Refrigerator control method, storage medium and refrigerator

Abstract

The invention provides a refrigerator control method, a storage medium and a refrigerator. The control method comprises the steps that whether a storage chamber door or an ice-making door is opened or not is detected, the ice-making door is used for opening and closing an ice-making chamber, and the ice-making chamber is arranged on the storage chamber door; if it is detected that the storage chamber door or the ice making door is opened, the ice outlet function is controlled to be closed. By means of the arrangement, the storage chamber can be matched with the chambers on the storage chamber door, and mutual interference of use of the chambers is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigerator control method, a storage medium and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, the functions of refrigerators are becoming more and more perfect. In the existing multi-compartment refrigerators, there are ice-making chambers and dispenser chambers, and the ice-making chambers and dispenser chambers are arranged on the storage chamber door used to open and close the storage chamber. However, this design has the following defects: the use of each compartment is prone to mutual interference. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator which controls the ice discharging function or the water discharging function to be turned off by detecting that the storage chamber door is opened, thereby achieving coordination between the storage chamber and the compartment on the storage chamber door and avoiding mutual interference in the use of the compartments.

[0004] To achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator control method, wherein the control method comprises:

[0005] Detecting whether a storage compartment door or an ice-making door is opened, wherein the ice-making door is used to open and close the ice-making compartment, and the ice-making compartment is arranged on the storage compartment door;

[0006] If it is detected that the storage compartment door or the ice-making door is opened, the ice-dispensing function is controlled to be closed.

[0007] To achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator control method, wherein the control method comprises:

[0008] Detect whether the storage room door is open;

[0009] If it is detected that the storage compartment door is opened, the water outlet function on the storage compartment door is controlled to be closed.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, in the control method of the refrigerator, if it is detected that the storage chamber door or the ice-making door is opened, the ice outlet is controlled to be closed.

[0011] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, in the control method of the refrigerator, when it is detected that the storage chamber door or the ice-making door is opened, the ice crusher is controlled to be closed.

[0012] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator is described, wherein, if it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the automatic water outlet in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed, the dispenser chamber is arranged on the storage chamber door, and an automatic water filling kettle is arranged in the dispenser chamber, and the automatic water outlet is used to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle.

[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator further includes:

[0014] If it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the manual water outlet in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed, and the dispenser chamber is arranged at the storage chamber door.

[0015] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator further includes:

[0016] detecting whether a secondary door is open, the secondary door being used to open and close the dispenser chamber;

[0017] If it is detected that the sub-door is opened, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed.

[0018] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator further includes:

[0019] If it is detected that the storage room door is opened, the storage room door fan is controlled to be closed. When the storage room door fan is running, the storage room door fan causes the cold air in the storage room to enter the distributor room from the air inlet of the distributor room.

[0020] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator further includes:

[0021] When it is detected that the auxiliary door is opened, the fan of the storage chamber door is controlled to be closed, and the auxiliary door is used to open and close the dispenser chamber.

[0022] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator further includes:

[0023] If it is detected that both the storage chamber door and the auxiliary door are closed, detecting whether a condition for opening the automatic water outlet in the dispenser chamber is met;

[0024] If yes, open the automatic water outlet to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle.

[0025] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, one embodiment of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments are implemented.

[0026] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, one embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a box body, a storage chamber formed in the box body, a storage chamber door for opening and closing the storage chamber, a dispenser chamber arranged in the storage chamber door, an ice-making chamber arranged in the storage chamber door, and an ice-making door for opening and closing the ice-making chamber, wherein the dispenser chamber opens outward, wherein an ice outlet is arranged in the dispenser chamber, an ice-making machine and an ice storage box placed under the ice-making machine are arranged in the ice storage box and the ice outlet are provided with an ice guiding channel, the refrigerator further comprises a door switch detection device, wherein the door switch detection device is used to detect the opening and closing of the storage chamber door or the ice-making door, the refrigerator further comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments are implemented.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention controls the ice dispensing function or the water dispensing function to be turned off by detecting that the storage chamber door is opened, and has the beneficial effect of being able to achieve coordination between the storage chamber and the compartment on the storage chamber door to avoid mutual interference in the use of the compartments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the relevant structure of the storage room door shown;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the storage room door and associated structure shown;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the related structure of the storage room door from another angle shown;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure in which the auxiliary door is closed on the storage room door;

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A transverse cross-sectional view of the structure shown;

[0035] Figure 7 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the coordination height of the first liquid level sensor, the second liquid level sensor, the third liquid level sensor and the automatic water filling kettle is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator 100 is provided, which may include a housing 1, a storage chamber 2 formed in the housing 1, a storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2, and a dispenser chamber 6 disposed in the storage chamber door 3. The storage chamber 2 may be a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, a temperature-changing chamber, etc. Preferably, the storage chamber 2 is a refrigerator compartment.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 The dispenser chamber 6 is provided with a water outlet 62 or an ice outlet 61. The dispenser chamber 6 opens outwards.

[0041] In this embodiment, the up-down direction may refer to the height direction of the cabinet 1, the front-back direction may refer to the depth direction of the cabinet 1, and the left-right direction may refer to the width direction of the cabinet 1. Taking the user as a reference, when the user uses the refrigerator 100, the side close to the user may be the front side, and the side away from the user may be the rear side.

