Food waste processing device

Abstract

The present invention is to provide a food waste processing device having a maximized heat exchanging efficiency, and in an embodiment, the food waste processing device comprises: a main body; a drying portion comprising a drying container which is provided in the main body and accommodates food, and a heating member heating the drying container; a grinding portion which is installed in the drying container and grinds the food; a cover portion which is provided to cover the main body and comprises an auxiliary cover opening / closing the open upper surface of the drying container and a main cover integrally coupled to the auxiliary cover via a first elastic member; a condensing portion which is connected into the drying container through the cover portion and is provided with a condenser which captures and condenses humid steam in the drying container; and a condensate water collecting portion which is connected to the condenser and stores condensate water generated by the condenser.

Description

food waste disposal facility

[0001] The present invention relates to a food waste treatment device that immediately dries and treats food waste generated in homes or restaurants.

[0002] Food waste, which consists of agricultural, aquatic, and livestock waste and leftover food scraps generated during the production, distribution, processing, and cooking of food, is continuously increasing due to population growth, improved living conditions, and the sophistication of eating habits, and is recognized as one of the major factors contributing to environmental pollution problems.

[0003] Methods for processing food waste include microbial fermentation, dry grinding, which involves drying and disposing of food waste; and wet grinding, which involves collecting it in a drain, grinding it, and then discharging it into the sewer. While wet grinding was once highly popular, recently, due to concerns about environmental pollution, environmentally friendly methods like dry grinding and microbial fermentation are gaining popularity.

[0004] In particular, a dry grinding type food waste disposer processes food by putting it in a drying container, heating it, condensing the generated moisture vapor, extracting the condensed water, and discarding the dried food separately. At this time, the drying container where the food is heated must maintain a locked state even when the temperature is high and the pressure is high to prevent the condensed water or odor from leaking outside. To this end, a double cover structure like the food waste disposer disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be applied. However, there is a problem that when high temperature / high pressure gas and vapor are generated inside the drying container, the main cover and the auxiliary cover separate at a certain pressure or higher, and the gas and vapor leak through the gap. In addition, the double cover structure has a problem of low user convenience because the main cover and the auxiliary cover must be opened and separated respectively.

[0005] According to patent document 1, the condenser's condensation pipe can be connected by penetrating the cover portion to condense the moisture vapor inside the drying tank. However, the condensation pipe can be bent or damaged by opening and closing the cover. This causes the condensation pipe to break or bend over time, resulting in reduced condensation efficiency and product defects over long periods of use.

[0006] (Patent Document 1) KR 10-2598017 B1

[0007] The present invention is intended to solve the above problems and to provide a food waste treatment device with maximized heat exchange efficiency.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following food waste treatment device.

[0009] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a food waste treatment device comprising a main body, a drying unit provided inside the main body and including a drying container for accommodating food and a heating member for heating the drying container, a grinding unit installed inside the drying container and grinding the food, a cover unit provided to cover the main body, a condensing unit connected to the inside of the drying container via a condensation pipe and having a condenser for capturing and condensing moisture vapor inside the drying container, and a condensation collection unit connected to the condenser and storing condensate generated in the condenser, wherein a hinge module is installed on the condensation pipe.

[0010] In one embodiment, the condensation pipe includes a first condensation pipe connected to the condenser and a second condensation pipe connected to the drying tank, and the hinge module may be provided between the first condensation pipe and the second condensation pipe so that the first condensation pipe and the second condensation pipe are in communication with each other.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second condenser can rotate along with the opening and closing of the cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, the hinge module includes a hinge joint to which the first condensation pipe is coupled, a hinge auxiliary part provided to be in contact with one side of the hinge joint part, and a hinge axis having one end fixed to a side where the hinge joint part and the hinge auxiliary part are in contact and the other end connected to the second condensation pipe, and the second condensation pipe can rotate about the hinge axis.

[0013] In one embodiment, the hinge axis has a step formed at one end, and the step can be fixed between the hinge joint and the hinge auxiliary portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the hinge module may further include a first hinge sealing member provided on the side where the hinge joint and the hinge auxiliary part are in contact, and a second hinge sealing member provided on the side where the hinge shaft and the second condenser pipe are connected.

[0015] In one embodiment, the hinge joint may be formed such that one end extends in a third direction, which is the height direction of the main body, and the other end is formed by bending in a first direction, which is the length direction of the main body.

[0016] In one embodiment, the condenser pipe moves moisture vapor generated inside the drying tank to the condenser, and includes a first intake pipe connected to the condenser, a second intake pipe connected to the cover, and returns residual moisture vapor of the condenser to the drying tank, and includes a first exhaust pipe connected to the condenser and a second exhaust pipe connected to the cover, and the hinge module may include a first hinge module connecting the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe and a second hinge module connecting the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe.

[0017] In one embodiment, the second intake pipe can rotate around the hinge axis of the first hinge module by opening and closing the cover part, and the second exhaust pipe can rotate around the hinge axis of the second hinge module by opening and closing the cover part.

[0018] In one embodiment, the hinge axis of the first hinge module and the hinge axis of the second hinge module may be arranged parallel to the first direction, which is the longitudinal direction of the main body.

[0019] In one embodiment, the condenser may further include an intake / exhaust joint coupled to the cover portion and configured to communicate with the interior of the drying tank, and a connecting pipe made of silicone that connects the intake / exhaust joint and the condenser pipe.

[0020] In one embodiment, the intake / exhaust joint is integrally connected to the cover portion, and the condenser portion may further include a second sealing gasket provided between the intake / exhaust joint and the cover portion.

[0021] In one embodiment, the intake / exhaust joint includes a first pipe connection portion connected to the second intake pipe, a second pipe connection portion connected to the second exhaust pipe, and a third pipe connection portion that is provided in communication with the inside of the drying tank but shielded from the outside, wherein an ion generating device for removing odors inside the drying tank may be installed in the third pipe connection portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, the diameters of the first conduit connection portion and the second conduit connection portion may have the same diameter.

[0023] In one embodiment, the crushing unit may include a crushing shaft disposed inside the drying tank, a crushing blade unit including a plurality of crushing blades extending in different directions from the crushing shaft, and a driving unit that transmits driving force to the crushing shaft.

[0024] In one embodiment, at least one of the plurality of grinding blades may be positioned adjacent to the bottom surface of the drying tank and may include an inclined portion having one end inclined forward with respect to the rotational direction.

