Kitchen waste disposal device which can be vented outside the kitchen

Abstract

The application discloses a kitchen garbage treatment device capable of exhausting to the outside of a kitchen, which comprises a barrel body, an exhaust assembly and a connecting piece, the barrel body is provided with a storage cavity for storing kitchen garbage, the exhaust assembly is provided with an exhaust passage communicated with the storage cavity, the connecting piece is detachably connected with the exhaust assembly, the connecting piece is provided with a chamber communicated with the exhaust passage, the connecting piece is provided with a mounting port communicated with the chamber, the mounting port is used for mounting an exhaust pipeline, the exhaust pipeline is used for exhausting the odor in the storage cavity to the outside, when the exhaust pipeline is not matched with the mounting port, the connecting piece can be detached, and the connecting piece with the mounting port of different sizes is replaced, so that the exhaust pipeline with different pipe diameters is matched, and the applicability of the product is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of waste treatment equipment technology, and in particular to a kitchen waste treatment device that can vent exhaust to the outside of the kitchen. Background Technology

[0002] A food waste treatment device is a piece of equipment used to crush, dry, and deodorize food waste. Food waste treatment devices are usually used in indoor environments. They are typically equipped with exhaust components, and the odor inside the device is discharged through the exhaust port of the exhaust components, which can cause significant pollution to the indoor air environment.

[0003] In related technologies, the food waste treatment device is connected to an external exhaust pipe, which discharges the internal odor to the outside. However, the food waste treatment device is not applicable to exhaust pipes of different diameters, resulting in poor applicability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a kitchen waste disposal device that can exhaust air to the outside of the kitchen, and can be adapted to exhaust pipes of different diameters, thereby improving product applicability.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of a kitchen includes: a bucket body having a storage cavity for storing kitchen waste; an exhaust assembly having an exhaust channel communicating with the storage cavity; and a connector detachably connected to the exhaust assembly, the connector having a chamber communicating with the exhaust channel and an installation port communicating with the chamber, the installation port being used to install an exhaust pipe, the exhaust pipe being used to exhaust odors from the storage cavity to the outside.

[0006] The kitchen waste disposal device that can vent to the outside of the kitchen according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the exhaust pipe is indirectly connected to the storage cavity of the bin, so that the exhaust pipe can discharge the odor in the storage cavity and discharge the odor to the outside, preventing the odor from entering the indoor environment and reducing the pollution to the indoor air environment. The exhaust pipe is installed at the installation port of the connector, and the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust assembly through the connector. The connector and the exhaust assembly are detachably connected, and different connectors can be replaced to adapt to exhaust pipes with different diameters, thereby improving the applicability of the product.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust assembly is provided with a mounting groove communicating with the exhaust passage, and at least a portion of the structure of the connector extends into the mounting groove.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing element is provided between the connector and the mounting groove. The sealing element has a first clearance opening for avoiding the connector. The side of the connector has a connection port communicating with the chamber. At least a portion of the edge of the connection port extends into the first clearance opening and fits against the sealing element.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both the mounting groove and the seal extend in a vertical direction, the first clearance opening is located at the bottom of the seal, and the upper edge of the connection port extends in a vertical direction to form a first boss, the first boss being in contact with the inner sidewall of the seal.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first boss is provided with a second boss extending in a horizontal direction, and the seal is provided with a third boss extending in a horizontal direction, the third boss being fitted with the second boss.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lower part of the seal is provided with a first groove extending in a horizontal direction, and the lower edge of the connection port extends into the first groove.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connector is flared, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the chamber gradually increases along the direction close to the connection port.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connector, the seal, and the mounting groove are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the kitchen waste disposal device that can vent to the outside of the kitchen includes a bottom shell, the venting assembly is disposed inside the bottom shell, the bottom of the venting assembly is provided with a first protrusion to form a gap space between the venting assembly and the bottom shell, and the lower part of the sealing member is provided with a fourth protrusion extending in the horizontal direction, the fourth protrusion extending into the gap space.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second protrusion is provided at the bottom of the first protrusion, and a second groove is provided on the bottom shell, the second groove cooperating with the second protrusion.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of the kitchen, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A shown in the image;