[0042] The refrigerator 100 may further include a refrigeration system, which may include an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, etc. The evaporator may be disposed in an evaporator chamber, and a refrigeration air inlet duct and a refrigeration air return duct for circulating cold air may be disposed between the storage chamber 2 and the evaporator chamber.

[0043] The refrigerator 100 may be provided with a storage chamber 2 fan. When the storage chamber 2 fan is started, it can promote the flow of cold air between the evaporator chamber and the storage chamber 2, so that the cold air in the evaporator chamber enters the storage chamber 2 through the refrigerated air inlet duct, and at the same time, the cold air in the storage chamber 2 enters the evaporator chamber through the refrigerated air return duct, thereby reducing the temperature of the storage chamber 2. Specifically, the storage chamber 2 fan may be provided in the evaporator chamber, in the storage chamber 2, or in the refrigerated air inlet duct.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 The refrigerator 100 may further include a sub-door 4 disposed outside the storage chamber door 3. A heat preservation material may be disposed inside the sub-door 4. The sub-door 4 may be used to open and close the dispenser chamber 6 opening.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include an ice-making chamber 5 disposed on the storage chamber door 3, and an ice-making door 7 disposed on the storage chamber door 3 and used to open and close the opening of the ice-making chamber 5. In other embodiments, the ice-making door 7 may also be installed on the auxiliary door 4, and it is sufficient to be able to open and close the ice-making chamber 5. The ice-making chamber 5 opens outward, and a heat-insulating material is disposed inside the ice-making door 7.

[0046] Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-door 4 may be disposed outside the ice-making door 7. When the sub-door 4 is in a closed state, the sub-door 4 may shield the ice-making door 7.

[0047] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an ice maker 51 and an ice storage box 52 placed below the ice maker 51 may be provided in the ice making chamber 5, and an ice guide channel 31 may be provided between the ice outlet 61 in the dispenser chamber 6 and the ice storage box 52.

[0048] The ice cubes stored in the ice storage box 52 can be discharged from the ice outlet 61 through the ice guide channel 31. The user can take the ice cubes through the ice outlet 61 of the dispenser chamber 6 without opening the storage chamber door 3 and the ice making door 7, which is convenient for the user to take ice cubes in daily life.

[0049] The ice storage box 52 can be removably disposed below the ice maker 51. When the user needs to take a large amount of ice cubes, the user can open the ice making door 7 and take out the ice storage box 52 to take the ice cubes.

[0050] Reference Figure 3 Further, in this embodiment, the storage room door 3 may include a door shell 32 and a door lining 33 that are arranged opposite to each other. A heat-insulating material may be arranged between the door shell 32 and the door lining 33.

[0051] The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided in the door shell 32. The dispenser chamber 6 may be formed by the door shell 32 being recessed toward the door lining 33. The ice making chamber 5 may also be provided in the door shell 32. The ice making chamber 5 may also be recessed toward the door lining 33 by the door shell 32. The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided below the ice making chamber 5.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 supplies cold to the distribution chamber 6. Preferably, the temperature of the distribution chamber 6 is a refrigeration temperature that can provide a refrigerated environment. For example, the temperature of the distribution chamber 6 can be maintained between 1-5 degrees Celsius.

[0053] There are many ways for the refrigerator 100 to supply cold to the distributor chamber 6. Preferably, the refrigerator supplies cold to the distributor chamber 6 through the storage chamber 2, and utilizes the coldness of the storage chamber 2 to cool the distributor chamber 6 and reduce the temperature of the distributor chamber 6.

[0054] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the wall of the distributor chamber 6 may be provided with an air inlet 63 and an air return port 64 that communicate with the cold air of the storage chamber 2. The cold air in the storage chamber 2 may enter the distributor chamber 6 through the air inlet 63. The cold air in the distributor chamber 6 may enter the storage chamber 2 through the air return port 64.

[0055] By arranging an air inlet 63 and an air return port 64 on the wall of the distributor chamber 6 which are in communication with the cold air of the storage chamber 2 , cold air circulation between the storage chamber 2 and the distributor chamber 6 can be achieved, thereby utilizing the cold air in the storage chamber 2 to cool the distributor chamber 6 .

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a heat-insulating material may be provided between the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6 and the door lining 33 .

[0057] The distributor chamber 6 is connected to the storage chamber 2 to form a refrigeration and fresh-keeping environment similar to that of the storage chamber 2. The distributor chamber 6 can be used to place a kettle to cool the water in the kettle, which is convenient for users to take cold water in daily life. The distributor chamber 6 can also be used to provide a certain space for placing items, so that users can use the distributor chamber 6 to store a certain amount of items without opening the storage chamber door 3, which can increase the storage space of the refrigerator 100 and facilitate daily use of users.

[0058] Reference Figure 3 The refrigerator 100 may further include a storage compartment door fan 9 disposed on the storage compartment door 3. The storage compartment door fan 9 may be opposite to the air inlet 63 and used to promote the cold air in the storage compartment 2 to enter the dispenser chamber 6 from the air inlet 63.

[0059] By providing the storage room door fan 9, the cold air in the storage room 2 can be promoted to enter the distributor room 6 from the air inlet 63, thereby accelerating the air circulation between the distributor room 6 and the storage room 2, so that the distributor room 6 can be cooled as quickly as possible, which can effectively improve the cooling efficiency of the distributor room 6 and make the temperature distribution inside the distributor room 6 more uniform.

