A pipeline cleaning system, a garbage processor and a processing method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field related to kitchen waste processors, and its purpose is to provide a pipeline cleaning system, a waste processor and a processing method, which can effectively reduce pipeline blockage, keep the pipeline clean, and reduce the use and maintenance costs. The pipeline cleaning system is arranged on the drainage structure under the sink and includes a turbidity detection element arranged on the inner wall of the drainage structure; a water spraying device whose water spraying port is communicated with the inside of the drainage structure; and a control unit whose signal input end is electrically connected to the signal output end of the turbidity detection element, and the signal output end is electrically connected to the signal input end of the water spraying device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen waste processors, and particularly relates to a pipeline cleaning system, a waste processor and a processing method. Background Art

[0002] A kitchen waste processor is a device installed at the water outlet of a household kitchen sink. It can conveniently crush food kitchen waste such as vegetable stalks and eggshells into fine particles and then discharge them into the drain pipe. The popularization and use of the kitchen waste processor is beneficial to reducing domestic waste at the source.

[0003] When the kitchen waste processor is working, the crushed residues will enter the drain pipe under the sink and then into the community drainage pipe network. However, after the kitchen waste processor is used for a period of time, a lot of dirt will adhere to the inner wall of the drain pipe. If it is not cleaned for a long time, it is easy to cause the pipeline to be blocked and cracked. Moreover, the residues discharged by the waste processor are very easy to accumulate at the U-shaped water seal of the drain pipe, thus accelerating the pipeline blockage, affecting the normal drainage, and the residues accumulated here will also generate peculiar smells and breed bacteria, affecting the environmental hygiene. It is necessary to frequently replace the pipeline, resulting in high use and maintenance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects that the pipeline under the kitchen waste processor in the prior art is easy to generate dirt, accumulate residues, block the pipeline, and has high use and maintenance costs, so as to provide a pipeline cleaning system, a waste processor and a processing method that can reduce the pipeline blockage situation, keep the pipeline clean, and reduce the use and maintenance costs.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a pipeline cleaning system, which is arranged on the drainage structure under the sink and includes:

[0006] A turbidity detection element, which is arranged on the inner wall of the drainage structure;

[0007] A water spraying device, the water spraying port of which is communicated with the inside of the drainage structure;

[0008] A control unit, the signal input end of which is electrically connected to the signal output end of the turbidity detection element, and the signal output end of which is electrically connected to the signal input end of the water spraying device.

[0009] Optionally, the inner diameter size of the water spraying port is adjustable.

[0010] Optionally, the drainage structure includes a water seal, and the turbidity detection element is arranged at the water seal.

[0011] Optionally, the water seal is a U-shaped pipe, and the turbidity detection element is arranged at the side pipe of the U-shaped pipe.

[0012] Optionally, the turbidity detection element is a turbidity sensor, and the water spraying device is a water pump.

[0013] A garbage processor includes a crushing treatment chamber, the crushing treatment chamber is communicated with a drainage structure, and further includes the above pipeline cleaning system, and the water spraying port of the water spraying device is communicated with the crushing treatment chamber.

[0014] Optionally, the water spraying port is located above the crushing treatment chamber.

[0015] A treatment method of the above garbage processor includes:

[0016] Start the garbage processor;

[0017] Detect the turbidity in the drainage structure;

[0018] Judge whether the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max ;

[0019] If so, give an alarm;

[0020] If not, perform flushing;

[0021] Turn off the garbage processor.

[0022] Optionally, the step of "if not, perform flushing" further includes:

[0023] If not, adjust the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device according to the current turbidity N1, and then perform flushing.

[0024] Optionally, after the step of starting the garbage processor, it further includes crushing kitchen waste and flushing the crushed residue.

[0025] Optionally, the step of crushing kitchen waste and flushing the crushed residue includes adjusting the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device to the maximum value and then flushing the crushed residue.

[0026] Optionally, after the step of "if not, perform flushing", it further includes:

[0027] Detect the turbidity in the drainage structure again;

[0028] Judge whether the current turbidity N1' is less than the minimum turbidity N min ;

[0029] If so, turn off the garbage processor;

[0030] If not, judge whether the flushing times T is less than the preset flushing times T0;

[0031] If not, reset the minimum turbidity Nmin Set the current turbidity N1' to the minimum turbidity N min ;

[0032] If so, adjust the inner diameter of the water spray nozzle of the water spraying device according to the current turbidity N1', rinse again, and then detect the turbidity in the drainage structure again.

