Second connecting joint;

[0047] 13. Driving mechanism; 131. Power component; 132. Telescopic component; 133. Support sleeve;

[0048] 14. Main control module; 15. Water inlet module; 16. Turbidity detection module;

[0049] 2. Sink. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0053] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0054] Example 1

[0055] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a garbage disposer 1, including a garbage disposal chamber 11, a drain pipe 12 and a driving mechanism 13. The bottom of the garbage disposal chamber 11 is provided with a garbage outlet 111, and the top of the garbage disposer 1 is provided with a garbage inlet 112 suitable for connecting to the drain of the sink 2. The kitchen waste in the sink 2 can enter the garbage disposal chamber 11 through the drain and the garbage inlet 112, and be ground and crushed by the grinding component and then discharged to the drain pipe 12.

[0056] Furthermore, the sewer pipe 12 is connected to the garbage outlet 111. One end of the sewer pipe 12 is connected to the garbage outlet 111, and the other end is connected to an external sewer pipe, which is suitable for discharging the ground kitchen waste to the city's sewage recovery system.

[0057] In this embodiment, the downpipe 12 includes at least one retractable hose 121, which has a first U-shaped configuration and a second straight configuration. The drive mechanism 13 is adapted to control the hose 121 to switch between the first and second configurations. When the garbage disposer 1 begins operation, the drive mechanism 13 controls the hose 121 to switch from the first U-shaped configuration to the second straight configuration. This effectively prevents garbage from accumulating at the bottom of the U-shaped downpipe 12 during discharge, potentially causing blockage.

[0058] Optionally, in this embodiment, the sewer pipe 12 also includes a first hard pipe 122 and a second hard pipe 123, wherein the first hard pipe 122 is arranged longitudinally, and the upper end of the first hard pipe 122 is connected to the garbage outlet 111; the second hard pipe 123 is arranged transversely, and the hose 121 is connected between the lower end of the first hard pipe 122 and the second hard pipe 123.

[0059] Specifically, the first rigid pipe 122 includes a vertical pipe section and a horizontal pipe section integrally arranged in an L-shape. The upper end of the vertical pipe section is connected to the garbage outlet 111. The second rigid pipe 123 is connected to the horizontal pipe section of the first rigid pipe 122 via the hose 121, thereby forming an L-shape for the entire sewer pipe 12. The first rigid pipe 122 and the second rigid pipe 123 are made of a rigid material, such as plastic or an alloy. The hose 121 can be a foldable corrugated pipe or an elastic hose made of a rubber material.

[0060] Of course, the first rigid tube 122 is not limited to the L-shaped tube described above, and may also be a vertical tube or an arc-shaped tube with a certain curvature, etc. Preferably, in this embodiment, the first rigid tube 122 is an L-shaped tube, which not only facilitates connection with the hose 121 and the second rigid tube 123, but also effectively ensures smooth flow of liquid through the hose 121 during sewage discharge.

[0061] Optionally, in this embodiment, the first rigid tube 122 is connected to the flexible tube 121 via a first connecting joint 124, and the second rigid tube 123 is connected to the flexible tube 121 via a second connecting joint 125. The sewer pipe 12 is composed of two rigid tubes and the retractable flexible tube 121. The rigid tubes and the retractable flexible tube 121 are connected and fixed via the first connecting joint 124 and the second connecting joint 125, which not only facilitates the removal of the flexible tube 121 but also ensures a sealed connection between the first rigid tube 122, the second rigid tube 123, and the flexible tube 121.

[0062] Optionally, the first connecting joint 124 and the second connecting joint 125 are both water pipe connecting joints, and the two ends of the hose 121 and the ends of the first hard tube 122 and the second hard tube 123 connected to the hose 121 are respectively provided with threaded connection parts suitable for threaded connection with the water pipe connecting joint. The water pipe connecting joint can realize the connection of the first hard tube 122 and the second hard tube 123 to the hose 121 through threaded connection, which is not only convenient for disassembly and installation, but also has good sealing performance.

[0063] Optionally, in this embodiment, the driving mechanism 13 includes a power component 131 and a telescopic component 132, and the telescopic component 132 is connected between the power component 131 and the hose 121. The power component 131 is suitable for pushing and pulling the hose 121 by controlling the extension and contraction of the telescopic component 132, so that the hose 121 switches between U-shaped and straight types.

[0064] Optionally, the power component 131 is arranged below the hose 121, and one end of the telescopic component 132 is connected to the power component 131, and the other end is connected to the middle position of the hose 121, so that the hose 121 can be pulled down or pushed up by controlling the extension and contraction of the telescopic component 132 to switch between U-shaped and straight types. The switching method is simple and flexible, and the operation is simple and easy.

