Food waste disposer

Abstract

A food waste disposer includes a housing, a grinding tank provided in the housing so as to be able to separate from an inside of the housing to an outside of the housing, thereby processing food waste, a rotary grinder coupled so as to be rotatable with respect to a bottom surface of the grinding tank, thereby rotating in an inside of the grinding tank so as to process the food waste, a grinder rotating shaft inserted into the rotary grinder so as to rotate together with the rotary grinder, and a driver provided below the grinding tank so as to provide a rotational power of the rotary grinder, wherein the driver includes a driving motor for generating a power, a shaft driving gear rotated by receiving the power of the driving motor, and a connecting shaft having one end inserted into the grinder rotating shaft and the other end inserted into the shaft driving gear so as to transmit the power from the shaft driving gear to the grinder rotating shaft, and being rotatable within a range of a first angle with respect to the shaft driving gear.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to food waste disposal units with improved structures. Background Technology

[0002] A food waste disposer is a device used to process food waste by drying, agitating, and grinding it. A food waste disposer may include a processor for drying, agitating, and grinding food waste.

[0003] The processor may include a rotary grinder that rotates inside a grinding chamber. Food waste processed by the rotary grinder can be discharged to the outside of the processor through a discharge port formed in the grinding chamber. The food waste disposal unit may include a drive for rotating the rotary grinder.

[0004] Alternatively, the grinding chamber can be located inside the housing in a manner that separates it from the housing.

[0005] However, because the rotary grinder rotates inside the grinding box when the grinding box is separated from the housing, the rotary grinder may not be aligned with the drive when the grinding box is installed in the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] One aspect of this disclosure provides a food waste disposer that includes an improved structure such that the shaft of a drive is coupled to a processor having rotational degrees of freedom.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] A food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a housing; a grinding chamber located inside the housing, detachable from the inside of the housing to the outside of the housing and configured to process food waste; a rotary grinder rotatably coupled relative to the bottom surface of the grinding chamber and configured to process food waste by rotating inside the grinding chamber; a grinder rotating shaft configured to be inserted into the rotary grinder and rotate together with the rotary grinder; and a driver located below the grinding chamber and configured to provide rotational power to the rotary grinder, wherein the driver includes: a drive motor configured to generate power; a shaft drive gear configured to rotate by receiving power from the drive motor; and a connecting shaft configured to be rotatable relative to the shaft drive gear within a first angle range, wherein one end of the connecting shaft is inserted into the grinder rotating shaft and the other end of the connecting shaft is coupled to the shaft drive gear to transmit power from the shaft drive gear to the grinder rotating shaft.

[0010] The connecting shaft may include: a support body housed in a shaft drive gear; and a shaft body extending upward from the support body and inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinding machine.

[0011] The connecting shaft may also include an extension body that extends downward from the support body, is inserted into the shaft drive gear, and is rotatable inside the shaft drive gear.

[0012] The shaft drive gear may include a shaft support groove, the upper side of which may be open to accommodate an extension body, and the cross-section of the shaft support groove may be larger than the cross-section of the extension body.

[0013] The shaft support groove may include: a first guide portion, including a surface inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft support groove; and a second guide portion symmetrical to the first guide portion relative to the reference line.

[0014] The first angle can be the angle formed between the inner surface of the first guide portion and the inner surface of the second guide portion.

[0015] The grinding machine rotating shaft may include a shaft insertion hole that opens downward and a shaft body is received in the shaft insertion hole, and the shaft body may include a curved surface portion that is inserted into the shaft insertion hole to make surface contact with the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft.

[0016] The drive may also include a power transmission gear that connects the drive motor to the shaft drive gear, and the shaft drive gear may include: a rotatable gear body; a gear engagement portion formed along the circumferential direction of the gear body and configured to engage with the power transmission gear; and a shaft receiving portion extending upward along the axial direction of the gear body.

[0017] The shaft receiving portion may include a shaft placement groove recessed inward from the upper surface of the shaft receiving portion, wherein the other end of the connecting shaft is received in the shaft placement groove.

[0018] The shaft drive gear may include a gear body and an extension body, the extension body extending upward from the gear body toward the connecting shaft; and the connecting shaft may include a shaft body and an extension body mounting groove, the extension body mounting groove being recessed inward from the bottom surface of the shaft body to accommodate the extension body, and the cross-section of the extension body mounting groove may be larger than the cross-section of the extension body.

[0019] The grinding box can be configured to be installed from the outside of the housing to the inside of the housing, and when the grinding box is installed inside the housing, the connecting shaft can be rotatable and one end of the connecting shaft can be inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinder.

[0020] The connecting shaft may include: a plurality of contact portions configured to be inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinder and to contact the inner surface of the rotating shaft of the grinder upon insertion; and an edge portion connecting the plurality of contact portions to each other.

[0021] Multiple contact portions can be configured as curved surface portions.

[0022] Multiple contact portions may include four curved surface portions.

[0023] The first angle can be 45 degrees or less.

[0024] A food waste disposer according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a housing. The food waste disposer may include a grinding chamber located inside the housing and configured to be detachable from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing for processing food waste. The food waste disposer may include a rotary grinder configured to process food waste by rotating within the grinding chamber and rotatably coupled relative to the bottom surface of the grinding chamber. The food waste disposer may include a grinder rotating shaft inserted into the rotary grinder and configured to rotate with the rotary grinder. The food waste disposer may include a drive motor located below the grinding chamber and configured to provide rotational power to the rotary grinder. The food waste disposer may include a connecting shaft including a downwardly extending extension body. The food waste disposer may include a shaft drive gear connecting the drive motor to the connecting shaft and including a shaft support groove opening toward the extension body, such that the extension body can rotate within the shaft drive gear.

[0025] The shaft support groove may include: a first guide portion, including a surface inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft support groove; and a second guide portion symmetrical to the first guide portion relative to the reference line.

[0026] The angle formed between the inner surface of the first guide portion and the inner surface of the second guide portion can be 45 degrees or less.

[0027] The grinding machine rotating shaft may include a shaft insertion hole that opens downward and a connecting shaft is received in the shaft insertion hole, and the connecting shaft may include a curved surface portion that is inserted into the shaft insertion hole to make surface contact with the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft.

[0028] The food waste disposer may also include a heating device located between the grinding chamber and the drive to contact the grinding chamber, and the grinding mill's rotating shaft may be connected to a connecting shaft through a shaft penetration portion that passes through the heating device.

[0029] A food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a rotary grinder rotatably coupled relative to the bottom surface of a grinding chamber and configured to process food waste by rotating inside the grinding chamber; a grinder rotation shaft configured to be inserted into the rotary grinder and rotate with the rotary grinder; and a drive located below the grinding chamber and configured to provide rotational power to the rotary grinder.

[0030] The driver may include: a drive motor configured to generate power; a shaft drive gear configured to rotate by receiving power from the drive motor; and a connecting shaft configured to rotate relative to the shaft drive gear within a first angular range, wherein a first end of the connecting shaft may be configured to be inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinder, and a second end of the connecting shaft may be configured to be coupled to the shaft drive gear to transmit power from the shaft drive gear to the rotating shaft of the grinder.

[0031] Food waste disposers may also include a grinding chamber, which may be configured to be installed inside the housing such that the grinding chamber is located inside the housing and can be separated from the inside of the housing and removed to the outside of the housing.

[0032] When the grinding box is installed inside the housing, the connecting shaft can be rotatable and the first end of the connecting shaft can be rotated to insert into the rotating shaft of the grinding machine.

[0033] The food waste disposer may also include a heating device located between the grinding chamber and the drive unit to contact the grinding chamber when it is installed inside the housing.

[0034] Food waste disposers may also include a second drive.

[0035] Beneficial effects

[0036] According to this disclosure, since the drive's connecting shaft rotates to insert into the grinder's rotating shaft regardless of the state of the grinder's rotating shaft after the processor is inserted from the outside of the housing into the inside of the housing, the processor can be easily connected to the drive.

[0037] According to this disclosure, by ensuring the processor is fully installed, the power transmission efficiency between the processor and the driver, as well as the heat transfer efficiency of the heating device, can be ensured.

[0038] Before proceeding with the following detailed description, it may be advantageous to define certain words and phrases used throughout this patent document. The terms “include” and “comprise” and their derivatives mean including but not limited to; the term “or” is inclusive, meaning and / or; the phrases “associated with” and “related to” and their derivatives may mean including, contained within, interconnected with, contained, contained in, connected to or connected to, linked to or connected to, communicable with, cooperating with, intertwined, juxtaposed, proximate with, bound to or bound to, having, possessing the attributes of, etc.; and the term “controller” means any means, system, or part thereof that controls at least one operation, such means may be implemented in hardware, firmware, or software, or some combination of at least two of hardware, firmware, or software. It should be noted that the functionality associated with any particular controller may be centralized or distributed, whether local or remote.

[0039] Furthermore, the various functions described below can be implemented or supported by one or more computer programs, each computer program being formed by computer-readable program code and embedded in a computer-readable medium. The terms "application program" and "program" refer to one or more computer programs, software components, instruction sets, steps, functions, objects, classes, instances, associated data, or portions thereof suitable for implementation in appropriate computer-readable program code. The phrase "computer-readable program code" includes any type of computer code, including source code, object code, and executable code. The phrase "computer-readable medium" includes any type of medium accessible by a computer, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), hard disk drive, optical disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), or any other type of storage. "Non-transitory" computer-readable media excludes wired, wireless, optical, or other communication links that transmit transient electrical or other signals. Non-transitory computer-readable media includes media that can permanently store data as well as media that can store data and subsequently rewrite it, such as rewritable optical discs or erasable memory devices.

