Ice storage method and ice storage control device for a refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The application relates to the ice making technical field and provides an ice block storage method and an ice block storage control device of a refrigeration equipment. The ice block storage method of the refrigeration equipment comprises the following steps: controlling a storage ice room in a second refrigeration compartment to be in a working state; determining that the storage ice room is in the working state; controlling an evaporator of a first refrigeration compartment and / or an evaporator of the second refrigeration compartment to supply cold air to the inside of the storage ice room; the storage ice room is used for storing ice blocks prepared by an ice making assembly in the first refrigeration compartment, and the ice blocks are transferred to the storage ice room by a ice moving assembly. According to the ice block storage method of the refrigeration equipment, at least one of the evaporators of the first refrigeration compartment and the second refrigeration compartment supplies the cold air to the inside of the storage ice room, so that the storage ice room does not need to be additionally provided with an evaporator, and the internal space of the refrigeration compartment can be saved. Moreover, the evaporator supplies the cold air to the inside of the storage ice room, so that the inside of the storage ice room can be kept in a low-temperature state, and the ice blocks in the inside of the storage ice room can be prevented from melting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to ice storage methods and ice storage control devices for refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their pursuit of quality of life is increasing, leading to more and more occasions requiring ice, especially in summer. Taking refrigerators as an example, current refrigerators with ice makers typically have two separate ice makers: one in the freezer compartment and the other in the refrigerator compartment. When a small amount of ice is needed, it can be taken directly from the refrigerator compartment door. This method involves two ice makers, resulting in higher costs, and the ice maker in the refrigerator compartment occupies a significant amount of space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a method for storing ice in a refrigeration device, which involves installing an ice maker only in the first refrigeration room, and then transporting the ice directly from the ice maker to the ice storage room in the second refrigeration room, and supplying cold air to the ice storage room through the evaporator of the refrigeration room, thereby making it convenient for users and saving internal space in the refrigeration room.

[0004] This application also proposes an ice storage control device for a refrigeration equipment.

[0005] This application also proposes an electronic device.

[0006] This application also proposes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0007] This application also proposes a computer program product.

[0008] The ice storage method of the refrigeration device according to the first aspect of the present application includes:

[0009] Control the ice storage compartment in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition;

[0010] Determine that the ice storage chamber is in working condition, and control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber;

[0011] The ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving component.

[0012] According to the ice storage method of the refrigeration equipment in this application embodiment, cold air is supplied to the ice storage chamber through at least one of the evaporators of the first refrigeration chamber and the second refrigeration chamber. Therefore, the ice storage chamber does not require an additional evaporator, saving internal space in the refrigeration chamber. Furthermore, supplying cold air to the ice storage chamber through the evaporator ensures that the interior of the ice storage chamber remains at a low temperature, preventing the ice inside from melting.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of determining that the ice storage chamber is in a working state and controlling the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber includes:

[0014] The ice outlet and ice inlet of the ice storage chamber are both closed. The actual temperature value inside the ice storage chamber is obtained. The ice outlet is used for users to take ice, and the ice inlet is used for the ice transfer assembly to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber.

[0015] If the actual temperature value is determined to be no lower than the first set value, the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber shall be controlled to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber.

[0016] If the actual temperature value is determined to be no higher than the second set value, the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber shall be controlled to stop supplying cold air to the ice storage chamber.

[0017] The first setting value is higher than the second setting value.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of determining that the ice storage chamber is in a working state, and controlling...

[0019] The step of supplying cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber from the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber includes:

[0020] The opening duration of the ice outlet of the ice storage chamber is obtained, wherein when the ice outlet is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber;

[0021] Before replenishing ice blocks into the ice storage chamber, the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber are controlled to supply cold air into the ice storage chamber, wherein the refrigeration duration of supplying cold air is determined by the opening duration.

[0022] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in a working state includes:

[0023] Obtain the current ice storage volume V1 of the ice storage chamber;

[0024] If the current ice storage volume V1 is less than V-V2, it is determined that there is a need to replenish ice in the ice storage chamber, where V is the volume of the ice storage chamber and V2 is the full-load ice transport capacity of the ice moving assembly.

[0025] Based on the ice replenishment requirement, the ice transfer component is controlled to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber until the ice storage chamber is full of ice.

[0026] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in a working state includes:

[0027] If the time period falls within the high-frequency usage period of the ice storage chamber, and it is determined that the ice storage chamber is not full of ice, the ice transfer component is controlled to send ice to the ice storage chamber.

[0028] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in a working state includes:

[0029] When the time is during a low-frequency usage period of the ice storage chamber, a first ice replenishment command is generated based on the first ice retrieval command, or a second ice replenishment command is generated based on the second ice retrieval command;

[0030] The first ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber after the ice removal is completed, and the second ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber during the high-frequency use period of the refrigeration equipment.

[0031] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in a working state includes:

[0032] The opening duration of the ice outlet of the ice storage chamber is obtained, wherein when the ice outlet is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber;

[0033] Based on the opening duration, the amount of ice transported by the ice-moving component to the ice storage chamber is controlled.

[0034] An ice storage control device for a refrigeration apparatus according to a second aspect embodiment of this application includes:

[0035] The ice transfer module is used to control the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition;

[0036] A refrigeration module is used to determine that the ice storage chamber is in working condition and to control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber.

[0037] The ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving component.

[0038] The ice storage control device for the refrigeration equipment according to the embodiments of this application corresponds to the ice storage method of the refrigeration equipment described above, and therefore has all the technical effects of the ice storage method of the refrigeration equipment described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0039] An electronic device according to a third aspect of this application includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the ice storage method of the refrigeration device described above.

[0040] The electronic device according to the embodiments of this application has a technical solution that corresponds to the ice storage method of the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, and therefore has all the technical effects of the ice storage method of the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, which will not be repeated here.

[0041] According to a fourth aspect of this application, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the ice storage method of the above-described refrigeration device.

[0042] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to the embodiments of this application corresponds to the ice storage method of the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, and therefore has all the technical effects of the ice storage method of the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, which will not be repeated here.

[0043] The computer program product according to the fifth embodiment of this application includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the ice storage method of the refrigeration device described above.

[0044] The computer program product according to the embodiments of this application corresponds to the ice storage method of the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, and therefore has all the technical effects of the ice storage method of the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, which will not be repeated here.