[0020] Figure 3 The above are exploded views of exhaust components, connectors, and seals according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged view of point B shown in the image;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The enlarged view of point C shown in the image;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing element according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between connectors and seals in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The enlarged view of point D shown in the image;

[0027] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of a kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of the kitchen, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 Exploded views of the second air duct assembly and fan housing according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kitchen waste treatment device that can vent to the outside of the kitchen according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1000 kitchen waste disposal unit;

[0032] Barrel body 100;

[0033] Exhaust assembly 200, mounting groove 210, mounting post 220, first protrusion 230, second protrusion 231, first vent 240;

[0034] Connector 300, chamber 310, extension 320, mounting port 321, connection port 330, first boss 311, second boss 3111, first fastening hole 330, first inclined wall 340, second inclined wall 350, third groove 360;

[0035] Seal 400, first clearance opening 410, third boss 411, first groove 420, fourth boss 430, notch 431, fifth boss 440, sixth boss 450, second fastening hole 460;

[0036] Bottom shell 500, second groove 510, second clearance opening 520;

[0037] First air duct assembly 600, second air duct assembly 610, first housing 611, air inlet 6111, air duct 6112, second housing 612, air outlet 6121, fan housing 620, sealing ring 630, second ventilation opening 640;

[0038] 700 stirring components. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, inside, outside, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0041] In the description of this invention, the use of "first" and "second" is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0042] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0043] Food waste typically includes spoiled vegetables and leftover food. Compared to other household waste, food waste has a stronger odor, attracts flies and insects more easily, and is prone to mold and bacterial growth. The usual methods for handling food waste are flushing it down the drain or disposing of it in plastic bags, which are neither environmentally friendly nor efficient. Currently, food waste treatment devices (like the 1000 series) are commonly used to crush, dry, and deodorize food waste, thus improving the disposal process.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 12 As shown, the kitchen waste treatment device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bin 100, an exhaust assembly 200, and a connector 300.

[0045] Specifically, the bin 100 has a storage cavity for storing kitchen waste. The bin 100 also includes a stirring assembly 700, which shreds the kitchen waste in the storage cavity into small pieces for easy recycling. An exhaust assembly 200 is located at the bottom of the kitchen waste processing device 1000, below the bin 100. The exhaust assembly 200 is box-shaped and has an exhaust channel extending horizontally, communicating with the storage cavity of the bin 100. The kitchen waste processing device 1000 includes a bottom shell 500 with a second clearance opening 520 for accommodating a connecting member 300, which extends beyond the second clearance opening 520.

[0046] In related technologies, the exhaust pipe is located outside the food waste disposal unit. Specifically, the exhaust pipe has a cylindrical structure, extends vertically, and connects to the exhaust channel, thereby connecting to the storage chamber. The exhaust pipe vents odors from inside the storage chamber to the outside, preventing odors from entering the indoor environment and reducing indoor air pollution. The exhaust pipe is installed inside the kitchen; it can be buried in the wall or exposed. It connects to the outside air and is a facility provided with the kitchen. The diameter of the exhaust pipe varies depending on the kitchen. The food waste disposal unit is connected to the exhaust pipe, but it is not compatible with exhaust pipes of different diameters, resulting in poor applicability and difficulty in replacing the exhaust pipe.

