Control method and device of refrigeration equipment and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and provides a control method and device of refrigeration equipment and the refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment comprises a first device, the first device is used for ice making and ice coating, and the method comprises the following steps: obtaining an operation mode in which the refrigeration equipment is located; determining that the refrigeration equipment is in an ice coating operation mode, controlling the first device to operate in a spraying mode, so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of food to be coated with ice in the refrigeration equipment; and determining that the refrigeration equipment is in an ice making operation mode, controlling the first device to operate in an ice making mode, so that ice cubes are generated in the refrigeration equipment. The first device can be switched between the spraying mode and the ice making mode, so that the ice making function and the ice coating function can be realized simultaneously by sharing the first device, the volume of the refrigeration equipment is reduced, and the cost of the refrigeration equipment is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a control method, device and refrigeration equipment for refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, people have increasingly higher requirements for refrigeration equipment. In order to meet the needs of ice making and ice coating, refrigeration equipment needs to have both ice making and ice coating functions.

[0003] Currently, the ice-making device and the ice-coating device of the refrigeration equipment are controlled separately to achieve the ice-making and ice-coating functions respectively. However, simultaneously implementing the ice-making and ice-coating devices is very complex, and the refrigeration equipment is too large, resulting in high costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a control method for refrigeration equipment to reduce the size and cost of the refrigeration equipment.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a control device for refrigeration equipment.

[0006] The present invention also proposes a refrigeration device.

[0007] The present invention also proposes an electronic device.

[0008] The present invention also proposes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0009] The present invention also proposes a computer program product.

[0010] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a control method for a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device including a first device for making ice and for coating with an ice coating, the method comprising:

[0011] Obtain the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment;

[0012] Determine that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode, and control the first device to operate in the spray mode so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration equipment.

[0013] The refrigeration equipment is determined to be in ice-making operation mode, and the first device is controlled to operate in ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment.

[0014] According to the control method of a refrigeration device of the present invention, the refrigeration device includes a first device for making ice and for applying an ice coating, thereby simultaneously realizing the ice-making and ice-coating functions in one device, thus reducing the size and cost of the refrigeration device. The control method for the refrigeration device is as follows: obtaining the operating mode of the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in the ice-coating operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in the spray mode to form an ice coating on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in the ice-making operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in the ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration device. Through the above control method, the first device can be switched between the spray mode and the ice-making mode, so that the first device can simultaneously realize the ice-making and ice-coating functions, thereby reducing the size and cost of the refrigeration device.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, controlling the first device to operate in a spray mode includes:

[0016] The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The ice coating chamber is used to store food to be coated with ice. The first rotation mode includes a first rotation direction.

[0017] The control of the first device to operate in ice-making mode includes:

[0018] The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to send the ice generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The second rotation mode includes a second rotation direction.

[0019] The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first rotation method further includes a first rotation speed, and the second rotation method further includes a second rotation speed;

[0021] Wherein, the first rotational speed is less than the second rotational speed.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mechanism for controlling the rotation of the first device to rotate in a second rotational manner further includes:

[0023] Determine the effective ice-making time of the first device;

[0024] If the effective ice-making time is determined to be greater than the time threshold, an ice-removal control command is generated, which is used to control the rotating mechanism of the first device to rotate in a second rotation mode.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the door corresponding to the first device is in the closed state.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the temperature of the first device is less than a first temperature threshold.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode further includes:

[0028] Obtain the current actual number of sprays from the refrigeration equipment;

[0029] Determine the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of sprays;

[0030] If the actual number of sprays is determined to be 0, and the effective spray preparation time is determined to reach the first spray start time, the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate so as to supply water to the first device;

[0031] The process of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode further includes:

[0032] After the duration of a single spraying cycle of the first device has ended, the actual number of spraying cycles is incremented by one.

[0033] The process of controlling the first device to operate in ice-making mode, prior to which includes:

[0034] Control the operation of the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment to supply water to the first device.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after determining the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of sprays, the method further includes:

[0036] If the actual number of sprays is determined to be greater than 0 and less than the set number of sprays, and the effective spray preparation time is determined to be greater than the spray interval time, the process returns to the step of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode, and the actual number of sprays is incremented by one after the first device has completed a single spraying time.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be ice-coated;

[0038] The effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the door corresponding to the ice coating room is in the closed state.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be ice-coated;

[0040] The effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the temperature in the ice coating chamber is less than the second temperature threshold.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes:

[0042] Once it is determined that new food items to be coated with ice have been added to the refrigeration equipment, the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time are reset to zero.

[0043] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a control device for a refrigeration apparatus includes a first device for making ice and for coating with an ice coating. The control device for the refrigeration apparatus includes:

[0044] The acquisition module is used to acquire the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment;

[0045] The first control module is used to determine that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode and control the first device to operate in the spray mode so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration equipment.

[0046] The second control module is used to determine that the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making operation mode, and to control the first device to operate in ice-making mode in order to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment.

[0047] A refrigeration device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes: a controller;

[0048] The controller includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control method for the refrigeration device as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0049] An electronic device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the control method of the cooling device as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0050] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided thereon storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the refrigeration device as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0051] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a computer program product includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the refrigeration device as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0052] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention 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 the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration component provided by the present invention;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice tray provided by the present invention;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided by the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the control method for the refrigeration equipment provided by the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device for the refrigeration equipment provided by the present invention;

[0059] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0061] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, 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 the present invention 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 the present invention. 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.

[0062] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, 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 the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0063] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0064] 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 present invention. 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.

[0065] The refrigeration equipment in this invention can be a household appliance such as a refrigerator or freezer. In some embodiments, a refrigerator is used as an example for illustration.

[0066] To facilitate understanding of the following embodiments, refrigeration equipment is described as an example, but this does not imply any limitation on the refrigeration equipment.

[0067] Here, the refrigeration equipment has an ice-making function. The refrigeration equipment includes a water supply system, a first device for ice making and de-icing, and an ice storage chamber. The water supply system is used to supply water to the first device; the first device is used to turn water into ice blocks and to send the generated ice blocks into the ice storage chamber; the ice storage chamber is used to store the generated ice blocks.

[0068] The refrigeration equipment also features an ice coating function. It further includes an ice coating chamber for storing food items to be coated and for forming an ice coating layer on the surface of these items. The first device also sprays water from the first device into the ice coating chamber.

[0069] The ice-making and ice-coating functions of the refrigeration equipment can share a single water supply system and a single primary device, thereby reducing the size and cost of the refrigeration equipment.

[0070] In one embodiment, the first device includes a water outlet for de-icing and for spraying. In another embodiment, the first device includes a rotating mechanism for de-icing and for spraying.

[0071] Of course, the refrigeration equipment may also include freezer compartments and refrigerator compartments, etc., but no specific limitation is made here.