[0045] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration equipment provided in this application;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice storage assembly provided in this application;

[0049] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the ice storage section provided in this application;

[0050] Figure 4 This is the second structural diagram of the ice storage unit provided in the application;

[0051] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point AA;

[0052] Figure 6 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the ice-moving assembly provided in this application;

[0053] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle;

[0054] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point C in the middle;

[0055] Figure 9 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the ice-moving assembly provided in this application, in which the ice-moving container is hidden;

[0056] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of point D in the middle;

[0057] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of point E in the middle;

[0058] Figure 12 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of point F in the middle;

[0059] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship between the ice transfer container and the guide rail;

[0060] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-moving container provided in this application;

[0061] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the ice storage method of the refrigeration equipment provided in this application;

[0062] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the ice storage control device of the refrigeration equipment provided in this application;

[0063] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in this application.

[0064] Figure label:

[0065] 1. First refrigeration compartment; 2. Second refrigeration compartment; 3. Ice transfer channel; 4. Ice-making assembly;

[0066] 5. Ice storage assembly; 51. Ice storage section; 511. Ice inlet; 512. Ice outlet; 513. Ice storage chamber; 514. Air inlet; 515. Air outlet; 516. First air damper; 517. Second air damper; 518. Ice guide surface; 519. Insulation chamber; 52. Ice collection section; 521. Connecting section; 522. Contraction section; 523. Ice collection section; 5231. Ice collection port;

[0067] 6. Ice transfer assembly; 61. Ice transfer container; 611. Container body; 612. Ice guide plate; 613. Ice pouring port; 614. Second limiting component; 6141. Limiting surface; 615. Connecting shaft; 616. Mounting part; 62. Lifting mechanism; 621. Fixing plate; 622. Guide rail; 623. Drive motor; 624. Transmission wheel; 625. Tensioning wheel; 626. Bearing; 627. Friction belt; 628. Slider; 6281. Upper part of slider; 6282. Lower part of slider; 630. First limiting component; 631. Drive wheel;

[0068] 810, Processor; 820, Communication interface; 830, Memory; 840, Communication bus. Detailed Implementation

[0069] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0070] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0071] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0072] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0074] In addition to functions such as preservation and freezing, an increasing number of refrigeration devices are equipped with ice-making components to achieve ice-making capabilities. This application provides a refrigeration device with multiple refrigeration compartments, combined with… Figure 1 It includes a first refrigeration compartment 1 and a second refrigeration compartment 2, and the refrigeration equipment can transfer ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component 4 from the first refrigeration compartment 1 located below to the second refrigeration compartment 2 located above. The refrigeration equipment can be a refrigerator, freezer, or other product with multiple refrigeration compartments. Taking a refrigerator as an example, it generally includes a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, a variable temperature compartment, or an ice-making compartment, etc. Therefore, the first refrigeration compartment 1 generally refers to the freezer compartment, variable temperature compartment, or ice-making compartment, etc. When the ice-making component 4 is placed in the first refrigeration compartment 1, the ice-making requirement can be met; the second refrigeration compartment 2 generally refers to the refrigerator compartment or variable temperature compartment, etc. Of course, the specific types of the first refrigeration compartment 1 and the second refrigeration compartment 2 are not limited.

[0075] Please see Figure 1 According to the refrigeration equipment of this application embodiment, an ice-making component 4 is disposed inside a first refrigeration chamber 1, and a second refrigeration chamber 2 is located above the first refrigeration chamber 1, with an ice storage component 5 disposed inside the second refrigeration chamber 2. Furthermore, an ice-moving component 6 is disposed between the ice-making component 4 and the ice storage component 5. Figure 1 Not shown in the image, please refer to the following: Figure 6 The ice-moving component 6 is used to move ice blocks from the ice-making component 4 to the ice-storage component 5. The "inside the first refrigeration chamber 1" includes the storage space of the first refrigeration chamber 1, the interior of the corresponding foam layer of the first refrigeration chamber 1, or any part of the interior of the corresponding outer shell of the first refrigeration chamber 1; similarly, the "inside the second refrigeration chamber 2" also includes the storage space of the second refrigeration chamber 2, the interior of the corresponding foam layer of the second refrigeration chamber 2, or any part of the interior of the corresponding outer shell of the second refrigeration chamber 2.

[0076] According to the refrigeration equipment of this application embodiment, after the ice-making component 4 completes ice making, at least a portion of the ice is transferred to the ice storage component 5 in the second refrigeration chamber 2 by the ice-transfer component 6. Therefore, when people need a small amount of ice, they do not need to bend down and open the first refrigeration chamber 1 to get ice. Furthermore, since the second refrigeration chamber 2 does not require a separate ice maker, costs can be effectively controlled, and internal space of the refrigeration chamber (unless otherwise specified, the refrigeration chamber refers to at least one of the first refrigeration chamber 1 and the second refrigeration chamber 2) can be saved, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the refrigeration equipment.

[0077] Figures 2 to 5In this system, the ice storage assembly 5 includes an ice storage section 51, which has an ice storage chamber 513, an ice inlet 511, and an ice outlet 512 that are interconnected. The ice storage section 51 has an ice guide surface 518 that guides ice blocks from the ice storage chamber 513 to the ice outlet 512. A first damper 516 is provided at the ice outlet 512 to open and close it. The ice inlet 511 is connected to an ice transfer assembly 6. During the process of transferring ice blocks to the ice storage chamber 513 via the ice transfer assembly 6, the first damper 516 closes the ice outlet 512 to prevent ice blocks from flowing out of the ice storage chamber 513 from the ice outlet 512. When the first damper 516 opens the ice outlet 512, the ice blocks automatically flow to the ice outlet 512 under the action of the ice guide surface 518 to ensure the acquisition of ice blocks. By using the ice guide surface 518, the weight of the ice blocks allows them to flow towards the ice outlet 512 without the need for a power unit, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the ice storage component 5. The structure is also reliable and space-saving. Furthermore, the ice guide surface 518 ensures that ice blocks that enter the ice storage chamber 513 first are retrieved first, preventing them from being stored in the ice storage chamber 513 for too long. The specific structural form of the ice guide surface 518 is not limited; for example, it can be an inclined plane or a curved surface with a certain degree of curvature, as long as it can guide the ice blocks towards the ice outlet 512.