[0060] Reference Figure 3 Further, in this embodiment, the air inlet 63 and the air return port 64 are arranged on the rear wall of the distributor chamber 6. The storage chamber door fan 9 is arranged on the rear side of the air inlet 63.

[0061] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a manual water outlet 621 and a brake member 10 for controlling water outflow from the manual water outlet 621 are provided in the distributor chamber 6 .

[0062] The brake member 10 may be swingably disposed below the manual water outlet 621 . The brake member 10 may be configured so that when the user uses a cup or presses the brake member 10 inwardly with his hand, the manual water outlet 621 opens and water flows out of the manual water outlet 621 .

[0063] The manual water outlet 621 can be connected to a water storage box disposed in the storage chamber 2 through a water pipe. The cold air in the storage chamber 2 can cool the water in the water storage box. When the user needs to take a small amount of ice water, the water cup can be placed under the manual water outlet 621, and the water cup can push the brake member 10 backwards to open the manual water outlet 621 and fill the user's water cup with water.

[0064] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 ( Figure 6 The dotted rectangular frame in the figure is used to indicate the location of the automatic water filling kettle 8), the air inlet 63 can be arranged behind the brake member 10, and a gap is arranged between at least the left and right sides of the brake member 10 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6. The cold air entering from the air inlet 63 can flow into the distributor chamber 6 through the gap between the brake member 10 and the left side of the wall of the distributor chamber 6 and the gap on the right side.

[0065] Further, gaps may be provided between the upper and lower sides of the brake member 10 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6. The cold air entering from the air inlet 63 may also flow into the distributor chamber 6 from the upper gap and the lower gap between the brake member 10 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6.

[0066] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the dispenser chamber 6 is provided with an automatic water outlet 622 and a removable automatic water filling kettle 8 placed below the automatic water outlet 622 .

[0067] Reference Figure 6 ( Figure 6 The dotted rectangular frame in the figure is used to indicate the location of the automatic water filling kettle 8), and the return air outlet 64 can be set behind the automatic water filling kettle 8. When the automatic water filling kettle 8 is placed below the automatic water filling kettle 8, a gap is set between at least the left and right sides of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the dispenser chamber 6.

[0068] The cold air in the distributor chamber 6 can flow into the return air port 64 through the left and right gaps between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6. A gap can also be provided between the upper side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6, and the cold air in the distributor chamber 6 can also flow into the return air port 64 through the upper gap between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6.

[0069] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 The rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6 can be recessed backward to form a placement space 65, and the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be at least partially placed in the placement space 65. The return air port 64 can be arranged on the rear wall of the placement space 65.

[0070] The rear wall, left and right side walls, and upper wall of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the placement space 65 can be spaced apart. When the auxiliary door 4 is in a closed state, the front side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be spaced apart from the auxiliary door 4, so that the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 can flow through the front side, left and right sides, and upper side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and then flow into the return air port 64 from the rear side of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0071] The automatic water outlet 622 may be connected to a water storage box placed in the storage chamber 2 via a water pipe assembly, or may be connected to a water source outside the refrigerator 100 via a water pipe assembly.

[0072] Reference Figure 4 The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided with a placement groove 66 matching the bottom of the automatic water filling kettle 8 below the automatic water filling kettle 8 .

[0073] The manual water outlet 621 can be arranged near the right side of the dispenser chamber 6 , and the automatic water outlet 622 can be arranged near the left side of the dispenser chamber 6 .

[0074] A portion of the cold air entering from the air inlet 63 can flow into the return air outlet 64 from the right side gap between the brake part 10 and the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, along the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the right side wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the auxiliary door 4, the front side of the automatic water filling kettle 8, the left side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the left side wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the left side wall of the placement space 65), and the rear side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the rear wall of the placement space 65).

[0075] Another part of the cold air entering from the air inlet 63 can flow into the return air outlet 64 from the left gap between the brake part 10 and the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, along the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the right side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the right side wall of the placement space 65), and the rear side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the rear wall of the placement space 65).

[0076] Such arrangement enables the brake member 10 and the automatic water filling kettle 8 to divert and guide the cold air flowing in the dispenser chamber 6, making the wind circulation in the entire dispenser chamber 6 more reasonable and the temperature distribution in the dispenser chamber 6 more uniform.

[0077] Reference Figure 3 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the door lining 33 is recessed toward the air inlet 63 to form a mounting portion 331 . The mounting portion 331 may be provided with an opening corresponding to the air inlet 63 , and the storage room door fan 9 may be disposed in the mounting portion 331 .

[0078] The storage compartment door blower 9 can be completely placed in the mounting portion 331. The mounting portion 331 can be opened toward the opening side of the storage compartment 2, and the storage compartment door blower 9 can be installed in the mounting portion 331 of the door lining 33 from the opening side of the storage compartment 2.

[0079] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 7 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0080] Detecting whether the ice-making door 7 is closed, the ice-making door 7 is used to open and close the ice-making chamber 5 provided on the storage chamber door 3;

[0081] If it is detected that the ice-making door 7 is opened, the ice-dispensing function of the dispenser chamber 6 is controlled to be closed.

[0082] The refrigerator 100 may be provided with a control module.

