Deodorizing assembly and kitchen waste processor

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of kitchen cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to a deodorization assembly and a kitchen waste processor. The kitchen waste processor comprises a mounting seat with a first air inlet, a barrel assembly arranged on the mounting seat, and a cover assembly pivotally connected with the barrel assembly. The barrel assembly comprises an inner barrel for containing kitchen waste and arranged below the cover assembly, and an outer barrel arranged outside the inner barrel. A second air inlet is arranged below the cover assembly and is connected with the first air inlet and the inner barrel through a ventilation pipeline. A fan assembly is connected with the first air inlet. A deodorization gas generator is connected with the ventilation pipeline. The external fresh air is actively mixed with the generated active deodorization gas such as ozone or plasma, and then is actively sent into the inner barrel containing the kitchen waste through the ventilation pipeline. The odor molecules can be neutralized and decomposed, so that the generation of high-concentration foul-smelling waste gas is significantly inhibited from the source.

Description

Technical Field This application belongs to the field of kitchen cleaning equipment technology, specifically involving deodorizing components and food waste processors. Background Technology Kitchen waste, rich in organic matter and moisture, is highly susceptible to decay and produces foul odors during storage, severely impacting home hygiene. Current technologies primarily utilize sealed bins or activated carbon filters. However, these methods can lead to a concentrated release of odors when the bin is opened or closed, or their effectiveness is limited due to low adsorption efficiency and easy saturation. While bins with built-in ozone generators or fans can actively manage odors, their internal structures often have design flaws, resulting in poor airflow organization. This prevents the generated deodorizing gases from efficiently and evenly targeting the core pollutants on the waste surface, creating purification blind spots and ultimately leading to poor overall deodorization performance. Utility Model Content To address the problem that existing technologies suffer from inefficient delivery of deodorizing gas to the odor source and incomplete deodorization due to poor airflow organization, this application provides a deodorizing component and a food waste processor.

[0001] This application is achieved through the following technical solution: The deodorizing component includes a mounting base having a first air inlet, a barrel assembly disposed on the mounting base, and a cover assembly pivotally connected to the barrel assembly. The barrel assembly includes an inner barrel for containing food waste to be processed and located below the cover assembly, and an outer barrel disposed outside the inner barrel. The cover assembly has a second air inlet connected to the first air inlet and the inner barrel via a ventilation pipe below it, a fan assembly connected to the first air inlet, and a deodorizing gas generator connected to the ventilation pipe.

[0002] As described above, the deodorizing component includes an extension section disposed along the height direction of the inner barrel and a guide section disposed on the cover assembly and extending along its cross-sectional direction.

[0003] As described above, the deodorizing component has a first vent at the top edge of the inner barrel that connects to the extension section, and a second vent on the cover assembly that connects to the guide section. When the cover assembly is closed on the barrel assembly, the first vent and the second vent correspond to each other to connect the extension section and the guide section.

[0004] As described above, the deodorizing component has an installation chamber inside the cover assembly, and the second vent extends to the side of the installation chamber.

[0005] As described above, in the deodorization assembly, a baffle that is arranged in a straight line and extends upward is provided in the installation chamber near the second air inlet. The baffle is used to lift the air duct upward.

[0006] The deodorizing component as described above includes a plurality of the baffles, and the guide section of the venting duct extends beyond at least one of the baffles to connect the second vent and the second inlet.

[0007] As described above, the deodorizing component has a sealing protrusion extending away from the cover assembly at the edge of the second vent. When the cover assembly is closed on the barrel assembly, the sealing protrusion extends into the first vent.

[0008] In the deodorizing component described above, the first air inlet is located at the bottom of the mounting base.

[0009] The deodorization assembly described above includes an exhaust fan and a deodorizing fan mounted on the mounting base.

[0010] Food waste disposers, including the deodorizing components as described in any of the preceding items.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages: Existing technologies mainly filter at the end of the exhaust gas generation process, which cannot prevent odor molecules from forming and adhering inside the equipment. This solution actively mixes fresh external air with the generated ozone or plasma and other active deodorizing gases, and then actively sends it into the inner tank containing kitchen waste through the ventilation pipe. This can neutralize and decompose odor molecules, thereby significantly inhibiting the generation of high-concentration malodorous exhaust gas from the source. Attached Figure Description To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional perspective view of an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 ; Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 ; Figure 6 This is an internal structural view of the cover component in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7yes Figure 6 Top view. Detailed Implementation To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects clearer, this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0013] Please see Figures 1 to 7 The deodorizing component includes a mounting base 1 having a first air inlet 11, a barrel assembly 2 disposed on the mounting base 1, and a cover assembly 5 pivotally connected to the barrel assembly 2. The barrel assembly 2 includes an inner barrel 21 for containing food waste to be processed and located below the cover assembly 5, and an outer barrel 22 disposed outside the inner barrel 21. Below the cover assembly 5 is a second air inlet 52 connected to the first air inlet 11 and the inner barrel 21 via a ventilation pipe 51, a fan assembly 30 connected to the first air inlet 11, and a deodorizing gas generator 33 connected to the ventilation pipe 51.

