Refrigerator control method, apparatus, refrigerator, and storage medium

By intelligently controlling the working modes of the refrigerator's sterilization and deoxygenation modules, intelligent sterilization and deoxygenation are achieved based on changes in temperature and gas concentration within the refrigerator compartments, extending the shelf life of stored items and reducing energy consumption.

CN116412633BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28HEFEI MIDEA REFRIGERATOR CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI MIDEA REFRIGERATOR CO LTD
Filing Date
2021-12-29
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

The sterilization and deoxygenation modules in existing refrigerators have a simple working logic and cannot perform intelligent sterilization and deoxygenation operations according to the actual situation of the items being stored, resulting in shortened shelf life and deterioration of quality.

Method used

By acquiring the current temperature and gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in different modes, and combined with the fan status, intelligent sterilization and deoxygenation operations are achieved.

Benefits of technology

It extends the shelf life of the stored product, improves the sterilization effect, reduces energy consumption, and avoids the impact of misoperation.

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Abstract

The application discloses a refrigerator control method, equipment, refrigerator and storage medium, the method obtains the current temperature of the refrigerator chamber, when the current chamber temperature of the refrigerator chamber is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to run the first mode, and when the current chamber temperature of the refrigerator chamber is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to run the second mode with smaller power and the oxygen removal module is started. The method associates the temperature control parameter with the sterilization module and the oxygen removal module, which can control the working state of the sterilization module and the oxygen removal module, so that the refrigerator can intelligently perform sterilization and oxygen removal operation according to the actual situation of the quality guarantee object under the condition of meeting the temperature requirement, thereby effectively prolonging the shelf life of the quality guarantee object. The method can be widely applied to the technical field of refrigerators.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a refrigerator control method, device, refrigerator, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] The sterilization and deoxygenation modules in refrigerators often generate heat during operation, preventing the internal temperature from reaching the optimal preservation temperature or requiring a prolonged period to do so. In related technologies, these modules operate solely through pre-set logic, resulting in a limited and unintelligent system that fails to effectively extend the shelf life of food and exacerbates quality deterioration. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a method, apparatus, refrigerator, and storage medium for preserving and sterilizing food, so as to effectively extend the shelf life of the food being preserved.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned technical objectives, the technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of the present invention include:

[0005] On one hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator control method, wherein the refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, a sterilization module, and a deoxygenation module, and the method includes the following steps:

[0006] Obtain the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment;

[0007] If the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the first mode.

[0008] If the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the second mode and the deoxygenation module is controlled to turn on; the operating power of the second mode is less than the operating power of the first mode.

[0009] This invention, through obtaining the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing it with a preset temperature, controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first or second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed at higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed at lower power. This association of temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules allows for control over their operating states. Consequently, while meeting temperature requirements, the refrigerator can intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation based on the actual condition of the food being stored, effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0011] Obtain the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment;

[0012] If the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be within a preset range, the deoxygenation module is controlled to shut down.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the operating power of the first mode includes at least one of a first operating voltage or a first operating current, and controlling the sterilization module to operate in the first mode includes:

[0014] The sterilization module is controlled to operate at least one of the first operating voltage or the first operating current;

[0015] The operating power of the second mode includes at least one of a second operating voltage or a second operating current, and controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode includes:

[0016] The sterilization module is controlled to operate at least one of the second operating voltage or the second operating current;

[0017] Wherein, the first voltage is greater than the second voltage, and the first current is greater than the second current.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the operating parameters corresponding to the first mode further include a first on / off ratio, wherein the first on / off ratio is the ratio of a first duration to a second duration of the sterilization module, and controlling the sterilization module to operate in the first mode includes:

[0019] The sterilization module is controlled to run for the first duration, and then the sterilization module is controlled to shut down for the second duration.

[0020] The operating parameters corresponding to the second mode also include a second on / off ratio, which is the ratio of the third duration to the fourth duration of the sterilization module. Controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode includes:

[0021] The sterilization module is controlled to run for the third duration, and then the sterilization module is controlled to shut down for the fourth duration.

[0022] Wherein, the first start-stop ratio is greater than the second start-stop ratio.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the step of determining that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature, controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and controlling the deoxygenation module to turn on specifically includes:

[0024] If the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the first mode for the fifth duration.

[0025] If the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to the preset temperature, the deoxygenation module is controlled to turn on.

[0026] This embodiment controls the working mode of the sterilization module by determining the relationship between the current compartment temperature and the preset temperature of the refrigerator compartment, so that the working mode of the sterilization module is more in line with the actual situation of the food to be preserved.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the method further includes the following steps:

[0028] If it is determined that the sterilization module is currently in the second mode and the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to switch to the first mode.