[0083] In this embodiment, turning off the ice discharging function may include closing the ice discharging port 61. Specifically, the control method may include: if it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 or the ice making door 7 is opened, controlling the ice discharging port 61 to be closed. The following will take the ice discharging port 61 as an example to illustrate the control of the ice discharging function.

[0084] In other embodiments of the present invention, turning off the ice dispensing function may include turning off the ice crusher. Specifically, the control method may include: upon detecting that the storage compartment door or the ice making door 7 is opened, controlling the ice crusher to be turned off. The ice crusher may be disposed in the ice guide channel 31 or at the bottom of the ice storage box 52. The ice crusher may cut the complete ice cubes produced by the ice maker 51 into crushed ice, so that the ice outlet 61 can provide crushed ice to the user.

[0085] The refrigerator 100 may be provided with a door switch detection device for detecting the opening and closing of the door of the refrigerator 100. The door switch detection device may be communicatively connected to the control module, and the door switch detection device may transmit information on the opening and closing of the door to the control module.

[0086] When the door is detected to be open, the door switch detection device can send a door opening signal to the control module; when the door is detected to be closed, the door switch detection device can send a door closing signal to the control module.

[0087] The door switch detection device can adopt an existing structure capable of realizing the door switch detection function, for example, a Hall sensor and a magnet matchedly arranged on the door body and the door body opening and closing chamber can be adopted.

[0088] Each independently openable and closable door of the refrigerator 100 may be provided with a corresponding door switch detection device. Specifically, the door switch detection device may include a storage compartment door 3 switch detection device for detecting the opening and closing of the storage compartment door 3, a sub-door 4 switch detection device for detecting the opening and closing of the sub-door 4, and an ice-making door switch detection device for detecting the opening and closing of the ice-making door 7.

[0089] The ice outlet 61 of the dispenser chamber 6 is connected to the ice storage box 52 of the dispenser chamber 6 through the ice guide channel 31, and the ice storage box 52 is arranged in the ice making chamber 5 in a removable manner. When the user needs to take a large amount of ice cubes at one time, the ice making door 7 may be opened to take the ice storage box 52. Therefore, if the ice dispensing function of the dispenser chamber 6 is still turned on when the ice making door 7 is opened, that is, the ice outlet 61 can still be opened, it may interfere with the user's use of the ice making chamber 5.

[0090] Therefore, such an arrangement can achieve closing the ice dispensing function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the ice-making door 7 is open, thereby preventing the ice outlet 61 from being accidentally opened and preventing the ice-making chamber 5 and the dispenser chamber 6 from interfering with each other.

[0091] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 7 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0092] Detect whether the storage room door 3 is open;

[0093] When it is detected that the storage compartment door 3 is opened, the ice outlet 61 of the dispenser compartment 6 is controlled to be closed.

[0094] With such an arrangement, the ice dispensing function of the dispenser chamber 6 can be turned off while the storage chamber door 3 is open, thereby preventing the ice dispensing port 61 from being accidentally opened.

[0095] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0096] Detect whether the storage room door 3 is open;

[0097] If it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is opened, the water outlet function on the storage chamber door 3 is controlled to be closed.

[0098] A water outlet may be provided in the dispenser chamber 6 , and the water outlet includes an automatic water outlet 622 and a manual water outlet 621 .

[0099] In this embodiment, closing the water outlet function may include closing the automatic water outlet 622 in the dispenser chamber 6. Specifically, the control method may be: if it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is opened, then the automatic water outlet 622 in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed.

[0100] In this embodiment, closing the water outlet function may include closing the manual water outlet 621 in the dispenser chamber 6. Specifically, the control method may be: if it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is opened, the manual water outlet 621 in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed.

[0101] Such an arrangement can achieve closing the water outlet function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the storage chamber door 3 is open, can prevent the water outlet from being accidentally opened, can achieve coordination between the dispenser chamber and the storage chamber, and avoid mutual interference between the use of the storage chamber and the dispenser chamber 6.

[0102] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a refrigerator 100, wherein the control method may include:

[0103] Detect whether the storage chamber door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed, and the auxiliary door 4 is used to open and close the dispenser chamber 6 arranged on the storage chamber door 3;

[0104] If it is detected that both the storage chamber door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed, it is detected whether the conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 in the dispenser chamber 6 are met;

[0105] If yes, open the automatic water outlet 622 to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0106] With such an arrangement, when the storage room door 3 and the sub-door 4 are closed, the automatic water outlet 622 can be automatically opened to add water to the automatic water filling kettle 8, so that the cold air in the closed dispenser chamber 6 can exchange heat with the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, so that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is cooled to low-temperature cold water. After the user opens the sub-door 4, the automatic water filling kettle 8 filled with ice water can be directly taken out for use. This is simple and convenient, saves the user's time in getting water, and provides the user with a large amount of cold water that is easy to take.

[0107] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0108] When it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0109] Since the dispenser chamber 6 is arranged on the storage chamber door 3, when the storage chamber door 3 is detected to be in an open state, that is, when the storage chamber door 3 is detected to be open and the closing signal of the storage chamber door 3 has not been obtained, it indicates that the storage chamber door 3 is in an unstable active state and the dispenser chamber 6 is not suitable for use. In addition, the active storage chamber door 3 may have an adverse effect on the operation of the functional components in the dispenser chamber 6. Therefore, the function of the dispenser chamber 6 can be turned off while the storage chamber door 3 is open.