[0072] Taking a refrigerator as an example of a refrigeration device, in order for the refrigerator to simultaneously meet the needs of ice making and ice coating, an ice-making component and an ice-coating component need to be installed inside the refrigerator. To improve the utilization rate of the refrigerator's internal space, an embodiment of the first aspect of this application proposes a refrigeration component that combines the ice-making component and the ice-coating component, thereby improving the utilization rate of the refrigeration component while achieving functional integration. The refrigeration component has both ice-making and ice-coating functions; the ice-making function corresponds to the ice-making operation mode of the refrigeration device, and the ice-coating function corresponds to the ice-coating operation mode of the refrigeration device.

[0073] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The refrigeration assembly according to this application includes an ice tray 1, a rotating mechanism 2, an ice storage chamber 3, and an ice coating chamber 4.

[0074] Ice tray 1 has a receiving groove 101 into which water can be injected. In ice-making mode, the water in the receiving groove 101 can be cooled to form ice blocks. In ice-coating mode, since the function of ice tray 1 is to distribute water so that it is evenly sprayed onto the surface of the food, ice tray 1 needs to be rotated before the water in the receiving groove 101 freezes. In ice-coating mode, as ice tray 1 rotates, the water in ice tray 1 is sprayed onto the surface of the food. To ensure that the spray area covers the entire surface of the food and that the spray is even, the rotation speed of ice tray 1 and the outflow speed of water in ice tray 1 can be reasonably controlled.

[0075] A rotating mechanism 2 connects to an ice tray 1 to drive the ice tray 1 to rotate. The rotating mechanism 2 may include a motor and a transmission component between the motor and the ice tray 1. In ice-making mode, after ice is prepared in the ice tray 1, the rotating mechanism 2 controls the rotation of the ice tray 1 to remove the ice. During the removal process, the rotating mechanism 2 can be controlled to twist the ice tray 1 to remove the ice; alternatively, the ice tray 1 can be heated first, and then controlled to flip to remove the ice. In ice-coating mode, the rotating mechanism 2 drives the ice tray 1 to rotate, causing the ice tray 1 to tilt, and water in the ice tray 1 will gradually drain out. In ice-coating mode, the ice tray 1 can cool the water in the receiving tank 101, lowering the water temperature to a set temperature. Based on this, the rotation of the ice tray 1 is controlled to spray the low-temperature water onto the food. The set temperature ensures that the water in the ice tray 1 does not freeze. By cooling the water in the ice tray 1, the efficiency of subsequent ice-coating can be improved, and the waiting time for ice-coating can be shortened.

[0076] In both the ice-making and ice-coating operation modes, the rotational speed at which the rotating mechanism 2 drives the ice grid 1 can differ to meet the needs of de-icing and spraying, respectively. Specifically, the rotating mechanism 2 has a first rotational speed matched to the de-icing process and a second rotational speed matched to the spraying process. The first rotational speed is greater than the second rotational speed, thus meeting the requirements for rapid de-icing and uniform spraying.

[0077] Ice storage chamber 3 is used to receive ice blocks from ice tray 1, and can also receive ice blocks prepared from ice tray 1. Ice storage chamber 3 can be located below ice tray 1 to ensure that ice blocks falling from ice tray 1 can directly enter ice storage chamber 3. Of course, it is possible that ice storage chamber 3 is located in other positions relative to ice tray 1; in this case, a power mechanism can be used to transport ice blocks to ice storage chamber 3.

[0078] The ice-coating chamber 4 is used to hold the food to be coated with ice, so that when the ice tray 1 containing water rotates, it can spray water onto the food in the ice-coating chamber 4 to meet the coating requirements. Similarly, the ice-coating chamber 4 can be placed below the ice tray 1 to ensure that after the ice tray 1 rotates, water is sprayed onto the surface of the food under the action of gravity or water pressure. The possibility of the ice-coating chamber 4 being placed in other positions relative to the ice tray 1 is not excluded.

[0079] According to the embodiments of this application, the refrigeration component combines an ice-making component and an ice-coating component. The ice grid 1 can be used to prepare ice cubes and to spray food in the ice-coating chamber 4, thereby improving the utilization rate of the refrigeration component. While meeting the needs of ice making and ice coating at the same time, the volume of the refrigeration component is reduced, making it easier to install into the refrigeration equipment.

[0080] Figure 1 and Figure 3In this configuration, ice tray 1, ice storage chamber 3, and ice coating chamber 4 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. This arrangement results in a compact structure, allowing the refrigeration components to be installed on the door of the refrigeration equipment. The bottom of ice storage chamber 3 can be designed with a perforated structure. During ice coating operation, this perforation allows water to be distributed, ensuring that water flowing from ice tray 1 is sprayed onto the food surface through the perforations. For example, the bottom of ice storage chamber 3 can be designed with a mesh structure with numerous perforations to achieve water distribution. To ensure even spraying, the sprayed area of ​​ice tray 1 corresponds to the perforations at the bottom. As ice tray 1 rotates, water is sprayed sequentially onto different areas of the perforations and then flows onto the food. An adjustable mechanism can be used to control the spraying speed, ensuring that water flows out of ice tray 1 at a set rate. In the ice coating operation mode, there is generally no ice in the ice storage chamber 3. Even if there is ice in the ice storage chamber 3, the water in the ice tray 1 can flow to the surface of the food through the gaps between the ice blocks.

[0081] Of course, if the ice coating chamber 4 is located at the bottom of the ice storage chamber 3, in addition to designing the bottom of the ice storage chamber 3 as a hollow structure, a through hole can also be provided at the bottom of the ice storage chamber 3, and a nozzle (or a similar water distribution structure) can be provided in the ice coating chamber 4. This allows the water flowing from the ice tray 1 to flow directly through the through hole to the nozzle or similar water distribution structure, ensuring uniform spraying. The location of the through hole is fixed; for example, the through hole can be located in the middle of the bottom plate of the ice storage chamber 3 or at the edge of the bottom plate of the ice storage chamber 3. In this case, it is necessary to control the ice tray 1 to rotate to a set position so that the water flowing from the ice tray 1 will flow through the through hole to the nozzle. A corresponding adjusting component can be provided on the ice tray 1, and the adjusting component can be controlled when the ice tray 1 rotates to the set position to ensure that the water from the ice tray 1 flows through the through hole to the nozzle in the ice coating chamber 4.

[0082] Since the amount of water required for coating food is generally no more than a dozen milliliters, the capacity of ice tray 1 is greater than the amount of water required for coating food once. Therefore, when ice tray 1 is full of water, its water content can meet the needs of coating.

[0083] Of course, the ice storage chamber 3 and the ice coating chamber can also be located at the same height. However, in this case, the area sprayed by the ice grid 1 is relatively small, which in turn limits the size of the ice coating chamber 4.

[0084] Figure 1 and Figure 3The refrigeration unit also includes a water tray 5, which is removable and installed below the ice coating chamber 4. In the ice coating operation mode, some of the water sprayed onto the food flows from the surface of the food to the water tray 5. The water tray 5 is removable and installed below the ice coating chamber 4 to facilitate the treatment of the water in the water tray 5.