[0040] Throughout this patent document, definitions of certain words and phrases are provided, and those skilled in the art will understand that, in many instances (if not most), such definitions apply to the prior and future use of the words and phrases so defined. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To gain a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its advantages, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0042] Figure 1This is a perspective view of a food waste disposal unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in the forward direction.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure after the lid of the food waste disposer has been opened in the forward direction.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in the rearward direction.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view showing a food waste disposal unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 4 An enlarged view of part A.

[0047] Figure 6 This is an exploded view in the forward direction showing some components of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 7 This is an exploded view in the rear direction showing some components of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 8 The connection state of the processor, heating device, support frame and driver according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0050] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An exploded view of the components shown.

[0051] Figure 10 Shown from below Figure 8 The processor shown is an exploded view.

[0052] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 8 An exploded view of the components of the first driver shown.

[0053] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 4 An enlarged view of part B.

[0054] Figure 13 The connecting shaft is shown to be connected to Figure 11 The state of the shaft-driven gear shown.

[0055] Figure 14 yes Figure 11 The exploded view of the connecting shaft and shaft drive gear shown.

[0056] Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 The connecting shaft is shown in Figure 14 The operation of the shaft driving the internal rotation of the gear is shown.

[0057] Figure 18 This is an exploded view showing the shaft drive gear and connecting shaft of a food waste disposal unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 19 This is an exploded view showing the grinding mill rotating shaft, shaft drive gear, and connecting shaft of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 20 It shows Figure 19 The connecting shaft shown is connected to the shaft drive gear.

[0060] Figure 21 , Figure 22 and Figure 23 The connecting shaft is shown in Figure 19 The operation of the shaft driving the internal rotation of the gear is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The following discussion Figures 1 to 23 The various embodiments described in this patent document to illustrate the principles of this disclosure are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure in any way. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of this disclosure can be implemented in any suitably arranged system or apparatus.

[0062] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations listed in the accompanying drawings are embodiments of this disclosure, and therefore it should be understood that various modifications that may be made to replace the embodiments and drawings described in this specification are also possible at the time of filing this application.

[0063] In addition, the same reference numerals or symbols shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification indicate components or parts that perform substantially the same function.

[0064] Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit and / or constrain this disclosure. Unless they have a distinctly different meaning in the context, the singular forms encompass the plural forms. It should be understood throughout this specification that terms such as “comprising,” “including,” or “having” are intended to indicate the presence of the features, quantities, steps, operations, components, portions, or combinations thereof disclosed in this specification, and are not intended to exclude the possibility that one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, components, portions, or combinations thereof may be present or added.

[0065] Furthermore, it should be understood that while ordinal terms such as “first” and “second” may be used herein to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one and all combinations of the associated enumeration items.

[0066] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0067] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a food waste disposal unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in the forward direction. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure after the lid of the food waste disposer has been opened in the forward direction. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in the rearward direction.

[0068] refer to Figures 1 to 3 The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a housing 10 and a cover device 30 covering the upper part of the housing 10.

[0069] The housing 10 can form the appearance of the food waste disposal unit 1. For example, the housing 10 may include a base housing 11 and a first cover housing 12 and a second cover housing 13 located above the base housing 11.

[0070] The base housing 11 can form the bottom surface of the food waste disposer 1, and the first cover housing 12 and the second cover housing 13 can form the side surfaces of the food waste disposer 1.

[0071] The base housing 11, the first cover housing 12, and the second cover housing 13 can be detachably connected to each other.

[0072] exist Figures 1 to 3 In the illustration, the first cover housing 12 and the second cover housing 13 are shown as separate components, but are not limited thereto. However, the first cover housing 12 and the second cover housing 13 can be integrated into a single unit.

[0073] Users or installation engineers can easily access the various components inside the food waste disposal unit 1 by separating the first cover housing 12 and the second cover housing 13 from the base housing 11.

[0074] The first cover housing 12 of the food waste disposer 1 may include a storage device receiving portion 121a and a housing gripping portion 122a.

[0075] The storage device receiving portion 121a can be formed by opening a portion of the front side of the first cover housing 12. The storage device receiving portion 121a can accommodate the storage box 81 of the storage device 80, which will be described below. The storage box 81 can be pulled out from the storage device receiving portion 121a in the forward direction or inserted into the storage device receiving portion 121a in the rearward direction.

[0076] For example, the storage box 81 can be pulled out of or inserted into the storage device receiving portion 121a by sliding along the front-back direction of the food waste disposal unit 1.

[0077] A gripping storage grip portion 812 can be formed on the front surface of the storage box 81.

[0078] The storage body 811 of the storage box 81 can form the front surface of the storage box 81. The storage body 811 of the storage box 81 can be exposed to the outside of the food waste disposal unit 1 through the storage device receiving portion 121a of the first cover housing 12.

[0079] The storage grip portion 812 of the storage box 81 may have a shape that is recessed from the front surface of the storage body 811 of the storage box 81 in the rearward direction.

[0080] The storage body 811 of the storage box 81 may include a window not shown in the figure. The user can use his / her naked eye to check the amount of food waste collected inside the storage box 81 through the window, which includes a transparent material.

[0081] The housing gripping portion 122a of the first housing 12 can be formed by cutting a portion of the first housing 12. The user can move the food waste disposer 1 by gripping the food waste disposer 1 via the housing gripping portion 122a.

[0082] The food waste disposer 1 may include a housing vent 131a disposed on the rear side of the second housing 13.

[0083] The housing exhaust section 131a can be connected to the filter exhaust section 153 of the filter assembly 150 (see...). Figure 4 Therefore, the air filtered in the filter assembly 150 can be discharged to the outside of the food waste disposal unit 1 through the filter discharge section 153 and the housing exhaust section 131a.

[0084] The water storage container 50 may be located below the filter assembly 150. The water storage container 50 may be detachably mounted on the base housing 11. The water storage container 50 may collect condensate generated in the deodorization device 100. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0085] The food waste disposer 1 may include a hinge housing 14. The hinge housing 14 can connect the cover device 30 to the housing 10. For example, the hinge housing 14 can be connected to the cover device 30 and coupled to a second cover housing 13. Thus, the cover device 30 can rotate relative to the housing 10 via the hinge housing 14.

[0086] The cover device 30 can open or close the open upper side of the housing 10. The cover device 30 can be rotatably mounted on the housing 10 to cover the upper side of the housing 10.

[0087] For example, the cover device 30 can cover the open upper side of the first cover housing 12 and the second cover housing 13.

[0088] The cover device 30 can be mounted on the housing 10 to cover the upper side of the processor 40. With the housing 10 closed, the cover device 30 can transfer the internal air of the processor 40 to the deodorization device 100. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0089] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view showing a food waste disposal unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 It is shown Figure 4 An enlarged view of part A.

[0090] In the following text, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 5 The general configuration of the food waste disposal unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described below.

[0091] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The food waste disposer 1 may include a cover device 30 mounted on the outside of the housing 10 to open or close the upper side of the processor 40, and the processor 40 housed inside the housing 10.

[0092] The cover device 30 may include a top plate 31, an upper frame 32, a middle frame 33, and a lower frame 34.

[0093] The top plate 31 can form the upper surface of the food waste disposer 1. For example, the top plate 31 can be configured as the upper surface of the food waste disposer 1 when the cover device 30 is closed on the upper side of the housing 10. The top plate 31 can form the upper appearance of the food waste disposer 1.

[0094] The upper frame 32, the middle frame 33, and the lower frame 34 can be located below the top plate 31. The upper frame 32 can be connected to the middle frame 33. The middle frame 33 can be connected to the lower frame 34. The middle frame 33 can be located between the upper frame 32 and the lower frame 34.

[0095] A specific accommodating space may be formed between the upper frame 32 and the middle frame 33. A specific accommodating space may be formed between the middle frame 33 and the lower frame 34.

[0096] For example, the intermediate frame 33 can be connected to the upper frame 32 in such a way that a space with a specific gap is formed in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the intermediate frame 33 can be connected to the lower frame 34 in such a way that a space with a specific gap is formed in the vertical direction.

[0097] The cover device 30 may include a cover frame 36 and a cover gasket 35.

[0098] The cover frame 36 may form the lower surface of the cover assembly 30. The cover frame 36 may be sized to accommodate a food waste inlet corresponding to the upper portion of the processor 40. The cover frame 36 may include an inlet hole 361 (see [reference]). Figure 2 Air flows from the processor 40 into the inlet port 361. The internal air of the processor 40 can flow through the inlet port 361 of the cover frame 36 to the guide duct 37, which will be described below.

[0099] The cover frame 36 may have a shape corresponding to the entrance of the processor 40. (Reference) Figure 2 Since the inlet of the processor 40 is circular, the cover frame 36 can also be circular. However, the shape of the cover frame 36 and the inlet of the processor 40 are not limited to this.

[0100] The cover gasket 35 can cover the outer edge of the cover frame 36.

[0101] The cover gasket 35 can seal between the cover frame 36 and the inlet of the processor 40. The cover gasket 35 can contact the upper edge of the processor 40.