[0110] This embodiment can realize closing the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the storage chamber door 3 is open, thereby preventing the automatic water filling function from being triggered by mistake.

[0111] Closing the automatic water outlet when detecting that the auxiliary door 4 is opened can avoid affecting the user's use of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0112] In addition, the dispenser chamber 6 is generally provided with other water outlets 62, such as a manual water outlet 621, in addition to the automatic water outlet 622. The different water outlets 62 are generally connected to the same water source through a diverter valve, etc. When the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the automatic water outlet function is turned off to prevent the automatic water filling function from being triggered by mistake, thereby preventing the normal use of other water outlets 62 in the dispenser chamber 6 from being affected.

[0113] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0114] Detecting whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in a preset position;

[0115] The conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 include:

[0116] Detecting that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in a preset position;

[0117] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0118] The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided with a position detection device which may be connected to the control module of the refrigerator 100 for communication and may transmit a signal to the control module of the refrigerator 100 indicating whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in a preset placement position.

[0119] The automatic water filling kettle 8 being in the preset placement position may mean that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the placement slot 66 for the dispenser chamber 6. The placement slot 66 may be specifically used to hold the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0120] The position detection device can be arranged in or above the placement groove 66, and can cooperate with the automatic water filling kettle 8. The position detection device can be a switch component or a sensor etc. that is triggered by the automatic water filling kettle 8 through contact or shielding.

[0121] When the automatic water filling kettle 8 is placed in the placement slot 66, the position detection device detects the automatic water filling kettle 8 and can send a signal to the control module that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position; when the automatic water filling kettle 8 is taken out of the placement slot 66, the position detection device cannot detect the automatic water filling kettle 8 and can send a signal to the control module that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset placement position.

[0122] Such an arrangement can achieve that the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 only when the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset placement position, thereby ensuring the coordination between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the automatic water outlet 622 and preventing water from the automatic water outlet 622 from dripping into the dispenser chamber 6.

[0123] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0124] Detecting whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached a preset liquid level;

[0125] The conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 include: detecting that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has not reached a preset liquid level;

[0126] If it is detected that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0127] A liquid level detection device may be provided in the distributor chamber 6. The liquid level detection device may be connected to the control module for communication, and may transmit the liquid level information of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 to the control module.

[0128] Reference Fig. 9 The top of the automatic water filling kettle 814 can be provided with a water filling port that opens upward and cooperates with the automatic water outlet 622.

[0129] The preset liquid level of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be a liquid level at a certain distance below the water filling port, for example, 2 cm below the water filling port.

[0130] The liquid level detection device can be flush with the preset liquid level height of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8. The liquid level detection device can adopt an existing water level sensor.

[0131] When there is no water or less water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, the liquid level detection device detects that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has not reached the preset liquid level, and the position detection device can send a signal to the control module that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has not reached the preset liquid level; when the automatic water filling kettle 8 is full of water, the position detection device detects that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level, and the liquid level detection device can send a signal to the control module that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is at the preset liquid level.

[0132] With such an arrangement, it is possible to open the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water when there is no water or the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is small, and stop injecting water when the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the set water level, so as to control the opening and closing of the automatic water outlet 622 according to the water amount of the automatic water filling kettle 8, thereby preventing the automatic water filling kettle 8 from having too little water to meet user needs, and preventing the automatic water filling kettle 8 from having too much water and overflowing.

[0133] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0134] Detect whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0135] The conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 include: detecting that there is no water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0136] If it is detected that there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0137] The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided with a water storage detection device. The water storage detection device may be used to detect whether there is water in the trough of the automatic water filling kettle 8. If water is detected, it indicates that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 may be full and may have overflowed.

[0138] The water storage detection device can be connected to the control module for communication, and can transmit information to the control module as to whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0139] Specifically, the bottom surface of the placement groove 66 can be recessed downward to form a water storage groove 67. When the water in the automatic water filling kettle 814 overflows, it will first flow downward into the placement groove 66, and then flow in the placement groove 66 and accumulate in the water storage groove 67.

[0140] The water storage detection device can be arranged on the side wall of the water storage groove 67 formed by the depression of the placement groove 66, so as to more accurately detect whether water overflows from the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water storage detection device can be an existing sensor capable of detecting whether water exists.

[0141] When there is water in the water storage tank 67, the water storage detection device detects the presence of water and can send water information to the control module; when there is no water in the water storage tank 67, the water storage detection device detects the absence of water and can send water information to the control module.

[0142] Such a configuration can prevent a large amount of water from accumulating in the dispenser chamber 6 due to the opening of the automatic water outlet 622, and can timely control the automatic water outlet 622 to close when water overflows from the automatic water filling kettle 8. In addition, the water storage sensor and the liquid level detection device are used simultaneously, which can also prevent the automatic water outlet 622 from being continuously opened or a large amount of water from overflowing from the automatic water filling kettle 8 due to failure of the liquid level detection device.

[0143] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0144] Detecting the time for the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water into the automatic water injection kettle 8;

[0145] When the time duration of the automatic water outlet 622 injecting water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 exceeds a preset time duration, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0146] The preset time length for the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 may be the time length required for the water output from the automatic water outlet 622 to reach the maximum water storage capacity of the automatic water filling kettle 8 .

[0147] If the time duration of the automatic water outlet 622 injecting water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 exceeds the preset time duration, it indicates that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is full or even overflows, but the automatic water outlet 622 has not been closed.