[0029] This embodiment controls the switching of the sterilization module's working mode by determining the working mode of the sterilization module and the relationship between the front chamber temperature and the preset temperature, so that the working mode of the sterilization module is more in line with the actual situation of the preservation object.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator further includes a fan for accelerating the airflow through the sterilization module, and the step of controlling the sterilization module to operate in a first mode specifically includes:

[0031] The sterilization module is controlled to operate with parameters corresponding to the first mode, and the fan is controlled to accelerate.

[0032] In this embodiment, the sterilization module operates with the parameters corresponding to the first mode and controls the fan to accelerate, thereby accelerating the air circulation in the room and increasing the probability of contact between the air in the room and the sterilization substance, thus improving the sterilization effect.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the sterilization module to operate in a second mode includes one of the following:

[0034] If the sterilization module is currently in the first mode, control the sterilization module to switch to the second mode and turn off the fan;

[0035] Alternatively, determine that the sterilization module is currently in the second mode, and control the sterilization module to continue operating in the second mode.

[0036] This embodiment controls the working mode of the sterilization module by self-detecting the module's working mode, making the working mode of the sterilization module more consistent with the actual working conditions of the refrigerator. Furthermore, when the sterilization module switches to the second mode, the fan is turned off to ensure the airtightness of the compartment, so that the operation of the deoxygenation module is not affected.

[0037] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the current gas concentration includes the current oxygen concentration, and the step of determining that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and controlling the deoxygenation module to shut down specifically includes:

[0038] Obtain the current oxygen concentration in the refrigerator compartment;

[0039] If the current oxygen concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be lower than the preset oxygen concentration, the oxygen removal module is controlled to shut down.

[0040] This embodiment obtains the current oxygen concentration in the refrigerator compartment, determines the relationship between the current oxygen concentration and the preset oxygen concentration, and controls the working state of the deoxygenation module, so that the working state of the deoxygenation module is more in line with the actual situation of the food being stored.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the current gas concentration includes the current carbon dioxide concentration, and the step of determining that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and controlling the deoxygenation module to shut down specifically includes:

[0042] Obtain the current carbon dioxide concentration in the refrigerator compartment;

[0043] If the current carbon dioxide concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset carbon dioxide concentration, the deoxygenation module is controlled to shut down.

[0044] This embodiment obtains the current carbon dioxide concentration in the refrigerator compartment, determines the relationship between the current carbon dioxide concentration and the preset carbon dioxide concentration, and controls the working state of the deoxygenation module, so that the working state of the deoxygenation module is more in line with the actual situation of the food being stored.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the current gas concentration includes the current ethanol concentration, and the step of determining that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and controlling the deoxygenation module to shut down specifically includes:

[0046] Obtain the current ethanol concentration in the refrigerator compartment;

[0047] If the current ethanol concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset ethanol concentration, the deoxygenation module is controlled to shut down.

[0048] This embodiment obtains the current ethanol concentration in the refrigerator compartment, determines the relationship between the current ethanol concentration and the preset ethanol concentration, and controls the working state of the deoxygenation module, so that the working state of the deoxygenation module is more in line with the actual situation of the stored product.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator further includes a door, and the method further includes the following steps:

[0050] Once the deoxygenation module is confirmed to be activated, a notification will be sent prohibiting the opening of the cabinet door.

[0051] This embodiment confirms that the deoxygenation module is in operation and controls the refrigerator to send a reminder that the door should not be opened, thereby preventing the user from affecting the operation of the deoxygenation module due to accidental operation.

[0052] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a control device for a refrigerator, the refrigerator including a refrigerator compartment, a sterilization module, and a deoxygenation module, the control device including:

[0053] The first module is used to obtain the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment;

[0054] The second module is used to determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, and control the sterilization module to operate in the first mode;

[0055] The third module is used to determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature, control the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and control the deoxygenation module to turn on; the operating power of the second mode is less than the operating power of the first mode.

[0056] In this embodiment of the invention, the first module obtains the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment, and the second and third modules control the sterilization module to operate in either the first or second mode based on a comparison between the current temperature and a preset temperature. In the first mode, sterilization is performed at a higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed at a lower power. By associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules, the operating status of the sterilization and deoxygenation modules can be controlled. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0057] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a device, including:

[0058] At least one processor;

[0059] At least one memory for storing at least one program;

[0060] When the at least one program is executed by the at least one processor, the at least one processor implements the refrigerator control method described above.

[0061] This embodiment implements the refrigerator control method described above by the processor when executing the program. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing the current temperature with the preset temperature, the system controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed with higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed with lower power. By associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules, the operating states of the sterilization and deoxygenation modules can be controlled. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0062] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a refrigerator, including the control device or equipment of the refrigerator described above.

[0063] This embodiment, by installing the aforementioned control device or equipment inside the refrigerator, enables the control device to implement the aforementioned refrigerator control method during operation. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing it with a preset temperature, the device controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first or second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed at higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed at lower power. This association of temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules allows for control over their operating states. Consequently, while meeting temperature requirements, the refrigerator can intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0064] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention provide a storage medium storing a computer-executable program, which, when executed by a processor, is used to implement the aforementioned refrigerator control method.

