A housing for a food waste disposer and a food waste disposer

Abstract

This utility model discloses a housing for a food waste disposer and the disposer itself. The housing includes an integrally formed inner shell, which comprises a filter element mounting portion and a food waste bin mounting portion. The filter element mounting portion has a filter element mounting cavity adapted to accommodate a filter element box, and the food waste bin mounting portion has a food waste bin mounting cavity adapted to accommodate a food waste bin. The filter element mounting portion and the food waste bin mounting portion of the inner shell are integrally formed, allowing the inner shell to serve as both a filter element mounting cavity and a food waste bin mounting cavity, thus accommodating the filter element box and the food waste bin, thereby reducing the number of parts in the food waste disposer and simplifying the assembly process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen waste treatment technology, and in particular to the housing of a kitchen waste disposer and the kitchen waste disposer itself. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing environmental awareness, food waste disposers are becoming more prevalent in modern households. A food waste disposer is an environmentally friendly device used to process household food waste. Its basic function is to reduce and neutralize food waste through drying and grinding, helping to reduce waste generation at the source and improve kitchen hygiene. Some food waste disposers can also convert the processed residue into organic fertilizer, achieving resource recycling. Utility Model Content

[0003] One objective of this invention is to provide a housing for a food waste disposer, thereby reducing the number of parts in the disposer and simplifying the assembly process.

[0004] Another objective of this invention is to provide a food waste disposer having the aforementioned food waste disposer housing.

[0005] To achieve at least one of the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a housing for a food waste disposer, comprising: an integrally formed inner shell, the inner shell including a filter element mounting part and a food waste bin mounting part, the filter element mounting part having a filter element mounting cavity adapted to accommodate a filter element box, and the food waste bin mounting part having a food waste bin mounting cavity adapted to accommodate a food waste bin.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the inner shell further includes a cover portion connected to the upper edge of the filter element mounting portion and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion; the filter element mounting portion includes a first sidewall near the food waste bin mounting portion; the inner shell further includes a joint portion connected between the upper edge of the first sidewall and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion, the joint portion being lower than the cover portion.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the food waste bin mounting portion is cylindrical, and the filter element mounting portion includes a first sidewall near the food waste bin mounting portion, the first sidewall extending circumferentially along the food waste bin mounting portion in a curved manner.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the first sidewall and the food waste bin mounting portion are arranged opposite each other at intervals along the radial direction of the food waste bin mounting portion.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the inner shell further includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs, which are connected between the first sidewall, the joint portion and the food waste bin mounting portion. The plurality of reinforcing ribs are spaced apart circumferentially along the food waste bin mounting portion and extend along the height direction of the inner shell.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a portion of the food waste bin mounting section forms the first sidewall, which separates the filter cartridge mounting cavity from the food waste bin mounting cavity.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the housing further includes an outer shell having a receiving cavity; the filter cartridge mounting portion and the food waste bin mounting portion are housed in the receiving cavity, thereby allowing the filter cartridge and the food waste bin to be housed within the receiving cavity; the covering portion of the inner shell is disposed opposite to the bottom wall of the outer shell along the height direction of the food waste disposer, thereby shielding the receiving cavity; the covering portion and the upper edge of the outer shell are fixedly connected.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the housing further includes a cover, which is movably connected to the outer shell or the inner shell. When the cover is closed, an air duct is formed between the cover and the joint, and the air duct connects the food waste bin mounting cavity and the filter cartridge mounting cavity.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the housing further includes a seal disposed on the cover and / or the cover portion. When the cover is closed, the seal is sandwiched between the cover and the cover portion, and the seal surrounds the outer periphery of the food waste bin mounting cavity and the filter cartridge mounting cavity.