[0047] Based on this, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust assembly 200 via a connector 300. The connector 300 and the exhaust assembly 200 are detachably connected. The connector 300 has a chamber 310 communicating with the exhaust channel. The connector 300 has an extension 320 extending vertically. The extension 320 is cylindrical, and its top is hollowed out to form an installation port 321. The installation port 321 communicates with the chamber 310. The installation port 321 is specifically circular. The exhaust pipe is installed in the installation port 321. A sealing ring can be provided between the exhaust pipe and the installation port 321 to achieve a seal. A snap-fit ​​structure can also be provided in the installation port 321 to fix the exhaust pipe. Multiple connectors 300 can be equipped, each of which can be installed with the exhaust assembly 200. However, the size of the mounting port 321 of each connector 300 is different. When the mounting port 321 of the connector 300 is not compatible with the exhaust pipe, other connectors 300 with different sizes of mounting ports 321 can be replaced to adapt to exhaust pipes of different diameters. This can improve the applicability of the product and eliminate the need to move or disassemble the exhaust assembly 200 and other parts, making assembly more convenient.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the connector 300 has a funnel-shaped structure. A connection port 330 communicating with the chamber 310 is formed on the side of the connector 300 with a larger cross-sectional area. The connection port 330 is located on the side of the connector 300 and is square in shape, allowing for a larger area and increased airflow, enabling the internal odor to be quickly expelled. More specifically, the connector 300 has a first inclined wall 340 and a second inclined wall 350, which are symmetrically arranged. This causes the cross-sectional area of ​​the chamber 310 to gradually increase along the direction approaching the connection port 330, resulting in a larger area for the connection port 330. Simultaneously, the airflow within the chamber 310 can flow along the surfaces of the first inclined wall 340 and the second inclined wall 350, reducing resistance to gas flow and facilitating the passage of internal odor through the chamber 310 into the exhaust pipe.

[0049] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the exhaust assembly 200 is provided with a mounting groove 210 communicating with the exhaust passage. The mounting groove 210 is square in shape, with a U-shaped cross-section. The top of the mounting groove 210 is closed, and the opening of the mounting groove 210 faces downwards. At least a portion of the structure of the connector 300 extends into the mounting groove 210, such that the chamber 310 of the connector 300 communicates with the exhaust passage of the exhaust assembly 200. For example, the periphery of the connector port 330 of the connector 300 may extend into the mounting groove 210, which may extend horizontally. A sealing element 400 is provided between the connector 300 and the mounting groove 210. The sealing element 400 can be made of silicone or rubber. The sealing element 400 is arranged around the connection port 330. The sealing element 400 has a first clearance opening 410 for avoiding the connector 300. The connector 300 passes through the first clearance opening 410. The sealing element 400 can seal the connection between the connection port 330 and the mounting groove 210. The sealing element 400 fits against the inner side wall of the mounting groove 210 and the outer side wall of the connector 300, which can play a sealing role and prevent odor leakage.

[0050] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, it can be understood that the mounting groove 210 extends vertically, and the seal 400 also extends vertically. The outer wall of the seal 400 fits against the inner wall of the mounting groove 210, and the inner wall of the seal 400 fits against the outer wall of the connector 300, forming a vertical plane seal. Specifically, the first clearance opening 410 is located at the bottom of the seal 400, and the first clearance opening 410 has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge of the first clearance opening 410 located above the lower edge. Since the connection port 330 is located on the side of the connector 300, the connection port 330 also has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge of the connection port 330 located above the lower edge. The upper edge of the connection port 330 extends vertically upward to form a first protrusion 311, which extends into the first clearance opening 410 and fits against the inner wall of the seal 400, achieving a vertical seal and enhancing the sealing effect.

[0051] Reference Figure 5As shown, it can be understood that a first vent 240 is provided on the side wall of the mounting groove 210 facing the exhaust channel, so that the mounting groove 210 communicates with the exhaust channel. The first vent 240 is strip-shaped and can extend vertically. Multiple first vents 240 are provided, and the multiple first vents 240 are spaced apart along the length of the mounting groove 210. The strip shape of the first vent 240 can isolate debris in the exhaust channel and prevent debris from entering the exhaust pipe and causing blockage. However, it is not limited to this; the first vent 240 can also be configured to extend horizontally, and the first vent 240 can also be circular, triangular, or arc-shaped, etc.