[0065] This embodiment implements the refrigerator control method described above by the processor when executing the program. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing the current temperature with the preset temperature, the system controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed with higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed with lower power. By associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules, the operating states of the sterilization and deoxygenation modules can be controlled. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food. Attached Figure Description

[0066] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following description is provided with accompanying drawings of the relevant technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings described below are only for the purpose of clearly illustrating some embodiments of the technical solutions of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0067] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0068] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0069] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a refrigerator control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0071] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0072] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 7 A flowchart of a refrigerator control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0074] This section will describe in detail specific embodiments of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present invention, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0075] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," "exceeding," etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," "within," etc. are understood to include the number itself. "At least one" refers to one or more, and "at least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or multiple items. If "first," "second," etc., are used in the description, they are only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0076] It should be noted that the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" in the embodiments of this invention should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the aforementioned terms in the embodiments of this invention based on the specific content of the technical solution. For example, the term "connection" can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for mutual communication; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0077] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / implementation," "another embodiment / implementation," "some embodiments / implementations," and "in the foregoing embodiments / implementations," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with embodiments or examples that are included in at least two embodiments or implementations of this disclosure. In this disclosure, illustrative expressions of the foregoing terms do not necessarily refer to the same illustrative embodiment or implementation. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or implementations.

[0078] It should be noted that the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0079] With economic development, refrigerators have become an essential appliance in every household, and people are accustomed to storing food in them. However, refrigerators store a wide variety of food items, and the actual conditions of these items vary. Currently, the sterilization and deoxygenation modules in refrigerators can only perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations according to pre-set logic. They cannot perform intelligent sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual conditions of the food items, resulting in an inability to effectively extend the shelf life of the food and accelerating the deterioration of its quality.

[0080] Therefore, this application proposes a refrigerator control method, device, refrigerator, and storage medium. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing it with a preset temperature, the operating mode of the sterilization module is controlled. When the current compartment temperature is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module operates in a first mode. When the current compartment temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the sterilization module operates in a second mode with lower power consumption, and the deoxygenation module is activated. By controlling the operating mode of the sterilization module through temperature, power consumption can be reduced while sterilizing. This method of associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules enables control over their operating states. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0081] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2This invention provides a refrigerator, which includes a body 101, a compartment (not shown), a door 102, and a touch screen 103. The compartment refers to the area in the refrigerator used for storing items requiring preservation (e.g., vegetables, fruits, meat, etc.), while the door 102 is used to open and close the refrigerator, working in conjunction with the compartment to store these items. The touch screen 103 receives commands input by the user to control the refrigerator's operating mode and can also remind the user to perform operations correctly, preventing accidental operation that could affect the refrigerator's performance. The body 101 contains a sterilization module 201 for sterilization, a deoxygenation module 202 for deoxygenation, a temperature sensor 203, a gas sensor 204, and a fan 205. The temperature sensor 203 detects the current temperature of the compartment, the gas sensor 204 detects the current gas concentration inside the compartment, and the fan 205 supplies air to the compartment. Depending on the actual gas concentration requirements, the gas sensor 204 can be an oxygen concentration sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, or an ethanol concentration sensor, etc. It should be noted that this embodiment only exemplarily shows a portion of the refrigerator's components; the refrigerator may also include other components found in other existing refrigerator devices to achieve the corresponding functions, and no specific limitations are imposed. It should also be noted that the refrigerator includes, but is not limited to, single-door refrigerators, double-door refrigerators, side-by-side double-door wall-mounted refrigerators, three-door refrigerators, or four-door refrigerators, etc.

[0082] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a refrigerator according to various embodiments of this application. In these embodiments, the refrigerator may include a processor 301 (e.g., a Central Processing Unit, CPU), a communication bus 302, an input port 303, an output port 304, and a memory 305. The processor 301 can be separate for the sterilization module and the deoxygenation module, or the CPU can be used to control the sterilization module and the deoxygenation module. The communication bus 302 is used to establish communication between these components; the input port 303 is used for data input; the output port 304 is used for data output; and the memory 305 can be a high-speed RAM or a stable, non-volatile memory, such as a disk drive. Optionally, the memory 305 can also be a storage device independent of the aforementioned processor 301. Those skilled in the art will understand that… Figure 3 The hardware structure shown does not constitute a limitation of this application and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0083] Continue to refer to Figure 3, Figure 3 The memory 305, which serves as a readable storage medium, may include an operating system, a network communication module, an application module, and a refrigerator control program. Figure 3 In this embodiment, the network communication module is mainly used to connect to the server and communicate data with the server; while the processor 301 can call the refrigerator control program stored in the memory 305 and execute the refrigerator control method provided in this application embodiment.