[0014] To achieve at least one of the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a food waste disposer, comprising: a housing as described above.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The filter cartridge mounting section and the food waste bin mounting section of the inner shell are integrally molded, so that the inner shell serves as both a filter cartridge mounting cavity and a food waste bin mounting cavity, which can accommodate the filter cartridge and the food waste bin, thereby reducing the number of parts in the food waste disposer and simplifying the assembly process of the food waste disposer. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a side perspective view of the inner shell of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 5This is a cross-sectional view of the inner shell of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a top perspective view of the inner shell of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a bottom perspective view of the inner shell of a food waste disposer according to some embodiments of this application.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 10. Inner shell; 11. Filter element mounting part; 111. Filter element mounting cavity; 112. First side wall; 113. Second side wall; 12. Food waste bin mounting part; 121. Food waste bin mounting cavity; 13. Joint; 14. Reinforcing rib; 15. Cover; 20. Outer shell; 21. Receiving cavity; 22. Bottom shell; 23. Side shell; 30. Mounting opening; 40. Cover; 50. Air duct; 60. Seal; 2. Food waste disposer; 71. Filter element box; 72. Food waste bin; 73. Drive assembly; 74. Heating component; 75. Main controller; 76. Fan; 77. Control panel component. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0027] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0028] In related technologies, the housing for the filter cartridge and the housing for the food waste bin are manufactured separately and then assembled together or separately onto a base. However, the inventors have found that this modular structure results in a larger number of parts in the food waste disposer and a more complicated installation process, thereby reducing the production efficiency of the food waste disposer.

[0029] To solve or at least partially alleviate the problems of numerous parts and cumbersome installation processes in food waste disposers, this utility model provides a housing 1 for a food waste disposer 2, such as... Figures 1-7 As shown, the device includes: an integrally formed inner shell 10, which includes a filter element mounting portion 11 and a food waste bin mounting portion 12. The filter element mounting portion 11 has a filter element mounting cavity 111 adapted to accommodate a filter element box 71, and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 has a food waste bin mounting cavity 121 adapted to accommodate a food waste bin 72. In other words, the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 of the inner shell 10 are integrally formed, so that the inner shell 10 has both a filter element mounting cavity 111 and a food waste bin mounting cavity 121, which can accommodate the filter element box 71 and the food waste bin 72, thereby reducing the number of parts in the food waste disposer 2 and simplifying the assembly process of the food waste disposer 2.

[0030] It is understandable that if the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12 were separate components, connected to each other by fasteners or to other structures such as the chassis by fasteners, it would require more fasteners and sealing rings, making the assembly process more cumbersome, and there is a risk of fasteners loosening after long-term use. In this embodiment, the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12 are integrated into a single component, namely the inner shell 10. This not only improves the connection reliability and stability of the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12, but also reduces the connection gaps of the shell 1 of the food waste disposer 2, thereby helping to prevent odor leakage and improving the user experience. In addition, by reducing the connection gaps of the shell 1 of the food waste disposer 2, it is also helpful to prevent dirt and grime from accumulating, enhance the cleanability of the food waste disposer 2, and reduce bacterial growth.

[0031] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-6As shown, the inner shell 10 also includes a cover portion 15 located above the outer shell 20. The cover portion 15 is connected to the upper edge of the filter element mounting portion 11 and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion 12. The filter element mounting portion 11 includes a first side wall 112 near the food waste bin mounting portion 12. The inner shell 10 also includes a joint portion 13, which is connected between the upper edge of the first side wall 112 and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion 12. The joint portion 13 abuts against the cover portion 15.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 also includes an outer shell 20, which has a receiving cavity 21. The inner shell 10 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 20, and the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12 are housed in the receiving cavity 21, so that the filter element box 71 and the food waste bin 72 are housed in the receiving cavity 21. The cover part 15 is disposed opposite to the bottom wall of the outer shell 20 along the height direction of the food waste disposer 2, thereby covering the receiving cavity 21; the cover part 15 and the upper edge of the outer shell 20 are fixedly connected. It is worth mentioning that the cover part 15 and the outer shell 20 can be fastened by a snap-fit ​​structure or by fasteners, and this application does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0033] This should be understandable, such as Figure 1 As shown, by installing the inner shell 10 onto the outer shell 20, the shell 1 of the food waste disposer 2 is assembled. This reduces the number of parts and simplifies assembly, thus improving the assembly efficiency of the food waste disposer 2. It is worth mentioning that, as... Figure 1 As shown, the cavity 21 can also accommodate other components such as the drive assembly 73, the heating element 74, the main controller 75, and the fan 76.