[0014] In this embodiment, fresh air is drawn in from the first air inlet 11 via the fan assembly 30. This air mixes with deodorizing gas (such as ozone) generated by the deodorizing gas generator 33 within the ventilation duct 51. Then, through the second air inlet 52, which connects to the inner barrel 21, the mixed deodorizing gas is actively blown onto the core pollution source surface of the kitchen waste within the inner barrel 21, directly and evenly covering it. The beneficial effect of this design is that it creates a rational and efficient airflow organization, precisely guiding the deodorizing gas to the area with the most concentrated odor, completely solving the purification dead zone problem caused by disordered airflow in traditional technologies, thereby achieving excellent overall deodorization performance. As one possible implementation, an odor sensor and a lid-opening sensor connected to the main control chip can be added to the lid or barrel. This can solve the energy consumption problem and component lifespan wear problem caused by continuous operation of the equipment. The additional beneficial effect is that the system can automatically start, stop or adjust the working status of the fan and deodorizing gas generator according to the real-time monitored odor concentration or lid opening and closing action, so as to realize intelligent and on-demand deodorization, thereby saving energy and extending service life.

[0015] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation thereof, the ventilation duct 51 includes an extension section 511 disposed along the height direction of the inner barrel 21, and a guide section 512 disposed on the cover assembly 5 and extending along its cross-sectional direction.

[0016] In this embodiment, the mixed deodorizing airflow generated by the fan is first vertically transported through the extension section 511 along the height of the bin, then introduced into the guide section 512 horizontally arranged on the cover assembly 5, and finally released above the kitchen waste through the guide section. The beneficial effect is that this segmented pipe design allows the guide section 512 on the cover to be designed as an air distribution manifold with multiple air outlets or long strip-shaped air slits, thereby transforming the concentrated airflow into a uniformly distributed planar airflow. This ensures that the deodorizing gas can cover the surface of the waste without dead angles and over a large area, greatly improving purification efficiency and uniformity. It also achieves a clever integration of the functional pipes with the bin and cover structures, optimizing the spatial layout.

[0017] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation, the inner barrel 21 is provided with a first vent 212 communicating with the extension section 511 at the top edge, and the cover assembly 5 is provided with a second vent 53 communicating with the guide section 512. When the cover assembly 5 is closed on the barrel assembly 2, the first vent 212 and the second vent 53 correspond to each other to communicate with the extension section 511 and the guide section 512.

[0018] In this embodiment, when the user closes the cover assembly 5, the second vent 53 on it will be precisely aligned and fitted with the first vent 212 on the top of the inner barrel 21, thereby forming a sealed channel that seamlessly guides the deodorizing airflow delivered by the vertical extension section 511 into the transverse guide section 512 inside the cover.

[0019] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation thereof, the cover assembly 5 is provided with an installation chamber 50, and the second vent 53 extends to the side of the installation chamber 50.

[0020] In this embodiment, the modular integrated platform not only facilitates production assembly and subsequent maintenance and replacement, but also optimizes the airflow path through the specific structure of the chamber, forcing the airflow to make efficient and full contact with the functional components, thereby maximizing its working efficiency. At the same time, the chamber also provides effective physical protection for precision components.

[0021] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation thereof, a partition 501 is provided in the installation chamber 50 near the second air inlet 52, which is arranged in a straight line and extends upward. The partition 501 is used to lift the ventilation pipe 51 upward.

[0022] In this embodiment, at least one partition 501 is provided within the installation chamber 50. Its upward-extending structure provides a continuous, upward support force to the ventilation duct installed within the chamber. The beneficial effect is that this supporting structure ensures a large curvature in the ventilation duct connection to the second air inlet 52, preventing the ventilation duct from obstructing gas flow due to an excessively small angle.

[0023] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation thereof, it includes a plurality of said partitions 501, and the guide section 512 of said vent 51 passes over at least one of said partitions 501 to connect the second vent 53 and the second air inlet 52.

[0024] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation, the second vent 53 is provided with a sealing protrusion 530 extending away from the cover assembly 5. When the cover assembly 5 is closed on the barrel assembly 2, the sealing protrusion 530 extends into the first vent 212.

[0025] In this embodiment, a sealing protrusion 530 extending along the edge of the second vent 53 of the cover assembly is designed. When the cover is closed, this male-shaped protrusion precisely inserts into the first vent 212 of the barrel assembly, forming an insert-type engagement structure rather than a simple planar fit. The significant benefit is that it greatly increases the resistance to gas leakage, thereby achieving a much more reliable and durable airtightness than a planar pressure seal, ensuring that the purified airflow enters the cover with almost no loss. Simultaneously, the protrusion plays a precise guiding and positioning role during the cover's descent, ensuring perfect alignment of the two vents.