[0052] Reference Figure 9 As shown, it can be understood that the first boss 311 has a second boss 3111 extending horizontally, and the second boss 3111 is strip-shaped. The seal 400 has a third boss 411 extending horizontally, the third boss 411 is located at the upper edge of the first clearance opening 410, the third boss 411 is strip-shaped, and the third boss 411 is perpendicular to the side wall of the seal 400. The third boss 411 fits against the second boss 3111, the third boss 411 is located above the second boss 3111, and the third boss 411 also fits against the top wall of the connector 300, achieving a horizontal seal and sealing the upper edge of the connection 330, thus enhancing the sealing effect.

[0053] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, it can be understood that the lower part of the seal 400 is provided with a first groove 420 extending in the horizontal direction. The first groove 420 is located at the lower edge of the first clearance opening 410. The lower edge of the connection port 330 extends into the first groove 420, and the lower edge of the connection port 330 fits tightly with the first groove 420, thereby sealing the lower edge of the connection port 330 and increasing the contact area to enhance the sealing effect. Specifically, the lower part of the seal 400 is provided with a fifth boss 440 and a sixth boss 450 extending in the horizontal direction. Both the fifth boss 440 and the sixth boss 450 are strip-shaped. The fifth boss 440 is located above the sixth boss 450. Both the fifth boss 440 and the sixth boss 450 are located at the lower edge of the first clearance opening 410, and the aforementioned first groove 420 is formed between the fifth boss 440 and the sixth boss 450.

[0054] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 9As shown, the connector 300 has first fastening holes 330 on both sides, the seal 400 has second fastening holes 460 on both sides, and the mounting groove 210 has a mounting post 220. The mounting post 220 has a third fastening hole (not shown in the attached diagram). The first fastening holes 330, 460, and 360 correspond one-to-one. The connector 300, seal 400, and exhaust assembly 200 are fixedly connected by fasteners. The fasteners pass through the first fastening holes 330, 460, and 360 in sequence, facilitating assembly and component replacement. Specifically, the fasteners can be screws, and the first fastening holes 330, 460, and 360 can be threaded holes.

[0055] Reference Figure 7 As shown, it can be understood that the sidewalls on both sides of the connector 300 are recessed inward to form a third groove 360. The third groove 360 ​​has a cylindrical structure and is used to avoid the fasteners mentioned above. In addition, both sides of the connector 300 still have a portion of flat sidewalls extending in the vertical direction. The flat sidewalls there fit tightly with the inner sidewall of the seal 400, which can also achieve a sealing effect.

[0056] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the exhaust assembly 200 is installed inside the bottom shell 500. The bottom of the exhaust assembly 200 has a first protrusion 230, which is an integral part of the exhaust assembly 200. The first protrusion 230 creates a gap between the bottom surface of the exhaust assembly 200 and the top surface of the bottom shell 500. The sealing member 400 has a fourth protrusion 430 extending horizontally. The fourth protrusion 430 is located at the lower edge of the first clearance opening 410. The fourth protrusion 430 is strip-shaped. Specifically, the fourth protrusion 430 is positioned opposite to the aforementioned fifth protrusion 440 and sixth protrusion 450. The fourth protrusion 430 extends into the gap and is located between the exhaust assembly 200 and the bottom shell 500, thus providing a sealing function to prevent odor leakage.

[0057] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that there are multiple first protrusions 230, which are spaced apart along the length of the mounting groove 210. The first protrusions 230 are located at the edge of the opening of the mounting groove 210. The fourth boss 430 of the seal 400 is provided with multiple notches 431, which correspond one-to-one with the multiple first protrusions 230. The notches 431 cooperate with the first protrusions 230, and the notches 431 are used to avoid the first protrusions 230 and can also play a positioning role.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the bottom of the first protrusion 230 is provided with a second protrusion 231. The second protrusion 231 and the first protrusion 230 are integrally formed. The bottom shell 500 is provided with a second groove 510. The second groove 510 cooperates with the second protrusion 231. It is worth noting that the degree of concavity of the second groove 510 is configured to only accommodate the second protrusion 231, which can play a positioning role and make the first protrusion 230 lift up the exhaust assembly 200, ensuring that the above-mentioned gap space is formed between the exhaust assembly 200 and the bottom shell 500.