[0025] In one embodiment, the inclined portion may include a curved surface having a curvature, a plane of a predetermined section connected to the curved surface, and an inclined surface formed to be inclined from the plane.

[0026] In one embodiment, the inclined portion may be composed of a curved surface having a curvature, a plane of a predetermined section connected to the curved surface, and an inclined surface formed to be inclined from the plane.

[0027] The present invention can improve user comfort by completely blocking odors generated when processing food waste using a heating and drying method through the structure of a food waste processing device as described above.

[0028] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cover part is formed integrally with a spring structure, thereby maintaining a sealed structure in response to high temperature and high pressure gas and steam generated inside the drying tank, and at the same time, providing a structure that can be attached and detached at once, thereby improving user convenience.

[0029] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, a hinge module is added to the condenser pipe to prevent defects due to bending or damage to the condenser pipe even when the cover is opened and closed.

[0030] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user's convenience can be improved because the structure automatically stops collecting condensate in the condensate collection tank when the condensate collection tank is separated.

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a food waste treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the internal structure of a food waste treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the main parts of a food waste treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of part A of Figure 2.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which the cover of a food waste disposal device according to one embodiment of the present invention is opened.

[0036] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the structure of a shock absorbing part of a food waste disposal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a cover part according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from a first direction.

[0038] Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view showing a main cover and an auxiliary cover according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIGS. 9 and 10 are exploded perspective views showing the process of joining a main cover, an auxiliary cover, and an intake / exhaust joint according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a drying container to explain a crushing unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a crushing unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Fig. 13 is a drawing showing the internal configuration of a crushing unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figures 14 and 15 are conceptual diagrams showing the inclination angle of a grinding blade according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing the assembly structure of a condenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Fig. 17 is a perspective view of a condenser according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from one side.

[0046] Fig. 18 is a perspective view of a condenser according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the other side.

[0047] Figure 19 is an exploded perspective view showing a condenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 20 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which a condensate collection unit according to one embodiment of the present invention is installed.

[0049] Fig. 21 is a perspective view showing a state in which a condensate collection unit according to one embodiment of the present invention is removed.

[0050] Figures 22 and 23 are cross-sectional views comparing the internal configuration of a condensate connection according to the movement of a condensate lever according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] *Explanation of symbols*

[0052] 10: Food waste disposal device 100: Main body

[0053] 110: Case 120: Support Frame

[0054] 121, 122, 123: First to third support frames 130: Vertical frame

[0055] 200: Drying section 210: Drying case

[0056] 211: Opening / closing knob 212: Locking member

[0057] 213: Hinge case part 213h: First hinge hole

[0058] 220: Drying tank 220a: Bottom surface

[0059] 221: Open top surface 230: Heating element

[0060] 230h: Through hole 231: Heating plate

[0061] 232: Heating housing 233: Sealing member

[0062] 300: Crushing section 310: Crushing shaft

[0063] 320: Crushing blade 321: First crushing blade

[0064] 322: Second crushing blade 323: Third crushing blade

[0065] 322a, 323a: Slope 322b, 323b: Curved surface

[0066] 322c, 323c: Flat 322d, 323d: Inclined

[0067] 330: Crushing guide 340: Drive unit

[0068] 341: Drive unit 342: First gear

[0069] 343: 2nd gear 344: Drive output

[0070] 345: Drive unit sealing member 346: Pentagonal bolt

[0071] 410: Outer cover 411: Control unit

[0072] 420: Main cover 420h: Through hole

[0073] 421: Cover member 421a: Cover space

[0074] 421h: Cover hole 422: Hinge cover

[0075] 422h: Second hinge hole 425: First elastic member

[0076] 430: Auxiliary cover 430a: Insert groove

[0077] 430h: flue hole 431: protruding member

[0078] 432: Fastening member 432a: Insert nut

[0079] 432b: Bolt 433: Fitting

[0080] 435: First sealing gasket 440: Shock absorber

[0081] 441: First shock absorbing member 441a: Pressing member

[0082] 441b: Third elastic member 442: Second shock absorbing member

[0083] 500: Condenser 510: Condenser

[0084] 511: Condenser housing 512: Condenser body

[0085] 512a, 512b: first and second bodies 513: partition member

[0086] 513a: Penetration 514: Condenser seal member

[0087] 520: Condenser pipe 521: Intake pipe

[0088] 521a, 521b: 1st and 2nd intake pipes 522: Exhaust pipes

[0089] 522a, 522b: 1st and 2nd exhaust pipes 530: Intake and exhaust joints

[0090] 531, 532, 533: 1st to 3rd pipe connections

[0091] 534: Second sealing gasket 540: Hinge module

[0092] 541: First hinge module 542: Second hinge module

[0093] 541a, 542a: Hinge joint 541b, 542b: Hinge auxiliary part

[0094] 542c: Second hinge axis 542d: Stepped portion

[0095] 542e: First hinge sealing member 542f: Second hinge sealing member

[0096] 551, 552: 1st and 2nd connecting pipes 560: Blower fan

[0097] 570: Pressure regulating valve 600: Condensate collection unit

[0098] 610: Condensate collection tank 610h: Condensate collection hole

[0099] 611: Condensate cover 612: Cover flap

[0100] 620: Condensate connection 620a: Condensate transfer space

[0101] 621, 622: First and second condensate lines 623: Cross section

[0102] 624: Condensate lever 625: Condensate shutoff

[0103] 625a: First blocking member 625b: Rotating shaft

[0104] 625c: Second blocking member 625d: Second elastic member

[0105] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the presented embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily propose other regressive inventions or other embodiments included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention by adding, modifying, or deleting other components within the scope of the same spirit. However, this will also be considered to be included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

[0106] Furthermore, throughout the specification, the term "connected" to another component means not only that the components are "directly connected," but also that they are "indirectly connected" with other components in between. Furthermore, "including" a component does not exclude other components, unless otherwise specifically stated, but rather implies the inclusion of other components.

[0107] In addition, components having the same function within the same scope of the same idea shown in the drawings of each embodiment are described using the same reference numerals.

[0108] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a food waste treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the internal structure of a food waste treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the main parts of a food waste treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 2. Hereinafter, a food waste treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0109] A food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (100), a drying unit (200), a grinding unit (300), a cover unit (400), a condensing unit (500), and a condensate collection unit (600). In the specification of the present invention, the first direction may mean the longitudinal direction of the main body (100) and the X direction in the drawing, the second direction may mean the width direction of the main body (100) and the direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction may mean the height direction of the main body (100) and the direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a food waste treatment device (10) includes a main body (100) extending in the third direction, a case (110) supporting the outside, and a cover (400) to be described later can be coupled to the third-direction end of the case (110). The cover (400) can be coupled to the main body (100) in a hinge structure.

