Abstract

Apparatus and method for converting organic waste into compost, having: a chamber, with an entry portal disposed near a top and one side of the chamber, and with an exit portal disposed at a bottom of the chamber; an auger extending at a level along a length of the chamber and adjacent to the top of the chamber; a collection chamber disposed under part of the chamber, aligning with the exit portal, and having a door for access therein; a bin fitting entirely within the collection chamber and removable therefrom; a blower for introducing controlled air; sensors to detect the level of organic waste in the chamber relative to the auger; a rotating gate between the exit portal and the collection chamber providing intermittent opening and closing of the chamber to the bin therebelow; and a feedback circuit for delivering a switching signal from the sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 9/02 - Apparatus for the manufacture
• C05F 17/70 - Controlling the treatment in response to process parameters
• C05F 17/10 - Addition or removal of substances other than water or air to or from the material during the treatment
• C05F 17/971 - Constructional parts, e.g. floors, covers or doors for feeding or discharging material to be treatedConstructional parts, e.g. floors, covers or doors for feeding or discharging other material
• C05F 17/993 - Arrangements for measuring process parameters, e.g. temperature, pressure or humidity
• C05F 17/943 - Means for combined mixing and conveying
• C05F 17/914 - Portable or transportable devices, e.g. transport containers or trucks

Abstract

A system for converting organic waste into compost comprising a preliminary storage/pre-processing unit, an auger-free, composting unit comprising a plurality of top entry portals and at least one bottom exit portal, and an organic waste conveyance means between the preliminary storage/pre-processing unit and the auger-free, composting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 17/90 - Apparatus therefor
• C05F 17/971 - Constructional parts, e.g. floors, covers or doors for feeding or discharging material to be treatedConstructional parts, e.g. floors, covers or doors for feeding or discharging other material
• B09B 3/35 - Shredding, crushing or cutting
• C05F 9/02 - Apparatus for the manufacture

Abstract

A system for converting organic waste into compost comprising a preliminary storage/pre-processing unit, an auger-free, composting unit comprising a plurality of top entry portals and at least one bottom exit portal, and an organic waste conveyance means between the preliminary storage/pre-processing unit and the auger-free, composting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 17/02 - Apparatus therefor
• B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless
• C05F 9/02 - Apparatus for the manufacture

Abstract

A composting chamber for commercial on-site (for example, grocery store) processing of organic matter comprises a simple chamber, with an intake for shredded matter and an auger for movement of matter in situ, said auger operating on a feedback loop based upon fill level of chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 17/921 - Devices in which the material is conveyed essentially horizontally between inlet and discharge means
• C05F 17/90 - Apparatus therefor
• C05F 17/943 - Means for combined mixing and conveying
• C05F 9/02 - Apparatus for the manufacture
• B65F 1/00 - Refuse receptacles

Abstract

A composting chamber for commercial on-site (for example, grocery store) processing of organic matter comprises a simple chamber, with an intake for shredded matter and an auger for movement of matter in situ, said auger operating on a feedback loop based upon fill level of chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 17/02 - Apparatus therefor
• C05F 17/00 - Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation
• C05F 9/02 - Apparatus for the manufacture
• B65F 1/00 - Refuse receptacles