[0085] Figure 2 In this design, the ice tray 1 includes a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other. The first side of the ice tray 1 has a water guiding surface 102, and the first side of the ice tray 1 rotates downward to spray water. In this case, by setting the water guiding surface 102 on the ice tray 1, the spraying effect can be guaranteed, so that the water flowing out of the ice tray 1 is guided by the water guiding surface 102 and flows to the food in the ice coating chamber 4, ensuring that the surface of the food is sprayed evenly. The design of the water guiding surface 102 is based on meeting the spraying requirements. For example, the ice tray 1 includes an array of receiving slots 101, and water guiding plates 103 are set on the water guiding surface 102 between adjacent rows of receiving slots 101, and water guiding channels 104 are formed between adjacent water guiding plates 103. By setting the water guiding plates 103 on the water guiding surface 102 and forming the water guiding channels 104, water flows to the food in multiple directions, avoiding water from concentrating in the middle or on both sides of the water guiding surface 102, thus ensuring even spraying. Alternatively, multiple parallel water-guiding grooves can be formed by recessing the surface of the water-guiding surface 102, and the spraying purpose can be achieved through the distribution of the water-guiding grooves. It is impossible to exhaustively list all possible structures for the water-guiding surface 102 and its related structures; any structure that can achieve uniform spraying is acceptable.

[0086] When the ice tray 1 is equipped with a water guiding channel 104, the adjusting component mentioned above can be a baffle plate located at the end of the water guiding channel 104 (the end away from the receiving tank 101). The baffle plate can completely block the end of the water guiding channel 104, or it can form a gap with the water guiding surface 102. By adjusting the size of the gap, the spraying speed of the ice tray 1 can be controlled. Alternatively, the adjusting component can also be located on the cover of the upper surface of the ice tray 1. A water outlet channel can be formed between the cover and the upper surface, and the water outlet channel is connected to the water guiding channel 104. By designing the cross-sectional area of ​​the water outlet channel, the spraying speed of the ice tray 1 can be controlled.

[0087] It can be understood that the second side of ice tray 1 rotates downwards to remove ice. At this time, ice tray 1 rotates in different directions to achieve spraying and ice removal respectively. That is, when the refrigeration equipment is in different operating modes (i.e., ice coating mode and ice-making mode), the ice tray 1 is controlled to rotate in different directions to achieve the corresponding operational purpose. It can be understood that the refrigeration component can be equipped with a mechanical button for the rotating mechanism 2. For example, the mechanical button includes a first button 201 and a second button 202. When the first button 201 is pressed, the rotating mechanism 2 drives the ice tray 1 to rotate forward to remove ice; when the second button 202 is pressed, the rotating mechanism 2 drives the ice tray 1 to rotate in the reverse direction to spray. Here, "forward" and "reverse" are only relative concepts, and the specific rotation direction is not limited. Of course, electronic control can also be used instead of mechanical buttons. That is, when the ice tray 1 is detected to have finished making ice, the controller sends a control signal to control the rotating mechanism 2 to rotate forward to remove ice. When ice coating is needed, the controller sends a control signal to control the rotating mechanism 2 to rotate in the reverse direction to spray.

[0088] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of this application, a refrigeration device is provided, including a cabinet and a door, and also including a refrigeration component as described in the first aspect embodiment. The refrigeration device can be a refrigerator, freezer, or ice maker, etc., and its specific form is not limited, as long as it can simultaneously meet the needs of ice making and ice coating.

[0089] The refrigeration unit has an opening in its casing, and the door can be opened and closed. The refrigeration components can be installed either in the door or in the casing. Taking a refrigerator as an example, the refrigeration components can be installed in the freezer compartment door. Based on this, the ice storage compartment 3 is formed within the ice storage box, and the ice coating compartment 4 is formed within the ice coating box. The ice storage box, ice coating box, and drip tray 5 can all be installed into the freezer compartment door using a pull-out method. Handles 11 are formed at corresponding positions on the ice storage box, ice coating box, and drip tray 5 to facilitate the use of ice, the loading and unloading of food, and the disposal of the drip tray 5. Of course, the refrigeration components can also be installed inside the casing, for example... Figure 3 In the middle, the refrigeration equipment includes a freezer compartment 9, which is equipped with drawers 10, an ice storage compartment 3, an ice coating compartment 4 and a water drip tray 5 are located in the freezer compartment 9, and can be installed in a pull-out manner like the other drawers 10.

[0090] The refrigeration equipment according to this application also includes a water supply mechanism 7, which supplies water to the ice tray 1. The water source for the water supply mechanism 7 can be an external water source or a water source built into the refrigeration equipment. For example, a water storage container 701 can be installed in the refrigeration equipment, and the water storage container 701 is connected to the ice tray 1 via a pipe. The location of the water storage container 701 is not limited, as long as it can be used to contain and store water. For example, Figure 3In this configuration, a water storage container 701 is installed on the door of the refrigerator compartment 8, and the water storage container 701 is connected to the ice tray 1 via a water supply pipe 702. In this case, the water is pre-cooled in the refrigerator compartment 8 before entering the ice tray 1, thereby improving ice-making efficiency in ice-making mode and ice-coating efficiency in ice-coating mode. Furthermore, the water storage container 701 can also be connected to a water outlet for convenient access to the cooled water. Based on this, Figure 1 In the middle, a water inlet 12 is provided above the ice tray 1, and the water inlet 12 is connected to the water supply mechanism 7 and the ice tray 1.

[0091] In practical applications, the refrigeration equipment provided in this application embodiment can ensure that the relative humidity in the ice coating chamber 4 reaches more than 75%, the food in the ice coating chamber 4 retains its original color and flavor, does not lose nutrients, retains more than 80% of the meat color, reduces oxidation by 50%, reduces dry loss by less than 8%, reduces juice loss by less than 1.5%, ensures that the ice coating content of the food code is more than 10%, and maintains the ice coating thickness of the food at more than 30d. The ice coating can be formed in just 3 seconds, thus playing a good role in preserving the food.

[0092] Based on the above-mentioned refrigeration equipment, this application also proposes a control method for the refrigeration equipment. The execution subject of the control method for the refrigeration equipment can be a controller on the refrigeration equipment or a server; the embodiments of this invention do not limit this. The refrigeration equipment includes a first device, which is used for making ice and for coating with ice; the first device here is the refrigeration component mentioned above.

[0093] The following is combined Figures 4-6 This invention describes a control method, apparatus, and refrigeration equipment for a refrigeration device.

[0094] Figure 4 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the control method for the refrigeration equipment provided by the present invention, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the control method of this refrigeration equipment includes:

[0095] Step 110: Obtain the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment.

[0096] Here, the operating modes of the refrigeration equipment include ice coating mode and ice-making mode; of course, other operating modes may also be included. The ice coating mode and ice-making mode can operate simultaneously or alternately.

[0097] The refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode, which indicates that the refrigeration equipment is currently operating in the ice coating mode, but other modes of the refrigeration equipment can still be operated, such as the refrigeration operation mode and the ice coating operation mode operating at the same time.

[0098] The ice coating operation mode can be triggered by a button on the refrigeration device, such as by a user pressing and holding the ice coating function button; or by a touch screen on the refrigeration device; or by automatic triggering of the ice coating operation mode. This embodiment of the invention does not specifically limit the triggering method of the ice coating operation mode.

[0099] In one embodiment, the refrigeration device includes an ice coating chamber and a camera. The camera takes pictures of the ice coating chamber to determine whether the food to be coated has just been placed in the ice coating chamber. If so, the ice coating operation mode is automatically triggered.