[0084] based on Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mechanical and hardware structures of the refrigerator shown are illustrated, and the following embodiments of this application are proposed. The following embodiments are described with the processor being an independent processor respectively located in the sterilization module and the deoxygenation module. Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments with the processor as the central processing unit can be similarly described, and will not be repeated here.

[0085] like Figure 4 As shown, this application provides a refrigerator control method, including but not limited to steps S401, S402 and S403:

[0086] S401, Obtain the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment.

[0087] It should be noted that the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment in step S401 can be acquired in real time by temperature sensor 203 or other temperature detection devices. Specifically, temperature sensor 203 installed inside the cabinet 101 acquires the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment in real time and continuously sends the temperature data to the processor of the sterilization module 201. In this embodiment, temperature sensor 203 acquires the temperature data inside the refrigerator compartment in real time to prepare for subsequent retrieval of the current temperature data of the refrigerator compartment.

[0088] S402. Determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is greater than the preset temperature, and control the sterilization module to operate in the first mode.

[0089] In step S402, the preset temperature refers to the critical temperature at which sterilization is required. When the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, i.e., greater than the critical temperature, the possibility of bacterial growth in the refrigerator compartment increases significantly. Therefore, when it is determined that the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module 201 is controlled to operate with the operating parameters (such as operating power) corresponding to the first mode, thereby performing sterilization on the refrigerator compartment and simultaneously cooling the compartment. The sterilization module 201 can generate ozone in the refrigerator compartment, using its strong oxidizing properties to destroy the molecular structure of microorganisms and affect their physiological functions, thereby achieving sterilization; it can also generate negative ions in the compartment using discharge, which can destroy the molecular structure of microorganisms; it can also use photocatalytic materials to generate strong oxidizing substances under light irradiation, destroying the structure of bacteria and viruses, which can also achieve sterilization. The sterilization module 201 can also sterilize the refrigerator compartment through other methods, which are not limited to any specific method, and those skilled in the art can choose according to the actual situation.

[0090] To achieve better sterilization, optionally, a fan 205 is also provided inside the cabinet 101. When the sterilization module 201 is operating in the first mode, the fan 205 speed is increased, thereby increasing the contact probability between the air in the compartment and the sterilizing substance, and improving the sterilization effect. Specifically, the temperature sensor 203 sends the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment to the processor of the sterilization module 201. The processor compares the current compartment temperature with the preset temperature. When it is determined that the current compartment temperature is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module 201 is controlled to operate in the first mode. This embodiment controls the working state of the sterilization module 201 by determining the relationship between the current compartment temperature and the preset temperature, so that the sterilization mode can intelligently adjust the working state according to the actual situation of the stored item. In addition, by using a fan to assist the sterilization module in sterilization, the contact probability between the air in the compartment and the sterilizing substance can be increased, thereby improving the sterilization effect.

[0091] S403. Determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is less than or equal to the preset temperature, control the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and control the deoxygenation module to turn on; the operating power of the second mode is less than the operating power of the first mode.

[0092] As described above, when the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the first mode. However, when the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to the preset temperature, this embodiment controls the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and activates the deoxygenation module.

[0093] In some embodiments, when the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to a preset temperature, it indicates that the possibility of bacterial growth in the refrigerator compartment is low, or that the refrigerator compartment has already undergone sterilization by the sterilization module in its first mode. Therefore, in this case, the system can switch to a second mode with lower operating power to reduce energy consumption while sterilizing; simultaneously, the deoxygenation module is activated to deoxygenate the compartment. Those skilled in the art will understand that if the fan is turned on in the first mode, the fan must be turned off when the sterilization module operates in the second mode.

[0094] If the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is higher than the preset temperature, and the temperature inside is still too high, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the first mode for a fifth duration to perform cooling and sterilization operations. The fifth duration is the time required for the sterilization module to operate in the first mode until the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is lower than or equal to the preset temperature. For example, the temperature sensor 203 sends the real-time temperature inside the refrigerator compartment to the processor of the sterilization module 201. When the processor determines that the current real-time temperature is lower than the preset temperature, it controls the sterilization module 201 to switch to the second mode, activates the deoxygenation module 202 for deoxygenation operations, and shuts down the fan. Conversely, when the processor determines that the current real-time temperature is higher than the preset temperature, it controls the sterilization module 201 to operate in the first mode and continues to perform sterilization and cooling operations until the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is lower than or equal to the preset temperature.

[0095] It should be noted that the second mode in step S403 is a different working mode from the first mode, and the operating power of the second mode is less than that of the first mode.