[0111] Meanwhile, the interior of the main body (100) includes a support frame (120) provided along a direction parallel to the third direction. The support frame (120) includes a first support frame (121), a second support frame (122), and a third support frame (123). A condensate collection unit (600), which will be described later, may be provided between the first support frame (121) and the second support frame (122). A condenser (510), which will be described later, may be provided between the second support frame (122) and the third support frame (123). The drying unit (200) and the crushing unit (300) may be provided on the upper portion of the third support frame (123). In addition, the main body (100) may be provided with a vertical frame (130) connecting the first to third support frames (121, 122, 123).

[0112] The above drying unit (200) includes a drying case (210) provided inside the main body (100), a drying container (220) that is provided so as to be storable and separable inside the drying case (210) and in which food is accommodated, and a heating member (230) that heats the drying container (220). The drying container (220) can store food through an open upper surface (221), and the open upper surface (221) can be opened and closed by the cover portion (400).

[0113] The drying case (210) may be provided with a receiving space having a corresponding shape so as to be able to receive the drying container (220) therein, and although not shown in the drawing, the drying case (210) may have both sides open toward the third direction, and the heating member (230) may be provided on one side, and the cover part (400) may be provided on the other side. The drying case (210) may have an opening / closing knob (211) and a locking member (212) installed on one side that comes into contact with the cover part (400), and the closed or open state of the cover part (400) may be maintained by the opening / closing knob (211). In addition, the drying case (210) includes a hinge case part (213) provided to surround a hinge module (540) to be described later. The above hinge case portion (213) may be formed with a first hinge hole (213h) so that a second hinge axis (542c) to be described later passes through in a direction parallel to the first direction.

[0114] The heating member (230) includes a heating plate (231), a heating housing (232), and a sealing member (233). The heating plate (231) may be provided on the inside of the heating housing (232) and may be provided to be in close contact with the drying container (220) through an open side of the drying case (210). The heating housing (232) may be provided so that the drying case (210) may be coupled to one side in the third direction, and the sealing member (233) may be provided to surround the side where the drying case (210) and the heating housing (232) are coupled. The above sealing member (233) is provided to surround the side where the drying case (210) and the heating housing (232) are combined, thereby preventing bad odors or moisture vapor inside the drying container (220) from leaking out or heat transfer by the heating plate (231) from leaking out.

[0115] The heating plate (231) and heating housing (232) may have a through hole (230h) formed in the center, and a crushing unit (300, see FIG. 10) to be described later may pass through the through hole (230h) and be connected to the inside of the drying container (220). Accordingly, the crushing unit (300, see FIG. 10) may crush food contained inside the drying container (220).

[0116] The cover part (400) includes an outer cover (410) provided on the outside, a main cover (420, see FIG. 5) provided on the inside, and an auxiliary cover (430). The outer cover (410) forms the exterior of the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention together with the case (110), and an operation unit (411) is provided on one surface. The operation unit (411) may be provided with a switch (not shown) for operating the product and a display (not shown) for displaying the status of the product. The auxiliary cover (430) is provided to open and close the open upper surface (221) of the drying container (220), and the main cover (420, see FIG. 5) is disposed between the auxiliary cover (430) and the outer cover (410). Meanwhile, the outer cover (410), the main cover (420, see FIG. 5) and the auxiliary cover (430) can be joined as one piece and opened and closed, and in particular, the main cover (420, see FIG. 5) and the auxiliary cover (430) can be joined as one piece by the first elastic member (425).

[0117] The condensing unit (500) can be connected to the inside of the drying tank (220) by penetrating the cover unit (400), and includes a condenser (510) that captures and condenses moisture vapor inside the drying tank (220). In addition, the condensing unit (500) includes an intake / exhaust joint (530) that is coupled to the cover unit (400) and communicates with the inside of the drying tank (220), and a condensing pipe (520) that connects the intake / exhaust joint (530) and the condenser (510). The condensing pipe (520) includes intake pipes (521a, 521b) and exhaust pipes (522a, 522b). The first intake pipe (521a) may be connected to the condenser (510), and the second intake pipe (521b) may be connected to the intake / exhaust joint (530) and the first intake pipe (521a). Similarly, the first exhaust pipe (522a) may be connected to the condenser (510), and the second exhaust pipe (522b) may be connected to the intake / exhaust joint (530) and the first exhaust pipe (522a).

[0118] Meanwhile, in the specification of the present invention, the first intake pipe (521a) and the first exhaust pipe (522a) connected to the condenser (510) among the condensation pipes (520) may be referred to as the first condensation pipe, and the second intake pipe (521b) and the second exhaust pipe (522b) connected to the drying tank (220) among the condensation pipes (520) may be referred to as the second condensation pipe.

[0119] The condensing unit (500) may further include a blower fan (560) for intake or exhaust of moisture vapor inside the drying tank (220), and the blower fan (560) may be installed on the first exhaust pipe (522a). Furthermore, the condensing unit (500) may further include a pressure control valve (570) for regulating the pressure inside the drying tank (220) or the condenser (510).

[0120] The above intake and exhaust joint (530) includes a first pipe connection part (531) to which the second intake pipe (521b) is connected, a second pipe connection part (532) to which the second exhaust pipe (522b) is connected, and a third pipe connection part (533) provided between the first pipe connection part (531) and the second pipe connection part (532). The third pipe connection part (533) may be provided in a state in which it is in communication with the interior of the drying tank (220) but is shielded from the exterior. Furthermore, an ion generating device (not shown) installed to remove odors inside the drying tank (220) may be installed in the third pipe connection part (533). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the third pipe connection part (533) may be used by connecting another intake pipe or exhaust pipe to increase condensation efficiency in the future. Meanwhile, the condenser (500) may further include a silicone connecting pipe (551, 552) for convenience of assembly and prevention of pipe damage due to opening and closing of the cover (400). The first connecting pipe (551) may connect the second intake pipe (521b) and the first pipe connecting portion (531), and the second connecting pipe (552) may connect the second exhaust pipe (522b) and the second pipe connecting portion (532). Meanwhile, the first pipe connecting portion (531) and the second pipe connecting portion (532) may have the same diameter.