[0148] Such an arrangement can avoid the automatic water outlet 622 being continuously opened due to failure of the liquid level detection device and the water storage detection device, and can avoid a large amount of water accumulation in the distributor chamber 6.

[0149] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0150] If it is detected that there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, or if it is detected that the water filling time of the automatic water outlet to the automatic water filling kettle 8 exceeds the preset time, the abnormal water filling information of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is output.

[0151] The information about abnormal water filling of the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be output to the user through the voice interaction module or display screen of the refrigerator 100, and the user can also be notified of the abnormal water filling by sounding a prompt sound, flashing an alarm light, etc.

[0152] Such a setting can promptly remind the user when water injection abnormality occurs, so that the user can promptly understand the abnormal situation of the automatic water injection function of the refrigerator 100, and enable the user to promptly assist the refrigerator 100 to restore the normal automatic water injection function.

[0153] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0154] If the input instruction information of testing the abnormal reason of the automatic water outlet 622 filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0155] When the input instruction information for filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water is obtained, it is detected whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0156] If it is detected that there is no water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, then according to the instruction information for filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0157] Detect whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, and detect whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches a preset liquid level;

[0158] If it is detected that there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, and it is not detected that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is failed is output.

[0159] When the user finds that the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is abnormal, the user can send a command message to the refrigerator 100 to test the abnormal reason for the automatic water outlet 622 to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 by clicking a function button or issuing a voice command. After the refrigerator 100 receives the command message, it will enter the test mode of the abnormal reason for water filling, and test the reason for the abnormal automatic water filling function according to the user's next command message.

[0160] Specifically, after entering the water filling abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, then after confirming that there is no water in the slot containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, the user's instruction can be executed, and the automatic water outlet 622 can be opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8. If water is detected in the slot containing the automatic water filling kettle 8 later, it indicates that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is full and overflowing, but the liquid level detection device has not issued a information that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level, indicating that the liquid level detection device has failed. The liquid level detection device cannot correctly detect whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level. Therefore, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the liquid level detection device has failed.

[0161] Such a setting can realize testing the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 distribution chamber under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing the abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 dispenser chamber 6.

[0162] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0163] If the input instruction information of testing the abnormal reason of the automatic water outlet 622 filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0164] When the input instruction information of the preset time length for filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained, it is detected whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position;

[0165] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position, then according to the instruction information of filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for the preset time, the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for the preset time;

[0166] When the automatic water outlet 622 injects water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for a preset time, it detects whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0167] If no water is detected in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, information indicating that the water storage detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is ineffective is output.

[0168] Specifically, after entering the water injection abnormality cause test mode, if the user then inputs an instruction information room to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for a preset time, then after confirming that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position, the user's instruction can be executed to open the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for a preset time. The preset time can be the time when the water output of the automatic water outlet 622 is greater than the maximum water storage capacity of the automatic water filling kettle 8, so as to ensure that when the automatic water outlet injects water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for the preset time, the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 will overflow. If the automatic water outlet injects water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for the preset time, but the water storage detection device does not detect water in the water storage tank 67, it indicates that the water storage detection device has failed and cannot correctly detect whether there is water in the water storage tank 67. Therefore, the information that the water storage detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water injection function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is the failure of the water storage detection device.

[0169] Such a setting can realize testing the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 distribution chamber under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing the abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 dispenser chamber 6.

[0170] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0171] If the input instruction information of testing the abnormal reason of the automatic water outlet 622 filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0172] When the input information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not at the preset position is obtained, detecting whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level;

[0173] If it is detected that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is failed is output.

[0174] Specifically, after entering the water filling abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, it indicates that the user has taken the automatic water filling kettle 8 out of the dispenser chamber 6, but the liquid level detection device detects that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level, indicating that the liquid level detection device has failed. The liquid level detection device cannot correctly detect whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level. Therefore, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the liquid level detection device has failed.

[0175] Such a setting can realize testing the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 distribution chamber under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing the abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 dispenser chamber 6.

[0176] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0177] If the input instruction information of testing the abnormal reason of the automatic water outlet 622 filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0178] When the input information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position is obtained, detecting whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset placement position;

[0179] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position, failure information of the position detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is output.

[0180] Specifically, after entering the water injection abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is that the automatic water injection kettle 8 is not in the preset position, it indicates that the user has taken the automatic water injection kettle 8 out of the dispenser chamber 6, but the position detection device detects that the automatic water injection kettle 8 is in the preset position, indicating that the position detection device is invalid, that is, the position detection device cannot correctly detect whether the automatic water injection kettle 8 is in the preset position, and thus the position detection device can output to the user the information that the position detection device of the automatic water injection kettle 8 is invalid, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormal automatic water injection function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is the failure of the position detection device. With such a setting, it is possible to test the reason for the abnormal automatic water injection function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing the abnormal automatic water injection function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water injection function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100.

[0181] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 4 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0182] If the input instruction information of testing the abnormal reason of the automatic water outlet 622 filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0183] When the input information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position is obtained, detecting whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset placement position;

[0184] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, failure information of the position detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is output.

