A refrigerator with a wine cellar

Abstract

The application relates to a refrigerator with a wine cabinet, which comprises a food storage chamber and a wine cabinet chamber independent of the food storage chamber, characterized in that the outer wall of the wine cabinet chamber is provided with a wine cabinet evaporator and a wine cabinet condenser which are independently arranged; and further comprising a refrigeration system made for the food storage chamber and the wine cabinet chamber, which comprises a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a drying filter, a first electromagnetic valve and a second electromagnetic valve; when the wine cabinet chamber needs refrigeration, the input end of the second electromagnetic valve is communicated with the first output end, and the input end of the first electromagnetic valve is alternately communicated with the first output end and the second output end; when the wine cabinet chamber needs heating, the input end of the second electromagnetic valve is communicated with the second output end, and the input end of the first electromagnetic valve is communicated with the first output end, and the heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser is directly discharged to the wine cabinet chamber, so that the temperature of the wine cabinet chamber is increased. Compared with the prior art, the application is more environmentally friendly and energy-saving when the wine cabinet chamber needs heating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a refrigerator with a wine cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous enhancement of refrigerator functions, refrigerators with built-in wine cabinets have already entered the market. For example, Chinese patent application CN201910311493.3 discloses a refrigerator with a separate wine cabinet space within the refrigerator compartment. This wine cabinet space is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor, a heater, a fan, and an atomizer. The temperature and humidity sensor collects temperature and humidity information within the wine cabinet space and sends it to the refrigerator controller. The refrigerator controller then controls the operation of the fan, atomizer, and heater. The ideal storage temperature for red wine in a wine cabinet is around 12°C. In low ambient temperatures, such as during the winter and spring seasons in northern regions when the ambient temperature is below 10°C, the wine cabinet space needs to be heated to reach the set temperature. Existing refrigerators with built-in wine cabinets require electric heating to raise the temperature of the wine cabinet space to the set temperature, which increases the refrigerator's power consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a refrigerator with a wine cabinet that consumes less energy when the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated, in contrast to the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a refrigerator with a wine cabinet, comprising a food storage compartment and a wine cabinet compartment separate from the food storage compartment, characterized in that: the outer wall of the wine cabinet compartment is provided with an independently set wine cabinet evaporator and a wine cabinet condenser.

[0005] It also includes a refrigeration system for food storage rooms and wine cabinets. This refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a dryer filter, a first solenoid valve, and a second solenoid valve. Both the first and second solenoid valves are one-in-two-out solenoid valves. The output end of the compressor is connected to the input end of the second solenoid valve. The first output end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the input end of the condenser. The output end of the condenser is connected to the input end of the dryer filter. The output end of the dryer filter is connected to the input end of the first solenoid valve. The first output end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the input end of the evaporator. The output end of the evaporator is connected to the input end of the compressor.

[0006] The second output terminal of the second solenoid valve is connected to the input terminal of the wine cabinet condenser, and the output terminal of the wine cabinet condenser is connected to the input terminal of the dryer filter.

[0007] The second output terminal of the first solenoid valve is connected to the input terminal of the wine cabinet evaporator, and the output terminal of the wine cabinet evaporator is connected to the input terminal of the compressor.

[0008] When the wine cabinet compartment needs cooling, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the first output end, and the heat dissipated by the condenser is directly discharged to the outside of the refrigerator. The input end of the first solenoid valve is alternately connected to the first output end and the second output end, so that the food storage compartment and the wine cabinet compartment are alternately cooled. When the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end, the food storage compartment is in a cooling state; when the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the second output end, the wine cabinet compartment is in a cooling state.

[0009] When the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the second output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end. The heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser is directly discharged into the wine cabinet compartment, thereby increasing the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment.

[0010] As an improvement, the outer wall of the wine cabinet compartment is also equipped with an electric heating wire;

[0011] When the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated, the input end of the second solenoid valve is preferably connected to the second output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end. At this time, the heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser is directly discharged into the wine cabinet compartment, thereby increasing the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment. If the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment reaches the set temperature, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the first output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end. At this time, the heat emitted by the condenser is directly discharged to the outside of the refrigerator.