[0100] In another embodiment, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice-coating chamber and a corresponding door. A sensor can be installed on the door to determine its open / closed state. If the door is opened and then closed, the ice-coating operation mode is automatically triggered. Of course, the ice-coating operation mode can also be automatically triggered in other ways, and this embodiment of the invention is not limited to these methods.

[0101] The refrigeration equipment is in ice-making mode, which indicates that the refrigeration equipment is currently operating in ice-making mode. However, other modes of the refrigeration equipment can still be operated, such as refrigeration mode and ice-making mode operating at the same time.

[0102] The ice-making operation mode can be triggered by a button on the refrigeration device, such as by a user pressing and holding the ice-making function button; or by a touch screen on the refrigeration device. This embodiment of the invention does not specifically limit the triggering method of the ice-making operation mode.

[0103] Step 120: Determine that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode, and control the first device to operate in the spray mode so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration equipment.

[0104] Here, the first device is used for spraying, ice making, and ice removal. Therefore, when the refrigeration equipment is in the ice-coating mode, the first device is controlled to operate in spraying mode to spray the food to be coated with ice, thereby forming an ice coating on the surface of the food.

[0105] In one embodiment, the rotation mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to perform spraying operation.

[0106] In another embodiment, the outlet of the first device is controlled to spray water for spraying operations.

[0107] In one specific embodiment, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be ice-coated. A first device is controlled to operate in a spray mode to spray water into the ice-coating chamber.

[0108] Step 130: Determine that the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making operation mode, and control the first device to operate in ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment.

[0109] Here, the first device is used for spraying, ice making, and ice removal. Therefore, when the refrigeration equipment is determined to be in ice-making mode, the first device is controlled to operate in ice-making mode to generate ice blocks and then remove the ice blocks.

[0110] In one embodiment, the rotation mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to perform de-icing.

[0111] In another embodiment, the outlet of the first device is controlled to perform de-icing.

[0112] In one specific embodiment, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice storage chamber for storing generated ice. A first device is controlled to operate in an ice-making mode to deliver the ice generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber.

[0113] The present invention provides a control method for a refrigeration device. The refrigeration device includes a first device for both ice making and ice coating, thereby simultaneously achieving both functions on a single device, reducing the size and cost of the refrigeration device. The control method involves: obtaining the operating mode of the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in ice coating mode, and controlling the first device to operate in spray mode to form an ice coating on the surface of food items stored in the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in ice making mode, and controlling the first device to operate in ice making mode to generate ice blocks within the refrigeration device. Through this control method, the first device can be switched between spray mode and ice making mode, allowing for simultaneous ice making and ice coating functions using the same device, thus reducing the size and cost of the refrigeration device.

[0114] Based on the above embodiments, in this method, step 120, controlling the first device to operate in spray mode, includes:

[0115] The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The ice coating chamber is used to store food to be coated with ice. The first rotation mode includes a first rotation direction.

[0116] Here, the rotating mechanism can be a mechanical rotating mechanism or an electronic rotating mechanism, and the embodiments of the present invention do not specifically limit it.

[0117] The rotating mechanism is used for both spraying and de-icing. Therefore, when the refrigeration equipment is in the ice-coating operation mode, the rotating mechanism is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to perform the spraying operation.

[0118] In one specific embodiment, the rotation mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation direction.

[0119] In one embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the right to perform the spraying operation. In another embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the left to perform the spraying operation.

[0120] In one specific embodiment, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be ice-coated. A rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotational manner to spray water into the ice-coating chamber.

[0121] In step 130 above, controlling the first device to operate in ice-making mode includes:

[0122] The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to deliver the ice blocks generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The second rotation mode includes a second rotation direction.

[0123] The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction.

[0124] Here, the rotating mechanism is used for both spraying and de-icing. Therefore, when the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making mode, the rotating mechanism is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to perform de-icing.

[0125] In one specific embodiment, the rotation mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation direction.

[0126] In one embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the left to perform the de-icing operation. In another embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the right to perform the de-icing operation.

[0127] It should be noted that the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction are different. In one specific embodiment, the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction are opposite.

[0128] In one specific embodiment, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice storage chamber for storing generated ice blocks. A rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotational manner to deliver the generated ice blocks into the ice storage chamber.

[0129] In one specific embodiment, the first device further includes an ice tray, the rotation of which can drive the ice tray to rotate.

[0130] The control method for a refrigeration device provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a first device comprising a rotating mechanism for both de-icing and spraying operations. This rotating mechanism simultaneously performs de-icing and spraying, thereby reducing the size of the refrigeration device and further lowering its cost. The control method for this first device is as follows: When the refrigeration device is in an ice-coating operation mode, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode; when the refrigeration device is in an ice-making operation mode, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode. Through this control method, the rotating mechanism can be switched between spraying and de-icing operations, allowing for simultaneous de-icing and spraying using a single rotating mechanism, thus reducing the size of the refrigeration device and further lowering its cost.

[0131] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, the first rotation mode further includes a first rotation speed, and the second rotation mode further includes a second rotation speed; wherein, the first rotation speed is less than the second rotation speed.

[0132] Here, the first rotation speed and the second rotation speed can be set according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present invention do not impose specific limitations on them.

[0133] Specifically, when it is determined that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate at a first rotation speed.

[0134] In one embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the right at a first rotational speed to perform spraying operation. In another embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the left at a first rotational speed to perform spraying operation.

[0135] Specifically, when it is determined that the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making operation mode, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate at a second rotation speed.

[0136] In one embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the left at a second rotational speed to perform the de-icing operation. In another embodiment, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate to the right at a second rotational speed to perform the de-icing operation.

[0137] The control method for refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention determines that the refrigeration equipment is in an ice-coating operation mode and controls the rotating mechanism of the first device to rotate at a first rotation speed; determines that the refrigeration equipment is in an ice-making operation mode and controls the rotating mechanism of the first device to rotate at a second rotation speed, and ensures that the first rotation speed is less than the second rotation speed, thereby achieving rapid de-icing while ensuring uniform spraying, so that the spraying work and de-icing work do not affect each other. Furthermore, by adjusting the rotation speed of the rotating mechanism to share the rotating mechanism, the volume of the refrigeration equipment is reduced, and the cost of the refrigeration equipment is further reduced.

[0138] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, the method further includes, prior to controlling the rotation mechanism of the first device to rotate in a second rotation mode:

[0139] Determine the effective ice-making time of the first device;

[0140] If the effective ice-making time is determined to be greater than the time threshold, an ice-removal control command is generated, which is used to control the rotating mechanism of the first device to rotate in a second rotation mode.

[0141] It should be noted that it takes time for water to form ice. Therefore, there needs to be an ice-making period before the ice is removed.

[0142] Here, the effective ice-making time includes the duration from the water supply moment to the current moment. The water supply moment is the moment when water is supplied to the first device, that is, the timing of the effective ice-making time begins after water is supplied to the first device.