[0078] In one embodiment, reference Figure 2 The ice storage assembly 5 may further include an ice-collecting section 52, which forms an ice-collecting channel that connects to an ice outlet 512. The ice-collecting section 52 is configured to connect the ice storage section 51 and the ice-collecting mechanism. For example, if an ice-collecting mechanism is provided on the door of the second refrigeration chamber 2, ice can be obtained by placing an ice-collecting container on the door of the second refrigeration chamber 2. Specifically, when the first air damper 516 is opened, ice enters the ice-collecting channel from the ice storage chamber 513 and flows through the ice-collecting channel to the ice-collecting mechanism on the door, ultimately entering the ice-collecting container. In this case, ice can be collected from outside the second refrigeration chamber 2 without opening the door, thus making ice collection convenient. Figure 4 In the middle, the door of the first air door 516 is in the open position.

[0079] Figure 2 In the ice-collecting channel, along the direction away from the rear wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2, a connecting section 521, a contracting section 522, and an ice-collecting section 523 are arranged sequentially. An ice-collecting opening 5231 is formed at the end of the ice-collecting section 523 away from the contracting section 522. The cross-section of the connecting section 521 is adapted to the cross-section of the ice storage chamber 513, thereby preventing ice from getting stuck at the ice outlet 512. The contracting section 522 is designed to achieve a smooth transition between the connecting section 521 and the ice-collecting section 523. The cross-sectional area of ​​the ice-collecting section 523 is adapted to the ice-collecting mechanism. Of course, the structure of the ice-collecting channel is not limited to the example given here, provided that the ice-collecting requirements are met.

[0080] In one embodiment, reference Figure 2 Along the direction opposite to the rear wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2, the ice storage section 51, connecting section 521, contraction section 522, and ice-receiving section 523 gradually slope downwards. This allows ice to be discharged from the ice-receiving section 523 under gravity, preventing ice from accumulating in the ice-receiving section 52 during ice collection and preventing the ice in the ice-receiving section 52 from melting and forming water droplets that fall into the ice-receiving container during the next ice collection. Of course, in addition to the above structural form, to prevent ice from accumulating in the ice-receiving section 52, a scraper can also be installed in the ice-receiving channel. The scraper can move along the ice-receiving channel and push the ice from the connecting section 521 to the ice-receiving port 5231 of the ice-receiving section 523. Alternatively, other forms of ice-pushing components can also be used to push the ice towards the ice-receiving port 5231 of the ice-receiving section 523.

[0081] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 The ice storage section 51 has an air inlet 514 and an air outlet 515, both of which are connected to the evaporator chamber of the second refrigeration chamber 2. In this case, the ice storage section 51 uses the evaporator chamber of the second refrigeration chamber 2 to keep the ice warm, eliminating the need for an additional evaporator, thus reducing costs and saving energy. Alternatively, the air inlet 514 of the ice storage section 51 can be connected to the evaporator chamber of the first refrigeration chamber 1, or it can be connected to the evaporator chambers of other refrigeration chambers in the refrigeration equipment, as long as the airflow cooled by the evaporator can be introduced into the ice storage chamber 513 through the air inlet 514. Here, "evaporator chamber" refers to a chamber containing a built-in evaporator. Connecting the air inlet 514 of the ice storage section 51 to the corresponding evaporator chamber means using the corresponding evaporator to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber 513, thereby reducing the internal temperature of the ice storage chamber 513.

[0082] In one embodiment, along the direction away from the rear wall of the second cooling chamber 2, that is, along Figure 2 In the middle section, from back to front, the air inlet 514 and the air outlet 515 are arranged sequentially. In this case, the air inlet 514 is relatively close to the evaporator chamber, which ensures that the cold airflow enters the ice storage chamber 513 through the evaporator chamber.

[0083] There is a first gap between the air outlet 515 and the top plate of the second refrigeration chamber 2, and a second gap between the air inlet 514 and the top plate of the second refrigeration chamber 2. The first gap is greater than the second gap. In this case, it is beneficial for the airflow from the ice storage chamber 513 to enter the second refrigeration chamber 2, so as to form an airflow circulation between the ice storage chamber 513 and the second refrigeration chamber 2. Of course, the air inlet 514 and the top plate of the second refrigeration chamber 2 can also be set to be flush, in which case it can be understood that the second gap is zero, or that there is no second gap.

[0084] Figure 5 In this system, an insulation chamber 519 is formed outside the ice storage chamber 513. Insulation components can be filled in the insulation chamber 519; for example, a VIP (vacuum insulation panel) can be installed in the insulation chamber 519 to maintain the internal temperature of the ice storage chamber 513 and prevent the second refrigeration chamber 2 from affecting the internal temperature of the ice storage chamber 513. Of course, the insulation components in the insulation chamber 519 are not limited to the examples given here.

[0085] Figure 1 In this design, the ice storage assembly 5 is attached to the wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2, thereby reducing the impact of the ice storage assembly 5 on the space utilization of the second refrigeration chamber 2. "The ice storage assembly 5 is attached to the wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2" can include the case where the ice storage part 51 is attached to the side wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2, or it can include the case where both the ice storage part 51 and the ice dispensing part 52 are attached to the side wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2. Furthermore, the ice storage assembly 5 can also be installed close to the rear wall of the second refrigeration chamber 2.

[0086] In one embodiment, the ice storage unit 51 can store approximately 300 to 400 grams of ice to meet the needs of small-scale ice use. When small-scale ice use is required, each ice retrieval is generally between 150 and 200 grams.

[0087] According to the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1 The refrigeration equipment is equipped with an ice-moving channel 3, which connects the first refrigeration chamber 1 and the second refrigeration chamber 2. The ice-moving channel 3 can be placed within the foam layer, which ensures both the aesthetics of the refrigeration equipment and prevents temperature cross-contamination between the ice-moving channel 3 and the refrigeration chambers. Alternatively, the ice-moving channel 3 can be placed in other locations within the refrigeration equipment, such as within the storage space of the refrigeration chamber. Based on this, the ice-moving assembly 6 is installed within the ice-moving channel 3.

[0088] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A second air damper 517 is provided at the ice inlet 511. The second air damper 517 is suitable for connecting or disconnecting the ice transfer channel 3 and the ice storage chamber 513. Figure 4 In this configuration, the second damper 517 is in the open position. When the second damper 517 is closed, the ice transfer channel 3 and the ice storage chamber 513 are disconnected, thus preventing temperature cross-contamination between them. When the second damper 517 is open, the ice transfer channel 3 and the ice storage chamber 513 are connected. Both the second damper 517 and the aforementioned first damper 516 can be electrically operated, allowing the opening and closing of the first damper 516 and the second damper 517 to be controlled based on monitoring signals from the refrigeration equipment.