[0102] For example, with the upper part of the housing 10 closed by the cover device 30, the cover gasket 35 can prevent the internal air of the processor 40 from leaking out of the cover device 30. Therefore, the cover gasket 35 can prevent the contaminated air inside the processor 40 from leaking out of the food waste disposal unit 1 without passing through the deodorization device 100.

[0103] The cover gasket 35 can be made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity.

[0104] The cover device 30 can rotate relative to the housing 10 on the cover rotation axis 3. For example, the cover rotation axis 3 can be connected to the hinge housing 14, so that the cover device 30 can rotate to open or close the upper part of the housing 10.

[0105] However, the operation of the cover device 30 is not limited to this, and without the hinge housing 14, the cover device 30 can slide or be completely separated from the housing 10 to open or close the upper part of the housing 10.

[0106] The cover device 30 may include a locking member 4.

[0107] The locking member 4 can be installed in the intermediate frame 33. The locking member 4 can move elastically along the front and back direction of the food waste disposer 1.

[0108] The locking member 4 can be inserted into the receiving frame 21, which will be described below. Therefore, when the cover device 30 closes the upper part of the housing 10, the locking member 4 can maintain the closed state of the cover device 30.

[0109] However, the shape of the locking member 4 is not limited to this, and the locking member 4 can be configured in the shape of a hook to temporarily fix the position of the cover device 30.

[0110] The cover device 30 may include a circulating fan 2, a circulating fan rotating shaft 8, and a circulating fan driver 6.

[0111] The circulating fan 2 can be located between the middle frame 33 and the lower frame 34. The circulating fan driver 6 can be located between the upper frame 32 and the middle frame 33.

[0112] The circulating fan shaft 8 can connect the circulating fan 2 to the circulating fan driver 6 to transmit power from the circulating fan driver 6 to the circulating fan 2. The circulating fan shaft 8 can be connected to the circulating fan 2 by passing through the intermediate frame 33.

[0113] The circulating fan 2 can be positioned above the processor 40 to evenly dissipate the internal heat of the grinding chamber 41 of the processor 40.

[0114] For example, food waste stored in the processor 40 can be heated by heating the processor 40 by heating the processor 40 by heating the processor 40 by heating the processor 40 located below the processor 40.

[0115] At this time, the food waste stored in the processor 40 can be heated more extensively in the area near the heating device 60. The food waste stored in the processor 40 can be heated unevenly.

[0116] Therefore, by placing the circulating fan 2 within the cover assembly 30, the internal heat of the processor 40 can be circulated evenly. In other words, the circulating fan 2 can induce convection within the grinding chamber 41.

[0117] Therefore, regardless of the region, the internal temperature of the grinding chamber 41 can become almost uniform, and the drying efficiency of food waste stored in the grinding chamber 41 can be improved.

[0118] The cover device 30 may include a guide tube 37.

[0119] The guide tube 37 can penetrate the lower frame 34. The guide tube 37 can rotate together with the cover device 30 as the cover device 30 rotates.

[0120] For example, when the cover device 30 closes the upper part of the housing 10, one end of the guide tube 37 can face the interior of the grinding chamber 41 together with the cover frame 36.

[0121] For example, when the cover device 30 closes the upper part of the housing 10, one end of the guide tube 37 can be oriented downwards.

[0122] The guide tube 37 can be installed inside the cover device 30. One end of the guide tube 37 can be fixed to the lower frame 34. One end of the guide tube 37 can be open toward the cover frame 36. The other end of the guide tube 37 can be connected to the connecting tube 38, which will be described below.

[0123] The guide duct 37 may extend in a curved shape. The shape of the guide duct 37 is not limited to this. For example, the shape of the guide duct 37 is not limited, as long as the guide duct 37 guides the internal air of the grinding chamber 41 to the exhaust pipe.

[0124] The guide conduit 37 can form a flow path G, into which air from the processor 40 enters. The flow path G can communicate with the processor 40. More specifically, because one end of the guide conduit 37 is open toward the cover frame 36, air from the processor 40 entering the inlet hole 361 of the cover frame 36 can enter the guide conduit 37.

[0125] The capping device 30 may include a connecting conduit 38 and a conduit sealing member 39.

[0126] The connecting conduit 38 can be connected to the other end of the guiding conduit 37. For example, the connecting conduit 38 can be connected to the rear end of the guiding conduit 37. The connecting conduit 38 can be connected to the conduit mounting portion 341 of the lower frame 34.

[0127] The connecting conduit 38 can connect the guide conduit 37 housed in the cover device 30 to the vent portion 213 formed in the receiving frame 21. One end of the connecting conduit 38 can be connected to the guide conduit 37, and the other end of the connecting conduit 38 can protrude toward the outside of the cover device 30 through the conduit mounting portion 341.

[0128] The connecting conduit 38 may include a push rod 381. The push rod 381 may project outward in the rearward direction of the cover device 30.

[0129] The push rod 381 can depress the blocking member 92 to maintain the vent portion 213 of the receiving frame 21 in a closed state, as will be described below. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0130] The conduit sealing member 39 can be attached to the other end of the connecting conduit 38. For example, the conduit sealing member 39 can be attached to a portion of the connecting conduit 38, protruding outward toward the cover device 30 via the conduit mounting portion 341.

[0131] The conduit sealing member 39 can seal between the connecting conduit 38 of the cover device 30 and the exhaust portion 213 of the receiving frame 21. When the cover device 30 closes the upper portion of the housing 10, the conduit sealing member 39 can prevent air that has moved through the guide conduit 37 to the connecting conduit 38 from leaking into the gap between the connecting conduit 38 and the exhaust portion 213. Therefore, air containing contaminants can be prevented from leaking to the outside without passing through the deodorization device 100.

[0132] The processor 40 can be located below the cover device 30 so that it can be opened or closed by the cover device 30.

[0133] Processor 40 may include a grinding chamber 41 in which food waste is processed. Food waste processing can be used as a term referring to the process of drying, stirring, and grinding food waste. Alternatively, food waste processing can be used as a term referring to the process of drying, stirring, or grinding food waste.

[0134] The processor 40 can hold food waste. The processor 40 can be located inside the housing 10 in a removable manner from the housing 10. The processor 40 may include a handle portion 413. A user can grasp the handle portion 413 to detach the processor 40 from the inside of the housing 10 to the outside of the housing 10.

[0135] The upper part of the grinding chamber 41 can be opened to form an inlet. Users can put food waste into the processor 40 through the inlet of the grinding chamber 41.

[0136] The inlet of the grinding chamber 41 can be closed by the cover frame 36 of the cover device 30. The cover gasket 35 of the cover device 30 can seal the gap between the inlet of the grinding chamber 41 and the cover frame 36.

[0137] The grinding chamber 41 may include a side wall 411 and a bottom 412.

[0138] A grinding machine 43 can be mounted and fixed on the side wall 411 of the grinding box 41. A rotary grinding machine 42 can be rotatably connected to the first drive 500 on the bottom 412 of the grinding box 41.

[0139] The rotary grinder 42 and the stationary grinder 43 can grind food waste through interaction.

[0140] The rotary polisher 42 may include a rotating body 421 to which the polisher shaft of the first driver 500 is coupled. The rotary polisher 42 may include a first polisher 422, a second polisher 423, and a third polisher 424 extending radially from the rotating body 421.

[0141] The first grinder 422, the second grinder 423, and the third grinder 424 can be arranged at different heights to stir and grind food waste.

[0142] exist Figure 4 In the diagram, the rotary grinder 42 is shown as including a first grinder 422 to a third grinder 424. However, the number of grinders is not limited to this.

[0143] A discharge port 4121 can be formed in the bottom 412 of the grinding chamber 41. The discharge port 4121 can be formed by cutting a portion of the bottom 412 of the grinding chamber 41. Food waste processed inside the grinding chamber 41 can be transferred to the storage device 80 through the discharge port 4121.

[0144] A rotating shaft receiving portion 4122 may be formed in the bottom 412 of the grinding chamber 41. The rotating shaft receiving portion 4122 may extend upward from the center of the grinding chamber 41. The grinding shaft of the first drive 500 may be inserted into the rotating shaft receiving portion 4122 to transmit power to the rotating body 421 of the rotary grinder 42.

[0145] The processor 40 may include a valve assembly 44.

[0146] Valve assembly 44 may include valve housing 441 and valve component 442.

[0147] Valve box 441 can be connected to the lower part of grinding box 41. Valve box 441 can be connected to grinding box 41 at a position communicating with the discharge port 4121 of grinding box 41.

[0148] Valve housing 441 can accommodate valve member 442 therein. More specifically, valve housing 441 can cover the outside of valve member 442, allowing valve member 442 to rotate inside valve housing 441.

[0149] Valve component 442 is rotatable inside valve housing 441. Valve component 442 can be rotated to open or close the discharge port 4121 of grinding box 41.

[0150] The valve member 442 can pass through the discharge hole 4121 of the grinding chamber 41 and protrude upward from the bottom 412 of the grinding chamber 41. Therefore, the lower surface of the third grinding mill 424 of the rotary grinding mill 42 can be recessed inward to correspond to the protruding shape of the valve member 442. Thus, interference between the third grinding mill 424 and the valve member 442 can be prevented.