[0012] If the heat dissipated by the wine cabinet condenser is insufficient to bring the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment to the set temperature, the electric heating wire will be activated to provide auxiliary heating to the wine cabinet compartment. Once the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment reaches the set temperature, the electric heating wire will be turned off.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the wine cabinet evaporator is located at the upper part of the back of the wine cabinet compartment, and the wine cabinet condenser is located at the lower part of the back of the wine cabinet compartment; the electric heating wire is located at the bottom of the wine cabinet compartment.

[0014] Set the wine cabinet compartment temperature to Tj and the ambient temperature to Th. When Tj is less than or equal to Th, the wine cabinet compartment needs to be cooled; when Tj is greater than Th, the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated.

[0015] The food storage room includes a freezer room and a refrigerator room; a refrigeration ventilation duct is provided between the freezer room and the refrigerator room.

[0016] The refrigerator compartment is located at the top of the refrigerator; the freezer compartment is located at the bottom left side of the refrigerator; and the wine cabinet compartment is located on the outside right side of the refrigerator.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this invention are as follows: A wine cabinet compartment, independent of the food storage compartment, is set up inside the refrigerator. An evaporator and a condenser are installed on the outer wall of the wine cabinet compartment. When the wine cabinet compartment needs heating, the heat emitted by the condenser is directly used to raise the temperature of the compartment, eliminating the need to turn on the electric heating wire, thus making it more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient. In the improved design, an electric heating wire is also installed on the outer wall of the wine cabinet compartment. When the wine cabinet compartment needs heating, the heat emitted by the condenser is used first to heat it. When the heat emitted by the condenser is insufficient, the electric heating wire is then activated, reducing the power consumption of solely relying on electric heating to raise the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator refrigeration system in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator refrigeration system in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] like Figure 1 The refrigerator shown includes a cabinet with a wine cabinet, which contains a food storage compartment and a separate wine cabinet compartment 3. The food storage compartment includes a freezer compartment 1 and a refrigerator compartment 2. A cooling and ventilation duct connects the freezer compartment 1 and the refrigerator compartment 2. The refrigerator compartment 2 is located at the top of the refrigerator. The freezer compartment 1 is located at the bottom left side of the refrigerator, and the wine cabinet compartment 3 is located on the outside right side of the refrigerator. A wine cabinet evaporator 4 is located at the upper rear of the wine cabinet compartment 3, and a wine cabinet condenser 5 is located at the lower rear of the wine cabinet compartment 3. The cabinet contains a refrigeration system for food storage and wine cabinet compartments. This refrigeration system includes a compressor 7, a condenser 8, an evaporator 9, a dryer filter 10, a first solenoid valve 11, and a second solenoid valve 12. Both the first solenoid valve 11 and the second solenoid valve 12 are one-in-two-out solenoid valves. The output end of the compressor 7 is connected to the input end of the second solenoid valve 12. The first output end of the second solenoid valve 12 is connected to the input end of the condenser 8. The output end of the condenser 8 is connected to the input end of the dryer filter 10. The output end of the dryer filter 10 is connected to the input end of the first solenoid valve 11. The first output end of the first solenoid valve 11 is connected to the input end of the evaporator 9. The output end of the evaporator 9 is connected to the input end of the compressor 7.

[0024] The second output terminal of the second solenoid valve 12 is connected to the input terminal of the wine cabinet condenser 5, and the output terminal of the wine cabinet condenser 5 is connected to the input terminal of the dryer filter 10.

[0025] The second output terminal of the first solenoid valve 11 is connected to the input terminal of the wine cabinet evaporator 4, and the output terminal of the wine cabinet evaporator 4 is connected to the input terminal of the compressor 7.

[0026] Set the wine cabinet compartment temperature to Tj and the ambient temperature to Th;

[0027] When Tj is less than or equal to Th, the wine cabinet compartment needs to be cooled. At this time, the input end of the second solenoid valve 12 is connected to the first output end, and the heat emitted by the condenser 8 is directly discharged to the outside of the refrigerator. The input end of the first solenoid valve 11 is alternately connected to the first output end and the second output end, so that the food storage compartment and the wine cabinet compartment are cooled alternately. When the input end of the first solenoid valve 11 is connected to the first output end, the food storage compartment is in a cooling state; when the input end of the first solenoid valve 11 is connected to the second output end, the wine cabinet compartment 3 is in a cooling state.