[0059] Since the bin 100 needs to store kitchen waste, the ventilation openings inside the bin 100 are generally located at the top to prevent kitchen waste from clogging the ventilation openings. The exhaust assembly 200 is located below the bin 100, and an air duct 6112 structure needs to be provided to connect the exhaust assembly 200 and the bin 100. Based on this, refer to Figure 10 As shown, it can be understood that, for this embodiment, the kitchen waste treatment device 1000 includes an air duct assembly, which is provided with an air duct 6112 extending in a vertical direction, and the air duct 6112 connects the exhaust channel and the storage cavity of the bin 100.

[0060] Specifically, refer to Figures 10 to 12As shown, the air duct assembly is divided into a first air duct assembly 600 and a second air duct assembly 610. The first air duct assembly 600 extends vertically and is fitted onto the barrel body 100. An air duct 6112 is formed on the back of the first air duct assembly 600, and a second vent 640 is formed on the top of the barrel body 100. The second air duct assembly 610 is located below the first air duct assembly 600. The second air duct assembly 610 includes a first shell portion 611 and a second shell portion 612. The first shell portion 611 extends vertically and forms the air duct 6112. The air duct 6112 of the second air duct assembly 610 communicates with the air duct 6112 of the first air duct assembly 600. The second shell portion 612 is plate-shaped and extends horizontally. The second shell portion 612 covers the exhaust assembly 200 and is fixedly connected to the bottom shell 500. The second air duct assembly 610 also includes a fan housing 620, which is vortex-shaped and contains an impeller chamber. An air inlet 6111 is located on the side of the first housing portion 611, and an air outlet 6121 is located on the top of the second housing portion 612. The fan housing 620 covers the air inlet 6111 and the air outlet 6121, connecting the impeller chamber to both the air inlet 6111 and the air outlet 6121. A sealing ring 630 is provided between the fan housing 620 and the air inlet 6111, serving a sealing function. An impeller is located within the impeller chamber, with its air inlet side facing the air duct 6112 and its air outlet side facing the exhaust channel. The impeller can extract odorous gases, preventing their accumulation.

[0061] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust gas to the outside of the kitchen, characterized in that, include: The bin body has a storage cavity for storing kitchen waste; The exhaust assembly is provided with an exhaust channel communicating with the storage cavity; A connector is detachably connected to the exhaust assembly. The connector has a chamber communicating with the exhaust channel and an installation port communicating with the chamber. The installation port is used to install an exhaust pipe, which is used to exhaust odors from the storage chamber to the outside. The exhaust assembly has an installation groove communicating with the exhaust channel. At least a portion of the connector extends into the installation groove. A seal is provided between the connector and the installation groove. The seal has a first clearance opening for avoiding the connector. The side of the connector has a connection port communicating with the chamber. At least a portion of the edge of the connection port extends into the first clearance opening and fits against the seal. The installation groove and the seal both extend vertically. The first clearance opening is located at the bottom of the seal. The upper edge of the connection port extends vertically to form a first protrusion, which fits against the inner wall of the seal. The bottom shell contains the exhaust assembly, which is located inside the bottom shell. The bottom of the exhaust assembly has a first protrusion to form a gap space between the exhaust assembly and the bottom shell. The lower part of the seal has a fourth protrusion extending in a horizontal direction, which extends into the gap space. The bottom of the first protrusion has a second protrusion, and the bottom shell has a second groove that engages with the second protrusion.

2. The kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of the kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first boss has a second boss extending in a horizontal direction, and the seal has a third boss extending in a horizontal direction, the third boss being in contact with the second boss.

3. The kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of the kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower part of the seal is provided with a first groove extending in the horizontal direction, and the lower edge of the connection port extends into the first groove.

4. The kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of the kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is flared, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the chamber gradually increases along the direction close to the connector opening.

5. The kitchen waste disposal device capable of venting exhaust to the outside of the kitchen according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector, the seal, and the mounting groove are fixedly connected by fasteners.

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