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0034] (1) The pipeline cleaning system provided by the present invention is arranged on the drainage structure and includes a turbidity detection element, a water spraying device and a control unit. The turbidity detection element can detect the water quality turbidity inside the drainage structure, and then timely rinse the drainage structure according to the water quality turbidity of the residual water in the drainage structure), so that the drainage structure can maintain a relatively clean state, reduce the pipeline blockage situation, and since the drainage structure has a good cleaning degree, there is no need to frequently replace the pipeline, which can save the use and maintenance costs.

[0035] (2) For the pipeline cleaning system provided by the present invention, the inner diameter size of the water spray nozzle of the water spraying device is adjustable. It can adjust the inner diameter size of the water spray nozzle according to the water quality turbidity inside the drainage structure, so as to adjust the water spray speed and water pressure, and perform a more targeted rinse on the drainage structure. When the turbidity is good, water with a lower water speed and water pressure can be used for rinsing, which can reduce the impact force on the drainage pipeline and protect the pipeline. When the turbidity is poor, water with a higher water speed and water pressure is used for rinsing to ensure the rinsing effect. It is flexible to use and has a high degree of intelligence.

[0036] (3) For the pipeline cleaning system provided by the present invention, the turbidity detection element is arranged at the water seal bend. Especially when the water seal bend is a U-shaped pipeline, the turbidity detection element is arranged at the side pipe of the U-shaped pipeline, so that the turbidity detection element is placed in the residual water of the drainage structure, thus ensuring the accuracy of the detection.

[0037] (4) The garbage processor provided by the present invention has the pipeline cleaning system provided by the present invention, which can timely rinse the drainage structure according to the turbidity of the residual water in the drainage structure, so that the drainage structure can maintain a relatively clean state for a long time, thus reducing the pipeline blockage situation and making the pipeline not easily cracked or damaged. Moreover, since the drainage structure has a good cleaning degree, there is no need to frequently replace the pipeline, which can save the use and maintenance costs.

[0038] (5)The waste processor treatment method provided by the present invention can, after the waste processor is started, flush the drainage structure in a timely manner according to the turbidity of the residual water inside the drainage structure, and can perform multiple flushes according to the situation, so as to flush the crushed residues into the drainage pipe network in a timely manner, significantly reduce pipe blockages, reduce pipe odor and the impact on environmental hygiene, make the pipes less likely to rupture and damage, and can save usage and maintenance costs. 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 will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the waste processor of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 Flow chart of the treatment method of the waste processor of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 Flow chart of another embodiment of the treatment method of the waste processor of the present invention.

[0043] Description of reference numerals:

[0044] 1, sink; 2, trap; 3, turbidity detection element; 4, spraying device; 5, crushing treatment chamber; 6, crushing knife; 7, power device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0045] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0048] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0049] As Figure 1 shown, it is a preferred embodiment of the pipeline cleaning system of the present invention. This pipeline cleaning system can be used for the internal cleaning of drainage pipelines, especially for the cleaning of the drainage structure under the sink, and can timely detect the turbidity of the water quality of the residual water in the drainage structure, so as to timely flush the drainage structure, enabling the drainage structure to maintain a relatively clean state for a long time, reducing pipeline blockage, reducing odor generation, maintaining sanitation and cleanliness, and moreover, due to the good cleaning degree of the drainage structure, there is no need to frequently replace the pipeline, which can save the use and maintenance costs.

[0050] In this embodiment, the pipeline cleaning system is arranged on the drainage structure under the sink 1. The sink 1 is usually a kitchen sink, which can accommodate and collect kitchen waste, and its structural shape is the same as that of the existing sink, so it will not be elaborated here. The water inlet end of the drainage structure is communicated with the water outlet of the sink 1, and the water outlet end of the drainage structure is communicated with the community drainage network to discharge sewage and residues. In order to prevent odor generation, the drainage structure has a water seal 2. The shape of the water seal 2 can be S-shaped, U-shaped, etc. In this embodiment, the water seal 2 is a U-shaped pipe.

[0051] The pipeline cleaning system includes a turbidity detection element 3, a water spraying device 4, and a control unit.