[0143] The duration from the water supply time to the current time can cover the entire duration from the water supply time to the current time, or it can cover a portion of the duration from the water supply time to the current time. For example, it may exclude the duration during which abnormal situations occur; that is, it only counts the normal ice-making time from the water supply time to the current time. The abnormal situation can be set according to the actual situation, such as the door corresponding to the first device being open or the temperature of the first device being too high.

[0144] In one specific embodiment, the effective ice-making time is determined by a sensing device, which can be a timer or a sensor used to collect operating parameters. The following explanation uses a timer as an example. The effective ice-making time is timed by a timer that starts when water is supplied. Furthermore, in the event of an abnormal situation, the timer can be paused until normal conditions are restored, at which point the timer can resume timing.

[0145] Here, the duration threshold is the time required for the refrigeration equipment to start ice making in the current ice-making operation mode.

[0146] In some embodiments, the duration threshold can be set to 2 to 10 hours; preferably, the duration threshold can be set to 4 to 8 hours; further, the duration threshold can be set to 4 to 6 hours.

[0147] The duration threshold can be set to 6 hours, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours or 10 hours.

[0148] The control method for refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention determines the effective ice-making time of the first device, ensuring that the required ice-making time can be achieved in each ice-making operation, thereby ensuring that ice blocks can be formed normally and improving the ice-making effect of the refrigeration equipment.

[0149] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the door corresponding to the first device is in a closed state.

[0150] Here, the door corresponding to the first device can be a separate door corresponding to the first device, or it can be the door corresponding to the freezer compartment.

[0151] Specifically, the opening and closing status of the door corresponding to the first device is obtained, including the status from the water supply time to the current time; based on the opening and closing status, the ice-making time when the door corresponding to the first device is in the closed state is determined. That is to say, if the door of the first device is open, it is an abnormal situation, and the effective ice-making time does not include the time corresponding to the abnormal situation.

[0152] In one specific embodiment, a timer is used as an example for explanation. The effective ice-making time is timed by the timer, which starts when water is supplied, but does not start when the door is open, and starts when the door is closed; after the timer has started, the timer is paused when the door is opened, and resumes timing when the door is closed.

[0153] The control method for the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention ensures that the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the door corresponding to the first device is in the closed state, thereby ensuring that the required cooling capacity for ice making can be achieved, thus ensuring that ice can be formed normally, and further improving the ice-making effect of the refrigeration equipment.

[0154] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the temperature of the first device is less than a first temperature threshold.

[0155] Here, the temperature of the first device can be either the indoor temperature of the first device or the indoor temperature of the freezer compartment. The temperature of the first device can be acquired by a temperature sensor.

[0156] Specifically, the temperature status of the first device is acquired, including the status from the time of water supply to the current time; based on the temperature status, the ice-making time when the temperature of the first device is less than a first temperature threshold is determined. That is to say, if the temperature of the first device is greater than or equal to the first temperature threshold, it is an abnormal situation, and the effective ice-making time does not include the time corresponding to this abnormal situation.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first temperature threshold can be set to -16°C to -1°C; preferably, the first temperature threshold can be set to -16°C to -8°C; further, the first temperature threshold can be set to -12°C to -8°C. The first temperature threshold can be -12°C, -16°C, -8°C, or -1°C.

[0158] In one specific embodiment, a timer is used as an example for explanation. The effective ice-making time is timed by the timer, which starts when water is supplied, but does not start when the temperature of the first device reaches a first temperature threshold, until the temperature of the first device is lower than the first temperature threshold and the timer starts; after the timer has started, when the temperature of the first device reaches the first temperature threshold, the timer is paused, until the temperature of the first device is lower than the first temperature threshold, and then the timer resumes to continue timing.

[0159] The control method for the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention ensures that the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the temperature of the first device is less than a first temperature threshold, thereby ensuring that the required cooling capacity for ice making can be achieved, thus ensuring that ice blocks can be formed normally, and further improving the ice-making effect of the refrigeration equipment.

[0160] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, before controlling the first device to operate in spray mode, the method further includes:

[0161] Obtain the current actual number of sprays from the refrigeration equipment;

[0162] Determine the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of sprays;

[0163] If the actual number of sprays is determined to be 0, and the effective spray preparation time is determined to reach the first spray start time, the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate so as to supply water to the first device.

[0164] Here, the actual spray count refers to the number of sprays in the current ice coating operation mode. That is, the actual spray count is reset to zero each time the ice coating operation mode starts. When the ice coating operation mode is started, the actual spray count is 0.

[0165] The actual number of sprays refers to the number of times the refrigeration equipment has performed spraying operations. In one specific embodiment, the actual number of sprays refers to the number of times the first device has performed spraying operations. It is understood that spraying the food to be coated with ice can form an ice coating on its surface.

[0166] It should be noted that the key factor in the formation of ice coating is that the food accumulates enough cold energy. Therefore, before spraying the food, there needs to be a preparation time to allow the food to accumulate enough cold energy before spraying.

[0167] Here, the effective spray preparation time includes the duration from the start of spray preparation to the current time. This start time can be set according to actual conditions. For example, when the actual number of sprays is 0, the start time can be the start time of the ice coating operation mode, meaning the first spray operation begins preparation from the start time of the ice coating operation mode. When the actual number of sprays is not 0, the start time can be the end time of the previous spray operation, meaning preparation for the next spray operation begins after the previous spray operation ends.

[0168] The duration from the start of the spray preparation time to the current time can cover the entire duration from the start of the preparation time to the current time, or it can cover a portion of the duration from the start of the preparation time to the current time. For example, it may exclude the duration of abnormal situations. In other words, only the accurate duration of normal spraying from the start of the preparation time to the current time is counted. The abnormal situation can be set according to the actual situation, such as the door of the ice coating chamber being open or the temperature of the ice coating chamber being too high.

[0169] In one specific embodiment, the effective spray preparation time is determined by a sensing device, which can be a timer or a sensor used to collect operating parameters. The following explanation uses a timer as an example. The effective spray preparation time is timed by a timer that starts when spray preparation begins. Furthermore, in the event of an abnormal situation, the timer can be paused until normal conditions are restored, at which point the timer can resume timing.

[0170] It should be noted that if the actual number of sprays is 0, it indicates that the current operation is in the accurate stage of the first spraying process; if the actual number of sprays is 1, it indicates that the current operation is in the preparation stage of the second spraying process. The actual number of sprays is incremented by one at the end of each spraying operation and is reset to zero when the ice coating operation mode is restarted.

[0171] It should be noted that when the ice coating operation mode is first started, the temperature around the food to be coated may be high. Therefore, the preparation time required for the first spray operation is different from the preparation time required for subsequent spray operations. In one embodiment, the initial spray start time is longer than the spray interval time.

[0172] Specifically, if the actual number of sprays is 0, the parameter to be compared with the effective spray preparation time is the first spray start-up time.

[0173] Here, the initial spray start-up time is the preparation time required for the refrigeration equipment to start the first spray operation in the current ice coating operation mode.

[0174] In some embodiments, the initial spray start-up time can be set to 2 to 10 hours; preferably, the initial spray start-up time can be set to 4 to 8 hours; further, the initial spray start-up time can be set to 4 to 6 hours.