[0089] According to embodiments of this application, in conjunction with Figures 6 to 12 An ice-moving assembly 6 is provided, including an ice-moving container 61 and a lifting mechanism 62. The lifting mechanism 62 is located in the ice-moving channel 3, connected to the ice-moving container 61, and used to drive the ice-moving container 61 to move up and down along the ice-moving channel 3.

[0090] As the ice transfer container 61 moves up and down along the ice transfer channel 3, the ice transfer container 61 can switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the ice transfer container 61 can receive ice blocks from the ice-making component 4. In the second position, the ice transfer container 61 can discharge ice blocks into the ice storage section 51, and then the ice transfer component 6 can transfer the ice blocks from the first refrigeration chamber 1 to the second refrigeration chamber 2.

[0091] Please see Figures 6 to 12 According to an embodiment of this application, the lifting mechanism 62 includes a guide rail 622 and a slider 628. The guide rail 622 is fixed in the ice transfer channel 3; the slider 628 can move up and down along the guide rail 622, thereby transporting ice blocks from the first refrigeration chamber 1 to the second refrigeration chamber 2. With the guide rail 622 and slider 628 provided, the slider 628 can move along the guide rail 622 under the drive of a power mechanism such as a motor, cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder. The power mechanism can be connected to the ice transfer container 61 through a transmission mechanism such as a gear rack, belt, or ball screw. The transmission mechanism is not a necessary structure; for example, the power mechanism can be directly connected to the ice transfer container 61. Alternatively, the guide rail 622 and slider 628 can be replaced with other structures, as long as the power mechanism can drive the ice transfer container 61 to switch between the first and second positions. Figure 6 The image shows two ice-moving containers 61 to indicate the first and second positions of the ice-moving containers 61, and does not mean that the lifting mechanism 62 is equipped with two ice-moving containers 61 at the same time.

[0092] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism 62 further includes a fixed plate 621 and a friction belt 627. The friction belt 627 is mounted on the fixed plate 621 and drives the ice transfer container 61 to rise and fall along the guide rail 622. The phrase "the friction belt 627 drives the ice transfer container 61 to rise and fall along the guide rail 622" refers to the following scenarios: First, the first end of the friction belt 627 is fixed to the upper part 6281 of the slider, and the second end of the friction belt 627 is fixed to the lower part 6282 of the slider. Furthermore, power is transmitted between the friction belt 627 and the drive wheel 631 of the drive motor 623 via friction. Here, a groove with a conical cross-section (i.e., similar to a "V") can be formed in the drive wheel 631. The cross-section of the friction belt 627 matches the cross-section of the groove. Therefore, when the drive motor 623 drives the drive wheel 631 to rotate, the friction belt 627 can move with the rotation of the drive wheel 631, driving the slider 628 to rise and fall along the guide rail 622. When the weight of the ice-transfer container 61 is too great, the friction belt 627 slips between the groove of the drive wheel 631, thus achieving overload protection. In the second scenario, the friction belt 627 contacts the slider 628, and when the friction belt 627 moves, friction is generated between the friction belt 627 and the slider 628, which in turn moves the slider 628 along the guide rail 622. In the third scenario, the friction belt 627 contacts the ice-transfer container 61, and when the friction belt 627 moves, friction is generated between the friction belt 627 and the ice-transfer container 61, which in turn drives the slider 628 to move along the guide rail 622.

[0093] Overload protection can be achieved by using the friction belt 627 to move the ice transfer container 61 up and down. For example, when the ice transfer container 61 moves to its limit position, if the power mechanism continues to drive the friction belt 627, the friction belt 627 will slip (including slippage between the friction belt 627 and the slider 628, slippage between the friction belt 627 and the ice transfer container 61, or slippage between the friction belt 627 and the drive wheel 631), thus preventing damage to the ice transfer container 61 or the lifting mechanism 62. In addition, compared to directly fixing the ice transfer container 61 to the friction belt 627, this embodiment of the application installs the slider 628 on the guide rail 622. Based on this, the friction force of the friction belt 627 drives the ice transfer container 61 to move, which can prevent the ice transfer container 61 from shaking, improve the stability of the movement of the ice transfer container 61, and reduce the movement noise of the ice transfer container 61.

[0094] Figures 9 to 12 In this case, the friction belt 627 is installed on the fixed plate 621. Obviously, the fixed plate 621 can also be omitted. In this case, the friction belt 627 can be installed on other components, such as the wall of the ice transfer channel 3, as long as the friction belt 627 can drive the slider 628 and the ice transfer container to move through friction.

[0095] In the embodiments of this application, the specific form of the friction belt 627 is not limited. For example, it can be in the form of a belt or a flexible rope, as long as it can generate friction with the slider 628 or the ice container 61.

[0096] Figures 6 to 12 In the design, the fixed plate 621 is equipped with a tensioning component for the friction belt 627. This tensioning component can take the form of a tensioning wheel 625. By adjusting the position of the tensioning wheel 625, the tension of the friction belt 627 can be adjusted to ensure that the friction belt 627 is in a taut state. Furthermore, the fixed plate 621 also includes a drive motor 623 and a transmission wheel 624 for the friction belt 627. Based on the above, the distribution of the tensioning wheels 625 is determined by the length of the guide rail 622, the position of the drive motor 623, the position of the drive wheel 621, and the position of the transmission wheel 624. Clearly, the distribution of the tensioning wheels 625 is not unique; it only needs to ensure that the friction belt 627 is in a taut state. Figure 9 In the middle, the tensioning wheel 625 is located between the two transmission wheels 624.

[0097] In one embodiment, the drive motor 623 moves to drive the drive wheel 631, which in turn drives the friction belt 627 to move. The friction belt 627 is wound around the transmission wheel 624. During the movement of the friction belt 627, since the length of the friction belt 627 remains constant, its two ends will drive the slider 628 to rise and fall, thereby moving the container along the guide rail 622 via the slider 628. Figure 9 The system includes two drive wheels 624 located at the top and bottom of the guide rail 622, which ensures that the friction belt 627 drives the slider 628 to move along the length of the guide rail 622.

[0098] Figure 6 In this structure, the drive motor 623, transmission wheel 624, and tension wheel 625 are all mounted on the fixed plate 621. In addition, the guide rail 622 is also formed on the fixed plate 621. The structure of the combination of the guide rail 622 and the fixed plate 621 is called a fixed seat. For example, the guide rail 622 and the fixed plate 621 can be integrally formed, which can simplify the structure of the lifting mechanism 62. Figure 6 In addition to the transmission wheel 624 above and below the guide rail 622, the tension wheel 625 and the transmission wheel 624 are both located on the first side of the guide rail 622 and are installed on the side where the drive motor 623 is located. This can prevent the movement of the ice container 61 (the movement here mainly refers to the rotation of the ice container 61 mentioned later) from being interfered with.