[0052] Among them, the turbidity detection element 3 is arranged on the inner wall of the drainage structure, which can closely detect the water quality turbidity of the residual water in the drainage structure and make the detection accuracy more accurate. In this embodiment, the turbidity detection element 3 adopts a turbidity sensor, and the turbidity detection element 3 is arranged at the water seal bend 2. Specifically, the turbidity detection element 3 is arranged at the side pipe of the U-shaped pipe. Since the turbidity sensor uses the optical detection principle and can comprehensively judge the turbidity situation through the light transmittance and scattering rate in the liquid, it is necessary to arrange the turbidity sensor in the U-shaped pipe to detect the turbidity value of the residual water therein to ensure the detection accuracy. In addition, since the turbidity sensor may come into contact with the residual water or even be immersed in the residual water, it is necessary to set up a waterproof structure to protect the turbidity sensor from water. The waterproof structure can adopt the existing sealed waterproof structure, and the present invention does not limit this.

[0053] The water spraying port of the water spraying device 4 is communicated with the inside of the drainage structure, so that the water sprayed from the water spraying port acts on the drainage structure. Preferably, the water spraying device 4 has a certain pressurizing function, which can make the water sprayed from its water spraying port have a certain water pressure to better wash the inner wall of the drainage structure, enhance the flushing effect and reduce the dirt residue on the inner wall of the drainage structure. In this embodiment, the water spraying device 4 adopts a water pump, and the water inlet of the water pump is communicated with the tap water pipe network. Moreover, in order to adjust the water speed and water pressure of the water sprayed from the water spraying port according to different turbidity values, the inner diameter size of the water spraying port can be adjusted. When the turbidity value is high (the residual water quality is relatively dirty), the inner diameter of the water spraying port can be adjusted to be smaller to increase the water speed and water pressure and enhance the flushing strength. When the turbidity value is low (the residual water quality is not very dirty), the inner diameter of the water spraying port can be adjusted to be larger to reduce the water speed and water pressure and reduce the impact on the drainage structure to protect the drainage pipeline.

[0054] The control unit is used to control the operation of the entire pipeline cleaning system. The signal input end of the control unit is electrically connected to the signal output end of the turbidity detection element 3, and the signal output end is electrically connected to the signal input end of the water spraying device 4. The control unit can start or stop the water spraying device 4 according to the turbidity value detected by the turbidity detection element 3, and can adjust the inner diameter size of the water spraying port according to the specific turbidity value, so as to adjust the flushing strength and flushing effect.

[0055] This embodiment also provides a garbage processor, which is used in the kitchen and can crush and grind kitchen waste. In this embodiment, the garbage processor includes a crushing processing chamber 5 and the pipeline cleaning system provided in this embodiment.

[0056] Among them, the crushing chamber 5 is the location where kitchen waste is crushed and ground. The upper part of the crushing chamber 5 is connected to the drain outlet of the sink 1, and the lower part of the crushing chamber 5 is connected to the drainage structure. Specifically, the crushing chamber 5 has a certain volume and can accommodate a certain amount of kitchen waste. Inside the crushing chamber 5, there is a crushing knife 6, which can crush and grind the kitchen waste, turning large pieces of kitchen waste into fine powder. The crushing knife 6 is driven by a power device 7, and the power device 7 can adopt an electric motor. The rotating output shaft of the electric motor is connected to the crushing knife 6. Of course, this garbage processor also has other structures that existing garbage processors have. Since these structures are not involved in the present invention, they will not be elaborated.

[0057] The water spray nozzle of the water spraying device 4 in the pipeline cleaning system is connected to the crushing chamber 5, and is used to flush the inside of the crushing chamber 5, the crushing knife 6, and the drainage structure connected to the lower part of the crushing chamber 5. In this embodiment, the water spraying device 4 is arranged above the crushing chamber 5, that is, the water spray nozzle is located above the crushing chamber 5. The water sprayed downward from the water spray nozzle is affected by gravity, which can further enhance the flushing effect.

[0058] As Figure 2 shown, this embodiment also provides a processing method for the garbage processor of this embodiment, including:

[0059] Step S1: Start the garbage processor;

[0060] In this step, when it is necessary to detect the turbidity of the residual water in the drainage structure and flush it, start the garbage processor. At this time, garbage crushing treatment may not be carried out.