[0034] In at least one embodiment, the cover 15 is connected to the housing 20 by fasteners, which improves the disassembly of the food waste disposer 2, facilitates the inspection and replacement of components within the receiving cavity 21, and helps to prevent damage to the cover 15 or housing 1 during disassembly. It should be understood that the fastener connection between the cover 15 and the upper edge of the housing 20 provides more operating space for tools such as screwdrivers, improving the efficiency of manual assembly and facilitating automated assembly.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the housing 1 also includes a cover 40, which is movably connected to the outer shell 20 or the inner shell 10. When the cover 40 is closed, an air duct 50 is formed between the cover and the joint 13. The air duct 50 connects the food waste bin mounting cavity 121 and the filter element mounting cavity 111, allowing air in the food waste bin mounting cavity 121 to enter the filter element mounting cavity 111 through the air duct 50.

[0036] It should be understood that when the cover 40 is closed, even if the cover 40 and the cover part 15 are completely in contact, as mentioned above, since the joint part 13 is lower than the cover part 15, a gap will be formed between the joint part 13 and the cover 40 along the height direction of the food waste disposer 2, that is, an air duct 50 is formed, so that the water vapor generated by the garbage in the food waste bin 72 can enter the filter element installation cavity 111 through the air duct 50, so that the air in the food waste bin installation cavity 121 can be filtered and discharged from the food waste disposer 2.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the housing 1 also includes a sealing element 60, which is disposed on the cover 40 and / or the cover portion 15. When the cover 40 is closed, the sealing element 60 is sandwiched between the cover 40 and the cover portion 15. The sealing element 60 surrounds the outer periphery of the food waste bin mounting cavity 121 and the filter element mounting cavity 111. It should be understood that this improves the sealing performance between the cover 40 and the cover portion 15, which helps to prevent odorous gases from escaping from the gap between the cover 40 and the cover portion 15, thereby improving the user experience.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the food waste bin mounting part 12 is cylindrical, which can be adapted to fit the food waste bin 72; the first side wall 112 extends circumferentially along the food waste bin mounting part 12 in a curved manner. That is to say, the first side wall 112 is an arc surface, which can be set parallel or approximately parallel to the food waste bin mounting part 12. This can make greater use of the internal space of the food waste disposer 2, improve the space utilization rate, and increase the volume of the filter element mounting cavity 111 to accommodate a larger filter element box 71 while making the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12 more compact. In other words, it can accommodate more filter consumables, thereby improving the filtration effect of the food waste disposer 2.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, along the radial direction of the food waste bin mounting portion 12, the first sidewall 112 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 are spaced apart and opposite to each other; in other words, the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 are spaced apart. The inner shell 10 also includes a connecting portion 13, which connects the upper edge of the first sidewall 112 and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion 12. That is, the filter element mounting portion 11, the connecting portion 13, and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 are integrally formed. It should be understood that the spaced arrangement of the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 reduces the impact of the vibration of the food waste bin mounting portion 12 on the filter element mounting portion 11 when the food waste disposer 2 is working, thereby improving the overall stability of the inner shell 10.