[0065] Specifically, when the garbage disposer 1 starts working, the power component 131 drives the telescopic component 132 to extend upward, so that the hose 121 is in a straight state on the same horizontal line as the second hard pipe 123 and the transverse pipe section of the first hard pipe 122, so that the garbage discharged from the garbage outlet 111 can be discharged smoothly through the straight channel formed by the transverse pipe section of the first hard pipe 122, the straight hose 121, and the second hard pipe 123, effectively preventing the kitchen waste from accumulating and clogging in the sewer pipe 12.

[0066] Of course, the power component 131 is not limited to being disposed below the hose 121, but may also be disposed above the hose 121. The hose 121 is pushed downward or pulled upward by the telescopic component 132 to switch between a U-shaped and a straight shape. Preferably, in this embodiment, the power component 131 is disposed below the hose 121 to facilitate the installation and fixation of the drive mechanism 13.

[0067] Of course, the driving mechanism 13 of this embodiment is not limited to controlling the switching of the hose 121 between the first state and the second state by pushing and pulling, and can also achieve the switching of the hose 121 between the U-shape and the straight shape by straightening or loosening the hose 121.

[0068] Optionally, in this embodiment, the driving mechanism 13 may use hydraulic pressure or a motor to drive the hose 121 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0069] Optionally, the drive mechanism 13 further includes a fixing base for mounting the power component 131 and the telescopic component 132. Optionally, the fixing base can be fixed to the cabinet by screws or bonding. The power component 131 can also be fixed to the fixing base by screws or other connecting means.

[0070] In one embodiment, the power component 131 is a hydraulic cylinder, the telescopic component 132 is a piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder, the piston rod is suitable for being connected to the middle position of the hose 121, and the hydraulic cylinder pushes and pulls the hose 121 by controlling the telescopic movement of the piston rod.

[0071] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the power component 131 is a drive motor, and the telescopic component 132 is a telescopic sleeve. The power component 131 is fixed to the fixed base and is suitable for driving the telescopic sleeve to telescope. The telescopic sleeve includes an inner retracting rod and an outer sleeve. When the drive mechanism 13 receives a command from the main control module 14, the power component 131 is activated to cause the inner retracting rod to expand and retract relative to the outer sleeve, thereby achieving telescoping.

[0072] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the middle position is a position in the middle of the hose 121 along the axial direction of the hose 121 .

[0073] Optionally, a support sleeve 133 is provided at one end of the telescopic member 132 connected to the hose 121, and the support sleeve 133 is sleeved around the outer circumference of the hose 121. By sleeve-wrapping the support sleeve 133 around the outside of the hose 121, a reliable connection between the telescopic member 132 and the hose 121 is achieved, and the support sleeve 133 also effectively supports the hose 121, effectively preventing the hose 121 from collapsing when sewage flows through it.

[0074] In the above solution, the support sleeve 133 has a set extension length and is connected to the middle position of the entire hose 121.

[0075] Optionally, the support sleeve 133 can be a hard hollow tubular structure made of plastic or alloy material. The support sleeve 133 is interference fit with the outer periphery of the hose 121, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the support sleeve 133 and the hose 121 and avoiding axial displacement of the support sleeve 133 and the hose 121. At the same time, the support sleeve 133 and the hose 121 are connected by interference fit, which is also convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0076] Optionally, after the support sleeve 133 is interference-fitted with the hose 121 , it may be reinforced by a fixing clip or a fixing belt to further improve the stability of the connection between the support sleeve 133 and the hose 121 .

[0077] Optionally, the length of the support sleeve 133 is set to L1, and the length of the hose 121 in the second state, i.e., the straight state, is set to L2. In this embodiment, the length L1 of the support sleeve 133 is not less than 1 / 3 of L1. By adopting this length ratio design, the support sleeve 133 can ensure that it can provide effective support and prevent the hose 121 from collapsing.

[0078] Of course, in this embodiment, the end of the telescopic component 132 connected to the hose 121 can also be provided with a structure such as a support plate to support and fix the hose 121. This embodiment is not limited here. As long as the structure can effectively support the hose 121 and prevent the hose 121 from collapsing, it falls within the protection scope of this embodiment.

