18313045. FOOD WASTE DISPOSER simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
FOOD WASTE DISPOSER
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FOOD WASTE DISPOSER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18313045 titled 'FOOD WASTE DISPOSER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a food waste disposer that includes a housing, a grinding case, a valve assembly, and a driving device. The grinding case has a discharge hole on its bottom surface, and the valve assembly includes a valve member to open or close the discharge hole. The driving device consists of a driving motor, a power transmission member, a holding member, and a sensor.
- The food waste disposer is designed to grind and dispose of food waste.
- The valve assembly is mounted to the grinding case and controls the opening and closing of the discharge hole.
- The driving device, which includes a driving motor and a power transmission member, operates the valve assembly.
- The holding member, connected to the power transmission member, guides the open or closed state of the valve member.
- The sensor is in contact with the power transmission member.
Potential Applications:
- Household food waste disposal systems
- Commercial food waste disposal systems
- Industrial food waste disposal systems
Problems Solved:
- Efficient disposal of food waste
- Prevention of clogging in waste disposal systems
- Reduction of odor and pests associated with food waste
Benefits:
- Convenient and hygienic disposal of food waste
- Energy-efficient operation
- Minimization of environmental impact by reducing landfill waste
Original Abstract Submitted
A food waste disposer includes a housing, a grinding case inside the housing to dispose of food waste, a valve assembly mounted to a lower portion of the grinding case, and a driving device arranged on one side of the valve assembly to operate the valve assembly. The grinding case includes a discharge hole formed on a bottom surface. The valve assembly includes a valve member configured to open or close the discharge hole. The driving device includes: a driving motor to generate power; a power transmission member connected to the driving motor and configured to be moved in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction; a holding member that rotates based on the movement of the power transmission member and connects to the valve member to guide an open or closed state of the valve member; and a sensor in contact with the power transmission member.