[0121] More specifically, the wet steam generated inside the drying tank (220) passes through the intake / exhaust joint (530), the second intake pipe (521b), and the first intake pipe (521a) in sequence and moves to the condenser (510). In addition, the wet steam contains a large amount of moisture and is in a high temperature and high pressure state, and is cooled in the condenser (510) to condense and generate condensate. The remaining wet steam in the condenser (510) passes through the first exhaust pipe (522a), the second exhaust pipe (522b), and the intake / exhaust joint (530) in sequence and returns to the drying tank (220) to be reheated. At this time, the returned wet steam is in a lower temperature and lower humidity state than the wet steam discharged toward the condenser (510). Meanwhile, the condensate collection unit (600) is connected to the condenser (510) and can collect and store the condensate condensed in the condenser (510).

[0122] At this time, the condensing unit (500) according to one embodiment of the present invention may have a hinge module (540) installed on the condensing pipe (520). The hinge module (540) may be provided between the first condensing pipe (521a, 522a) and the second condensing pipe (521b, 522b), and the hinge module (540) may be connected so that the first condensing pipe (521a, 522a) and the second condensing pipe (521b, 522b) are in communication with each other. At this time, the hinge module (540) includes a hinge joint (541a, 542a) to which the first condensation pipe (521a, 522a) is coupled, a hinge auxiliary part (541b, 542b) provided to be in contact with one surface of the hinge joint part (541a, 542a), and a hinge axis (542c) having one end fixed to the side where the hinge joint part (541a, 542a) and the hinge auxiliary part (541b, 542b) are in contact, and the other end connected to the second condensation pipe (521b, 522b). At this time, the second condensation pipe (521b, 522b) can rotate about the hinge axis (542c) together with the opening and closing of the cover part (400). At this time, the hinge joints (541a, 542a) can be formed by bending in different directions. For example, one end connected to the first condensation pipe (521a, 522a) can be formed by extending in the third direction, and the other end connected to the hinge axis (542c) and the second condensation pipe (521b, 522b) can be formed by bending in the first direction.

[0123] More specifically, the first intake pipe (521a) and the second intake pipe (521b) may be connected by a first hinge module (541), and the first exhaust pipe (522a) and the second exhaust pipe (522b) may be connected by a second hinge module (542). At this time, the first hinge coupling portion (541a) is connected to the first intake pipe (521a), and the first hinge auxiliary portion (541b) is connected to the second intake pipe (521b). In addition, the second hinge coupling portion (542a) is connected to the first exhaust pipe (522a), and the second hinge auxiliary portion (542b) is connected to the second exhaust pipe (522b). At this time, the second intake pipe (521b) can rotate around the hinge axis (not shown) of the first hinge module (541) by opening and closing the cover part (400), and the second exhaust pipe (522b) can rotate around the hinge axis (542c) of the second hinge module (542) by opening and closing the cover part (400). At this time, the hinge axis (not shown) of the first hinge module (541) and the hinge axis (542c) of the second hinge module (542) can be arranged parallel to the first direction.

[0124] Referring to FIG. 4, the second hinge shaft (542c) may be coupled such that one end is inserted into the second exhaust pipe (522b) and the other end is inserted into the interior of the second hinge module (542). At this time, the second hinge shaft (542c) may have a step (542d) formed on the side of the second hinge coupling portion (542a), and the step (542d) may be fixed between the second hinge coupling portion (542a) and the second hinge auxiliary portion (542b). Meanwhile, the first exhaust pipe (521b) may be fixed to the second hinge coupling portion (542a). Furthermore, the second hinge module (542) may be provided with a first hinge sealing member (542e) on the side where the second hinge connecting portion (542a) and the second hinge auxiliary portion (542b) are in contact, and a second hinge sealing member (542f) may be provided on the side where the second exhaust pipe (522b) and the second hinge axis (542c) are connected.

[0125] Meanwhile, although FIG. 4 focuses on the second hinge module (542), the first hinge module (541) may also have a configuration and effect corresponding to the second hinge module (542), and for example, the first hinge module (541) may include a first hinge joint (541a), a first hinge auxiliary portion (541b), a first hinge axis (not shown), a step portion (not shown), and a plurality of sealing members (not shown).

[0126] Accordingly, according to the structure of the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first condensation pipe (521a, 522a) and the second condensation pipe (521b, 522b) can transmit wet steam and / or gas by the hinge module (540), and at the same time, the second condensation pipe (521b, 522b) can rotate around the hinge axis (542c) according to the opening and closing of the cover part (400).

[0127] Conventional food waste disposal devices have auxiliary covers and main covers manufactured separately, and after opening the main cover, the auxiliary cover is opened to put food inside the drying container or process it. However, the auxiliary cover can become separated or damaged due to the high temperature and high pressure gas or steam inside the drying container, and gas and steam can leak through the gap. In addition, there were problems such as the pipes bending or breaking depending on the opening and closing of the cover, which reduced the condensation efficiency or caused foul odors to leak through the gap.

[0128] A food waste treatment device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention recognizes the above problem, and provides a first elastic member (425) between the auxiliary cover (430) and the main cover (420) so that they are integrally formed with a spring structure, thereby maintaining a sealing force and at the same time, the elastic force of the first elastic member (425) can maintain a balance in response to the pressure of high temperature and high pressure gas or wet steam inside the drying container (220). Accordingly, the food waste treatment device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention can increase user convenience by maintaining the sealing force of the auxiliary cover (430) and at the same time, opening and closing the cover part (400) as an integral part with one touch, and the user can detach the drying container (220) by simply opening the cover part (400).

[0129] Furthermore, the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention can facilitate the rotation of the second intake pipe (521b) and the second exhaust pipe (522b) that open and close together with the cover part (400) by applying a hinge module (540). As a result, product defects due to bending or damage of the intake pipes (521a, 521b) or the exhaust pipes (521, 522b) according to the opening and closing of the cover part (400) can be prevented, and leakage of odors, etc. due to defects in the condensation pipe can be prevented, and moisture vapor, etc. can easily flow inside the condensation pipe. In addition, the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention can facilitate the detachment of the drying container (220) by the hinge module (540).