[0079] Optionally, in this embodiment, the garbage disposer 1 further includes a main control module 14, a water inlet module 15, a grinding assembly, and a turbidity detection module 16. The main control module 14 is sealed and disposed in the garbage disposal chamber 11. The main control module 14 is used to control various loads, including a grinding assembly, a water inlet module 15, a turbidity detection module 16, and a drive mechanism 13. The water inlet module 15 is suitable for admitting water into the garbage disposal chamber 11. After the garbage is ground, the main control module 14 controls the water inlet module 15 to admit water into the garbage disposal chamber 11 to flush away the ground garbage. The grinding assembly is suitable for grinding the garbage in the garbage disposal chamber 11. The grinding assembly includes a grinding motor and a rotating cutter disc. The grinding motor is suitable for driving the rotating cutter disc to rotate to grind and crush the garbage in the garbage disposal chamber 11.

[0080] Furthermore, the turbidity detection module 16 is provided at the garbage outlet 111 or in the sewer pipe 12, and is adapted to detect turbidity information of the fluid discharged from the garbage outlet 111. Optionally, in this embodiment, the turbidity detection module 16 is a turbidity sensor provided upstream of the sewer pipe 12.

[0081] Example 2

[0082] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment also provides a control method for a garbage disposer, which is applied to the garbage disposer 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 1. The control method includes the following steps: when the garbage disposer 1 starts working, the driving mechanism 13 controls the hose 121 to switch from a first U-shaped state to a second straight state.

[0083] The control method of the above-mentioned garbage disposer provided in this embodiment is mainly aimed at the problem that garbage discharged by the garbage disposer 1 after processing is easily deposited at the bottom of the U-shaped sewer pipe 12 and causes blockage. By pushing up and releasing the hose 121 when the garbage disposer 1 is working, the hose 121 is switched from a U-shape to a straight shape, thereby effectively preventing garbage from depositing at the bottom of the U-shaped pipe and causing blockage.

[0084] Optionally, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0085] Receive a start signal from the garbage disposer 1;

[0086] The power component 131 drives the telescopic component 132 to extend upward, pushing the hose 121 upward, so that the hose 121 switches from a U-shape to a straight shape;

[0087] The grinding assembly is controlled to start grinding, and the water inlet module 15 is controlled to inlet water into the garbage processing chamber 11 .

[0088] By adopting the above method, when the garbage disposer 1 starts to discharge sewage, the hose 121 is switched from the first U-shaped state to the second straight state, effectively ensuring that the liquid discharged through the garbage outlet 111 can be discharged smoothly without clogging.

[0089] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0090] After the garbage is processed, the driving mechanism 13 controls the hose 121 to switch from the second straight state to the first U-shaped state, and the main control module 14 controls the water inlet module 15 to continue to feed a set amount of water and then stop feeding water.

[0091] In the above method, after the garbage is processed, the hose 121 is switched from a straight shape to a U-shape, and the water inlet module 15 is controlled to stop inletting water after another 5s-15s, so that the U-shaped hose 121 is filled with barrier water.

[0092] The control method of the garbage disposer provided in this embodiment is that after the garbage is processed, the driving mechanism 13 controls the hose 121 to return from the second state of being straight to the first state of being U-shaped, and the main control module 14 controls the water inlet module 15 to continue to intake a set amount of water and then stop intake, thereby forming a water column of a certain height in the U-shaped sewer pipe 12, which can effectively prevent odor from being emitted from the sewer pipe 12 or small insects from crawling into the room along the sewer pipe 12.

[0093] Optionally, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0094] During the operation of the garbage disposer 1, the turbidity detection module 16 detects the turbidity value of the fluid discharged from the garbage outlet 111 in real time and feeds back to the main control module 14;

[0095] The main control module 14 determines whether the turbidity value fed back by the turbidity detection module 16 is less than the set turbidity value;

[0096] If it is determined that the turbidity value fed back by the turbidity detection module 16 is always less than the set turbidity value within the set time, the power component 131 controls the telescopic component 132 to contract, pulling down the hose 121 so that the hose 121 switches from a straight shape to a U-shape.

[0097] Optionally, the set time is 5s-15s. Preferably, the set time is 5s, that is, when it is determined that the turbidity value is always less than the set turbidity value for 5 consecutive seconds, the hose 121 can be controlled to switch from a straight type to a U-shape.

[0098] In this embodiment, during the operation of the garbage disposer 1, when the main control module 14 determines that the turbidity value reported by the turbidity detection module 16 is consistently less than a set turbidity value within a set time, it can infer that the garbage in the garbage disposal chamber 11 has been completely processed. At this time, the power component 131 can be controlled to drive the telescopic component 132 to retract, pulling the hose 121 downward, and pulling the hose 121 down into a U-shape. The turbidity detection module 16 provided in this application can achieve precise control of the timing of the drive mechanism 13's operation, providing reliable information for controlling the state switching of the hose 121, greatly improving the intelligence and automation level of the garbage disposer 1.