[0175] The initial spray start-up time can be set to 6 hours, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, or 10 hours.

[0176] In one embodiment, the initial spray initiation time is determined based on the target ice coating thickness.

[0177] Here, the target ice coating thickness can be set in advance by the refrigeration equipment manufacturer, or it can be set by the user during daily use. In order to achieve a certain preservation effect or maintain a certain preservation time, the target ice coating thickness needs to be greater than the set ice coating thickness, which can be set according to the actual situation.

[0178] After determining the target ice coating thickness, spraying parameters are determined based on this thickness. These parameters include the duration of the initial spray initiation. Furthermore, these spraying parameters may also include, but are not limited to, setting the number of sprays, the spray interval, and the duration of a single spray, etc.

[0179] The mapping relationship between the target ice coating thickness and each spraying parameter can be determined in advance through experiments. Specifically, in order to achieve the target ice coating thickness, spraying parameters such as the number of sprays, the start time of the first spray, the interval between sprays, and the duration of a single spray are adjusted in the experiment to determine the spraying parameters corresponding to each ice coating thickness.

[0180] In one embodiment, it is determined whether the actual number of sprays has reached the set number of sprays. If it has, the refrigeration equipment is controlled to end the ice coating operation mode; if it has not, the first device is controlled to operate in the spray mode.

[0181] In one specific embodiment, the actual number of sprays is also used to determine the current spraying stage, thereby determining a parameter to be compared with the effective spraying preparation time, i.e., determining the required spraying preparation time.

[0182] In this method, the first device is controlled to operate in a spray mode, and the method further includes:

[0183] After the first device has completed a single spraying cycle, the actual number of sprays is incremented by one.

[0184] Here, the duration of a single spraying session is the duration of the first device's spraying operation.

[0185] In this method, the control of the first device to operate in ice-making mode is further included before:

[0186] Control the operation of the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment to supply water to the first device.

[0187] Understandably, the spray mode requires a certain waiting time before water is supplied to ensure that a certain level of cooling is reached before water is supplied; the ice-making mode can supply water directly so that the water can be turned into ice blocks later.

[0188] The control method for refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention can control the water supply system to switch between spray mode and ice-making mode in the above manner, so that the shared water supply system can simultaneously realize the ice-making function and the ice coating function, thereby reducing the size of the refrigeration equipment and further reducing the cost of the refrigeration equipment.

[0189] Based on any of the above embodiments, the method further includes, after determining the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of sprays, the following steps:

[0190] If the actual number of sprays is determined to be greater than 0 and less than the set number of sprays, and the effective spray preparation time is determined to be greater than the spray interval time, the process returns to the step of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode, and the actual number of sprays is incremented by one after the first device has completed a single spraying time.

[0191] Here, the spray count is defined as the total number of times the refrigeration equipment performs spraying operations in the current ice coating operation mode. In one embodiment, the spray count is determined based on the target ice coating thickness.

[0192] In some embodiments, the number of spray cycles can be set to 2 to 8 times; preferably, the number of spray cycles can be set to 2 to 6 times; further, the number of spray cycles can be set to 2 to 4 times.

[0193] The spray frequency can be set to 2, 4, 6 or 8 times.

[0194] Specifically, if the actual number of sprays is greater than 0 and less than the set number of sprays, the parameter to be compared with the effective spray preparation time is the spray interval.

[0195] Here, the spray interval is the preparation time required for the refrigeration equipment to begin the secondary spraying operation in the current ice coating operation mode. In one embodiment, the spray interval is determined based on the target ice coating thickness.

[0196] In some embodiments, the spraying interval can be set to 1 hour to 5 hours; preferably, the initial spraying start time can be set to 2 hours to 4 hours; further, the initial spraying start time can be set to 3 hours to 4 hours.

[0197] The initial spray start-up time can be set to 3 hours, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours or 5 hours.

[0198] It should be noted that if the number of spray cycles is set to be greater than 2, then in one ice coating operation mode, the step of controlling the first device to operate in the spray mode needs to be executed repeatedly.

[0199] The control method for the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention distinguishes between the first spray operation and the second spray operation during the process of controlling the first device to perform multiple spray operations. This determines the required spray preparation time for the first spray operation and the second spray operation respectively, thereby ensuring that the required cold energy for ice coating can be achieved in each spray operation, thus ensuring that the ice coating can be formed normally and improving the preservation effect of food.

[0200] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be ice-coated; the effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the door corresponding to the ice-coating chamber is in a closed state.

[0201] Here, the door corresponding to the ice coating room can be a separate door for the ice coating room, or it can be a door corresponding to the freezer room.

[0202] Specifically, the opening and closing status of the door corresponding to the ice coating chamber is obtained, including the status from the start of the spray preparation to the current time; based on the opening and closing status, the spray preparation time when the door corresponding to the ice coating chamber is closed is determined. In other words, if the door of the ice coating chamber is open, it is an abnormal situation, and the effective spray preparation time does not include the time corresponding to this abnormal situation.

[0203] In one specific embodiment, a timer is used as an example for explanation. The effective spray preparation time is timed by a timer. The timer starts when the spray preparation begins, but does not start when the door is open, and starts when the door is closed. After the timer has started, the timer is paused when the door is open, and resumes when the door is closed.

[0204] The control method for the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention ensures that the effective spray preparation time is the same as the spray preparation time when the door corresponding to the ice coating chamber is closed, thereby ensuring that the required cooling capacity for ice coating can be achieved, thus ensuring that the ice coating can form normally, and further improving the preservation effect of food.

[0205] Based on any of the above embodiments, in this method, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be ice-coated; the effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the temperature in the ice-coating chamber is less than a second temperature threshold.

[0206] Here, the temperature of the ice coating chamber can be either the indoor temperature of the ice coating chamber or the indoor temperature of the freezer room. The temperature of the ice coating can be obtained by a temperature sensor.

[0207] Specifically, the temperature status of the ice coating chamber is acquired, including the status from the start of spray preparation to the current time. Based on this temperature status, the spray preparation time is determined when the temperature of the ice coating chamber is less than a second temperature threshold. In other words, if the temperature of the ice coating chamber is greater than or equal to the second temperature threshold, it is considered an abnormal situation, and the effective spray preparation time does not include the time corresponding to this abnormal situation.

[0208] In some embodiments, the second temperature threshold can be set to -16°C to -1°C; preferably, the second temperature threshold can be set to -16°C to -8°C; further, the second temperature threshold can be set to -12°C to -8°C.

[0209] The second temperature threshold can be -12℃, -16℃, -8℃ or -1℃.

[0210] In one specific embodiment, a timer is used as an example for explanation. The effective spray preparation time is timed by a timer. The timer starts when the spray preparation begins, but does not start when the temperature of the ice coating chamber reaches a second temperature threshold, until the temperature of the ice coating chamber is lower than the second temperature threshold and the timer starts again. After the timer has started, when the temperature of the ice coating chamber reaches the second temperature threshold, the timer is paused until the temperature of the ice coating chamber is lower than the second temperature threshold, and then the timer resumes to continue timing.