[0130]

[0131] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which a cover part (400) of a food waste treatment device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened, and FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the structure of a shock absorbing part (440) of a food waste treatment device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The following description will be given with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0132] A food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes an opening / closing knob (211) and a locking member (212) installed in a drying case (210). The opening / closing knob (211) can maintain the closed or open state of the cover part (400). The locking member (212) is arranged on one side of the opening / closing knob (211) and can limit the closed or open state of the cover part (400) to ensure the safety of the user.

[0133] Furthermore, the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a shock absorbing member (440) installed on the main cover (420), and the shock absorbing member (440) includes a first shock absorbing member (441) and a second shock absorbing member (442). The first shock absorbing member (441) includes a pressure member (441a) and a third elastic member (441b) hingedly connected to the main cover (420). The pressure member (441a) may be formed of an arc-shaped plate, and the third elastic member (441b) may be formed of a torsion spring. At this time, one side of the third elastic member (441b) may support one side of the main cover (420), and the other side may support the pressure member (441a).

[0134] That is, in the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the cover part (400) is closed and the cover part (400) and the drying case (210) come into contact, the pressing member (441a) can rotate by coming into contact with one surface of the drying case (210), and the third elastic member (441b) can absorb the impact of the pressing member (441a). Accordingly, the cover part (400) can be smoothly opened and closed. Similarly, the second shock absorbing member (442) can be made of an elastic body and can absorb impact by coming into contact with one surface of the drying case (210).

[0135]

[0136] FIGS. 7 to 10 specifically describe a cover part (400) according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a cover part (400) according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from a first direction, FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing a main cover (420) and an auxiliary cover (430) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are exploded perspective views showing a joining process of a main cover (420), an auxiliary cover (430), and an intake / exhaust joint (530) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a cover part (400) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10.

[0137] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cover part (400) may be sequentially joined with an auxiliary cover (430), a main cover (420), and an outer cover (410) along the third direction. At this time, the auxiliary cover (430) further includes a plurality of protruding members (431) that extend in the third direction, and the main cover (420) includes a cover member (421) having a corresponding shape so that the plurality of protruding members (431) can be inserted.

[0138] An auxiliary cover (430) according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a fitting portion (433) inserted into the drying container (220). The fitting portion (433) has a diameter smaller than the open upper surface (221, see FIG. 3) of the drying container (220) so as to be inserted into the inside of the drying container (220). At this time, the auxiliary cover (430) further includes a hollow first sealing gasket (435) provided along the outer circumference of the fitting portion (433). The first sealing gasket (435) can seal a gap between the drying container (220) and the fitting portion (433), and can have a semicircular cross-section so as to facilitate opening and closing of the cover portion (400). By this, the first sealing gasket (435) can prevent gas and / or moisture from leaking into the gap between the drying tank (220) and the auxiliary cover (430).

[0139] As illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, in a cover part (400) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary cover (430) and the intake / exhaust joint (530) may be integrally connected, and the main cover (420) may be sequentially connected thereon. That is, the intake / exhaust joint (530) may be provided between the auxiliary cover (430) and the main cover (420). At this time, a second sealing gasket (534) may be provided on the side where the intake / exhaust joint (530) and the auxiliary cover (430) are connected, and the second sealing gasket (534) has a shape corresponding to one surface of the intake / exhaust joint (530) in the third direction. In addition, the second sealing gasket (534) is formed with holes (534a, 534b) corresponding to the first connecting hole portion (530a) and the second connecting hole portion (530b) formed on one side of the third direction of the intake / exhaust joint (530), respectively. Similarly, the auxiliary cover (430) may have a communication hole (430h) formed in the insertion groove (430a) corresponding to the holes (534a, 534b). Accordingly, the moisture vapor inside the drying tank (220) may pass through the intake / exhaust joint (530) through the communication hole (430h) and be transferred to the condenser (510, see FIG. 2).

[0140] Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the cover part (400) according to one embodiment of the present invention can be coupled with the main cover (420) in a direction parallel to the third direction while the auxiliary cover (430) and the intake / exhaust joint (530) are coupled, and the main cover (420) is provided with a through hole (420h) so that the intake / exhaust joint (530) penetrates the inside.

[0141] The main cover (420) is provided with a hinge cover portion (422) that is coupled to the hinge case portion (213, see FIG. 6) of the drying case (210, see FIG. 6), and the hinge cover portion (422) is formed with a second hinge hole (422h) corresponding to the first hinge hole (213h, see FIG. 6). Accordingly, the second hinge axis (542c) may be provided to penetrate the first hinge hole (213h) and the second hinge hole (422h) in a direction parallel to the first direction.

[0142] In addition, the cover member (421) may be provided with a cover hole (421h, see FIG. 7) formed therein so that the protruding member (431) can flow in the third direction, and a predetermined cover space (421a, see FIG. 7) may be provided so that the first elastic member (425) is provided. At this time, the auxiliary cover (430) and the main cover (420) may be integrally connected by a fastening member (432) after the protruding member (431) is inserted into the cover member (421). For example, the fastening member (432) may be configured with an insert nut (432a) provided by being inserted into the inside of the protruding member (431) and a bolt (432b) provided by being inserted from the outside of the cover member (421) toward the insert nut (432a). The above bolt (432b) can prevent the auxiliary cover (430) from being removed from the main cover (420) by being provided with a washer having a diameter larger than that of the cover hole (421h).

[0143] That is, in the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the auxiliary cover (430) is closed, the first elastic member (425) applies elastic force in the opposite direction to the high temperature and high pressure moisture vapor inside the drying container (220) flowing in the third direction, thereby maintaining balance, and when the auxiliary cover (430) is open, the fastening member (432) prevents the auxiliary cover (430) from being removed. In addition, in the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, since the main cover (420) and the auxiliary cover (430) are integrally connected, the food waste treatment device (10) can be opened and closed at once from the drying container (220), thereby increasing user convenience.

[0144]

[0145] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a drying container (220) to explain a grinding unit (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a grinding unit (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is a view showing the internal configuration of a grinding unit (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 14 and 15 are conceptual diagrams showing the inclination angle of a grinding blade unit (320) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a grinding unit (300) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15.

[0146] A grinding unit (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a grinding shaft (310), a grinding blade unit (320), a grinding guide (330), and a driving unit (340). The grinding shaft (310) is disposed inside the drying container (220) and rotates by receiving driving force from the driving unit (340). The grinding blade unit (320) includes a first grinding blade (321), a second grinding blade (322), and a third grinding blade (323). The first grinding blade (321), the second grinding blade (322), and the third grinding blade (323) may be disposed to extend radially in different directions from the grinding shaft (310), and the grinding blade unit (320) may grind and stir food introduced into the drying container (220) at the same time.