[0099] In one embodiment, the guide rail 622 is formed with a guide groove, and the slider 628 is at least partially located inside the guide groove. Alternatively, the slider 628 may be formed with a mounting groove (e.g., a T-slot), in which case the slider 628 is mounted on the outside of the guide rail 622.

[0100] In one embodiment, the ice transfer container 61 is rotatably connected to the slider 628, which pours out ice by rotating the ice transfer container 61. The method of controlling the rotation of the ice transfer container 61 is not limited. For example, a motor can be installed in the ice transfer channel 3, so that when the ice transfer container 61 rises to a set position, the motor is turned on to push the ice transfer container 61 to rotate.

[0101] According to an embodiment of this application, an ice-transfer assembly 6 is also provided, which can control the ice-transfer container 61 to switch between a first state and a second state without the need for an additional power mechanism, so as to pour ice blocks in the ice-transfer container 61 into the ice storage chamber 513. In the first state, the ice-transfer container 61 can hold ice blocks and move the ice blocks from the first refrigeration chamber 1 to the second refrigeration chamber 2; in the second state, the ice-transfer container 61 can discharge ice blocks so that the ice blocks enter the ice storage chamber 513 from the ice-transfer container 61.

[0102] Figures 6 to 12 In this design, the ice-transfer container 61 is rotatably connected to the slider 628, allowing ice to be poured out by rotating the container 61. Furthermore, the fixed base is equipped with a first limiting member 630, and the ice-transfer container 61 is equipped with a second limiting member 614 that forms a limiting engagement with the first limiting member 630. As the ice-transfer container 61 moves to the first limiting member 630 and continues to be subjected to an upward force, the first limiting member 630 is adapted to move relative to the second limiting member 614, thereby causing the ice-transfer container 61 to rotate relative to the slider 628 and switch from a first state to a second state. Furthermore, as the ice-transfer container 61 rises to a certain height, it will automatically rotate, thus eliminating the need for additional power mechanisms to drive its rotation. Here, "the ice-transfer container 61 moving to the first limiting member 630" refers to the ice-transfer container 61 when the first limiting member 630 and the second limiting member 614 just come into contact. Furthermore, "the fixed seat is provided with a first limiting member 630" includes the case where the first limiting member 630 is provided on the guide rail 622.

[0103] When the ice transfer container 61 rises to the position where the first limiting member 630 and the second limiting member 614 contact, the first limiting member 630 will restrict the rise of the ice transfer container 61. At this time, with the cooperation of the first limiting member 630 and the second limiting member 614, the ice transfer container 61 rotates around the connecting shaft 615. The structure of the ice transfer container 61 and the setting position of the connecting shaft 615 are not limited to the example here, as long as it is ensured that the ice transfer container 61 can store ice under normal conditions.

[0104] Figure 10 and Figure 14 In this configuration, the first limiting member 630 is a limiting wheel, and the second limiting member 614 is a limiting block. A limiting surface 6141 is formed on the upper surface of the limiting block. When the ice-transfer container 61 is subjected to an upward force, the limiting wheel is adapted to move along the limiting surface 6141 to drive the ice-transfer container 61 to rotate relative to the slider 628 to the second state. In this case, the friction between the first limiting member 630 and the second limiting member 614 is small, which can reduce wear on both members. Of course, the specific forms of the first limiting member 630 and the second limiting member 614 are not limited to the examples given here. For example, the first limiting member 630 can also be a stop block, a stop bar, or other structural forms, and the limiting surface 6141 of the second limiting member 614 is not limited to the attached drawings; it can also be a curved surface or an irregular surface, etc.

[0105] In one embodiment, to limit the tilting angle of the ice container 61 in the second state, a third limiting member (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the fixing base. When the ice container 61 is in the second state, the third limiting member can lock the ice container 61 at the current tilting angle. The specific structure and position of the third limiting member are not limited, as long as it can limit the tilting angle of the ice container 61 in the second state. Furthermore, a fourth limiting member (not shown in the figure) can be provided at the bottom of the fixing base to stop the ice container 61 when it descends to the first position.

[0106] Figure 7 and Figure 14 In the process, the ice transfer container 61 includes a container body 611 and an ice guide plate 612. The top of the container body 611 has an ice pouring opening 613; the ice guide plate 612 is disposed on at least one side corresponding to the ice pouring opening 613; in the second state, the ice guide plate 612 is adapted to extend out of the ice transfer channel 3 and connect to the ice inlet 511. Figure 7 In the middle, the ice guide plate 612 is connected to the left wall of the container body 611. Of course, ice guide blocks can also be connected to the front and rear sides of the container body 611, which can better prevent ice blocks from falling.

[0107] Please see Figure 13 To ensure that the ice transfer container 61 can rotate relative to the slider 628, the slider 628 is fixedly connected to one of the bearings 626 and the connecting shaft 615, and the ice transfer container 61 is fixedly connected to the other of the bearings 626 and the connecting shaft 615, with the connecting shaft 615 mounted on the bearing 626. Of course, the rotation method between the ice transfer container 61 and the slider 628 is not limited to the example given here.

[0108] Figure 13 and Figure 14In the middle, the ice transfer container 61 has a mounting part 616 of the connecting shaft 615, and the mounting part 616 can be integrally formed with the second limiting member 614.

[0109] Figure 14 In this design, the ice-transfer container 61 adopts a cuboid-like structure, with an ice-pouring opening 613 formed at its top. A connecting shaft 615 is positioned along the height of the ice-transfer container 61, close to the ice-pouring opening 613 at its top. Therefore, when the ice-transfer container 61 is mounted to the slider 628 via the connecting shaft 615, the ice-transfer container 61 will have its ice-pouring opening 613 facing upwards under its own weight, allowing it to hold ice. The ice-transfer container 61 will only rotate relative to the slider 628 under the influence of an external force.

[0110] Of course, besides rotating the ice transfer container 61 to discharge the ice, other methods can also be used to pour ice into the ice storage chamber 513. For example, an opening can be provided on the wall or bottom of the ice transfer container 61, and a gate valve or other type of valve can be installed at the opening. Thus, when the ice transfer container 61 is in the second position, the valve is open, and the ice in the ice transfer container 61 can enter the ice storage chamber 513; at other times, the valve is closed to prevent the ice from falling out.