[0211] The control method for the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention ensures that the effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the temperature in the ice coating chamber is less than the second temperature threshold, thereby ensuring that the required cooling capacity for ice coating can be achieved, thus ensuring that the ice coating can be formed normally, and further improving the preservation effect of food.

[0212] Based on any of the above embodiments, the method further includes:

[0213] Once it is determined that new food items to be coated with ice have been added to the refrigeration equipment, the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time are reset to zero.

[0214] Here, the camera can be used to determine whether new food items to be coated with ice have been added to the refrigeration equipment, or when the ice coating operation mode is detected to be restarted, it can be determined that new food items to be coated with ice have been added to the refrigeration equipment.

[0215] In one embodiment, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice coating chamber and a camera. The camera takes pictures of the ice coating chamber to determine whether there is any new food to be coated. If so, the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time are reset to zero to restart the ice coating operation mode.

[0216] In another embodiment, if new food items need to be coated when the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode, the ice coating operation mode can be triggered again, that is, the ice coating operation mode can be restarted. At this time, the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time are reset to zero so that the ice coating operation mode can be run again.

[0217] The control method for the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention resets the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time to zero when it is determined that new food to be coated with ice is added to the refrigeration equipment, so as to restart the ice coating operation mode, thereby ensuring that the surface of all food to be coated with ice in the refrigeration equipment is covered with ice, thereby further improving the preservation effect of the food.

[0218] In practical applications, the control method of the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention can ensure that the relative humidity in the ice coating chamber reaches more than 75%, the food in the ice coating chamber retains its original color and flavor, does not lose nutrients, retains more than 80% of the meat color, reduces the degree of oxidation by 50%, reduces the dry loss rate by less than 8%, and reduces the juice loss rate by less than 1.5%. It also ensures that the ice coating content of the food code is more than 10%, and the ice coating thickness of the food is maintained at more than 30 days. The ice coating can be formed in just 3 seconds, thus playing a good role in preserving the freshness of the food.

[0219] To facilitate understanding of the above embodiments, a specific embodiment will be described here. The target ice coating thickness is 30d, and the corresponding spraying parameters are as follows: the number of sprays is set to 4, the first spray start time is 6 hours, and the spray interval is 3 hours.

[0220] Based on this, the operation process of the ice coating mode is as follows: First, in the first spraying stage, the actual spray count is 0. After confirming that the door corresponding to the ice coating chamber is closed and that the temperature of the ice coating chamber is less than the second temperature threshold, the effective spraying preparation time is started. After the effective spraying preparation time reaches 6 hours, the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate to supply water to the first device. The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate clockwise at a first rotation speed to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. After the spraying work is completed, the actual spray count is incremented by one, and the effective spraying preparation time is reset to zero to start the effective spraying preparation time for the next spraying stage. Then, in the second spraying stage, the actual spray count is 1. After the effective spraying preparation time reaches 3 hours, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate clockwise at a first rotation speed to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. After the spraying work is completed, the actual spray count is incremented by one, and... The effective spray preparation time is reset to zero to begin timing the effective spray preparation time for the next spray stage. Then, in the third spray stage, the actual number of sprays is 2. After the effective spray preparation time reaches 3 hours, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate clockwise at a first rotation speed to spray water from the first device into the ice-coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. After the spraying operation ends, the actual number of sprays is incremented by one, and the effective spray preparation time is reset to zero to begin timing the effective spray preparation time for the next spray stage. Then, in the fourth spray stage, the actual number of sprays is 3. After the effective spray preparation time reaches 3 hours, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate clockwise at a first rotation speed to spray water from the first device into the ice-coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. After the spraying operation ends, the actual number of sprays is incremented by one, and the effective spray preparation time is reset to zero to begin timing the effective spray preparation time for the next spray stage. Finally, the actual number of sprays reaches 4, achieving the set number of sprays, and the ice-coating operation mode ends.

[0221] In addition, if an abnormal situation occurs during the effective spray preparation time timing phase, the timing of the effective spray preparation time can be paused until the abnormal situation is resolved, and then the timing of the effective spray preparation time can be resumed.

[0222] To facilitate understanding of the above embodiments, a specific embodiment will be described here. The duration threshold is 6 hours.

[0223] Based on this, the ice-making operation mode process is as follows: First, after confirming that the door corresponding to the first device is closed and that the temperature of the first device is less than the second temperature threshold, the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate to supply water to the first device; then, the effective ice-making time is started; after the effective ice-making time reaches 6 hours, the rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate counterclockwise at the second rotation speed to send the ice blocks generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment; finally, the ice-making operation mode is ended.

[0224] In addition, if an abnormal situation occurs during the timing of the effective ice-making time, the timing of that effective ice-making time can be paused until the abnormal situation is resolved, and then the timing of that effective ice-making time can be resumed.

[0225] The control device for the refrigeration equipment provided by the present invention is described below. The control device for the refrigeration equipment described below can be referred to in correspondence with the control method for the refrigeration equipment described above.

[0226] like Figure 5 As shown, a second aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a control device for a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device including a first device for making ice and for coating with ice. The device includes an acquisition module 210, a first control module 220, and a second control module 230.

[0227] The acquisition module 210 is used to acquire the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment;

[0228] The first control module 220 is used to determine that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode and control the first device to operate in the spray mode so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration equipment.

[0229] The second control module 230 is used to determine that the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making operation mode and control the first device to operate in ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment.

[0230] Based on any of the above embodiments, the first control module 220 is further configured to:

[0231] The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The ice coating chamber is used to store food to be coated with ice. The first rotation mode includes a first rotation direction.

[0232] The second control module 230 is also used for:

[0233] The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to send the ice generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The second rotation mode includes a second rotation direction.

[0234] The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction.

[0235] Based on any of the above embodiments, the first rotation method further includes a first rotation speed, and the second rotation method further includes a second rotation speed;

[0236] Wherein, the first rotational speed is less than the second rotational speed.

[0237] Based on any of the above embodiments, the second control module 230 is further configured to:

[0238] Determine the effective ice-making time of the first device;

[0239] If the effective ice-making time is determined to be greater than the time threshold, an ice-removal control command is generated, which is used to control the rotating mechanism of the first device to rotate in a second rotation mode.

[0240] Based on any of the above embodiments, the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the door corresponding to the first device is in the closed state.

[0241] Based on any of the above embodiments, the effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the temperature of the first device is less than the first temperature threshold.

[0242] Based on any of the above embodiments, the device further includes:

[0243] The spray count acquisition module is used to acquire the current actual spray count of the refrigeration equipment;

[0244] The duration determination module is used to determine the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of spraying times;

[0245] The water supply control module is used to determine that the actual number of sprays is equal to 0 and that the effective spray preparation time has reached the first spray start time, and to control the operation of the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment to supply water to the first device.

[0246] The device also includes:

[0247] The "increment by one" module is used to increment the actual number of sprays by one after the duration of a single spraying cycle of the first device has ended.

[0248] The device also includes:

[0249] The water supply control module is also used to control the operation of the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment to supply water to the first device.