[0147] The above grinding guide (330) may be installed by being fixed to the wall surface of the drying tank (220). The grinding guide (330) may include a first extension portion (331) and a second extension portion (332) that extend toward the center of the drying tank (220), and the first extension portion (331) and the second extension portion (332) may be spaced apart from each other along the height direction of the drying tank (220) to form a guide space (333). The first to third grinding blades (321, 322, 323) may rotate and their ends may pass through the guide space (333).

[0148] The above driving unit (340) includes a driving source (341), a first gear (342) connected to the driving source (341), a second gear (343) that is arranged to rotate by engaging with the first gear (342), a driving shaft (344) that moves according to the rotation of the second gear (343), and a driving unit sealing member (345) that is arranged to surround the driving shaft (344) and forms a sealing structure. At this time, the first gear (342) and the second gear (343) may be placed on one surface of the third support frame (123), and the driving source (341) may be coupled and provided on the other surface of the third support frame. The above driving source (341) rotates the first gear (342), and as the second gear (343) rotates in engagement with the first gear (342), the driving shaft (344) and the crushing shaft (310) and crushing blade (320) coupled to the driving shaft (344) can be rotated.

[0149] Meanwhile, any one of the first to third crushing blades (321, 322, 323) may be positioned adjacent to the bottom surface (220a) of the drying tank (220) and may include an inclined portion (322a, 323a) having one end inclined forward with respect to the rotational direction.

[0150] For example, the second grinding blade (322) may be arranged adjacent to the bottom surface (220a) of the drying container (220), and may grind and stir food while rotating the lower portion of the drying container (220). At this time, the second grinding blade (322) may include an inclined portion (322a) having a shape in which one end is inclined forward with respect to the forward rotation direction, and the inclined portion (322a) includes a curved surface (322b) having a curvature (R), a flat surface (322c), and an inclined surface (322d) formed to be inclined from the flat surface (322c). At this time, the flat surface (322c) may be about 1 mm, and the inclined surface (322d) may form a first inclined angle (a) with the bottom surface (220a), and the first inclined angle (a) may be about 7° to 10°. The second grinding blade (322) having this structure can reduce the initial resistance with food. Furthermore, the second grinding blade (322) can be spaced apart from the bottom surface (220a) by a predetermined distance (L), and the predetermined distance (L) can be within about 1.5 mm. Accordingly, the second grinding blade (322) can easily scrape off solid matter stuck to the bottom surface (220a).

[0151] The third grinding blade (323) includes an inclined portion (323a) corresponding to the inclined portion (322a) of the second grinding blade (322), and the inclined portion (323a) includes a curved surface (323b), a flat surface (323c), and an inclined surface (323d) formed to be inclined from the flat surface (323c). At this time, the curved surface (323b) has a curvature (R) corresponding to the configuration of the second grinding blade (322), the flat surface (323c) may be about 1 mm, and the inclined surface (323d) forms a second inclined angle (b) with the bottom surface (220a), and the second inclined angle (b) may be about 7° to 10°. However, the third crushing blade (323) may be configured to be inclined in the opposite direction to the second crushing blade (322), and more specifically, the third crushing blade (323) may have a second inclination angle (b) inclined with respect to the reverse rotation direction.

[0152] That is, in the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the grinding blade unit (320) rotates in the forward direction, the second grinding blade (322) removes the solid matter stuck to the bottom surface (220a) of the drying container (220), and when the grinding blade unit (320) rotates in the reverse direction, the third grinding blade (323) removes the solid matter stuck to the bottom surface (220a) of the drying container (220). Meanwhile, the first grinding blade (321) has the same or similar structure and shape as the third grinding blade (323), but is positioned higher than the third grinding blade (323), thereby rotating the middle and upper portions of the drying container (220) to grind and stir food.

[0153] The above drive unit sealing member (345) has a triple-structured sealing structure, and can apply a primary O-ring (345a), a secondary oil seal (retainer, 345b), and a tertiary shaft fixing and sealing combined bushing (345c). The drive unit sealing member (345) can prevent high temperature, high pressure, and humid steam generated inside the drying tank (220) from leaking to the drive shaft (344). Meanwhile, the drive shaft (344) can have a structure of a pentagonal bolt (346) at one end and a 10-cornered groove nut (not shown) that accommodates the pentagonal bolt (346).

[0154]

[0155] FIGS. 16 to 19 illustrate a condenser (500) according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 16 is a drawing showing the assembly structure of a condenser (510) according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a condenser (500) according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from one side, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a condenser (500) according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the other side, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing a condenser (510) according to an embodiment of the present invention in an exploded state. Hereinafter, a condenser (500) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19.

[0156] A condenser (510) according to one embodiment of the present invention can be introduced into the upper portion of the second support frame (122). The condenser (510) includes a condenser housing (511), a condenser body (512) fitted into the condenser housing (511), and a cooling fan (not shown). The condenser housing (511) may have a rectangular box shape, and may have a structure in which one side is open so that the condenser body (512) and the cooling fan (not shown) can enter. Accordingly, the condenser housing (511) can prevent the condenser body (512) and the cooling fan (not shown) from tilting or leaning, and the condenser (510) can be introduced into the second support frame (122) in a state in which it is assembled into the condenser housing (511). That is, the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention can improve the assembly quality while improving the assembling ability by modularizing the condenser (510), and can reduce vibration and noise as the condenser body (512) and cooling fan (not shown) are firmly supported inside the condenser housing (511).

[0157] The condenser body (512) is formed by combining a first body (512a) and a second body (512b) into one body, and a plurality of cooling fins are installed on the outside of the first body (512a) and the second body (512b). At this time, the first body (512a) and the second body (512b) may be partitioned by a partition member (513), and the first body (512a) may be provided with at least one inlet port (510a, 510b) for introducing heated steam from the condenser (510), and the first inlet port (510a) may be connected to the intake pipe (521a, 521b). At this time, the second inlet port (510b) may be shielded, but is not limited thereto, and multiple intake pipes may be used by further connecting other intake pipes (not shown) not shown in the drawing. The second body (512b) is provided with a return port (510c) that returns the remaining moisture vapor after condensation inside the condenser (510) back to the drying tank (220), and the return port (510c) may be connected to the exhaust pipes (522a, 522b).