[0040] In at least one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 are arranged along the thickness direction of the food waste disposer 2 or along the width direction of the food waste disposer 2. Furthermore, along the height direction of the food waste disposer 2, the fan 76 for suction is positioned below the filter element mounting portion 11, and the drive assembly 73 for driving the blades to rotate is positioned below the food waste bin mounting portion 12. This arrangement helps to reduce the dimensions of the food waste disposer 2 in both the width and thickness directions. Even further, the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12 are spaced apart, allowing sufficient space between the fan 76 and the drive assembly 73, thereby reducing the risk of interference between them.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the inner shell 10 also includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs 14. The reinforcing ribs 14 are connected between the first sidewall 112, the joint 13, and the food waste bin mounting portion 12. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 14 are spaced apart circumferentially along the food waste bin mounting portion 12 and extend along the height direction of the inner shell 10. In practical terms, to improve the yield rate of injection molding of the inner shell 10, the wall thickness of the joint 13 needs to be close to the wall thickness of the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12, which may result in poor structural strength. In this embodiment, however, the plurality of reinforcing ribs 14 are connected between the first sidewall 112, the joint 13, and the food waste bin mounting portion 12, thereby further improving the connection strength and reliability between the filter element mounting portion 11 and the food waste bin mounting portion 12, thus reducing the risk of deformation of the inner shell 10 and improving the structural strength and stability of the inner shell 10.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the dimension of the reinforcing rib 14 along the height direction of the inner shell 10 is denoted as L1, and the dimension of the food waste bin mounting part 12 along the height direction of the inner shell 10 is denoted as L2, satisfying: 0.2L2≤L1≤0.5L2. Specifically, the dimension of the reinforcing rib 14 along the height direction of the inner shell 10 is the distance from the top surface of the joint 13 to the bottom surface of the reinforcing rib 14; the dimension of the food waste bin mounting part 12 along the height direction of the inner shell 10 is the distance from the top surface of the joint 13 to the bottom surface of the food waste bin mounting part 12. It should be understood that the extension of the reinforcing rib 14 along the height direction of the inner shell 10 facilitates demolding of the inner shell 10; furthermore, satisfying the relationship: 0.2L2≤L1≤0.5L2, reduces the risk of reduced yield of the inner shell 10 due to excessively long reinforcing ribs 14, while also ensuring the connection strength between the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12, reducing the risk of deformation or even breakage of the inner shell 10.

[0043] In some embodiments, a portion of the food waste bin mounting portion 12 forms a first sidewall 112, which separates the filter cartridge mounting cavity 111 and the food waste bin mounting cavity 121. That is, the first sidewall 112 is shared by both the food waste bin mounting portion 12 and the filter cartridge mounting portion 11, and is positioned between the food waste bin mounting cavity 121 and the filter cartridge mounting cavity 111. In this case, the joint portion 13 is part of the first sidewall 112. This arrangement helps avoid space waste caused by gaps between the food waste bin mounting portion 12 and the filter cartridge mounting portion 11, resulting in a more compact structure between them and more efficient use of the internal space of the food waste disposer 2; furthermore, it simplifies the structure of the inner shell 10.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the filter element mounting part 11 also includes a second sidewall 113, which is disposed towards the outer casing 20 and extends along the wall surface of the outer casing 20. That is, the filter element mounting part 11 is located between the food waste bin mounting part 12 and the outer casing 20, and the second sidewall 113 is disposed opposite to the first sidewall 112; furthermore, the second sidewall 113 is parallel to or approximately parallel to the wall surface of the outer casing 20 disposed opposite to it, which can improve the space utilization of the food waste disposer 2, thereby increasing the volume of the filter element mounting cavity 111 and the volume of the filter element box 71 while maintaining the food waste disposer 2 with a small volume, so as to accommodate more filter consumables and improve the filtration effect of the food waste disposer 2.

[0045] In at least one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a mounting opening 30 is formed between the cover 15 and the outer shell 20. The mounting opening 30 is suitable for accommodating the operation panel component 77 of the food waste disposer 2. The operation panel component 77 is fixedly connected to the inner shell 10 and the outer shell 20. This arrangement reduces the manufacturing difficulty of the outer shell 20 and the inner shell 10, and also improves the reliability of the connection between the inner shell 10 and the outer shell 20.