[0061] Step S2: Detect the turbidity in the drainage structure;

[0062] In this step, the turbidity detection element 3 of the pipeline cleaning system detects the turbidity of the residual water quality in the drainage structure to obtain the current turbidity N1. Specifically, the position detected by the turbidity detection element 3 is the turbidity of the residual water at the water seal bend 2.

[0063] Step S3: Judge whether the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max ;

[0064] In this step, the control unit judges whether the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max , where the maximum turbidity N max is a preset value.

[0065] Step S301: If so, give an alarm;

[0066] In this step, if the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max, it indicates that the water quality of the residual water in the drainage structure is already very poor at this time, and flushing alone can no longer effectively reduce the turbidity and clean it. An alarm needs to be given to prompt the user to replace the drainage pipeline in time to avoid adverse consequences such as pipeline rupture.

[0067] Step S302: If not, perform flushing;

[0068] In this step, if the current turbidity N1 is not greater than the maximum turbidity N max , that is, the current turbidity N1 is less than or equal to the maximum turbidity N max , then use the water spraying device 4 to flush the drainage structure to improve the turbidity value of the internal water quality and keep the drainage structure in a relatively clean state. The flushing time can be 10 - 20s.

[0069] Step S4: Turn off the garbage disposal device.

[0070] In this step, when the garbage disposal device is turned off, this operation is completed, and the garbage disposal device can also be put into the standby state, waiting for the next startup.

[0071] As Figure 3 shown, in another embodiment of the processing method of the garbage disposal device of the present invention, the processing method specifically includes:

[0072] Step 1: Start the garbage disposal device;

[0073] In this step, when it is necessary to crush kitchen waste, then detect the turbidity of the water quality in the drainage structure, and then flush it, start the garbage disposal device.

[0074] Step 2: Crush the kitchen waste and flush the residue after crushing. Preferably, adjust the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device 4 to the maximum value and then flush the residue after crushing;

[0075] In this step, after the kitchen waste is crushed, it is necessary to flush the crushing knife 6 and the residue after crushing so that the residue can smoothly enter the drainage structure. Preferably, first adjust the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device 4 to the maximum value. Although the water speed and water pressure will decrease, it can make the amount of water sprayed sufficient to flush all the residues into the drainage structure as much as possible, reducing the residue remaining in the drainage structure, such as at the water seal bend 2. The flushing time can be 10 - 20s.

[0076] Step 3: Detect the turbidity in the drainage structure;

[0077] In this step, the turbidity detection element 3 of the pipeline cleaning system detects the turbidity of the water quality of the residual water in the drainage structure to obtain the current turbidity N1. Specifically, the position detected by the turbidity detection element 3 is the turbidity of the residual water at the water seal bend 2.

[0078] Step Four: Determine whether the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max ;

[0079] In this step, the control unit determines whether the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max , where the maximum turbidity N max is a preset value.

[0080] Step (1): If so, give an alarm;

[0081] In this step, if the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max , it means that the water quality of the residual water in the drainage structure is already very poor at this time, and flushing alone cannot effectively reduce the turbidity. An alarm needs to be given to prompt the user to replace the drainage pipeline in time to avoid adverse consequences such as pipeline rupture.

[0082] Step (2): If not, adjust the inner diameter of the water spray nozzle of the water spray device 4 according to the current turbidity N1, and then perform flushing;

[0083] In this step, if the current turbidity N1 is not greater than the maximum turbidity N max , that is, the current turbidity N1 is less than or equal to the maximum turbidity N max , then use the water spray device 4 to flush the drainage structure to improve the turbidity value of the internal water quality and keep the drainage structure in a relatively clean state. Before flushing, adjust the inner diameter of the water spray nozzle according to the current turbidity N1 to adjust the water speed and water pressure of flushing. The adjustment basis can be as follows:

[0084] Table 1

[0085]

[0086] Note: a, b, and c are all positive integers, and a < b < c. And in this step, N = N1, N a ≤ N1 < N b .

[0087] According to the above table, after adjusting the inner diameter of the water spray nozzle, perform flushing. The flushing time is usually 10 - 20s.

[0088] Step Five: Detect the turbidity in the drainage structure again;

[0089] In this step, after the previous flushing, the turbidity detection element 3 detects the turbidity of the residual water quality in the drainage structure again to obtain the current turbidity N1'.

