Kitchen waste disposer and water tank with kitchen waste disposer

Abstract

The kitchen waste processor comprises a machine shell, a crushing cavity is formed in the machine shell, a feeding port and a water inlet are formed in the upper portion of the crushing cavity, and a discharging port is formed in the lower portion of the crushing cavity; the water inlet pipeline is used for communicating an external water source with the water inlet; the crushing part is arranged in the crushing cavity and can work under the driving of the driving mechanism; the electric control assembly is electrically connected with the driving mechanism; the driving mechanism and / or the electric control assembly are / is used as electrical parts, and the electrical parts and the water inlet pipeline are arranged to enable heat generated when the electrical parts work to be transmitted to the water inlet pipeline so as to heat a water source in the water inlet pipeline. According to the utility model, a water source in the water inlet pipeline can be heated by utilizing heat generated during working of an electrical part, and the heated water source is beneficial to cleaning the interior of the crushing cavity in a garbage treatment process and discharging grease and residues. And meanwhile, the water source in the water inlet pipeline can cool and dissipate heat of the electrical part, so that the service life of the electrical part is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of waste treatment technology, specifically relating to a kitchen waste disposer and a sink having the kitchen waste disposer. Background Technology

[0002] Existing food waste disposers generally include a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a shredder inside the housing, and a drive mechanism for driving the shredder. The shredder, driven by the drive mechanism, can shred the food waste that enters from the inlet.

[0003] Specifically, the Chinese utility model patent "A Kitchen Waste Processor" with patent number 202221965311.8 and authorization announcement number CN218292145U includes a housing and a grinding hood. A grinding disc is installed inside the grinding hood. The grinding hood includes an upper grinding hood and a lower grinding hood. A feeding port is opened at the top of the upper grinding hood, and a discharge port is opened on the lower grinding hood. An annular wall is installed on the inner peripheral wall of the lower side of the upper grinding hood. The annular wall is located above the grinding disc, and an annular cavity is formed between the annular wall and the upper grinding hood. A water inlet connected to the annular cavity is opened on the outer peripheral wall of the upper grinding hood. A water outlet is opened on the inner wall of the annular cavity. An annular cutter that can rotate under water pressure is installed in the annular cavity.

[0004] For example, the Chinese utility model patent "A Kitchen Waste Treatment System" with patent number 202321652436.X and authorization announcement number CN220538788U includes a sink and a garbage disposal unit located below the sink. The garbage disposal unit includes a grinding chamber and a grinding disc located inside the grinding chamber. The grinding chamber has a discharge port located below the grinding disc. The bottom of the sink has a stepped structure, and the top of the stepped structure has a main feeding port with a feeding cover installed on it. The top of the grinding chamber is installed on the main feeding port.

[0005] In existing food waste disposers, the drive mechanism, shredder, and feed inlet are arranged vertically. This means that operating noise can easily be transmitted directly to the user from the feed inlet, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, during the shredding process, some food waste splashes upwards through the feed inlet.

[0006] Meanwhile, existing food waste disposers are generally installed under the kitchen sink, using water from the sink faucet to grind and pulverize waste, which is then discharged. Some food waste disposers use solenoid valves or other valves to automatically fill the chamber with water, which is more convenient, requires no manual operation, and automatically shuts off the water after use, saving time and effort. However, regardless of the water filling method, water may not be able to flush away all food residue and grease inside the grinding chamber, resulting in the accumulation of residue and grease. Utility Model Content

[0007] The first technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a kitchen waste processor that facilitates the discharge of pulverized kitchen waste, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0008] The second technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a sink with the above-mentioned food waste disposer.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the first technical problem mentioned above is: a kitchen waste disposer, comprising:

[0010] The machine casing has a grinding chamber inside, with a feed inlet and a water inlet at the upper part of the grinding chamber and a discharge outlet at the lower part of the grinding chamber;

[0011] The water inlet pipe is used to connect the external water source to the water inlet.

[0012] A shredder is disposed inside the shredding chamber and can work under the drive of the drive mechanism to shred kitchen waste entering from the feed inlet;

[0013] The electronic control component is electrically connected to the drive mechanism;

[0014] Its features are:

[0015] The drive mechanism and / or the electronic control components are used as electrical components. The electrical components and the water inlet pipe are arranged such that the heat generated when the electrical components are working is transferred to the water inlet pipe to heat the water source in the water inlet pipe.

[0016] Thus, this invention utilizes the heat generated during the operation of the electrical components to heat the water source in the inlet pipe. The heated water facilitates the cleaning of the pulverizing chamber during waste treatment and promotes the removal of grease and residue. Simultaneously, the water in the inlet pipe cools and dissipates heat from the electrical components, thereby extending their service life. Furthermore, this invention eliminates the need for additional heating rods or other heating components, reducing costs and saving energy.