[0158] That is, the high temperature, high pressure and high humidity steam generated inside the drying tank (220, see FIG. 6) moves along the intake pipe (521a, 521b) through the first pipe connection (531) of the intake / exhaust joint (530) and is introduced into the interior of the first body (512a) through the first inlet port (510a). At this time, the steam introduced into the interior of the first body (512a) can be condensed by a cooling fan (not shown) to form condensate, and the generated condensate moves toward the condensate collection unit (600) described later, and the remaining steam moves toward the second body (512b). At this time, the remaining moisture vapor inside the second body (512b) moves along the exhaust pipe (522a, 522b) through the return port (510c), and returns to the inside of the drying tank (220, see FIG. 6) through the second pipe connection (532) of the intake / exhaust joint (530) and is heated. The moisture vapor returned to the drying tank (220, see FIG. 6) is at a lower temperature and lower humidity than the state in which it was discharged from the drying tank (220, see FIG. 6).

[0159] The partition member (513) may be arranged between the first body (512a) and the second body (512b) to partition the space inside the condenser (510). The partition member (513) has a through-hole (513a) on one side of the lower portion, and the through-hole (513a) may serve as a passage through which the remaining moisture vapor remaining after condensation in the chamber of the first body (512a) partitioned by the partition member (513) may move to the chamber of the second body (512b). The partition member (513) may allow high-temperature, high-humidity moisture vapor to remain for a long period of time on the chamber side of the first body (512a) of the condenser (510), thereby maximizing the condensation phenomenon inside the condenser (510). In addition, the condenser (500) according to one embodiment of the present invention further includes a condenser seal member (514), and the condenser seal member (514) is coupled between the first body (512a) and the second body (512b) to prevent moisture vapor from leaking to the outside from the condenser (510). At this time, the condenser seal member (514) may be provided with a plurality of seal members (514a, 514b) of different sizes.

[0160] The condenser (500) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include the blower fan (560). The blower fan (560) may be installed on the first exhaust pipe (522a). The blower fan (560) may compress the remaining moisture vapor of the condenser (510) and move it back to the drying tank (220, see FIG. 6). The blower fan (560) may be a low-noise Sirocco fan, and a durable BLDC motor may be used as the motor.

[0161] Furthermore, the condenser (500) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a pressure regulating valve (570), and the pressure regulating valve (570) may be installed in the first body (512a). The pressure regulating valve (570) may allow external air to flow into the internal space of the condenser body (512) when a negative pressure (1.5 to 2.5 kPa) is generated in the second body (512b), and may discharge internal air to the outside of the condenser body (512) when a predetermined high pressure (420 to 450 kPa) is generated in the first body (512a). Accordingly, the pressure regulating valve (570) may appropriately regulate the internal pressure of the wet steam circulation system including the condenser (510).

[0162]

[0163] FIGS. 20 to 22 are drawings of a condensate collection unit (600) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which a condensate collection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted, FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a state in which a condensate collection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is removed, and FIGS. 22 and 23 are cross-sectional views comparing the internal configuration of a condensate connection unit according to the movement of a condensate lever according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a condensate collection unit (600) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22.

[0164] A condensate collection unit (600) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a condensate collection tank (610) that stores condensate delivered from the condenser (510), and a condensate connection part (620) that is connected to the condenser and the condensate collection tank (610) and delivers condensate generated in the condenser to the condensate collection tank. The condensate collection tank (610) has a square shape and has a storage space that accommodates condensate therein. A condensate collection hole (610h) is formed on the side of the condensate collection tank (610) that is connected to the condensate connection part (620), and a condensate cover (611) is provided on the upper portion of the condensate collection tank (610). In addition, a cover wing (612) that locks the condensate cover (611) to the condensate collection tank (610) may be provided on one end of the condensate cover (611).

[0165] Meanwhile, in a food waste treatment device (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention, a transfer groove (121a) may be formed extending in a direction parallel to the second direction on one surface of the first support frame (121) on which the condensate collection tank (610) is mounted. The transfer groove (121a) may easily guide the transfer of the condensate collection tank (610) in the second direction. Accordingly, a user may mount the condensate collection tank (610) to the condensate connection part (620) along the transfer groove (121a) after mounting the condensate collection tank (610) to the first support frame (121), or conversely, remove the condensate collection tank (610) from the condensate connection part (620).

[0166] Meanwhile, a condensate connection part (620) according to an embodiment of the present invention connects the condenser (510) and the condensate collection tank (610). More specifically, the condensate connection part (620) includes a first condensate pipe (621) connected to the condenser (510), a second condensate pipe (622) connected to the condensate collection tank (610), and a condensate intersection part (623) where the first condensate pipe (621) and the second condensate pipe (622) intersect. At this time, the first condensate pipe (621) and the second condensate pipe (622) may intersect in an inverted 'L' shape, and the second condensate pipe (622) may be provided to communicate with the inside of the condensate collection tank (610) by penetrating the condensate collection hole (610h). The above condensate intersection (623) is provided with a condensate transfer space (620a) inside so that condensate transferred from the first condensate pipe (621) can be transferred to the second condensate pipe (622).

[0167] Furthermore, the condensate connection unit (620) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a condensate lever (624) and a condensate blocking member (625) that is connected to the condensate lever (624) and blocks the transfer of condensate to the condensate collection tank (610) as the condensate lever (624) rotates. More specifically, the condensate blocking member (625) blocks the condensate transfer space (620a). At this time, in the condensate collection unit (600) according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the condensate collection tank (610) is mounted on the condensate connection unit (620), the condensate lever (624) rotates counterclockwise, and conversely, when the condensate collection tank (610) is removed from the condensate connection unit (620), the condensate lever (624) rotates clockwise, which is the opposite direction of the counterclockwise direction. At this time, the condensate lever (624) pulls the condensate blocking member (625) in the second direction so that the transmission space (620a) is opened as it rotates counterclockwise, and conversely, the condensate lever (624) can push the condensate blocking member (625) in the second direction so that the transmission space (620a) is closed as it rotates clockwise. At this time, the condensate blocking member (625) can open the condensate transmission space (620a) when it is pulled in the second direction, and can close the condensate transmission space (620a) when it is pushed in the second direction.

[0168] More specifically, as the condensate collection tank (610) is mounted on the condensate connection portion (620), one side of the condensate collection tank (610) can rotatably push the condensate lever (624) in the counterclockwise direction, and conversely, when the condensate collection tank (610) is removed from the condensate connection portion (620), the condensate lever (624) rotates in the clockwise direction.