[0096] Optionally, the operating power includes, but is not limited to, operating voltage and operating current, wherein the first voltage is greater than the second voltage and the first current is greater than the second current. When the sterilization module is in the first mode, it is controlled to operate at at least one of the first operating voltage or the first operating current; and when the sterilization module is in the second mode, it is controlled to operate at at least one of the second operating voltage or the second operating current. Furthermore, the operating parameters of the sterilization module's operating mode also include the on / off ratio. In the first mode, the first on / off ratio is the ratio of the first duration to the second duration. When the sterilization module is operating in the first mode, it turns on the first duration and turns off the second duration. In the second mode, the second on / off ratio is the ratio of the third duration to the fourth duration, and the first on / off ratio is greater than the second on / off ratio. When the sterilization module is operating in the second mode, it turns on the third duration and turns off the fourth duration. For example, in the first mode, the operating voltage of the sterilization module can be set to 12V, and in the first mode, it is set to shut down for 40 minutes after running for 20 minutes (i.e., the first on-off ratio is 1:2); in the second mode, the operating voltage of the sterilization module can be set to 5V, and in the second mode, it is set to shut down for 8 hours after running for 1 hour (i.e., the second on-off ratio is 1:8).

[0097] Optionally, before controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode, the processor can pre-identify the working state of the sterilization module. If it is determined that the sterilization module is currently in the first mode, the processor controls the sterilization module to switch to the second mode and shuts down the fan; if it is determined that the sterilization module is currently in the second mode, the processor controls the sterilization module to continue operating in the second mode. This embodiment avoids unnecessary operations by the sterilization module during operation, thereby affecting its working efficiency, by pre-identifying its own state.

[0098] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the control method further includes:

[0099] Once the deoxygenation module is confirmed to be activated, a notification will be sent prohibiting the opening of the cabinet door.

[0100] In this embodiment, when the deoxygenation module 202 is activated, a reminder to prevent the door 102 from being opened will be displayed. While the deoxygenation module 202 is operating, user error can affect its efficiency and increase its power consumption. Specifically, the refrigerator includes a touchscreen display 103, which is connected to the deoxygenation module 202 inside the refrigerator body 101. The touchscreen display 103 can acquire the real-time operating status of the deoxygenation module 202. When the touchscreen display 103 detects that the deoxygenation module 202 is operating, it will display a reminder message to the user. Additionally, the deoxygenation module 202 can also be connected to a network communication module. This allows the deoxygenation module 202 to upload its operating status in real time, and when it is operating, it can send reminder information to the user's terminal via the network communication module.

[0101] In addition, users can download the corresponding application on the terminal and perform certain interactive operations on the display interface (such as clicking, touching, gestures, inputting in the input box, selecting from the drop-down menu, etc.) to trigger a "query" command to the processor. After receiving the operation command, the processor responds and processes it, and then sends back the working status of the deoxygenation module 202, so that the terminal's display interface displays the current working status of the deoxygenation module 202 and other content.

[0102] In some embodiments, the method of reminding users not to open the cabinet door can be to display a reminder in text form directly on the display screen of a terminal such as the touch screen 103 or a smartphone, or on the display interface of an app. The text can be Chinese characters or other languages. Optionally, the method of reminding users not to open the cabinet door can also be to switch the display color of the preset reminder area for not opening the cabinet door from a first color (such as green) to a second color (such as red) on the display screen of the terminal such as the touch screen 103 or a smartphone, or on the display interface of an app.

[0103] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the control method further includes:

[0104] Obtain the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment;

[0105] Once the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be within the preset range, the deoxygenation module is shut down.

[0106] In this embodiment, the current gas concentration includes the current oxygen concentration, the current carbon dioxide concentration, and the current ethanol concentration. The current oxygen concentration can be obtained using an oxygen concentration sensor, the current carbon dioxide concentration can be obtained using a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, and the current ethanol concentration can be obtained using an ethanol sensor. It should be noted that the stored item will undergo at least one of aerobic and anaerobic respiration when stored in the refrigerator. According to the overall reaction formula for aerobic respiration, C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 12H2O + a large amount of energy, it can be seen that the stored item produces carbon dioxide during aerobic respiration. Therefore, obtaining the current oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in the refrigerator compartment can monitor the aerobic respiration of the stored item. Similarly, according to the overall reaction formula for anaerobic respiration, C6H12O6 + enzyme → 2C2H5OH (ethanol) + 2CO2 + a small amount of energy, it can be seen that the stored item produces carbon dioxide and ethanol during anaerobic respiration. Therefore, obtaining the current oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethanol concentrations in the refrigerator compartment helps monitor the anaerobic respiration of the stored item.

[0107] The current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment can be determined by, for example... Figure 2 The gas sensor 204 shown acquires data in real time. Specifically, the temperature sensor 204, installed inside the cabinet 101, acquires the gas concentration inside the refrigerator compartment in real time and continuously sends the gas concentration data to the processor of the deoxygenation module 202. In this embodiment, the gas sensor 204 acquires the gas concentration data inside the refrigerator compartment in real time to prepare for subsequent retrieval of the current gas concentration data inside the refrigerator compartment.

[0108] As described above, stored items undergo both aerobic and anaerobic respiration during storage. During aerobic respiration, the item oxidizes, consuming a large amount of organic matter. During anaerobic respiration, ethanol is produced, causing the item to spoil and rot. Therefore, when storing stored items in the refrigerator, both aerobic and anaerobic respiration should be suppressed as much as possible.