[0111] Based on the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, this application provides an ice storage method for the refrigeration equipment (hereinafter referred to as the storage method).

[0112] Before introducing the storage method of the embodiments of the present invention, the application scenarios of the storage method are first explained. The storage method of the present invention can be applied to refrigeration equipment, as well as to smart terminals such as smartphones, tablets and computers connected to refrigeration equipment, and can also be applied to servers connected to refrigeration equipment. The present invention does not make any special limitations here, as long as it can support and implement the storage method of the present invention.

[0113] Please see Figure 15 Storage methods include:

[0114] Step 100: Control the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition;

[0115] Step 200: Determine that the ice storage chamber is in working condition, and control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber.

[0116] The ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making components in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving components.

[0117] In step 100, controlling the ice storage chamber to be in working condition requires, fundamentally, that the ice storage chamber contains a certain amount of ice, or, when there is no ice in the ice storage chamber, that the ice-moving component delivers a certain amount of ice to the ice storage chamber at an appropriate time. As mentioned earlier, the ice storage chamber is formed within the ice storage section of the ice storage component, which can be detachably installed in the second refrigeration chamber. When the ice storage section is removed, the space inside the second refrigeration chamber can be freed up for storing items. When the ice storage section is installed inside the second refrigeration chamber, the ice storage chamber within the second refrigeration chamber is in working condition.

[0118] According to embodiments of this application, cold air is supplied to the ice storage chamber through at least one of the evaporators of the first and second refrigeration chambers, thus eliminating the need for an additional evaporator in the ice storage chamber and saving internal space. Furthermore, supplying cold air to the ice storage chamber through the evaporator (unless otherwise specified, the evaporator refers to at least one of the evaporators of the first and second refrigeration chambers) ensures that the ice storage chamber remains at a low temperature, preventing the ice inside from melting.

[0119] In one embodiment, step 100 includes:

[0120] Step 101: Obtain the current ice storage volume V1 of the ice storage chamber;

[0121] Step 102: The current ice storage volume V1 is less than (V-V2), indicating that there is a need for ice replenishment in the ice storage chamber, where V is the volume of the ice storage chamber and V2 is the full-load ice transport capacity of the ice transfer assembly.

[0122] Step 103: Based on the ice replenishment requirement, control the ice transfer component to send ice to the ice storage chamber until the ice storage chamber is full of ice.

[0123] This means that when the amount of ice used in the ice storage chamber exceeds the full-load ice-moving capacity of the ice-moving component, the component can be fully loaded at least once to ensure that the ice supply in the storage chamber meets the user's needs. Simultaneously, the ice-moving component is not frequently activated, preventing excessive ice transport and thus avoiding energy waste. The "full-load ice-moving capacity of the ice-moving component" refers to the amount of ice transported by the component when the ice container is full. When it is determined that the ice storage chamber requires replenishment, an ice-moving command can be sent to the ice-moving component to control it to deliver ice to the storage chamber. Assuming that very little ice has been used in the storage chamber, the current ice supply V1 is greater than (V-V2), indicating that there is no need for replenishment. In other words, this embodiment does not replenish ice to the storage chamber every time ice is used, thus avoiding frequent activation of the ice-moving component.

[0124] In one embodiment, step 100 includes:

[0125] Step 111: During peak usage periods of the ice storage compartment, if the compartment is not full, control the ice transfer component to deliver ice to it. In this case, the ice storage compartment is guaranteed to be full before ice is retrieved, thus reducing the probability of user waiting and ensuring that the amount of ice in the compartment is sufficient for most users' general needs.

[0126] In yet another embodiment, step 100 includes:

[0127] Step 121: When the time is during a low-frequency usage period of the ice storage chamber, generate a first ice replenishment command based on the first ice retrieval command, or generate a second ice replenishment command based on the second ice retrieval command;

[0128] The first ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber after the ice removal is completed. The second ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber when the refrigeration equipment enters a high-frequency use period.

[0129] "Low-frequency usage periods" and "high-frequency usage periods" are relative concepts. For example, a day can be divided into a "low-frequency usage period" and a "high-frequency usage period." User habits can be learned to define periods where ice cubes are used less than or equal to once as "low-frequency usage periods," and the remaining periods as "high-frequency usage periods." For instance, by learning user habits, it can be determined that 1 AM to 6 AM is a low-frequency usage period, and the period from 6 AM to 1 AM is a high-frequency usage period.

[0130] During periods of low-frequency use of the ice storage compartment, a first ice-retrieving command and a second ice-retrieving command can be generated based on different operations. For example, during low-frequency use, pressing the ice-retrieving button once generates the first ice-retrieving command; pressing it twice generates the second ice-retrieving command. Alternatively, pressing the ice-retrieving button once generates the second ice-retrieving command, and pressing it twice generates the first ice-retrieving command. The ice-retrieving command generated by pressing the ice-retrieving button once can be considered the default ice-retrieving command, and the corresponding ice-replenishing command is the default ice-replenishing command.

[0131] After the current ice removal is completed, the first ice replenishment command controls the ice transfer assembly to immediately replenish ice blocks to the ice storage chamber. In this case, it can be ensured that there are always ice blocks stored in the ice storage chamber, reducing the probability of users waiting for ice delivery. The second ice replenishment command controls the ice transfer assembly to replenish ice blocks to the ice storage chamber during the next high-frequency usage period. In this case, the energy consumption required to maintain the low temperature in the ice storage chamber can be reduced.

[0132] It should be noted that when controlling the ice-moving assembly to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber, the amount of ice that can currently be stored in the ice storage chamber and the full-load ice-moving capacity of the ice-moving assembly are not necessarily integer multiples of each other. For example, the ratio between the amount of ice that can currently be stored in the ice storage chamber and the full-load ice-moving capacity of the ice-moving assembly may be 1.1, 1.3, or 1.7. Therefore, the ice-moving capacity of the ice-moving assembly can be determined based on the amount of ice that can currently be stored in the ice storage chamber. For example, step 100 may include:

[0133] Step 131: Obtain the opening duration of the ice outlet 512 of the ice storage chamber, wherein the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber when the ice outlet 512 is open.

[0134] Based on the operating duration, the amount of ice transported by the ice-moving component to the ice storage chamber is controlled.