[0151] Due to the shape of the third grinding machine 424, the protrusion 4123 can be formed on the bottom 412 of the grinding box 41.

[0152] The protrusion 4123 can protrude upward from the bottom 412.

[0153] By forming a protrusion 4123 on the bottom 412 of the grinding box 41 that corresponds to the concave shape of the third grinder 424, the third grinder 424 can transfer all the food waste collected on the bottom 412 of the grinding box 41 to the discharge hole 4121 and efficiently stir the food waste.

[0154] Valve member 442 may be configured in the shape of a ball, wherein a portion of the interior of valve member 442 may be open. Valve member 442 may be a ball valve configured in the shape of a ball. The shape of valve member 442 is not limited thereto. The shape of valve member 442 is not limited, as long as valve member 442 can open the discharge port 4121.

[0155] The valve member 442 of the valve assembly 44 can be rotated by receiving a driving force from the actuator 500 or 600. For example, the valve member 442 can open or close the discharge port 4121 of the grinding chamber 41 by receiving a driving force from the second actuator 600.

[0156] Additionally, based on the rotation of the valve member 442 to open the discharge port 4121, the second actuator 600 may interfere with the upward movement of the valve member 442 to prevent the valve member 442 from separating from the second actuator 600.

[0157] Therefore, if the processor 40 is disconnected without the user recognizing the open state of the discharge port 4121, food waste can be prevented from being discharged. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0158] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a heating device 60.

[0159] The heating device 60 may include a heating frame 61 and a heating wire 62 housed inside the heating frame 61.

[0160] The heating frame 61 can contact the lower part of the processor 40. The heating wire 62 housed inside the heating frame 61 can heat the bottom 412 of the processor 40.

[0161] Food waste disposal unit 1 may include drives 500 and 600.

[0162] The actuators 500 and 600 can be located below the heating device 60.

[0163] Drives 500 and 600 may include a first drive 500 (see...) Figure 6 ) and the second drive 600 (see Figure 6 ).

[0164] The first driver 500 can transmit driving force to the rotary grinder 42 of the processor 40, and the second driver 600 can transmit driving force to the valve assembly 44 of the processor 40. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0165] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a storage device 80.

[0166] The storage device 80 may be located inside the storage frame. The storage device 80 may be connected to the transfer tube 27.

[0167] The upper end of the transfer pipe 27 can be connected to the valve assembly 44, and the lower end of the transfer pipe 27 can be connected to the storage device 80.

[0168] When valve assembly 44 opens discharge port 4121, food waste processed in processor 40 can be transferred to transfer pipe 27. Food waste transferred to transfer pipe 27 can be stored in storage device 80.

[0169] The storage device 80 may be located below the front portion of the processor 40 to store food waste processed in the processor 40.

[0170] The storage device 80 may include a storage box 81 and a storage body 811 connected to the storage box 81 and exposed to the outside of the food waste disposer 1. A storage gripping portion 812 may be formed in the upper end of the storage body 811. Therefore, the user can separate the storage device 80 from the housing 10 by gripping the storage gripping portion 812 to empty the food waste collected in the storage device 80.

[0171] The food waste disposer 1 may include an electronic component section 7. Electronic components, such as various circuit boards, may be located in the electronic component section 7.

[0172] The food waste disposer 1 may include a controller. The controller can control various components of the food waste disposer 1. Therefore, the controller can control the operation of the food waste disposer 1 based on electronic signals. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0173] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include an exhaust section opening / closing device 90.

[0174] The exhaust section opening / closing device 90 may include a frame connecting body 91 and a blocking member 92. The blocking member 92 can open or close the exhaust section 213 that houses the frame 21. When the cover device 30 opens the upper part of the housing 10, the blocking member 92 can be in the position where the exhaust section 213 is closed.

[0175] The frame connecting body 91 can be connected to the end of the first exhaust pipe 110, which will be described below. The frame connecting body 91 can be connected to the lower part of the receiving frame 21.

[0176] The frame connecting body 91 can connect the housing frame 21 to the first exhaust pipe 110. The frame connecting body 91 can form a communicating space 2131 therein. The communicating space 2131 can communicate with the flow path G of the guide duct 37. The communicating space 2131 can communicate with the first exhaust flow path F1 of the first exhaust pipe 110.

[0177] The blocking member 92 can be elastically supported on the frame connecting body 91. The blocking member 92 can be connected to the frame connecting body 91 to maintain the state of closing the exhaust portion 213 of the receiving frame 21. The blocking member 92 can be movable inside the communicating space 2131.

[0178] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a deodorization device 100.

[0179] The deodorizing device 100 can be connected to the cover device 30. The deodorizing device 100 may include a first exhaust pipe 110 connected to the cover device 30.

[0180] The first exhaust pipe 110 may include a first inlet 111 connected to a communicating space 2131 of the frame connecting body 91. The first exhaust pipe 110 may form a first exhaust flow path F1 through which air from the processor 40 flows.

[0181] The deodorization device 100 can be located in the rear part of the food waste disposal unit 1 to draw air from the processor 40, filter the air, and then discharge the filtered air to the outside.

[0182] Details about the deodorization device 100 will be described below.

[0183] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a water storage container 50.

[0184] The water storage container 50 can be located in the base housing 11 to collect condensate generated in the exhaust flow path of the deodorization device 100.

[0185] For example, the water storage container 50 can be installed in the water storage container mounting portion 111a of the base housing 11. The water storage container 50 can form a collection space 5021 therein. The water storage container 50 can be located below and connected to the filter assembly 150.

[0186] Reference Figure 5 Describes the airflow when the cover device 30 closes the upper part of the housing 10.

[0187] like Figure 5 As shown, when the cover device 30 closes the upper part of the housing 10, the push rod 381 formed in the connecting conduit 38 can press down the blocking member 92 located inside the receiving frame 21.

[0188] For example, push rod 381 can press down blocking member 92 by passing through exhaust portion 213 of receiving frame 21. According to the rotation of blocking member 92 pressed down toward communicating space 2131, blocking member 92 can open exhaust portion 213 of receiving frame 21.

[0189] When the blocking member 92 opens the exhaust portion 213 of the receiving frame 21, the interior of the connecting duct 38 can be connected to the communicating space 2131, allowing air to flow through the interior of the connecting duct 38 and the communicating space 2131.

[0190] In addition, since the connecting space 2131 is connected to the first inlet 111 of the first exhaust pipe 110, the push rod 381 can open the first inlet 111 of the first exhaust pipe 110 by pressing down the blocking member 92.

[0191] In other words, when the cover device 30 closes the upper part of the housing 10, the blocking member 92 can be elastically moved to the position where the venting part 213 is opened.

[0192] Therefore, the internal air of the processor 40 can flow into the cover device 30 through the inlet hole 361 of the cover frame 36. The air passing through the inlet hole 361 can flow into the guide duct 37 of the cover device 30. In other words, the air of the processor 40 can flow along the guide path G.

[0193] Subsequently, the air passing through the guide duct 37 and the connecting duct 38 can enter the communicating space 2131 through the open exhaust portion 213 of the housing frame 21.

[0194] Air entering the communicating space 2131 can flow along the first exhaust flow path F1 through the first inlet 111 of the first exhaust pipe 110. The air flow can be formed by the exhaust fan 140, which will be described below.

[0195] Figure 6This is an exploded view in the forward direction showing some components of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 This is an exploded view in the rear direction showing some components of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0196] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include multiple internal frames 20. Figure 6 For ease of description, the cover device 30 and the first cover housing 12 are not shown.

[0197] The detailed structure of the internal frame 20 of the food waste disposal unit 1 and the arrangement of the various devices will be described below.

[0198] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a receiving frame 21. Multiple internal frames 20 include the receiving frame 21.

[0199] The housing frame 21 may include a base portion 211, a hinge mounting portion 212, an exhaust portion 213, and an opening 214.

[0200] The housing frame 21 may be located between the housing 10 and the processor 40 to cover the outside of the processor 40. For example, the base portion 211 of the housing frame 21 may be located between the housing 10 and the processor 40 to cover the outside of the processor 40.

[0201] A hinge mounting portion 212 may be formed behind the base portion 211. A hinge housing 14 may be attached to the hinge mounting portion 212 of the housing frame 21. A cover device 30 may be attached to the hinge mounting portion 212 of the housing frame 21 for rotatability.

[0202] The exhaust section 213 can be formed behind the base section 211. The exhaust section 213 can connect the flow path G of the cover device 30 to the exhaust flow path of the deodorization device 100.

[0203] The exhaust section 213 can be connected to the guide path G and the exhaust flow path. The exhaust section 213 can be formed by cutting a portion of the interior of the base section 211.

[0204] The receiving frame 21 may include a communicating space 2131 connected to the exhaust section 213. The communicating space 2131 may be formed at the rear of the receiving frame 21. The exhaust section opening / closing device 90 may be accommodated in the communicating space 2131.

[0205] The opening 214 can be opened in the interior area of ​​the base portion 211. The processor 40 can be separated from the housing frame 21 through the opening 214. The opening 214 can communicate with the inlet of the processor 40.

[0206] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a support frame 22, a box frame 24, and a fixing frame 25.

[0207] The support frame 22 may be located below the heating device 60 and support the heating device 60 and the processor 40. The fixing frame 25 may be located on the front portion of the support frame 22. The fixing frame 25 may include a frame fixing portion 251 connected to the box frame 24.