[0185] Specifically, after entering the water injection abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is that the automatic water injection kettle 8 is in the preset position, it indicates that the user has placed the automatic water injection kettle 8 in the placement slot 66 of the dispenser chamber 6 specifically for holding the automatic water injection kettle 8, but the position detection device detects that the automatic water injection kettle 8 is not in the preset position, indicating that the position detection device has failed, that is, the position detection device cannot correctly detect whether the automatic water injection kettle 8 is in the preset position. Therefore, the information that the position detection device of the automatic water injection kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water injection function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the position detection device has failed.

[0186] Such a setting can realize testing the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 distribution chamber under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing the abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the refrigerator 100 dispenser chamber 6.

[0187] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present invention, a control method of a refrigerator 100 is also provided, wherein the control method comprises:

[0188] When it is detected that the conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 are met, the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, and the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to run for a preset time. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 to flow through the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0189] The storage compartment door fan 9 can be connected to the control module for communication, and the control module can control the start, stop and running time of the storage compartment door fan 9 .

[0190] In this embodiment, each time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, the duration of controlling the operation of the storage compartment door fan 9 may be a specific value preset before the refrigerator 100 leaves the factory, such as 2 minutes. Specifically, the longest duration required for the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 to be cooled to a certain temperature, such as 2° C., from opening the automatic water outlet to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, to the automatic water filling kettle 8 being filled with water, and finally to the full automatic water filling kettle 8 can be determined by experiment, and this duration can be determined as the duration of the storage compartment door fan 9 to be operated each time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0191] When the storage room door fan 9 is turned on, the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 can be prompted to flow quickly around the automatic water filling kettle 8, thereby accelerating the speed of heat exchange between the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6, and then accelerating the cooling efficiency of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0192] In addition, when the storage room door fan 9 is turned on, it can also promote the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the dispenser room 6 through the air inlet 63 of the dispenser room 6, and promote the low-temperature cold air entering from the storage room 2 to flow quickly around the automatic water filling kettle 8, thereby further accelerating the cooling efficiency of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0193] Therefore, the technical solution of the present invention can increase the heat exchange speed between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the cold air, improve the cold water efficiency of the automatic water filling kettle 8, shorten the cooling time of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, and quickly reduce the water temperature in the automatic water filling kettle 8, so as to provide users with a large amount of cold water that is easy to use in a timely manner.

[0194] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 Furthermore, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a refrigerator 100, which includes:

[0195] Detect whether the storage room door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed;

[0196] If it is detected that both the storage room door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed, the operating state of the storage room 2 fan of the storage room 2 refrigeration system is detected;

[0197] If it is detected that the fan of the storage room 2 is running, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to run. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6 from the air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6;

[0198] If it is detected that the fan of the storage chamber 2 is turned off, the fan 9 of the storage chamber door is controlled to be turned off.

[0199] The fan of the storage chamber 2 can be connected to the control module of the refrigerator 100. The control module can control the start, stop and running time of the fan of the storage chamber 2.

[0200] The operation of the fan in the storage chamber 2 can promote the heat exchange between the evaporator chamber and the storage chamber 2, and reduce the temperature of the storage chamber 2. The operation of the fan 9 in the storage chamber door can promote the heat exchange between the storage chamber 2 and the distributor chamber 6, and reduce the temperature of the distributor chamber 6.

[0201] Controlling the synchronous operation of the fans in storage room 2 and storage room 2 can achieve the balance of the temperature in storage room 2 and the temperature in dispenser room 6, avoid a large temperature difference between storage room 2 and dispenser room 6, ensure that dispenser room 6 can provide a refrigerated and heat-insulating environment similar to that of storage room 2, and improve the utilization rate of dispenser room 6.

[0202] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0203] When it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the storage chamber door fan 9 is controlled to be closed.

[0204] When the storage room door 3 is closed and the auxiliary door 4 is open, if the storage room door fan 9 is running, it will not only cause the cold air in the distributor room 6 to leak, but also cause the cold air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6 to leak in the storage room 2. When the storage room door 3 is open and the auxiliary door 4 is closed, since the air inlet 63 and the return air outlet 64 of the distributor room 6 are exposed to the outside, if the storage room door fan 9 is running, it will also cause the cold air in the distributor room 6 to leak.

[0205] Therefore, when it is detected that either the storage room door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to stop running, which can reduce the cold air leakage of the distributor room 6 and the storage room 2 and reduce the temperature fluctuation of the distributor room 6 and the storage room 2.

[0206] Reference Figure 1 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0207] Detecting whether the temperature of storage chamber 2 is higher than a preset temperature;

[0208] If it is detected that the temperature of storage room 2 is higher than the preset temperature, the fan of storage room 2 is controlled to start;

[0209] When it is detected that the storage room door 3 is opened, the fan of the storage room 2 is controlled to be closed.

[0210] The refrigerator 100 may include a refrigeration temperature sensor disposed in the storage chamber 2. The refrigeration temperature sensor may be communicatively connected to the control module of the refrigerator 100. When the refrigeration temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 is higher than a preset temperature value such as 5°C, the control module may control the fan of the storage chamber 2 to start, so as to lower the temperature of the storage chamber 2.

[0211] In addition, when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 is lower than a preset temperature such as 1° C., the control module can control the fan of the storage chamber 2 to stop.

[0212] Correspondingly, when it is detected that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 is higher than the preset temperature or lower than the preset temperature, the storage chamber door fan 9 can be started or stopped synchronously while the storage chamber 2 fan is started or stopped.