[0250] Based on any of the above embodiments, the device further includes:

[0251] The step return module is used to determine that the actual number of sprays is greater than 0 and less than the set number of sprays, and to determine that the effective spray preparation time is greater than the spray interval time, and to return to the step of controlling the first device to run in spray mode, and to increment the actual number of sprays by one after the first device has run a single spray time.

[0252] Based on any of the above embodiments, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice coating chamber, which is used to store food items to be coated with ice.

[0253] The effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the door corresponding to the ice coating room is in the closed state.

[0254] Based on any of the above embodiments, the refrigeration equipment includes an ice-coating chamber for storing food items to be coated with ice.

[0255] The effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the temperature in the ice coating chamber is less than the second temperature threshold.

[0256] Based on any of the above embodiments, the device further includes:

[0257] The ingredient determination module is used to determine the newly added ingredients to be coated with ice in the refrigeration equipment and to reset the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time to zero.

[0258] This invention also provides a refrigeration device, which includes a controller. The controller may include a processor, a communication interface, a memory, and a communication bus, wherein the processor, the communication interface, and the memory communicate with each other via the communication bus. The processor can call logical instructions in the memory to execute the following methods: obtaining the operating mode of the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in an ice-coating operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in a spray mode to form an ice coating on the surface of the food items to be coated stored in the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in an ice-making operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in an ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration device.

[0259] Figure 6 An example is a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device, such as... Figure 6As shown, the electronic device may include a processor 310, a communication interface 320, a memory 330, and a communication bus 340, wherein the processor 310, the communication interface 320, and the memory 330 communicate with each other via the communication bus 340. The processor 310 can call logical instructions in the memory 330 to execute the following methods: obtaining the operating mode of the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in an ice-coating operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in a spraying mode to form an ice coating on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in an ice-making operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in an ice-making mode to generate ice cubes in the refrigeration device.

[0260] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 330 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 described in 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.

[0261] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention disclose a computer program product, the computer program product including a computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the computer program including program instructions, when the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer is able to execute the control method of the refrigeration equipment provided in the above-described method embodiments, the method including: obtaining the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment; determining that the refrigeration equipment is in an ice coating operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in a spray mode, so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be ice coated stored in the refrigeration equipment; determining that the refrigeration equipment is in an ice-making operating mode, controlling the first device to operate in an ice-making mode, so as to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment.

[0262] 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 implements a control method for the refrigeration device provided in the above embodiments. The method includes: obtaining the operating mode of the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in an ice-coating operating mode, and controlling the first device to operate in a spraying mode to form an ice coating on the surface of the food items to be coated stored in the refrigeration device; determining that the refrigeration device is in an ice-making operating mode, and controlling the first device to operate in an ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration device.

[0263] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. 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.

[0264] 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., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0265] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the present invention. Although the present invention 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 the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method of a refrigeration apparatus, characterized by, The refrigeration equipment includes a water supply system, a first device, an ice storage chamber, and an ice coating chamber. The first device is used for ice making and ice coating. The water supply system supplies water to the first device. The first device is also used to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber. The first device includes a connected ice tray and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism drives the ice tray to rotate for ice removal and spraying. The method includes: Obtain the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment; Determine that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode, and control the first device to operate in the spray mode so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration equipment. Determine that the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making operation mode, and control the first device to operate in ice-making mode to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment; The control of the first device to operate in spray mode includes: The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The ice coating chamber is used to store food to be coated with ice. The first rotation mode includes a first rotation direction. The control of the first device to operate in ice-making mode includes: The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to send the ice generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The second rotation mode includes a second rotation direction. The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction.

2. The control method for the refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rotation method further includes a first rotation speed, and the second rotation method further includes a second rotation speed; Wherein, the first rotational speed is less than the second rotational speed.

3. The control method for the refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mechanism for controlling the rotation of the first device to rotate in a second rotation manner further includes: Determine the effective ice-making time of the first device; If the effective ice-making time is determined to be greater than the time threshold, an ice-removal control command is generated, which is used to control the rotating mechanism of the first device to rotate in a second rotation mode.

4. The control method of a refrigerating appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the door corresponding to the first device is in the closed state.

5. The control method of a refrigerating appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The effective ice-making time is the ice-making time when the temperature of the first device is less than the first temperature threshold.

6. The control method of a refrigerating appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode further includes: Obtain the current actual number of sprays from the refrigeration equipment; Determine the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of sprays; If the actual number of sprays is determined to be 0, and the effective spray preparation time is determined to reach the first spray start time, the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate so as to supply water to the first device; The process of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode further includes: After the duration of a single spraying cycle of the first device has ended, the actual number of spraying cycles is incremented by one. The process of controlling the first device to operate in ice-making mode, prior to which includes: Control the operation of the water supply system of the refrigeration equipment to supply water to the first device.

7. The control method of a refrigerating appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that, After determining the effective spray preparation time corresponding to the actual number of sprays, the process further includes: If the actual number of sprays is determined to be greater than 0 and less than the set number of sprays, and the effective spray preparation time is determined to be greater than the spray interval time, the process returns to the step of controlling the first device to operate in spray mode, and the actual number of sprays is incremented by one after the first device has completed a single spraying time.

8. The control method for the refrigeration equipment according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The ice coating chamber is used to store food items that need to be coated with ice. The effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the door corresponding to the ice coating room is in the closed state.

9. The control method of a refrigerating appliance according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The ice coating chamber is used to store food items that need to be coated with ice. The effective spray preparation time is the spray preparation time when the temperature in the ice coating chamber is less than the second temperature threshold.

10. The control method of a refrigerating appliance according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, Also includes: Once it is determined that new food items to be coated with ice have been added to the refrigeration equipment, the actual number of sprays and the effective spray preparation time are reset to zero.

11. A control device of a refrigerating apparatus, characterized by comprising: The refrigeration equipment includes a water supply system, a first device, an ice storage chamber, and an ice coating chamber. The first device is used for ice making and ice coating. The water supply system supplies water to the first device. The first device is also used to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber. The first device includes a connected ice tray and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism drives the ice tray to rotate for ice removal and spraying. The control device of the refrigeration equipment includes: The acquisition module is used to acquire the operating mode of the refrigeration equipment; The first control module is used to determine that the refrigeration equipment is in the ice coating operation mode and control the first device to operate in the spray mode so that an ice coating is formed on the surface of the food to be coated stored in the refrigeration equipment. The second control module is used to determine that the refrigeration equipment is in ice-making operation mode, and to control the first device to operate in ice-making mode in order to generate ice blocks in the refrigeration equipment. The control of the first device to operate in spray mode includes: The rotation mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a first rotation mode to spray water from the first device into the ice coating chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The ice coating chamber is used to store food to be coated with ice. The first rotation mode includes a first rotation direction. The control of the first device to operate in ice-making mode includes: The rotating mechanism of the first device is controlled to rotate in a second rotation mode to send the ice blocks generated by the first device into the ice storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment. The second rotation mode includes a second rotation direction. The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction.

12. A refrigeration appliance characterized by, Including the controller; The controller includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that the processor, when executing the program, implements the control method of the refrigeration device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

13. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method of the refrigeration device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

14. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program implements the control method for the refrigeration equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

15. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method of the refrigeration equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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