[0208] The housing frame 24 can accommodate the processor 40. The housing frame 24 can have a shape corresponding to the processor 40. For example, the housing frame 24 can be a cylindrical shape with its top and bottom open.

[0209] The housing frame 24 may include a grinding device housing space 241. The processor 40 may be located in the grinding device housing space 241 at a predetermined distance from the housing frame 24.

[0210] The box frame 24 may include a box fixing portion 242. The box fixing portion 242 may be connected to the frame fixing portion 251 of the fixed frame 25. Therefore, the box frame 24 can be fixed relative to the fixed frame 25.

[0211] The box frame 24 may include a frame connecting portion 243. The box frame 24 can be connected to the lower portion of the receiving frame 21 via the frame connecting portion 243. Therefore, the box frame 24 can be fixed relative to the receiving frame 21.

[0212] The food waste disposer 1 may include side frames 23. A pair of side frames 23 may be provided.

[0213] A pair of side frames 23 may face each other. The side frames 23 may be connected to the two side surfaces of the receiving frame 21. The side frames 23 may be connected to the second cover housing 13.

[0214] Side frames 23 can be located on the left and right sides of food waste disposer 1 to cover processor 40, heating device 60, drive units 500 and 600, storage unit 80 and deodorizing device 100.

[0215] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a storage frame 26.

[0216] The storage frame 26 can form a space therein to accommodate the storage device 80. The storage frame 26 can be connected to the transfer tube 27.

[0217] In the event that food waste is transferred through the transfer pipe 27 while the storage device 80 is not contained inside the housing 10, or in the event that food waste is accidentally discharged from the storage device 80 after the user removes the storage device 80, the storage frame 26 can prevent food waste from affecting other internal components of the food waste disposer 1.

[0218] The storage frame 26 can accommodate the storage cover 82 of the storage device 80. The storage cover 82 can cover the open upper side of the storage box 81.

[0219] Additionally, the storage cover 82 can be rotated relative to the upper surface of the storage box 81 so that it can be tilted in the rearward direction after the storage box 81 is removed from the housing 10 in the forward direction, and tilted in the forward direction after the storage box 81 is inserted into the housing 10 to seal the upper surface of the storage box 81.

[0220] The food waste disposer 1 may include a first partition 28 located behind the storage device 80 to separate the electronic component portion 7.

[0221] The drives 500 and 600 of the food waste disposal unit 1 may include a first drive 500 and a second drive 600.

[0222] The first drive 500 may include a grinder shaft that penetrates the center of the heating device 60 and extends upward to provide power to the rotary grinder 42.

[0223] The second actuator 600 can provide power to the valve assembly 44. Each of the first actuator 500 and the second actuator 600 can be controlled by a controller.

[0224] The heating device 60 may include a first shaft penetration portion 63 and a first valve penetration portion 64. The support frame 22 may include a second shaft penetration portion 221 and a second valve penetration portion 222.

[0225] The first shaft penetrating portion 63 and the second shaft penetrating portion 221 can be aligned vertically. The first valve penetrating portion 64 and the second valve penetrating portion 222 can be aligned vertically.

[0226] The grinding shaft of the first driver 500 can penetrate the first shaft penetration portion 63 and the second shaft penetration portion 221. Therefore, the first driver 500 can pass through the support frame 22 and the heating device 60 to transmit driving force to the processor 40.

[0227] Because the valve assembly 44 of the processor 40 protrudes downward from the grinding chamber 41, the valve assembly 44 can protrude through the first valve penetration portion 64 and the second valve penetration portion 222 below the heating device 60 and the support frame 22.

[0228] The valve assembly 44, which protrudes below the heating device 60 and the support frame 22, can be driven by the second actuator 600.

[0229] The valve member 442 of the valve assembly 44 can be rotated by the second actuator 600 to open or close the discharge port 4121 of the grinding box 41.

[0230] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a cooling fan 5.

[0231] The cooling fan 5 can be located below the heating device 60.

[0232] The cooling fan 5 circulates air inside the housing 10 to exhaust internal heat to the outside. The cooling fan 5 can be located on one side of the drives 500 and 600. The cooling fan 5 can be located in front of the exhaust fan 140.

[0233] The deodorizing device 100 may be located in the rear region of the processor 40. The deodorizing device 100 may be located on the inside of the second cover housing 13.

[0234] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The deodorization device 100 may include a first exhaust pipe 110, an exhaust fan 140, a second exhaust pipe 130, and a filter assembly 150.

[0235] An exhaust fan 140 may be located inside the housing 10 to create an airflow. The exhaust fan 140 may be located in the rear region of the housing 10. The exhaust fan 140 may draw air from the processor 40. A first exhaust pipe 110 and a second exhaust pipe 130 may be connected to the exhaust fan 140.

[0236] The first exhaust pipe 110 can be connected to the exhaust fan 140 upstream of the exhaust fan 140, and the second exhaust pipe 130 can be connected to the exhaust fan 140 downstream of the exhaust fan 140. The first exhaust pipe 110 can be connected to the exhaust fan 140 to form a first exhaust flow path F1 communicating with the guide path G (see...). Figure 5 ).

[0237] The first exhaust pipe 110 can form a first exhaust flow path F1 (see...). Figure 5 The second exhaust pipe 130 can form a second exhaust flow path. The first exhaust flow path F1 and the second exhaust flow path can be collectively referred to as the exhaust flow path.

[0238] Air entering the first exhaust pipe 110 and the second exhaust pipe 130 from the processor 40 via the exhaust fan 140 can flow along the first exhaust pipe 110 and the second exhaust pipe 130.

[0239] The filter assembly 150 can absorb contaminants from the air flowing along the first exhaust pipe 110 and the second exhaust pipe 130. A filter for filtering contaminants in the air can be disposed inside the filter assembly 150.

[0240] The filter assembly 150 can be connected to the exhaust flow path via an exhaust pipe to absorb pollutants from the air flowing along the first exhaust flow path F1 and the second exhaust flow path.

[0241] Air entering the first exhaust pipe 110 and the second exhaust pipe 130 from the processor 40 can flow along the exhaust flow path. A filter assembly 150 can be connected to the exhaust flow path. More specifically, the filter assembly 150 can be connected to the exhaust flow path via the first exhaust pipe 110 and the second exhaust pipe 130.

[0242] The water storage container 50 can be connected to the filter assembly 150 and the second vent pipe 130. Therefore, air flowing along the second vent pipe 130 can pass through the interior of the water storage container 50 and then flow to the filter assembly 150.

[0243] The water storage container 50 can be installed in the water storage container mounting portion 111a of the base housing 11. The water storage container 50 may include a water storage cover 501.

[0244] The water reservoir cap 501 can form the upper surface of the water reservoir 50. The water reservoir cap 501 may include a connecting pipe portion 5011 connected to the second exhaust pipe 130. For example, the connecting pipe portion 5011 of the water reservoir cap 501 may be connected to the connecting flange 133 of the second exhaust pipe 130.

[0245] The water reservoir cover 501 may include a filter connection portion 5012. The filter connection portion 5012 may extend upward from the water reservoir cover 501 to connect to the lower portion of the filter assembly 150. The filter connection portion 5012 may form a path along which air entering the water reservoir 50 through the second vent pipe 130 flows to the filter assembly 150.

[0246] The water storage container 50 may include a filter sealing member 5013 connected to the filter connection portion 5012. The filter sealing member 5013 can seal the gap between the water storage container 50 and the filter assembly 150.

[0247] The water storage container 50 may include a gripping portion 503. The gripping portion 503 may be exposed on the outside of the second cover housing 13 of the food waste disposer 1. The user can separate the water storage container 50 from the housing 10 by gripping the gripping portion 503 to remove the collected condensate.

[0248] The filter assembly 150 may include a filter housing 151 in which a filter is housed. The filter housing 151 may be coupled to a filter mounting plate 152. The filter mounting plate 152 may be coupled to a second partition 29, which separates the electronic component section 7 from the rear.

[0249] The filter discharge section 153 may be formed in the rear portion of the filter housing 151. Air flowing along the first exhaust pipe 110 and the second exhaust pipe 130 may pass through the interior of the water storage container 50 to flow to the filter assembly 150, and then the air contaminants may be removed by the filter assembly 150 and discharged to the outside of the food waste disposal unit 1 through the filter discharge section 153.

[0250] Figure 8 The connection state of the processor, heating device, support frame and driver according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 An exploded view of the components shown.

[0251] refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The food waste disposer 1 may include a grinding chamber 41 located inside the housing 10 for processing food waste, wherein the discharge port 4121 (see Figure 4 It is formed in the bottom of the grinding box 41.

[0252] The grinding chamber 41 may include a handle portion 413 extending upward from the side wall 411. The user can detach the processor 40 from the inside of the housing 10 to the outside by gripping the handle portion 413.

[0253] The grinding chamber 41 may include a chamber extension 45 extending downward from a side wall 411 of the grinding chamber 41. The chamber extension 45 may press down a mounting sensor 680, which will be described below, so that it can be detected by the mounting sensor 680.

[0254] The food waste disposer 1 may include a valve assembly 44, which includes a valve member 442, which is mounted in the lower part of the grinding chamber 41 and configured to open or close the discharge port 4121.

[0255] Valve assembly 44 may include valve housing 441, valve member 442 and valve shaft 444.