[0017] In this invention, the water inlet pipe can be directly coiled around the outside of the electrical component, and the wall of the water inlet pipe in contact with the electrical component is a heat-conducting wall, so that the heat generated by the electrical component during operation can be directly transferred to the water inlet pipe. In addition, heat can also be transferred indirectly between the water inlet pipe and the electrical component.

[0018] Preferably, it also includes a heat-conducting element that acts between the water inlet pipe and the electrical components to transfer the heat generated by the electrical components during operation to the water inlet pipe.

[0019] In order to better heat the water source in the inlet pipe, preferably, the inlet pipe includes:

[0020] A water storage chamber with a water inlet is located inside the casing, above the crushing chamber, and the two are connected through the water inlet.

[0021] The heat-conducting component acts between the water storage cavity and the electrical components.

[0022] The water flow rate within the storage chamber is relatively slow, which is beneficial for heating the water. Furthermore, the storage chamber, located above the crushing chamber, prevents noise generated during crushing from propagating upwards.

[0023] Preferably, the heat-conducting component is a heat pipe containing a working liquid capable of phase change, with the evaporation end of the heat pipe attached to the electrical component and the condensation end of the heat pipe extending into the water storage cavity.

[0024] Furthermore, a baffle is provided inside the water storage chamber, dividing the chamber into a meandering channel. The entrance to the channel is the water inlet, and the exit is the water outlet. This meandering channel further increases the heat exchange time of the water source within the storage chamber, thereby improving the heat exchange effect.

[0025] Furthermore, the water storage chamber and the pulverizing chamber are separated by a middle partition with the aforementioned water inlet;

[0026] The baffle includes a vertical plate extending downward from the top wall of the water storage cavity and a horizontal plate extending backward from the lower edge of the vertical plate. The edge of the horizontal plate is engaged with the corresponding side wall of the water storage cavity, so that the horizontal plate and the vertical plate together divide the water storage cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is located above the horizontal plate and has the aforementioned water inlet, and the second chamber is located below the horizontal plate and has the aforementioned water outlet.

[0027] The vertical plate has a through hole that extends through the plate thickness to connect the first chamber and the second chamber.

[0028] When water is introduced, the water source first enters the first chamber. Then it flows back through the connecting hole to the second chamber, and then flows into the crushing chamber from the inlet. This makes the water flow path zigzag, increasing the time the water spends in the storage chamber and allowing the water to be fully heated.

[0029] Furthermore, the intermediate partition, baffle, and condensation end of the heat pipe are inclined upwards;

[0030] The connecting holes are multiple and arranged side by side on the upper side of the vertical plate.

[0031] In the above scheme, preferably, the electronic control components and the housing are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

[0032] In the above embodiments, preferably, the water inlet is located on the top wall of the crushing chamber, and the feed inlet is located on the side wall of the crushing chamber, above the crushed parts.

[0033] The downward flow of water from the inlet prevents the noise generated during the grinding process from propagating upwards, while also preventing food waste from splashing upwards. Meanwhile, the feed inlet located on the side wall of the grinding chamber allows waste to enter the chamber while also preventing food waste from splashing upwards from the feed inlet.

[0034] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the second technical problem mentioned above is: a sink with a kitchen waste processor as described above, characterized in that it further includes a sink body, the bottom of which is a stepped part, having an upper stepped surface, a lower stepped surface and a middle vertical surface connecting the upper and lower stepped surfaces;

[0035] The housing is located below the upper stepped surface, and the feed inlet is connected to the discharge outlet on the middle vertical surface. Because the feed inlet is located on the side wall of the grinding chamber and is connected to the discharge outlet on the middle vertical surface, the water in the sink can carry the kitchen waste into the grinding chamber through the discharge outlet and feed inlet. This integrates the automatic water intake and sink cleaning functions of the kitchen waste disposer, improving the automatic cleaning effect of the sink and saving water and electricity.

[0036] Preferably, the upper and lower step surfaces are arranged to the left and right, respectively, with the lower step surface sloping downwards from right to left. This allows the food waste on the lower step surface to flow into the food waste processor's inlet under its own weight and the scouring effect of the water flow.