[0109] In some embodiments, when the current carbon dioxide concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be higher than a preset carbon dioxide concentration, because the carbon dioxide concentration is too high, continuing the deoxygenation operation would exacerbate the anaerobic respiration of the food being stored, leading to spoilage. Therefore, it is necessary to control the deoxygenation module 202 to shut down.

[0110] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the current ethanol concentration in the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset ethanol concentration, the ethanol concentration is already too high, indicating that the food being stored has undergone a certain degree of anaerobic respiration. In order to prevent the food being stored from undergoing further anaerobic respiration and causing it to rot, it is necessary to control the deoxygenation module 202 to be turned off, and the fan can be turned on appropriately to increase the oxygen concentration.

[0111] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the current oxygen concentration in the refrigerator compartment is less than the preset oxygen concentration, it means that the oxygen concentration is low enough. In order to prevent the stored items from undergoing anaerobic respiration due to lack of oxygen, the deoxygenation module 202 needs to be turned off.

[0112] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, the control method further includes:

[0113] If it is determined that the sterilization module is currently in the second mode and the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to switch to the first mode.

[0114] In this embodiment, when the temperature sensor 203 detects that the current compartment temperature is greater than the preset temperature, and the processor detects that the sterilization module is in the second mode, it means that the compartment temperature has already risen during the period when the refrigerator is in the second mode, and the stored items are once again at risk of bacterial growth. Therefore, it is necessary to control the sterilization module to switch to the first mode for sterilization and cooling.

[0115] Based on the preceding description, taking oxygen as the detected gas and an oxygen concentration sensor as an example, such as... Figure 7 As shown, a refrigerator control method according to an embodiment of this application specifically includes the following steps:

[0116] S701. Determine whether the current room temperature is greater than the preset temperature. If yes, proceed to step S702; otherwise, proceed to step S703.

[0117] S702, the sterilization module starts in the first mode and performs cooling.

[0118] S703, maintain the original operating mode.

[0119] S704. Determine whether the current room temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature. If yes, return to step S705; otherwise, return to step S702.

[0120] S705, the sterilization module is switched to the second mode, and the deoxygenation module is activated.

[0121] S706. Determine whether the current oxygen concentration in the compartment is less than the preset oxygen concentration. If yes, proceed to S708; otherwise, proceed to S707.

[0122] S707, Continue running the deoxygenation module.

[0123] S708, Deoxygenation module is off.

[0124] For example, assuming the current compartment temperature is 12°C, the preset temperature is 10°C, the current oxygen concentration is 3.5 mg / m³, the preset oxygen concentration is 4 mg / m³, the operating voltage of the first mode is 12V, and the operating voltage of the second mode is 5V. Specifically, the temperature sensor 203 installed inside the cabinet 101 collects the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment in real time and continuously sends the temperature data to the processor of the sterilization module 201. The processor compares the current compartment temperature with the preset temperature and determines that the current compartment temperature of 12°C is greater than the preset temperature of 10°C. Then, it controls the sterilization module 201 to operate in the first mode with an operating voltage of 12V for a certain period of time to perform sterilization and cooling operations. At the same time, the fan 205 is turned on to assist the sterilization module 201 in performing sterilization operations. After a period of time, under the action of the first mode of the sterilization module 201, the current compartment temperature reaches 9°C. The processor, through the temperature sensor 203, determines that the current real-time temperature is lower than the preset temperature. It then controls the sterilization module 201 to switch to the second mode with an operating voltage of 5V to reduce power consumption, activates the deoxygenation module 202 for deoxygenation, and shuts off the fan 205 to avoid affecting the operation of the deoxygenation module 202. While the deoxygenation module 202 is operating, it also controls the touch display screen 103 to remind the user not to open the refrigerator door 102. Simultaneously, it sends a "Do Not Open Door" reminder message to the user's terminal via the network communication module to prevent accidental operation that could affect the operation of the deoxygenation module 202. Next, the oxygen concentration sensor continuously collects the current oxygen concentration in the refrigerator compartment and sends the concentration data to the processor of the deoxygenation module 202. After the deoxygenation module 202 has been running for a period of time, it detects that the current oxygen concentration is 3.5 mg / m3, which is less than the preset oxygen concentration of 4 mg / m3. This indicates that the oxygen concentration is sufficiently low. To prevent the stored items from undergoing anaerobic respiration due to lack of oxygen, the processor controls the deoxygenation module 202 to shut down. At this time, the refrigerator's sterilization module operates in the second mode, and the deoxygenation module 202 is turned off, thereby saving energy. When the temperature sensor 203 detects that the temperature is higher than the preset temperature again, the steps described above are repeated to maximize the shelf life of the stored items.