[0256] Multiple valve boxes 441 can be arranged to be connected to each other in the vertical direction and to house valve components 442 therein. The upper portion of the valve box 441 can be inserted into the interior of the grinding box 41 to cover the discharge hole 4121 formed in the bottom 412. In the lower portion of the valve box 441, a cutting portion into which the valve shaft 444 is inserted can be formed.

[0257] Valve member 442 can be housed in valve housing 441 and rotate. Valve member 442 can be spherical, including an opening. However, the shape of valve member 442 is not limited to this. The shape of valve member 442 is not limited, as long as valve member 442 can open or close discharge port 4121.

[0258] A portion of the side surface of valve member 442 may be recessed, such that valve shaft 444 is inserted into that portion of the side surface of valve member 442. Valve shaft 444 may be connected to valve member 442 by penetrating valve housing 441.

[0259] One side of the valve shaft 444 can be connected to the valve member 442 to rotate the valve member 442, and the other side of the valve shaft 444 can be connected to the retaining member 640 of the second drive 600, which will be described below, to receive power from the second drive motor 650.

[0260] Valve shaft 444 can connect valve component 442 to retaining component 640.

[0261] A valve sealing member (not shown) for ensuring airtightness can be located between the valve housing 441 and the valve member 442. Therefore, when the valve member 442 closes the drain hole 4121, water and other substances from food waste can be prevented from leaking out of the processor 40 through the gap between the valve member 442 and the valve housing 441.

[0262] The processor 40 can penetrate the heating device 60 and the support frame 22.

[0263] The support frame 22 may be located below the heating device 60 to support the heating device 60 and the processor 40. The support frame 22 may include a second shaft penetration portion 221 and a second valve penetration portion 222.

[0264] The connecting shaft 570 can penetrate the second shaft penetration portion 221, allowing the first driver 500 to rotate the rotary grinder 42 of the processor 40. For example, the second shaft penetration portion 221 can be formed by cutting a portion of the support frame 22.

[0265] The second valve penetration portion 222 may be located in front of the second shaft penetration portion 221. The valve assembly 44 of the processor 40 may pass through the second valve penetration portion 222.

[0266] The heating device 60 may include a first shaft penetration portion 63 and a first valve penetration portion 64.

[0267] The first shaft penetration portion 63 can be positioned above the second shaft penetration portion 221. The connecting shaft 570 can penetrate the first shaft penetration portion 63 so that the first driver 500 can rotate the rotary grinder 42 of the processor 40. For example, the first shaft penetration portion 63 can be formed by cutting a portion of the heating frame 61 of the heating device 60.

[0268] The first valve penetration portion 64 may be arranged above the first shaft penetration portion 63. The first valve penetration portion 64 may be located in front of the first shaft penetration portion 63. The valve assembly 44 of the processor 40 may pass through the first valve penetration portion 64.

[0269] Because the valve assembly 44 protrudes downward from the grinding chamber 41, the bottom 412 of the grinding chamber 41 can contact the upper surface of the heating device 60 to receive heat, and the valve assembly 44 can be connected to the second actuator 600 through the first valve penetration portion 64 of the heating device 60 and the second valve penetration portion 222 of the support frame 22.

[0270] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a first drive 500.

[0271] The first driver 500 can be located below the grinding chamber 41 to operate the rotary grinder 42.

[0272] The first driver 500 may include a first drive motor 580 for generating power.

[0273] The first drive unit 500 may include a case. The case may include a first drive case 510 and a first cover case 520. A first drive motor 580 may be coupled to one side of the case to provide power.

[0274] The first driver 500 may include a connecting shaft 570 to transmit power to the rotary grinder 42 of the processor 40. The connecting shaft 570 may protrude upward from the first cover 520 through a shaft penetration portion 522 penetrating the first cover 520. Details regarding the first driver 500 will be described below.

[0275] The food waste disposal unit 1 may include a second drive 600.

[0276] The second actuator 600 may be located on one side of the valve assembly 44 to operate the valve assembly 44.

[0277] The second driver 600 may include a second drive motor 650 for generating power.

[0278] The second drive 600 may include a housing. The housing may include a second drive housing 610 and a second cover housing 620. A second drive motor 650 may be coupled to one side of the housing to provide power.

[0279] The second actuator 600 may include a retaining member 640 for transmitting power to the valve assembly 44 of the processor 40. The retaining member 640 may include a shaft passing groove 6411 for receiving the valve shaft 444 of the valve assembly 44. The retaining member 640 may rotate the valve assembly 442 connected to the valve shaft 444 by rotating the valve shaft 444.

[0280] Figure 10 Shown from below Figure 8 The processor shown is an exploded view.

[0281] refer to Figure 10 The processor 40 may include a grinding chamber 41, which is located in the housing 10 in a manner that allows it to be separated from the interior to the exterior of the housing 10, and is configured to process food waste.

[0282] Inside the grinding chamber 41, a rotary grinder 42 may be installed, which is rotatably connected relative to the bottom 412 of the grinding chamber 41 to process food waste when rotating inside the grinding chamber 41.

[0283] A rotating shaft receiving portion 4122 can be formed in the bottom 412 of the grinding box 41. The rotating shaft receiving groove 4211 of the rotary grinder 42 can be rotatably connected to the outside of the rotating shaft receiving portion 4122. The grinding machine rotating shaft 46 can be rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating shaft receiving portion 4122.

[0284] The processor 40 may include a grinder rotation shaft 46, which is inserted into and rotates together with the rotary grinder 42.

[0285] The grinding mill rotating shaft 46 may include a shaft insertion hole 461 that opens downward and accommodates a connecting shaft 570, which will be described below.

[0286] The processor 40 may include a support member 47 and a fixing member 48.

[0287] The load-bearing member 47 can be connected to the outer surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 and is located between the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 and the rotating body 421 of the rotary grinding machine 42.

[0288] The fixing member 48 can be inserted inside the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 to fix the position of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46. The fixing member 48 can be in the shape of a rod extending in the vertical direction.

[0289] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 8 An exploded view of the components of the first driver shown. Figure 12 It is shown Figure 4 An enlarged view of part B.

[0290] refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The first driver 500 may include a first driver housing 510 and a first cover housing 520.

[0291] The first drive housing 510 may include a first drive housing body 511 forming the exterior. The upper side of the first drive housing body 511 may be open. The first drive housing body 511 may include a first gear receiving space 512, in which a plurality of gears are received.

[0292] The first cover box 520 can be connected to the first drive box 510 to cover the open upper side of the first drive box 510. The first cover box 520 can be connected to the first drive box 510 in the vertical direction.

[0293] The first cover box 520 may include a first cover box body 521 that forms the appearance. The first cover box body 521 may include a shaft penetration portion 522, which is formed by cutting a portion of the upper part of the first cover box body 521, and the connecting shaft 570 may penetrate the shaft penetration portion 522.

[0294] The first driver 500 may include a first drive motor 580 and a plurality of power transmission gears. The plurality of power transmission gears may include a first power transmission gear 530, a second power transmission gear 540, and a third power transmission gear 550.

[0295] The first drive motor 580 may include a motor shaft 581. The motor shaft 581 can be rotated by the power of the first drive motor 580.

[0296] The first power transmission gear 530 can be connected to the motor shaft 581 of the first drive motor 580. The first power transmission gear 530 can rotate by engaging with the motor shaft 581.

[0297] The second power transmission gear 540 can rotate by engaging with the first power transmission gear 530.

[0298] The third power transmission gear 550 can rotate by engaging with the second power transmission gear 540.

[0299] exist Figure 11 The diagram shows three power transmission gears. However, the number of power transmission gears is not limited to three, and various numbers of power transmission gears can be set.

[0300] The first driver 500 may include a shaft drive gear 560 and a connecting shaft 570.

[0301] The shaft drive gear 560 can rotate by engaging with the third power transmission gear 550. The shaft drive gear 560 can accommodate the connecting shaft 570.

[0302] The connecting shaft 570 can rest on the upper surface of the shaft drive gear 560. The connecting shaft 570 can rotate based on the rotation of the shaft drive gear 560. A description of the operation of the connecting shaft 570 and the shaft drive gear 560 will be given below.

[0303] Figure 13 The connecting shaft is shown to be connected to Figure 11 The state of the shaft-driven gear shown. Figure 14 yes Figure 11 The exploded view of the connecting shaft and shaft drive gear shown.

[0304] refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 The shaft drive gear 560 may include a gear body 561.

[0305] The shaft drive gear 560 can rotate by receiving power from the first drive motor 580.

[0306] The gear body 561 can take the form of a shaft-driven gear 560. The gear body 561 can be in the shape of a circular plate. The gear body 561 can rotate based on the rotation of the third power transmission gear 550.

[0307] The shaft drive gear 560 may include a gear engagement portion 562.

[0308] The gear engagement portion 562 may be formed in the circumferential direction at the end portion of the gear body 561. The gear engagement portion 562 may be formed in the circumferential direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the shaft drive gear 560.

[0309] The gear engagement portion 562 can be formed along the circumferential direction of the gear body 561 in a manner that engages with the third power transmission gear 550.

[0310] The shaft drive gear 560 may include a shaft receiving portion 563.

[0311] The shaft receiving portion 563 can extend upward along the direction of the shaft of the gear body 561.

[0312] The shaft drive gear 560 may include a shaft support groove 564.