[0026] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation thereof, the first air inlet 11 is located at the bottom of the mounting base 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, the first air inlet 11 serves as the source of the purified circulating airflow. Its main advantages are that it makes the overall appearance of the product more concise, complete, and high-end, avoiding the aesthetic damage caused by openings on the side of the body; at the same time, the bottom position can effectively avoid accidents such as liquid splashes and food residue falling that are common in kitchen environments, preventing foreign objects from being sucked in and damaging the internal fan or blocking the air duct, greatly improving the product's durability and reliability in complex environments.

[0028] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment of this solution and not a limitation thereof, the fan assembly 30 includes an exhaust fan 31 and a ventilation fan 32 disposed on the mounting base 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, a "push-pull" forced air circulation system is constructed by installing two independently functioning fans, an exhaust fan and a degassing fan, in the base: the exhaust fan 31 actively draws in fresh air from the outside, purifies it, and then forces it into the top of the trash can; simultaneously, the degassing fan 32 actively extracts and exhausts the air from the bottom or side of the trash can. Its key advantage lies in the fact that this dual-fan push-pull airflow mode ensures that the purified gas can be forcibly guided and penetrates the entire pile of kitchen waste for deep purification, completely solving the problems of short-circuiting or insufficient penetration of a single fan's airflow.

[0030] Food waste disposers, including the deodorizing components as described in any of the preceding items.

[0031] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: The deodorizing component of this application draws in fresh outside air through the first air inlet 11 via the fan assembly 30. This air mixes with deodorizing gas (such as ozone) generated by the deodorizing gas generator 33 within the ventilation duct 51. Then, through the second air inlet 52, which connects to the inner barrel 21, the mixed deodorizing gas is actively blown onto the surface of the core pollution source of kitchen waste within the inner barrel 21, directly and evenly covering it. The beneficial effect of this design is that it creates a rational and efficient airflow organization, precisely guiding the deodorizing gas to the area where odors are most concentrated. This completely solves the purification dead zone problem caused by disordered airflow in traditional technologies, thereby achieving excellent overall deodorizing performance.

[0032] The above are implementation methods provided in conjunction with specific content, and it is not intended that the specific implementation of this application is limited to these descriptions. Any methods or structures that are similar to those of this application, or any technical deductions or substitutions made based on the concept of this application, should be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A deodorizing component, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting base (1) with a first air inlet (11), a bucket assembly (2) mounted on the mounting base (1), and a cover assembly (5) pivotally connected to the bucket assembly (2). The bucket assembly (2) includes an inner bucket (21) for containing kitchen waste to be processed and located below the cover assembly (5), and an outer bucket (22) located outside the inner bucket (21). The cover assembly (5) has a second air inlet (52) connected to the first air inlet (11) and the inner bucket (21) via a ventilation pipe (51), a fan assembly (30) connected to the first air inlet (11), and a deodorizing gas generator (33) connected to the ventilation pipe (51).

2. The deodorizing component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ventilation duct (51) includes an extension section (511) arranged along the height direction of the inner barrel (21) and a guide section (512) arranged on the cover assembly (5) and extending along its cross-sectional direction.

3. The deodorizing component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner barrel (21) has a first vent (212) at the top edge that connects to the extension section (511), and the cover assembly (5) has a second vent (53) that connects to the guide section (512). When the cover assembly (5) is closed on the barrel assembly (2), the first vent (212) and the second vent (53) correspond to each other to connect the extension section (511) and the guide section (512).

4. The deodorizing component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover assembly (5) has an installation chamber (50) inside, and the second vent (53) extends to the side of the installation chamber (50).

5. The deodorizing component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The installation chamber (50) is provided with a partition (501) that is arranged in a straight line and extends upward near the second air inlet (52). The partition (501) is used to lift the air duct (51) upward.

6. The deodorizing component according to claim 5, characterized in that, Including multiple partitions (501), the guide section (512) of the vent pipe (51) passes over at least one partition (501) to connect the second vent (53) and the second air inlet (52).

7. The deodorizing component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second vent (53) has a sealing protrusion (530) extending away from the cover assembly (5) at its edge. When the cover assembly (5) is closed on the barrel assembly (2), the sealing protrusion (530) extends into the first vent (212).

8. The deodorizing component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air inlet (11) is located at the bottom of the mounting base (1).

9. The deodorizing component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan assembly (30) includes an exhaust fan (31) and a ventilation fan (32) mounted on the mounting base (1).

10. A food waste disposer, characterized in that, Includes the deodorizing component as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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