[0125] As described above, this application obtains the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and controls the working mode of the sterilization module based on a comparison between the current temperature and a preset temperature. When the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module operates in a first mode; when the current temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, the sterilization module operates in a second mode with lower power consumption. This temperature-controlled operation mode reduces power consumption while sterilizing. Next, the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is obtained. When the current gas concentration is within a preset range, the deoxygenation module is shut down. This association of parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules allows for control of their operating states based on environmental parameters such as temperature and gas concentration. This enables the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations according to the actual condition of the food being stored, effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0126] Reference Figure 5 The present invention provides a refrigerator control device comprising:

[0127] The first module 501 is used to obtain the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment;

[0128] The second module 502 is used to determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, and control the sterilization module to operate in the first mode;

[0129] The third module 503 is used to determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature, control the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and control the deoxygenation module to turn on; the operating power of the second mode is less than the operating power of the first mode.

[0130] The content of the method embodiments described above is applicable to this system embodiment. The specific functions implemented in this system embodiment are the same as those in the method embodiments described above, and the beneficial effects achieved are also the same as those achieved in the method embodiments described above.

[0131] In this embodiment of the invention, the first module obtains the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment, and the second and third modules control the sterilization module to operate in either the first or second mode based on a comparison between the current temperature and a preset temperature. In the first mode, sterilization is performed at a higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed at a lower power. By associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules, the operating status of the sterilization and deoxygenation modules can be controlled. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0132] Reference Figure 5 This invention provides a refrigerator control device, comprising:

[0133] At least one processor 601;

[0134] At least one memory 602 is used to store at least one program;

[0135] When the at least one program is executed by the at least one processor 301, the at least one processor 601 performs... Figure 4 The refrigerator control method shown.

[0136] The content of the method embodiments described above is applicable to this device embodiment. The specific functions implemented in this device embodiment are the same as those in the method embodiments described above, and the beneficial effects achieved are also the same as those achieved in the method embodiments described above.

[0137] This embodiment implements the refrigerator control method described above by the processor when executing the program. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing the current temperature with the preset temperature, the system controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed with higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed with lower power. By associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules, the operating states of the sterilization and deoxygenation modules can be controlled. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0138] This invention also provides a refrigerator including the control device or equipment described above.

[0139] The content of the method embodiments described above is applicable to this device embodiment. The specific functions implemented in this device embodiment are the same as those in the method embodiments described above, and the beneficial effects achieved are also the same as those achieved in the method embodiments described above.

[0140] This embodiment, by installing the aforementioned control device or equipment inside the refrigerator, enables the control device to implement the aforementioned refrigerator control method during operation. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing it with a preset temperature, the device controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first or second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed at higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed at lower power. This association of temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules allows for control over their operating states. Consequently, while meeting temperature requirements, the refrigerator can intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0141] This invention also provides a storage medium storing processor-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement... Figure 4 The refrigerator control method shown.

[0142] This embodiment implements the refrigerator control method described above by the processor when executing the program. By acquiring the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment and comparing the current temperature with the preset temperature, the system controls the sterilization module to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, sterilization is performed with higher power, while in the second mode, sterilization and deoxygenation are performed with lower power. By associating temperature control parameters with the sterilization and deoxygenation modules, the operating states of the sterilization and deoxygenation modules can be controlled. This allows the refrigerator to intelligently perform sterilization and deoxygenation operations based on the actual condition of the food being stored, while meeting temperature requirements, thereby effectively extending the shelf life of the food.

[0143] In some alternative embodiments, the functions / operations mentioned in the block diagrams may not occur in the order shown in the operation diagrams. For example, depending on the functions / operations involved, two consecutively shown blocks may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order. Furthermore, the embodiments presented and described in the flowcharts of this invention are provided by way of example to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the technology. The disclosed methods are not limited to the operations and logic flows presented herein. Alternative embodiments are contemplated in which the order of various operations is altered and sub-operations described as part of a larger operation are executed independently.

[0144] Furthermore, although the invention has been described in the context of functional modules, it should be understood that, unless otherwise stated, one or more of the described functions and / or features may be integrated into a single physical device and / or software module, or one or more functions and / or features may be implemented in a separate physical device or software module. It is also understood that a detailed discussion of the actual implementation of each module is unnecessary for understanding the invention. Rather, given the properties, functions, and internal relationships of the various functional modules in the apparatus disclosed herein, the actual implementation of the module will be understood within the scope of conventional skill of an engineer. Therefore, those skilled in the art can implement the invention as set forth in the claims using ordinary techniques without excessive experimentation. It is also understood that the specific concepts disclosed are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention, which is determined by the full scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0145] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this invention, essentially, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a portion of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0146] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0147] More specific examples of computer-readable media (a non-exhaustive list) include: electrical connections (electronic devices) having one or more wires, portable computer disk drives (magnetic devices), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, computer-readable media can even be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in computer memory.