[0313] The shaft resting groove 564 can be recessed inward from the upper surface of the shaft receiving portion 563 to receive the other end of the connecting shaft 570.

[0314] The shaft support groove 564 may include a first guide portion 5641 and a second guide portion 5642.

[0315] The first guide portion 5641 may include a surface inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft resting groove 564.

[0316] The second guide portion 5642 may include a surface inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft resting groove 564.

[0317] The angle formed between the inner surface of the first guide portion 5641 and the inner surface of the second guide portion 5642 can be twice the first angle d1. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0318] One end of the connecting shaft 570 can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46, and the other end can be inserted into the shaft drive gear 560 to transmit power from the shaft drive gear 560 to the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0319] The connecting shaft 570 can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560 within a preset angle range.

[0320] The connecting shaft 570 may include a support body 572 and a shaft body 571.

[0321] The support body 572 can be housed in the shaft drive gear 560. The support body 572 can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560 to a preset angle.

[0322] The shaft body 571 can extend upward from the support body 572 and be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0323] The shaft body 571 may include multiple contact portions 5711 and edge portions 5712.

[0324] Multiple contact portions 5711 can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 to contact the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0325] Multiple contact portions 5711 may be curved surfaces. The curved surfaces may be inserted into the shaft insertion hole 461 of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 to make surface contact with the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0326] The edge portion 5712 can connect multiple contact portions 5711 to each other.

[0327] The connecting shaft 570 may include an extension body 573.

[0328] The extension body 573 can extend downward from the support body 572 and be inserted into the shaft drive gear 560. The extension body 573 can rotate inside the shaft drive gear 560.

[0329] The extension body 573 may include a rectangular cross-section. The extension body 573 may protrude from the lower surface of the support body 572.

[0330] For example, the extension body 573 can be accommodated in the shaft resting groove 564 of the shaft drive gear 560 to contact the first guide portion 5641 and the second guide portion 5642.

[0331] Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 The connecting shaft is shown in Figure 14 The operation of the shaft driving the internal rotation of the gear is shown.

[0332] like Figure 15 As shown, the extension body 573 of the connecting shaft 570 can rotate in a first direction within the shaft resting groove 564 of the shaft drive gear 560.

[0333] For example, the extension body 573 of the connecting shaft 570 can be rotated to the left to contact the first guide portion 5641 of the shaft resting groove 564 of the shaft drive gear 560.

[0334] The angle formed by the center line S of the extended body 573 relative to the center line L of the shaft resting groove 564 can be a first angle d1.

[0335] like Figure 16 As shown, the extension body 573 of the connecting shaft 570 can be located at a position where the center line S of the extension body 573 of the connecting shaft 570 is aligned with the center line L of the shaft support groove 564.

[0336] like Figure 17 As shown, the extension body 573 of the connecting shaft 570 can rotate in a second direction within the shaft support groove 564 of the shaft drive gear 560. The second direction can be the opposite of the first direction.

[0337] For example, the extension body 573 of the connecting shaft 570 can be rotated to the right to contact the second guide portion 5642 of the shaft resting groove 564 of the shaft drive gear 560.

[0338] At this time, the angle formed by the center line S of the extended body 573 relative to the center line L of the shaft resting groove 564 can be a first angle d1.

[0339] The shaft support groove 564 of the shaft drive gear 560 can be opened at the upper side to accommodate the extension body 573, and includes an area larger than the cross-section of the extension body 573. Therefore, the extension body 573 connecting the shaft 570 can rotate inside the shaft drive gear 560.

[0340] In the food waste disposer 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting shaft 570 may include four contact portions 5711 and four edge portions 5712.

[0341] Therefore, the first angle d1 can be approximately 22.5 degrees. Thus, the connecting shaft 570 can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560 within an angle range of 45 degrees.

[0342] In the food waste disposal unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the processor 40, which includes a grinding chamber 41, can be separated from the inside of the housing 10 to the outside, the rotary grinder 42 located inside the grinding chamber 41 can be rotated by various factors.

[0343] At this time, when the user installs the grinding box 41 inside the housing 10, the grinding machine rotating shaft 46, which rotates together with the rotary grinding machine 42, may not be aligned with the connecting shaft 570 used to transmit power to the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0344] In the prior art, the connecting shaft 570 may not rotate unless a large force is applied to the connecting shaft 570, which is a component connected to the drive gear.

[0345] However, in this disclosure, by providing rotational freedom to the connecting shaft 570 so that the connecting shaft 570 can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560 within a preset angle range, the connecting shaft 570 can be rotated to the position of the shaft insertion hole 461 of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46, thereby achieving complete installation of the processor 40.

[0346] In other words, since the connecting shaft 570 rotates after the grinding box 41 is installed from the outside into the housing 10, one end of the connecting shaft 570 can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0347] Figure 18 This is an exploded view showing the shaft drive gear and connecting shaft of a food waste disposal unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0348] Apart from Figure 18 Apart from the shaft drive gear 560a and connecting shaft 570a shown, Figure 18 The drive shown can use the same components as those of the food waste disposal unit 1 according to this disclosure as described above.

[0349] Therefore, the component allocation, which will not be described further below, is referenced above. Figures 1 to 17 The corresponding parts described are labeled with the same reference numerals.

[0350] refer to Figure 18 The shaft drive gear 560a can be inserted into the lower surface of the connecting shaft 570a.

[0351] The shaft drive gear 560a may include a gear body 561a, a gear engagement portion 562a, a shaft support portion 563a, and an extension body 564a.

[0352] The shaft drive gear 560a can rotate by receiving power from the first drive motor 580.

[0353] The gear body 561a can take the form of a shaft-driven gear 560a. The gear body 561a can be in the shape of a circular plate. The gear body 561a can rotate based on the rotation of the third power transmission gear 550.

[0354] The shaft drive gear 560a may include a gear engagement portion 562a.

[0355] The gear engagement portion 562a may be formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the gear body 561a. The gear engagement portion 562a may be formed along the circumferential direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the shaft drive gear 560a.

[0356] The gear engagement portion 562a can be formed along the circumferential direction of the gear body 561a to engage with the third power transmission gear 550.

[0357] The shaft drive gear 560a may include a shaft support portion 563a.

[0358] The shaft support portion 563a can extend upward along the direction of the shaft of the gear body 561a.

[0359] The shaft drive gear 560a may include an extension body 564a.

[0360] The extension body 564a can extend upward from the gear body 561a toward the connecting shaft 570a.

[0361] The extension body 564a can extend upward from the shaft support portion 563a to be inserted into the connecting shaft 570a. The extension body 564a can rotate inside the connecting shaft 570a.

[0362] The extension body 564a may have a rectangular cross-section. The extension body 564a may protrude from the upper surface of the shaft support portion 563a.

[0363] For example, the extension body 564a can be accommodated in the extension body resting groove 573a of the connecting shaft 570a to contact the first guide portion 5731a and the second guide portion 5732a.

[0364] One end of the connecting shaft 570a can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46, and the shaft drive gear 560a can be inserted into the other end of the connecting shaft 570a to transmit power from the shaft drive gear 560a to the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0365] The connecting shaft 570a can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560a within a first angle d1.

[0366] The connecting shaft 570a may include a support body 572a and a shaft body 571a.

[0367] The support body 572a can accommodate the shaft drive gear 560a. The support body 572a can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560a to a preset angle.

[0368] The shaft body 571a can extend upward from the support body 572a to be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0369] The shaft body 571a may include multiple contact portions 5711a and edge portions 5712a.

[0370] Multiple contact portions 5711a can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 to contact the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0371] Multiple contact portions 5711a may be curved surface portions. The curved surface portions may be inserted into the shaft insertion hole 461 of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46 to make surface contact with the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46.

[0372] The edge portion 5712a can connect multiple contact portions 5711a to each other.

[0373] The connecting shaft 570a may include an extension body resting groove 573a.

[0374] The extension body resting groove 573a can be recessed inward from the lower surface of the shaft body 571a to accommodate the extension body 564a, and has a larger area than the cross-section of the extension body 564a.

[0375] The extension body mounting groove 573a can be recessed inward from the lower surface of the support body 572a to accommodate the extension body 564a of the shaft drive gear 560a.

[0376] The extension body placement groove 573a may include a first guide portion 5731a and a second guide portion 5732a.

[0377] The first guide portion 5731a may have a surface that is inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the extension body resting groove 573a.

[0378] The second guide portion 5732a may have a surface that is inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the extension body resting groove 573a.

[0379] The angle formed between the inner surface of the first guide portion 5731a and the inner surface of the second guide portion 5732a can be twice the first angle d1.

[0380] Unlike the shaft drive gear 560 and connecting shaft 570 of the food waste disposal unit 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 18 The shaft drive gear 560a and the connecting shaft 570a may have opposite shapes. An extension body 564a may be formed on the upper surface of the shaft drive gear 560a.

[0381] Figure 19 This is an exploded view showing the grinding mill rotating shaft, shaft drive gear, and connecting shaft of a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 20 It shows Figure 19 The connecting shaft shown is connected to the shaft drive gear. Figure 21 , Figure 22 and Figure 23 The connecting shaft is shown in Figure 19 The operation of the shaft driving the internal rotation of the gear is shown.

[0382] Apart from Figures 19 to 23 Apart from the shaft drive gear 560b and connecting shaft 570b shown, Figures 19 to 23 The drive shown may use the same components as those of the food waste disposal unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure as described above.