[0099] The working process of the garbage disposer 1 provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0100] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, when the garbage disposer 1 starts working, the main control module 14 controls the power component 131 to move, so that the telescopic component 132 extends, so that the hose 121 switches from a U-shaped tube to a straight tube, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown. Then the main control module 14 controls the water inlet module 15 to feed water, and the grinding assembly starts grinding. The turbidity sensor detects the turbidity of the garbage at the garbage outlet and feeds back the detection signal to the main control module 14. The main control module 14 determines whether the fed-back turbidity value is less than the set turbidity value. When it is determined that the fed-back turbidity value is less than the set turbidity value for 5 consecutive seconds, it means that the garbage has been ground. At this time, the main control module 14 controls the power component 131 to operate, drive the telescopic component 132 to contract, and switch the hose 121 from a straight tube to a U-shaped tube, as shown. Figure 1As shown. During this process, the water inlet module 15 is still taking in water, which can have a certain cleaning effect on the garbage disposal chamber 11 and allow some water to slowly accumulate in the U-shaped tube to prevent odor and foul smells. After the telescopic member 132 is adjusted, the main control module 14 controls the water inlet module 15 to stop taking in water, and the garbage disposer 1 stops operating.

[0101] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garbage disposer, characterized in that: include: A garbage disposal chamber (11) having a garbage outlet (111); A sewer pipe (12) is connected to the garbage outlet (111), the sewer pipe (12) comprising at least one section of a retractable hose (121), the hose (121) having a first U-shaped state and a second straight state; a driving mechanism (13) adapted to control the hose (121) to switch between a first state and a second state; The driving mechanism (13) comprises: Power components (131); The telescopic component (132) is connected between the power component (131) and the hose (121). The power component (131) is suitable for pushing and pulling the hose (121) by controlling the telescopic component (132) to expand and contract, so that the hose (121) switches between a U-shaped shape and a straight shape.

2. The garbage disposer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The downpipe (12) further comprises: A first hard tube (122) is arranged longitudinally, and its upper end is connected to the garbage outlet (111); The second hard tube (123) is arranged in a transverse direction, and the hose (121) is connected between the lower end of the first hard tube (122) and the second hard tube (123).

3. The garbage disposer according to claim 1, wherein: The power component (131) is arranged below the hose (121); one end of the telescopic component (132) is connected to the power component (131), and the other end is connected to the middle position of the hose (121).

4. The garbage disposer according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support sleeve (133) is provided at one end of the telescopic component (132) connected to the hose (121), and the support sleeve (133) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the hose (121).

5. The garbage disposer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: Main control module (14); a water inlet module (15), adapted to allow water to enter the garbage disposal chamber (11); A grinding assembly, adapted to grind the garbage in the garbage disposal chamber (11); The turbidity detection module (16) is arranged at the garbage outlet (111) or in the sewer pipe (12), and is suitable for detecting turbidity information of the fluid discharged from the garbage outlet (111).

6. A method for controlling a garbage disposer, characterized in that: Applied to the garbage disposer according to any one of claims 1 to 5 above, the control method comprises the following steps: When the garbage disposer (1) starts working, the driving mechanism (13) controls the hose (121) to switch from a first U-shaped state to a second straight state.

7. The control method of the garbage disposer (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control method specifically further includes the following steps: receiving a start signal from a garbage disposal unit (1); The power component (131) drives the telescopic component (132) to extend upward, pushing the hose (121) upward, so that the hose (121) switches from a U-shape to a straight shape; The grinding assembly is controlled to start grinding, and the water inlet module (15) is controlled to feed water into the garbage processing chamber (11).

8. The control method of a garbage disposer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control method further comprises the following steps: After the garbage is processed, the driving mechanism (13) controls the hose (121) to switch from the second straight state to the first U-shaped state, and the main control module (14) controls the water inlet module (15) to continue to inlet a set amount of water and then stop inletting water.

9. The control method of a garbage disposer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control method specifically further includes the following steps: During the operation of the garbage disposer (1), the turbidity detection module (16) detects the turbidity value of the fluid discharged from the garbage outlet (111) in real time and feeds back to the main control module (14); The main control module (14) determines whether the turbidity value fed back by the turbidity detection module (16) is less than a set turbidity value; If it is determined that the turbidity value fed back by the turbidity detection module (16) is always less than the set turbidity value within the set time, the power component (131) controls the telescopic component (132) to contract, pulling down the hose (121) so that the hose (121) switches from a straight shape to a U-shape.

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