[0148] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the foregoing embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0149] In the foregoing description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "another embodiment," or "some embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the foregoing terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0150] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0151] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, a sterilization module, and a deoxygenation module. The method includes the following steps: Obtain the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment; If the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the first mode. If the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to operate in the second mode and the deoxygenation module is controlled to turn on; the operating power of the second mode is less than the operating power of the first mode; The step of determining that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature, controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode, and controlling the deoxygenation module to turn on specifically includes: If the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to run for a fifth duration with the operating parameters corresponding to the first mode to perform cooling and sterilization operations. The fifth duration is the time required for the sterilization module to run in the first mode until the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature. If the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to the preset temperature, the deoxygenation module is controlled to turn on.

2. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes the following steps: Obtain the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment; If the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be within a preset range, the deoxygenation module is controlled to shut down.

3. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating power of the first mode includes at least one of a first operating voltage or a first operating current, and controlling the sterilization module to operate in the first mode includes: The sterilization module is controlled to operate at least one of the first operating voltage or the first operating current; The operating power of the second mode includes at least one of a second operating voltage or a second operating current, and controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode includes: The sterilization module is controlled to operate at least one of the second operating voltage or the second operating current; Wherein, the first operating voltage is greater than the second operating voltage, and the first operating current is greater than the second operating current.

4. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating parameters corresponding to the first mode include a first on / off ratio, which is the ratio of the first duration to the second duration of the sterilization module. Controlling the sterilization module to operate in the first mode includes: The sterilization module is controlled to run for the first duration, and then the sterilization module is controlled to shut down for the second duration. The operating parameters corresponding to the second mode include a second on / off ratio, which is the ratio of the third duration to the fourth duration of the sterilization module. Controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode includes: The sterilization module is controlled to run for the third duration, and then the sterilization module is controlled to shut down for the fourth duration. Wherein, the first start-stop ratio is greater than the second start-stop ratio.

5. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes the following steps: If it is determined that the sterilization module is currently in the second mode and the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to switch to the first mode.

6. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a fan, which is used to accelerate the airflow through the sterilization module. The step of controlling the sterilization module to operate in the first mode specifically includes: The sterilization module is controlled to operate with the operating parameters corresponding to the first mode, and the fan is controlled to accelerate.

7. A refrigerator control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control of the sterilization module to operate in the second mode includes one of the following: If the sterilization module is currently in the first mode, control the sterilization module to switch to the second mode and turn off the fan; Alternatively, determine that the sterilization module is currently in the second mode, and control the sterilization module to continue operating in the second mode.

8. A refrigerator control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The current gas concentration includes the current oxygen concentration. The step of determining that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and controlling the deoxygenation module to shut down specifically includes: If the current oxygen concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be lower than the preset oxygen concentration, the oxygen removal module is controlled to shut down.

9. A refrigerator control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The current gas concentration includes the current carbon dioxide concentration. The step of determining that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and controlling the deoxygenation module to shut down specifically includes: If the current carbon dioxide concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset carbon dioxide concentration, the deoxygenation module is controlled to shut down.

10. A refrigerator control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The current gas concentration includes the current ethanol concentration. The step of determining that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and controlling the deoxygenation module to shut down specifically includes: If the current ethanol concentration in the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset ethanol concentration, the deoxygenation module is controlled to shut down.

11. A refrigerator control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a door, and the method further includes the following steps: Once the deoxygenation module is confirmed to be activated, a notification will be sent prohibiting the opening of the cabinet door.

12. A control device for a refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment, a sterilization module, and a deoxygenation module; the control device includes: The first module is used to obtain the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment; The second module is used to determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is greater than the preset temperature, and control the sterilization module to operate in the first mode; The third module is used to determine that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature, control the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and control the deoxygenation module to turn on; the operating power of the second mode is less than the operating power of the first mode; The fourth module is used to obtain the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment; The fifth module is used to determine that the current gas concentration in the refrigerator compartment is within a preset range and to control the deoxygenation module to shut down. The step of determining that the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature, controlling the sterilization module to operate in the second mode and controlling the deoxygenation module to turn on specifically includes: If the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is determined to be greater than the preset temperature, the sterilization module is controlled to run for a fifth duration with the operating parameters corresponding to the first mode to perform cooling and sterilization operations. The fifth duration is the time required for the sterilization module to run in the first mode until the current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is less than or equal to the preset temperature. If the current compartment temperature of the refrigerator is determined to be less than or equal to the preset temperature, the deoxygenation module is controlled to turn on.

13. A device, characterized in that, include: At least one processor; At least one memory for storing at least one program; When the at least one program is executed by the at least one processor, the at least one processor implements a refrigerator control method as described in any one of claims 1-11.

14. A refrigerator, characterized in that, This includes the refrigerator control device as described in claim 12 or the device as described in claim 13.

15. A storage medium, characterized in that, It contains a computer-executable program, which, when executed by a processor, is used to implement a refrigerator control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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