[0037] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This invention utilizes the heat generated during the operation of electrical components to heat the water source in the inlet pipe. The heated water facilitates the cleaning of the pulverizing chamber during waste treatment and promotes the discharge of grease and residue. Simultaneously, the water in the inlet pipe cools and dissipates heat from the electrical components, thereby extending their service life. Furthermore, this invention eliminates the need for additional heating rods or other heating components, reducing costs and saving energy. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model (the sectional view is a vertical plane extending to the left and right);

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the kitchen waste disposer according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic control component and the heat-conducting component in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0045] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this is a preferred embodiment of a food waste disposer and a sink with the food waste disposer according to the present invention. The sink includes a sink body 4 and a food waste disposer.

[0046] The bottom of the water tank body 4 is a stepped section, and it has an upper stepped surface 41, a lower stepped surface 42, and a middle vertical surface 43 connecting the upper and lower stepped surfaces. The middle vertical surface 43 is provided with a discharge port 430, and the lower edge of the discharge port 430 is located on the lower stepped surface 42 of the stepped section. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the upper step surface 41 and the lower step surface 42 are arranged on the left and right respectively, with the lower step surface 42 sloping downwards from right to left.

[0047] The food waste disposer is located below the upper stepped surface 41 of the sink body 4 and includes a housing 1, a pulverizing component 2, a drive mechanism 3, an electronic control component 6, a heat-conducting component 7, and a water inlet pipe 8. The housing 1 has a pulverizing chamber 10 and a water storage chamber 80 located above the pulverizing chamber. The pulverizing chamber 10 and the water storage chamber 80 are separated by a middle partition 11, and a water inlet 10c is provided in the center of the middle partition 11.

[0048] The side wall of the water storage cavity 80 is provided with a water inlet 800, and a baffle 81 is provided inside the water storage cavity 80. The baffle 81 divides the water storage cavity 80 into a meandering channel. The entrance of the channel is the water inlet 800, and the exit of the channel is the water outlet 10c. In this embodiment, the baffle 81 includes a vertical plate 811 extending downward from the top wall of the water storage chamber 80 and a horizontal plate 812 extending backward from the lower edge of the vertical plate 811. The edge of the horizontal plate 812 engages with the corresponding side wall of the water storage chamber 80, thereby dividing the water storage chamber 80 into a first chamber 801 and a second chamber 802 together with the vertical plate 811. The first chamber 801 is located above the horizontal plate 812 and has the aforementioned water inlet 800, while the second chamber 802 is located below the horizontal plate 812 and has the aforementioned water inlet 10c. A through hole 813 penetrating the plate thickness is provided on the vertical plate 811 to connect the first chamber 801 and the second chamber 802. In this embodiment, the intermediate partition 11 and the baffle 81 are inclined upward, and there are multiple through holes 813 arranged side by side on the upper side of the vertical plate 811.

[0049] In this embodiment, the inlet 800 of the water storage chamber 80 is connected to a water supply pipe 82, and the inlet of the water supply pipe 82 is used to supply external water sources. The water supply pipe 82 and the water storage chamber 80 form the aforementioned water inlet pipe 8.

[0050] A portion of the upper sidewall of the grinding chamber 10 is fitted to the middle vertical surface 43 of the stepped section and is provided with an inlet 10a, which is connected to the discharge port 430 on the middle vertical surface 43. Specifically, the lower edge of the discharge port 430 is located on the lower step surface 42 of the stepped section, and the lower edge of the inlet 10a is supported below the lower step surface 42 of the stepped section and outside the lower edge of the discharge port 430. This allows water and kitchen waste in the sink to enter the grinding chamber 10 through the discharge port 430 and the inlet 10a. The lower sidewall of the grinding chamber 10 is provided with an outlet, which is connected to the drain pipe through a discharge pipe 5.

[0051] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the upper side wall of the water tank body 4 is provided with an overflow port 45, which is connected to the discharge pipe 5 through an overflow pipe.

[0052] Furthermore, the grinding chamber 10 is equipped with a grinding element 2, which is located below the feed inlet 10a and above the discharge outlet. The grinding element 2 can work under the drive of the drive mechanism 3 to grind the kitchen waste entering from the feed inlet 10a. In this embodiment, the grinding element 2 is a conventional grinding disc structure. The drive mechanism 3 is a conventional motor, which is located below the grinding chamber 10, and the motor shaft extends upward and into the grinding chamber 10, connecting to the center of the grinding element 2. It is used to drive the grinding element 2 to rotate circumferentially and grind the kitchen waste entering from the feed inlet 10a.

[0053] The electronic control component 6 is existing technology. It is electrically connected to the drive mechanism 3 and is used to control the operation of the drive mechanism 3. The electronic control component 6 and the housing 1 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the heat generated by the electronic control component 6 during operation can be transferred to the water inlet pipe 8 through the heat conductor 7 to heat the water source in the water inlet pipe 8. The heat conductor 7 acts between the water storage chamber 80 and the electronic control component 6. The heat conductor 7 is a heat pipe with a working liquid that can change phase inside. The evaporation end 71 of the heat pipe is attached to the electrical component, and the condensation end 72 of the heat pipe extends into the first chamber 801 of the water storage chamber 80. The condensation end 72 of the heat pipe is inclined upward.