[0046] In at least one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the outer casing 20 includes a bottom shell 22 and a side shell 23. The bottom shell 22 and the cover 15 are arranged opposite each other along the height direction of the food waste disposer 2. The side shell 23 connects the bottom shell 22 and the cover 15, forming a receiving cavity 21 between the bottom shell 22 and the side shell 23. It should be understood that during the assembly process of the food waste disposer 2, other components such as the drive assembly 73, heating element 74, main controller 75, and fan 76 can be installed on the bottom shell 22 first, and then the side shell 23 and inner shell 10 can be installed in sequence. This helps to avoid the side shell 23 interfering with the installation tools, increases the operable space of the installation tools, and improves the operational flexibility of the installation tools, thereby improving the assembly production efficiency of the food waste disposer 2. It is worth mentioning that the bottom shell 22, side shell 23, and inner shell 10 are installed sequentially from bottom to top, simplifying the assembly process of the casing 1 and further improving the assembly production efficiency of the food waste disposer 2.

[0047] A type of food waste disposer 2, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, including the aforementioned housing 1, by integrating the filter element mounting part 11 and the food waste bin mounting part 12 into a single component, namely the inner housing 10, the inner housing 10 serves as both the filter element mounting cavity 111 and the food waste bin mounting cavity 121, thereby accommodating the filter element box 71 and the food waste bin 72, thereby reducing the number of parts in the food waste disposer 2 and simplifying the assembly process of the food waste disposer 2.

[0048] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A housing for a food waste disposer, characterized in that, include: The inner shell is integrally formed, and the inner shell includes a filter element mounting part and a food waste bin mounting part. The filter element mounting part has a filter element mounting cavity adapted to accommodate a filter element box, and the food waste bin mounting part has a food waste bin mounting cavity adapted to accommodate a food waste bin.

2. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner shell further includes a cover portion connected to the upper edge of the filter element mounting portion and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion; the filter element mounting portion includes a first sidewall near the food waste bin mounting portion; the inner shell further includes a joint portion connected between the upper edge of the first sidewall and the upper edge of the food waste bin mounting portion, the joint portion being lower than the cover portion.

3. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The food waste bin mounting part is cylindrical, and the filter element mounting part includes a first sidewall near the food waste bin mounting part, the first sidewall extending circumferentially along the food waste bin mounting part in a curved manner.

4. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the radial direction of the food waste bin mounting portion, the first sidewall and the food waste bin mounting portion are disposed opposite each other at intervals.

5. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner shell also includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs, which are connected between the first side wall, the joint and the food waste bin mounting part. The plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the food waste bin mounting part and extend along the height direction of the inner shell.

6. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The portion of the food waste bin mounting section forms the first sidewall, which separates the filter cartridge mounting cavity from the food waste bin mounting cavity.

7. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing also includes an outer shell, which has a receiving cavity; the filter cartridge mounting part and the food waste bin mounting part are housed in the receiving cavity, so that the filter cartridge and the food waste bin are housed in the receiving cavity; the covering part of the inner shell is disposed opposite to the bottom wall of the outer shell along the height direction of the food waste disposer, so as to cover the receiving cavity, and the covering part and the upper edge of the outer shell are fixedly connected.

8. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing also includes a cover, which is movably connected to the outer shell or the inner shell. When the cover is closed, an air duct is formed between the cover and the joint, and the air duct connects the food waste bin mounting cavity and the filter cartridge mounting cavity.

9. The housing of the food waste disposer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing also includes a seal, which is disposed on the cover and / or the cover portion. When the cover is closed, the seal is sandwiched between the cover and the cover portion. The seal surrounds the outer periphery of the food waste bin mounting cavity and the filter cartridge mounting cavity.

10. A food waste disposer, characterized in that, include: The housing as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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