[0169] The above condensate blocking member (625) includes a first blocking member (625a), a rotary shaft (625b) connecting the first blocking member (625a) and the condensate lever (624), a second blocking member (625c) provided at one end of the first blocking member (625a) and blocking the condensate transfer space (620a), and a second elastic member (625d) provided to surround the first blocking member (625a) and applying elastic force toward the condensate collection tank (610). For example, when one side of the condensate collection tank (610) rotates the condensate lever (624) in the counterclockwise direction, the first blocking member (625a) and the second blocking member (625c) move apart from the condensate collection tank (610) in a direction parallel to the second direction, and at this time, as the storage space (620a) is opened, the condensate moves toward the condensate collection tank (610). Conversely, when the condensate collection tank (610) is removed, the condensate lever (624) is rotated clockwise, which is opposite to the counterclockwise direction, by the elastic force of the second elastic member (625d), whereby the first blocking member (625a) and the second blocking member (625c) move toward the condensate collection tank (610) in a direction parallel to the second direction, and at this time, the movement of the condensate is blocked as the storage space (620a) is closed. Meanwhile, the condensate blocking member (625) can be applied without limitation as long as it can open and close the transfer of the condensate depending on the rotation direction of the condensate lever (624).

[0170] Accordingly, in the condensate collection unit (600) according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the condensate collection tank (610) is mounted on the condensate connection portion (620), the movement of condensate from the condenser (510) to the condensate collection tank (610) is possible, and when the condensate collection tank (610) is removed from the condensate connection portion (620), the movement of condensate from the condenser (510) to the condensate collection tank (610) is blocked. Accordingly, the food waste treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention blocks the condensate from flowing out, improves sealing properties, and improves assembly properties because the movement of condensate is automatically blocked even when replacing.

[0171]

[0172] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to examples, the present invention is not limited to the above-described examples, and it goes without saying that modifications can be made and implemented by those skilled in the art without changing the technical idea of ​​the present invention as claimed in the claims.

Claims

1. Main body; A drying unit provided inside the main body and including a drying container for storing food and a heating member for heating the drying container; A grinding unit installed inside the above drying tank and grinding the food; A cover part provided to cover the above main body part; A condensing unit connected to the inside of the drying tank by a condensing pipe and equipped with a condenser that captures and condenses moisture vapor inside the drying tank; and A condensate collection unit connected to the above condenser and storing condensate generated from the condenser; Including, A hinge module is installed on the above condenser pipe, In the above condenser, a first condenser pipe connected to the above condenser; and A second condenser pipe connected to the above drying tank; Including, The above hinge module, A food waste treatment device provided between the first condensation pipe and the second condensation pipe so that the first condensation pipe and the second condensation pipe are connected.

2. In paragraph 1, As for the second condenser, A food waste disposal device characterized by rotating together with the opening and closing of the above cover part.

3. In paragraph 2, The above hinge module, A hinge joint to which the first condenser tube is connected; A hinge auxiliary part provided to be in contact with one side of the above hinge joint; and A hinge shaft having one end fixed to the side where the hinge joint and the hinge auxiliary part meet and the other end connected to the second condenser pipe; Including, As for the second condenser, A food waste disposal device that rotates around the above hinge axis.

4. In paragraph 3, The above hinge axis is, A food waste disposal device in which a step portion is formed at one end, and the step portion is fixed between the hinge joint portion and the hinge auxiliary portion.

5. In paragraph 4, The above hinge module, A first hinge sealing member provided on the side where the hinge joint and hinge auxiliary part are in contact; and A second hinge sealing member provided on the side where the above hinge axis and the second condenser pipe are connected; A food waste treatment device further comprising:

6. In paragraph 5, The above hinge joint is, A food waste disposal device characterized in that one end is formed by extending in a third direction, which is the height direction of the main body, and the other end is formed by bending in a first direction, which is the length direction of the main body.

7. In paragraph 1, In the above condenser, The moisture vapor generated inside the drying tank is moved to the condenser, and a first suction pipe connected to the condenser and a second suction pipe connected to the cover part; and The residual moisture vapor of the above condenser is returned to the drying tank, through a first exhaust pipe connected to the above condenser and a second exhaust pipe connected to the above cover; Including, The above hinge module, A first hinge module connecting the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe; and A second hinge module connecting the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe; A food waste treatment device including:

8. In paragraph 7, As the second intake pipe, By opening and closing the above cover part, the first hinge module rotates around the hinge axis, As the second exhaust pipe, A food waste disposal device that rotates around the hinge axis of the second hinge module by opening and closing the cover part.

9. In paragraph 8, The hinge axis of the first hinge module and the hinge axis of the second hinge module are, A food waste disposal device arranged parallel to the first direction, which is the longitudinal direction of the main body.

10. In paragraph 9, The above condenser, An intake / exhaust joint coupled to the above cover and provided to communicate with the interior of the drying tank; and A connecting pipe made of silicone material connecting the above intake and exhaust joint and the above condenser pipe; A food waste treatment device further comprising:

11. In Article 10, The above intake and exhaust joints are integrally connected to the cover part, The above condenser, A second sealing gasket provided between the above intake and exhaust joint and the cover part; A food waste treatment device further comprising:

12. In paragraph 10, The above intake and exhaust joints are, A first pipe connection part connected to the second intake pipe; A second pipe connection part connected to the second exhaust pipe; and A third pipe connection part that is connected to the inside of the above drying tank but is shielded from the outside; Including, but not limited to, A food waste treatment device in which an ion generating device for removing odors inside the drying tank is installed in the third pipe connection section.

13. In paragraph 12, A food waste treatment device wherein the first pipe connection portion and the second pipe connection portion have the same diameter.

14. In paragraph 1, The above crushing unit, A crushing shaft arranged inside the above drying tank; A grinding blade unit including a plurality of grinding blades extending in different directions from the grinding shaft; A driving unit that transmits driving force to the above-mentioned crushing shaft; A food waste treatment device including:

15. In paragraph 14, At least one of the above multiple crushing blades, An inclined portion positioned adjacent to the bottom surface of the drying tank and having one end inclined forward based on the direction of rotation; A food waste treatment device including:

16. In paragraph 15, The above slope is, A food waste treatment device characterized by comprising a curved surface having a curvature, a plane of a predetermined section connected to the curved surface, and an inclined surface formed at an angle from the plane.

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