[0054] The heat pipe in this embodiment is existing technology. Its working principle is as follows: through thermodynamics, gravity, and capillary action, heat is transferred from the hot end of the semiconductor to the corresponding location and dissipated by utilizing the gas-liquid two-phase structure of the working fluid. The heat from the condenser end 74 of the heat pipe is transferred to the water in the water storage chamber 80, thereby increasing the water temperature. It can also effectively dissipate heat from the electronic control components.

[0055] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0056] The term "vertical" is also used in the specification and claims of this utility model, meaning basically along the up and down direction, and is not limited to just the vertical direction, but can also be slightly deviated from the vertical direction.

[0057] The term "radial" is also used in the specification and claims of this utility model, meaning basically along the inside and outside direction, and is not limited to the radial direction that passes through the center of the circle, but can also be slightly deviated from the radial direction.

Claims

1. A food waste disposer, comprising: The machine casing (1) has a crushing chamber (10) inside. The upper part of the crushing chamber (10) has a feed inlet (10a) and a water inlet (10c), and the lower part of the crushing chamber (10) has a discharge outlet. Water inlet pipe (8) is used to connect the external water source with the water inlet (10c); The crushing component (2) is located in the crushing chamber (10) and can work under the drive of the drive mechanism (3) to crush kitchen waste entering from the feed inlet (10a); The electronic control component (6) is electrically connected to the drive mechanism (3); Its features are: The drive mechanism (3) and / or the electrical control component (6) are used as electrical components. The electrical components and the water inlet pipe (8) are arranged such that the heat generated when the electrical components are working is transferred to the water inlet pipe (8) to heat the water source in the water inlet pipe (8).

2. The food waste disposer according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a heat-conducting component (7) that acts between the water inlet pipe (8) and the electrical components to transfer the heat generated by the electrical components during operation to the water inlet pipe (8).

3. The food waste disposer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (8) includes: A water storage chamber (80) with a water inlet (800) is provided inside the casing (1). The water storage chamber (80) is located above the crushing chamber (10) and the two are connected by the water inlet (10c). The heat-conducting component (7) acts between the water storage cavity (80) and the electrical component.

4. The food waste disposer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heat-conducting component (7) is a heat pipe with a working liquid that can change phase inside. The evaporation end (71) of the heat pipe is attached to the electrical component, and the condensation end (72) of the heat pipe extends into the water storage cavity (80).

5. The food waste disposer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water storage cavity (80) is provided with a baffle (81), which divides the water storage cavity (80) into a meandering channel. The entrance of the channel is the water inlet (800), and the exit of the channel is the water outlet (10c).

6. The food waste disposer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water storage chamber (80) and the pulverizing chamber (10) are separated by a middle partition (11) with the aforementioned water inlet (10c); The baffle (81) includes a vertical plate (811) extending downward from the top wall of the water storage cavity (80) and a horizontal plate (812) extending backward from the lower edge of the vertical plate (811). The edge of the horizontal plate (812) is engaged with the side wall of the corresponding water storage cavity (80), so that the horizontal plate (812) and the vertical plate (811) together divide the water storage cavity (80) into a first chamber (801) and a second chamber (802). The first chamber (801) is located above the horizontal plate (812) and has the aforementioned water inlet (800). The second chamber (802) is located below the horizontal plate (812) and has the aforementioned water inlet (10c). The vertical plate (811) has a through hole (813) that extends through the plate thickness to connect the first chamber (801) and the second chamber (802).

7. The food waste disposer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The intermediate partition (11), baffle (81) and the condenser end (72) of the heat pipe are inclined upward; The connecting holes (813) are multiple and arranged side by side on the upper side of the vertical plate (811).

8. The food waste disposer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic control component (6) and the housing (1) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

9. The food waste disposer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The water inlet (10c) is located on the top wall of the crushing chamber (10), and the feed inlet (10a) is located on the side wall of the crushing chamber (10) above the crushed part (2).

10. A sink having a food waste disposer as described in claim 9, characterized in that... It also includes a water tank body (4), the bottom of which is a stepped part, having an upper stepped surface (41), a lower stepped surface (42) and a middle vertical surface (43) connecting the upper and lower stepped surfaces; The housing (1) is located below the upper stepped surface (41), and the feed inlet (10a) is connected to the discharge outlet (430) on the middle vertical surface (43).

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