[0028] When Tj is greater than Th, the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated. At this time, the input end of the second solenoid valve 12 is connected to the second output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve 11 is connected to the first output end. The heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser 5 is directly discharged to the wine cabinet compartment 3, thereby increasing the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment 3.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Unlike Embodiment 1, the bottom of the wine cabinet compartment 3 is equipped with an electric heating wire 6, see [link / reference]. Figure 3 As shown;

[0031] When the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated, it is preferable to first connect the input end of the second solenoid valve 12 to the second output end and the input end of the first solenoid valve 11 to the first output end. At this time, the heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser 5 is directly discharged into the wine cabinet compartment, thereby increasing the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment. If the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment reaches the set temperature, the input end of the second solenoid valve 12 is connected to the first output end and the input end of the first solenoid valve 11 is connected to the first output end. At this time, the heat emitted by the condenser is directly discharged to the outside of the refrigerator.

[0032] If the heat emitted by the condenser 5 of the wine cabinet is insufficient to bring the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment to the set temperature, the electric heating wire 6 will be activated to provide auxiliary heating to the wine cabinet compartment. Once the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment reaches the set temperature, the electric heating wire 6 will be turned off.

Claims

1. A refrigerator with a wine cabinet, comprising a food storage compartment and a wine cabinet compartment separate from the food storage compartment, characterized in that: The outer wall of the wine cabinet compartment is equipped with an independently installed wine cabinet evaporator and wine cabinet condenser. It also includes a refrigeration system for food storage rooms and wine cabinets. This refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a dryer filter, a first solenoid valve, and a second solenoid valve. Both the first and second solenoid valves are one-in-two-out solenoid valves. The output end of the compressor is connected to the input end of the second solenoid valve. The first output end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the input end of the condenser. The output end of the condenser is connected to the input end of the dryer filter. The output end of the dryer filter is connected to the input end of the first solenoid valve. The first output end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the input end of the evaporator. The output end of the evaporator is connected to the input end of the compressor. The second output terminal of the second solenoid valve is connected to the input terminal of the wine cabinet condenser, and the output terminal of the wine cabinet condenser is connected to the input terminal of the dryer filter. The second output terminal of the first solenoid valve is connected to the input terminal of the wine cabinet evaporator, and the output terminal of the wine cabinet evaporator is connected to the input terminal of the compressor. When the wine cabinet compartment needs cooling, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the first output end, and the heat dissipated by the condenser is directly discharged to the outside of the refrigerator. The input end of the first solenoid valve is alternately connected to the first output end and the second output end, so that the food storage compartment and the wine cabinet compartment are alternately cooled. When the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end, the food storage compartment is in a cooling state; when the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the second output end, the wine cabinet compartment is in a cooling state. When the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the second output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end. The heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser is directly discharged into the wine cabinet compartment, thereby increasing the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment.

2. The refrigerator with a wine cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the wine cabinet compartment is also equipped with an electric heating wire; When the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the second output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end. At this time, the heat emitted by the wine cabinet condenser is directly discharged into the wine cabinet compartment, thereby increasing the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment. If the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment reaches the set temperature, the input end of the second solenoid valve is connected to the first output end, and the input end of the first solenoid valve is connected to the first output end. At this time, the heat emitted by the condenser is directly discharged to the outside of the refrigerator. If the heat dissipated by the wine cabinet condenser is insufficient to bring the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment to the set temperature, the electric heating wire will be activated to provide auxiliary heating to the wine cabinet compartment. Once the temperature of the wine cabinet compartment reaches the set temperature, the electric heating wire will be turned off.

3. The refrigerator with a wine cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wine cabinet evaporator is located at the upper part of the back of the wine cabinet compartment, and the wine cabinet condenser is located at the lower part of the back of the wine cabinet compartment; the electric heating wire is located at the bottom of the wine cabinet compartment.

4. The refrigerator with a wine cabinet according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: Set the wine cabinet compartment temperature to Tj and the ambient temperature to Th. When Tj is less than or equal to Th, the wine cabinet compartment needs to be cooled; when Tj is greater than Th, the wine cabinet compartment needs to be heated.

5. The refrigerator with a wine cabinet according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The food storage room includes a freezer room and a refrigerator room; a refrigeration ventilation duct is provided between the freezer room and the refrigerator room.

6. The refrigerator with a wine cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The refrigerator compartment is located at the top of the refrigerator; the freezer compartment is located at the bottom left side of the refrigerator; and the wine cabinet compartment is located on the outside right side of the refrigerator.

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