[0090] Step Six: Determine whether the current turbidity N1' is less than the minimum turbidity N min ;

[0091] In this step, the control unit determines whether the current turbidity N1' is less than the maximum turbidity N min , where the maximum turbidity N min is a preset value.

[0092] Step (1), if so, turn off the garbage processor;

[0093] In this step, when the garbage processor is turned off, this operation is completed, and the garbage processor can also be put into the standby state, waiting for the next startup.

[0094] Step (2), if not, determine whether the flushing times T is less than the preset flushing times T0;

[0095] In this step, the preset flushing times T0 is a preset value, and usually the preset flushing times T0 is set to 3 - 4 times.

[0096] Step ①, if not, reset the minimum turbidity N min , and set the current turbidity N1' to the minimum turbidity N min ;

[0097] In this step, reset the minimum turbidity N min for use in the next detection.

[0098] Step ②, if so, adjust the inner diameter of the water spray nozzle of the water spray device 4 according to the current turbidity N1', rinse again, and then detect the turbidity in the drainage structure again.

[0099] In this step, also according to Table 1, adjust the inner diameter of the water spray nozzle of the water spray device 4 corresponding to the current turbidity N1'. It should be noted that in this step, N = N1', N a ≤N1'<N b .

[0100] The treatment method of the garbage processor provided in this embodiment can effectively rinse the drainage structure every time after the kitchen waste is crushed, can flexibly select the water flushing speed and water pressure according to the turbidity of the residual water in the drainage structure, can effectively reduce the dirt residue, keep the drainage structure clean for a long time, reduce the generation of peculiar smell and the breeding of bacteria, extend the service life of the drainage structure, and reduce the use and maintenance costs.

[0101] Obviously, the above - mentioned embodiments are only examples clearly described and not limitations on the implementation manners. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation manners here. And the obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A processing method for a garbage processor, characterized in that, The garbage processor includes a crushing chamber (5), the crushing chamber (5) is communicated with a drainage structure, and the garbage processor further includes a pipeline cleaning system; The pipeline cleaning system is arranged on the drainage structure under the sink (1), and the pipeline cleaning system includes: A turbidity detection element (3) arranged on the inner wall of the drainage structure; A water spraying device (4) whose water spraying port is communicated with the inside of the drainage structure, and the water spraying port of the water spraying device (4) is communicated with the crushing chamber (5); A control unit whose signal input end is electrically connected to the signal output end of the turbidity detection element (3), and the signal output end is electrically connected to the signal input end of the water spraying device (4); The processing method of the garbage processor includes: Starting the garbage processor; Detecting the turbidity in the drainage structure; Determine whether the current turbidity N1 is greater than the maximum turbidity N max ; If so, giving an alarm; If not, performing flushing; Closing the garbage processor; The step of performing flushing if not further includes: If not, adjusting the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device (4) according to the current turbidity N1, and then performing flushing.

2. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner diameter size of the water spraying port is adjustable.

3. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage structure includes a water seal (2), and the turbidity detection element (3) is arranged at the water seal (2).

4. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 3, wherein, The water seal (2) is a U-shaped pipeline, and the turbidity detection element (3) is arranged at the side pipe of the U-shaped pipeline.

5. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turbidity detection element (3) is a turbidity sensor, and the water spraying device (4) is a water pump.

6. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water spraying port is located above the crushing chamber (5).

7. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of starting the garbage processor, it further includes crushing kitchen waste and flushing the crushed residue.

8. The processing method of the garbage processor according to claim 7, characterized in that: The step of crushing kitchen waste and flushing the crushed residue includes adjusting the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device (4) to the maximum value and then flushing the crushed residue.

9. The processing method according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: After the step of performing flushing if not, it further includes: Detecting the turbidity in the drainage structure again; Determine whether the current turbidity N1’ is less than the minimum turbidity N min ; If so, closing the garbage processor; If not, judging whether the flushing times T is less than a preset flushing times T0; If not, reset the minimum turbidity N min , set the current turbidity N1' to the minimum turbidity N min ; If so, adjusting the inner diameter of the water spraying port of the water spraying device (4) according to the current turbidity N1', flushing again, and then detecting the turbidity in the drainage structure again.

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