[0383] Therefore, the allocation of components not described below will be referenced above. Figures 1 to 17 The corresponding parts described are labeled with the same reference numerals.

[0384] The grinding mill rotating shaft 46b may include a downwardly opening shaft insertion hole 461b. The shaft insertion hole 461b may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the connecting shaft 570b. For example, because the connecting shaft 570b has a hexagonal cross-section, the inner surface of the shaft insertion hole 461b may also have a hexagonal cross-section.

[0385] refer to Figures 19 to 23 The shaft drive gear 560b may include a gear body 561b.

[0386] The shaft drive gear 560b can rotate by receiving power from the first drive motor 580.

[0387] The gear body 561b can take the form of the shaft-driven gear 560b. The gear body 561b can be in the shape of a circular plate. The gear body 561b can rotate based on the rotation of the third power transmission gear 550.

[0388] The shaft drive gear 560b may include a gear engagement portion 562b.

[0389] The gear engagement portion 562b can be formed at the end portion in the circumferential direction of the gear body 561b. The gear engagement portion 562b can be formed along the circumferential direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the shaft drive gear 560b.

[0390] The gear engagement portion 562b can be formed along the circumferential direction of the gear body 561b to engage with the third power transmission gear 550.

[0391] The shaft drive gear 560b may include a shaft receiving portion 563b.

[0392] The shaft receiving portion 563b can extend upward along the direction of the shaft of the gear body 561b.

[0393] The shaft drive gear 560b may include a shaft support groove 564b.

[0394] The shaft support groove 564b can be recessed inward from the upper surface of the shaft receiving portion 563b to receive the other end of the connecting shaft 570b.

[0395] The shaft support groove 564b may include a first guide portion 5641b and a second guide portion 5642b.

[0396] The first guide portion 5641b may have a surface that is inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft resting groove 564b.

[0397] The second guide portion 5642b may have a surface that is inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft resting groove 564b.

[0398] The angle formed between the inner surface of the first guide portion 5641b and the inner surface of the second guide portion 5642b can be twice the second angle d2. Details regarding this will be described below.

[0399] One end of the connecting shaft 570b can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b, and the other end of the connecting shaft 570b can be inserted into the shaft drive gear 560b to transmit power from the shaft drive gear 560b to the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b.

[0400] The connecting shaft 570b can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560b within a preset angle range.

[0401] The connecting shaft 570b may include a support body 572b and a shaft body 571b.

[0402] The support body 572b can be housed in the shaft drive gear 560b. The support body 572b can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560b to a preset angle.

[0403] The shaft body 571b can extend upward from the support body 572b to be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b.

[0404] The shaft body 571b may include multiple contact portions 5711b and edge portions 5712b.

[0405] Multiple contact portions 5711b can be inserted into the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b to contact the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b.

[0406] Multiple contact portions 5711b may be curved surface portions. The curved surface portions may be inserted into the shaft insertion hole 461b of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b to make surface contact with the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft 46b.

[0407] The edge portion 5712b can connect multiple contact portions 5711b to each other.

[0408] The connecting shaft 570b may include an extension body 573b.

[0409] The extension body 573b can extend downward from the support body 572b to be inserted into the shaft drive gear 560b. The extension body 573b can rotate inside the shaft drive gear 560b.

[0410] The extension body 573b may have a rectangular cross-section. The extension body 573b may protrude from the lower surface of the support body 572b.

[0411] For example, the extension body 573b can be accommodated in the shaft resting groove 564b of the shaft drive gear 560b to contact the first guide portion 5641b and the second guide portion 5642b.

[0412] Figure 21 , Figure 22 and Figure 23 The connecting shaft 570b is shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20 The operation of the internal rotation of the shaft-driven gear 560b shown.

[0413] like Figure 21As shown, the extension body 573b of the connecting shaft 570b can rotate in a first direction inside the shaft support groove 564b of the shaft drive gear 560b. For example, the extension body 573b of the connecting shaft 570b can rotate to the left to contact the first guide portion 5641b of the shaft support groove 564b of the shaft drive gear 560b.

[0414] At this time, the angle formed by the center line S of the extended body 573b relative to the center line L of the shaft resting groove 564b can be the second angle d2.

[0415] like Figure 22 As shown, the extension body 573b of the connecting shaft 570b can be located at a position where the center line S of the extension body 573b of the connecting shaft 570b is aligned with the center line L of the shaft support groove 564b.

[0416] like Figure 23 As shown, the extension body 573b of the connecting shaft 570b can rotate in a second direction within the shaft support groove 564b of the shaft drive gear 560b. The second direction can be the opposite of the first direction.

[0417] For example, the extension body 573b of the connecting shaft 570b can be rotated to the right to contact the second guide portion 5642b of the shaft resting groove 564b of the shaft drive gear 560b.

[0418] At this time, the angle formed by the center line S of the extended body 573b relative to the center line L of the shaft resting groove 564b can be the second angle d2.

[0419] The shaft support groove 564b of the shaft drive gear 560b can be opened at the upper side to accommodate the extension body 573b, and has a larger area than the cross-section of the extension body 573b. Therefore, the extension body 573b connecting the shaft 570b can rotate inside the shaft drive gear 560b.

[0420] In a food waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting shaft 570b may include six contact portions 5711b and six edge portions 5712b.

[0421] Therefore, the second angle d2 can be approximately 15 degrees. Thus, the connecting shaft 570b can rotate relative to the shaft drive gear 560b within an angular range of 30 degrees.

[0422] However, the rotation angle of the connecting shaft 570b is not limited to this, and the rotation angle of the connecting shaft 570b relative to the shaft drive gear 560b can vary depending on the shape of the cross-section of the connecting shaft 570b.

[0423] Specific embodiments have been shown and described to date; however, this disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. It should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains without departing from the spirit of the technical concept defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. Food waste disposal unit, including: case; A grinding chamber, located inside the housing, detachable from the inside of the housing to the outside of the housing, and configured to process food waste; A rotary grinder, rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the grinding chamber and configured to process the food waste by rotating inside the grinding chamber; A grinding mill rotating shaft is configured to be inserted into the rotary grinding mill and rotate together with the rotary grinding mill; as well as A driver, located below the grinding chamber and configured to provide rotational power to the rotary grinder, The driver includes: A drive motor, configured to generate power; A shaft-driven gear, configured to rotate by receiving power from the drive motor; and A connecting shaft is configured to rotate relative to the shaft drive gear within a first angular range, wherein one end of the connecting shaft is inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinding machine, and the other end of the connecting shaft is connected to the shaft drive gear to transmit power from the shaft drive gear to the rotating shaft of the grinding machine.

2. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting shaft includes: The support body is housed within the shaft drive gear; and The shaft body extends upward from the support body and is inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinding machine.

3. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting shaft also includes: An extension body extends downward from the support body, is inserted into the shaft drive gear, and is rotatable inside the shaft drive gear.

4. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 3, wherein: The shaft drive gear includes a shaft support groove; The upper side of the shaft support groove is open to accommodate the extension body; and The cross-section of the shaft support groove is larger than the cross-section of the extension body.

5. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 4, wherein, The shaft support groove includes: The first guide portion includes a surface inclined relative to a reference line passing through the center of the shaft resting groove; and The second guide portion is symmetrical to the first guide portion relative to the reference line.

6. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 5, wherein: The first angle is the angle formed between the inner surface of the first guide portion and the inner surface of the second guide portion.

7. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 2, wherein, The grinding mill rotating shaft includes a shaft insertion hole that opens downwards and the shaft body is received within the shaft insertion hole. The shaft body includes a curved surface portion that is inserted into the shaft insertion hole to make surface contact with the inner surface of the grinding machine rotating shaft.

8. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 1, wherein: The driver also includes a power transmission gear that connects the drive motor to the shaft drive gear; as well as The shaft drive gear includes: The gear body is rotatable; A gear engagement portion is formed along the circumferential direction of the gear body and configured to engage with the power transmission gear; and The shaft receiving portion extends upward along the direction of the shaft of the gear body.

9. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 8, wherein, The shaft receiving portion includes a shaft placement groove that is recessed inward from the upper surface of the shaft receiving portion. The other end of the connecting shaft is accommodated in the shaft resting groove.

10. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 1, wherein: The shaft drive gear includes a gear body and an extension body, the extension body extending upward from the gear body toward the connecting axis; and The connecting shaft includes a shaft body and an extension body mounting groove, the extension body mounting groove being recessed inward from the bottom surface of the shaft body to accommodate the extension body; and The cross-section of the groove supporting the extension body is larger than the cross-section of the extension body.

11. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 1, wherein: The grinding chamber is configured to be mounted from the outside of the housing to the inside of the housing; as well as When the grinding box is installed inside the housing, the connecting shaft is rotatable and one end of the connecting shaft is inserted into the rotating shaft of the grinding machine.

12. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting shaft includes: Multiple contact portions are configured to insert into the rotating shaft of the grinder and to contact the inner surface of the rotating shaft of the grinder upon insertion; and The edge portion connects the plurality of contact portions to each other.

13. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 12, wherein, The plurality of contact portions are configured as curved surface portions.

14. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 13, wherein, The plurality of contact portions include four curved surface portions.

15. The food waste disposal unit according to claim 1, wherein, The first angle is 45 degrees or less.

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