[0135] In this scenario, based on the opening duration of the ice outlet 512 in the ice storage chamber, the amount of ice taken by the user can be determined, and the amount of ice that can still be stored in the ice storage chamber can be calculated to determine the amount of ice that needs to be replenished. Then, the ice-moving component transports ice based on the amount of ice that needs to be replenished in the ice storage chamber.

[0136] According to an embodiment of this application, step 200 includes:

[0137] Step 201: Determine that both the ice outlet 512 and the ice inlet 511 of the ice storage chamber are closed, and obtain the actual temperature value inside the ice storage chamber. The ice outlet 512 is used for users to take ice, and the ice inlet 511 is used for the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber.

[0138] Step 202: Determine that the actual temperature value is not lower than the first set value, and control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber.

[0139] Step 203: Determine that the actual temperature value is not higher than the second set value, and control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to stop supplying cold air to the ice storage chamber;

[0140] The first setting value is higher than the second setting value.

[0141] In step 201, if the ice outlet 512 is open, the ice storage chamber is connected to the external environment, and therefore the actual temperature value obtained inside the ice storage chamber at this time will have a certain error. Similarly, if the air inlet 514 is open, the ice storage chamber is connected to the ice transfer channel 3, and the actual temperature value obtained inside the ice storage chamber at this time will also have a certain error. Therefore, in this embodiment of the application, the actual temperature value inside the ice storage chamber is obtained when both the ice outlet 512 and the ice inlet 511 are closed.

[0142] In step 202, when the ice storage chamber is connected to the external environment or the ice transfer channel 3, it is not advisable to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber, otherwise there will be energy waste. Therefore, controlling the evaporator to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber can also be limited to when both the ice outlet 512 and the ice inlet 511 are closed.

[0143] In steps 202 and 203, the first setpoint is the highest temperature value of the ice storage chamber. If the temperature exceeds the first setpoint, the environment may be unfavorable for ice storage. Therefore, once the actual temperature of the ice storage chamber gradually rises to the first setpoint, it is necessary to control the evaporator to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber. The second setpoint is the lowest temperature value of the ice storage chamber. If the temperature falls below the second setpoint, the temperature will be too low, potentially leading to energy waste. Therefore, during the refrigeration process, once the temperature of the ice storage chamber gradually decreases and reaches the second setpoint, the supply of cold air to the ice storage chamber is stopped.

[0144] By controlling the air supply from the evaporator to the ice storage chamber through temperature monitoring, the precise control ensures that the temperature of the ice storage chamber remains within a reasonable range.

[0145] In one embodiment, step 200 includes:

[0146] 211. Obtain the opening duration of the ice outlet 512 of the ice storage chamber, wherein when the ice outlet 512 is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber.

[0147] 212. Before replenishing ice blocks to the ice storage chamber, control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber, wherein the refrigeration duration of supplying cold air is determined by the on-time duration.

[0148] In step 211, when the ice outlet 512 is opened, airflow from the external environment enters the ice storage chamber, affecting the internal temperature. Therefore, based on the duration of the ice outlet 512's opening, the degree to which the internal temperature of the ice storage chamber is affected by the external environment can be determined.

[0149] In step 212, based on the fact that the ice outlet 512 has been opened, the temperature inside the ice storage chamber is compensated using an evaporator. Specifically, the evaporators of the first and / or second refrigeration chambers are controlled to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber, and the duration of this supply is determined by the opening duration. Generally, the cooling duration and the opening duration are positively correlated. By supplying cold air to the ice storage chamber before replenishing ice, the temperature inside the ice storage chamber is prevented from exceeding the first set temperature when ice enters, ensuring that the ice is always stored in a suitable environment.

[0150] In one embodiment, controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working state includes: when the ice-moving container reaches or is about to reach the second position, controlling the second damper 517 to open, ensuring that the ice-moving container can rotate to the second state; after the ice in the ice-moving container has completely entered the ice storage chamber, controlling the second damper 517 to close, and controlling the ice-moving container to return to the first position. Where interference occurs between the second damper 517 and the ice-moving container, the second damper 517 can be opened before the ice-moving container reaches the second position and closed after the ice-moving container leaves the second position. Based on this, determining whether the user has an ice-retrieving need, for example, when the user presses the ice-retrieving button, or when the user places the ice-retrieving container in the corresponding position of the refrigeration equipment, controlling the first damper 516 to open, thereby realizing the ice-retrieving operation. It should be noted that after each ice delivery is completed, the ice-moving container automatically returns to the first position, thus ensuring the responsiveness of the ice-moving assembly.

[0151] According to the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 16 A control device for ice storage in a refrigeration equipment is provided, comprising:

[0152] The ice transfer module is used to control the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition;

[0153] The refrigeration module is used to determine that the ice storage chamber is in working condition and to control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber.

[0154] The ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making components in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving components.

[0155] In one embodiment, the ice-removing module includes:

[0156] The first acquisition submodule is used to acquire the current ice storage volume V1 of the ice storage chamber;

[0157] The judgment submodule is used to determine whether there is a need for ice replenishment in the ice storage room when the current ice storage volume V1 is less than V-V2, where V is the volume of the ice storage room and V2 is the full-load ice transport capacity of the ice moving component.

[0158] The first ice-moving control submodule is used to control the ice-moving component to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber based on the ice replenishment needs, until the ice storage chamber is full of ice.

[0159] In one embodiment, the ice-removing module includes:

[0160] The first ice replenishment submodule is used to determine if the ice storage chamber is not full when the time is during a high-frequency usage period of the ice storage chamber, and to control the ice transfer component to send ice to the ice storage chamber.

[0161] In one embodiment, the ice-removing module includes:

[0162] The second ice replenishment submodule is used during low-frequency usage periods of the ice storage chamber to generate a first ice replenishment command based on a first ice retrieval command, or to generate a second ice replenishment command based on a second ice retrieval command.

[0163] The first ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber after the ice removal is completed. The second ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to send ice to the ice storage chamber when the refrigeration equipment enters a high-frequency use period.

[0164] In one embodiment, the ice-removing module includes:

[0165] The second acquisition submodule is used to acquire the opening duration of the ice outlet 512 of the ice storage chamber, wherein when the ice outlet 512 is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber.

[0166] The second ice-moving control submodule is used to control the amount of ice delivered by the ice-moving component to the ice storage chamber based on the activation duration.

[0167] In one embodiment, the cooling module includes:

[0168] The temperature acquisition submodule is used to determine that both the ice outlet 512 and the ice inlet 511 of the ice storage chamber are closed, and to acquire the actual temperature value inside the ice storage chamber. The ice outlet 512 is used for users to take ice, and the ice inlet 511 is used for the ice transfer assembly to send ice into the ice storage chamber.

[0169] The first air supply control submodule is used to determine that the actual temperature value is not lower than the first set value, and control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the ice storage chamber; and to determine that the actual temperature value is not higher than the second set value, and control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to stop supplying cold air to the ice storage chamber.

[0170] The first setting value is higher than the second setting value.

[0171] In one embodiment, the cooling module includes:

[0172] The duration acquisition submodule is used to acquire the opening duration of the ice outlet 512 of the ice storage chamber. When the ice outlet 512 is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber.

[0173] The second air supply control submodule is used to control the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber before replenishing ice blocks to the ice storage chamber, wherein the cooling duration of supplying cold air is determined by the on-time duration.

[0174] Figure 17 An example is a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device, such as... Figure 17 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 810, a communication interface 820, a memory 830, and a communication bus 840, wherein the processor 810, the communication interface 820, and the memory 830 communicate with each other through the communication bus 840. The processor 810 can call logical instructions in the memory 830 to execute the following methods: controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration chamber to be in a working state; determining that the ice storage chamber is in a working state, controlling the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber; wherein the ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving component.

[0175] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 830 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to related technologies, 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 of the various embodiments of the present 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.

[0176] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention disclose a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed by the computer, the computer can execute the methods provided in the above-described method embodiments, such as: controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in a working state; determining that the ice storage chamber is in a working state, and controlling the evaporator of the first refrigeration room and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration room to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber; wherein the ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component in the first refrigeration room, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving component.

[0177] In another aspect, embodiments of the present invention also provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon. When executed by a processor, the computer program is implemented to perform the transmission methods provided in the above embodiments, such as including: controlling an ice storage chamber in a second refrigeration room to be in a working state; determining that the ice storage chamber is in a working state, and controlling the evaporator of the first refrigeration room and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration room to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber; wherein the ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making assembly in the first refrigeration room, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving assembly.

[0178] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0179] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the parts that contribute to the related technology, can be embodied in the form of software products. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., including several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of various embodiments or some parts of embodiments.

[0180] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A method for storing ice in a refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: Control the ice storage compartment in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition; The system determines that the ice storage chamber is in operation and controls the evaporators of the first and / or second refrigeration chambers to supply cold air into the ice storage chamber. Specifically, it determines that both the ice outlet and ice inlet of the ice storage chamber are closed and obtains the actual temperature value inside the ice storage chamber. The ice outlet is used for users to take ice, and the ice inlet is used for the ice transfer assembly to deliver ice into the ice storage chamber. It determines that the actual temperature value is not lower than a first set value and controls the evaporators of the first and / or second refrigeration chambers to supply cold air into the ice storage chamber. It determines that the actual temperature value is not higher than a second set value and controls the evaporators of the first and / or second refrigeration chambers to stop supplying cold air into the ice storage chamber. The first set value is higher than the second set value. The ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving component. The step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition includes: When the time is during a low-frequency usage period of the ice storage chamber, a first ice replenishment command is generated based on the first ice retrieval command, or a second ice replenishment command is generated based on the second ice retrieval command; The first ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber after the ice removal is completed; the second ice replenishment command is used to control the ice transfer assembly to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber when the refrigeration equipment enters a high-frequency use period. The first ice-retrieving instruction and the second ice-retrieving instruction are generated by different operations.

2. The ice storage method of the refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining that the ice storage chamber is in a working state and controlling the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber includes: The opening duration of the ice outlet of the ice storage chamber is obtained, wherein when the ice outlet is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber; Before replenishing ice blocks into the ice storage chamber, the evaporator of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the evaporator of the second refrigeration chamber are controlled to supply cold air into the ice storage chamber, wherein the refrigeration duration of supplying cold air is determined by the opening duration.

3. The method for storing ice in a refrigeration device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working state includes: Obtain the current ice storage volume V1 of the ice storage chamber; If the current ice storage volume V1 is less than V-V2, it is determined that there is a need to replenish ice in the ice storage chamber, where V is the volume of the ice storage chamber and V2 is the full-load ice transport capacity of the ice moving assembly. Based on the ice replenishment requirement, the ice transfer component is controlled to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber until the ice storage chamber is full of ice.

4. The ice storage method of the refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working state includes: If the time period falls within the high-frequency usage period of the ice storage chamber, and it is determined that the ice storage chamber is not full of ice, the ice transfer component is controlled to send ice to the ice storage chamber.

5. The method for storing ice in a refrigeration device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition includes: The opening duration of the ice outlet of the ice storage chamber is obtained, wherein when the ice outlet is open, the user can take ice from the ice storage chamber; Based on the opening duration, the amount of ice transported by the ice-moving component to the ice storage chamber is controlled.

6. An ice storage control device for a refrigeration equipment, characterized in that, include: The ice transfer module is used to control the ice storage chamber in the second refrigeration room to be in working condition; The refrigeration module is used to determine that the ice storage chamber is in a working state, and to control the evaporators of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber. Specifically, it determines that both the ice outlet and the ice inlet of the ice storage chamber are closed, and obtains the actual temperature value inside the ice storage chamber. The ice outlet is used for users to take ice, and the ice inlet is used for the ice transfer assembly to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber. It determines that the actual temperature value is not lower than a first set value, and controls the evaporators of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the second refrigeration chamber to supply cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber. It determines that the actual temperature value is not higher than a second set value, and controls the evaporators of the first refrigeration chamber and / or the second refrigeration chamber to stop supplying cold air to the interior of the ice storage chamber. The first set value is higher than the second set value. The ice storage chamber is used to store ice blocks prepared by the ice-making component in the first refrigeration chamber, and the ice blocks are transferred to the ice storage chamber by the ice-moving component. The ice-moving module is also used to generate a first ice-replenishing command based on a first ice-removing command, or a second ice-replenishing command based on a second ice-removing command, when the time is during the low-frequency use period of the ice storage chamber; and to control the ice-moving component to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber after the ice-removing is completed based on the first ice-replenishing command, or to control the ice-moving component to deliver ice to the ice storage chamber when the refrigeration equipment enters the high-frequency use period based on the second ice-replenishing command. The first ice-retrieving instruction and the second ice-retrieving instruction are generated by different operations.

7. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the ice storage method of the refrigeration device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program implements the ice storage method of the refrigeration device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

9. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the ice storage method of the refrigeration device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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