[0213] With such an arrangement, the operation of the fan of the storage chamber 2 can be controlled according to the temperature of the storage chamber 2, and the synchronous operation of the fan of the storage chamber 2 and the storage chamber door fan 9 can be controlled, so that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 and the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6 are always within a specific temperature range, thereby achieving effective control of the temperature of the storage chamber 2 and the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6, reducing the temperature fluctuation of the storage chamber 2 and the dispenser chamber 6, and enabling the storage chamber 2 and the dispenser chamber 6 to provide a good refrigeration and preservation environment.

[0214] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0215] When it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is opened, the manual water outlet 621 in the dispenser chamber 6 is controlled to be closed.

[0216] Such an arrangement can realize closing the manual water outlet function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the storage chamber door 3 is open, and can prevent the manual water outlet 621 from being accidentally opened.

[0217] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 may further include:

[0218] Detect whether the storage room door 3 is closed;

[0219] If it is detected that the storage room door 3 is closed, then check whether the secondary door 4 is open;

[0220] If it is detected that the auxiliary door 4 is opened, when the closing signal of the auxiliary door 4 is obtained, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to start and run for a preset time. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6 from the air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6.

[0221] When the user opens the auxiliary door 4, the dispenser chamber 6 is connected to the external environment, causing cold air to leak from the dispenser chamber 6 and increasing the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6. Since the user needs to open and close the auxiliary door 4 to get water or ice, the dispenser chamber 6 is frequently opened, and the temperature inside the dispenser chamber 6 fluctuates frequently and is difficult to control.

[0222] Therefore, each time after the opening sub-door 4 is detected to be closed, the storage room door fan 9 is started to force the cold air of the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6, so that the lost cold air can be replenished for the distributor room 6 in time, and the temperature of the distributor room 6 can be quickly reduced, so as to effectively control the temperature of the distributor room 6 and make the temperature of the distributor room 6 as close to the refrigeration temperature range as possible, thereby ensuring that the distributor room 6 can provide a good refrigeration and fresh-keeping environment, so that the distributor room 6 can cool water or other items, and improve the utilization rate of the distributor room 6.

[0223] In this embodiment, the duration of the start-up and operation of the storage chamber door fan 9 each time the auxiliary door 4 is opened and closed can be a specific value preset before the refrigerator 100 leaves the factory, such as 1 minute. Specifically, the longest duration for which the fan needs to run when the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6 reaches the same temperature as the storage chamber 2 can be determined by experiment, and this duration can be determined as the preset duration for the storage chamber door fan 9 to run each time the auxiliary door 4 is opened and closed.

[0224] Reference Figure 8 Further, in another embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator 200 further includes:

[0225] Detecting whether the second storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2 is opened;

[0226] When it is detected that the second storage chamber door 3 is opened, the fan of the storage chamber 2 is controlled to be closed.

[0227] In this embodiment, the storage chamber 2 of the refrigerator 200 can adopt a double door, that is, the refrigerator 200 not only includes a storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2, but also includes a second storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2. The second storage chamber door 3 and the storage chamber door 3 can be arranged side by side and can be pivoted in opposite directions to open and close the storage chamber 2.

[0228] The door opening and closing detection device of the refrigerator 200 may further include a second storage compartment door 3 opening and closing detection device for detecting the opening and closing of the second storage compartment door 3. When the second storage compartment door 3 is opened, the storage compartment 2 is connected to the external environment. If the fan of the storage compartment 2 is still running, the cold air leakage of the storage compartment 2 will be accelerated. Therefore, when it is detected that the second storage compartment door 3 is opened, the fan of the storage compartment 2 is controlled to be closed, which can reduce the cold air leakage in the storage compartment 2.

[0229] Correspondingly, when it is detected that the second storage room door 3 is opened, while the storage room 2 fan is stopped, the storage room door fan 9 can be synchronously controlled to stop to avoid the operation of the storage room door fan 9 causing cold air leakage in the storage room 2 or the distributor room 6.

[0230] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is detected that the storage compartment door 3 is closed and the second storage compartment door 3 is open, the water outlet function and ice outlet function of the dispenser compartment 6 are still operating normally. That is, when the storage compartment door 3 is closed and the user only opens the second storage compartment door 3, the automatic water outlet 622, the manual water outlet 621, and the ice outlet 61 can still be opened, and the user can open the auxiliary door 4 to take water from the manual water outlet 621 in the dispenser compartment 6 or take ice from the ice outlet 61 of the dispenser compartment 6. When the conditions for automatic water filling are met, the automatic water outlet 622 can be controlled to open to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0231] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the condition for starting the storage chamber door fan 9 should also include detecting that the second storage chamber door 3 is closed. If it is detected that the second storage chamber door 3 is opened, the storage chamber door fan 9 is not started or is controlled to stop.

[0232] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control method for controlling the storage room door fan 9 to run for a preset time each time the auxiliary door 4 is opened and closed to supplement the cold air leaked from the distributor room 6 may be:

[0233] Detect whether the storage chamber door 3 and the second storage chamber door 3 are closed;

[0234] If it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 and the second storage chamber door 3 are both closed, then it is detected whether the auxiliary door 4 is open;

[0235] If it is detected that the auxiliary door 4 is opened, when the closing signal of the auxiliary door 4 is obtained, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to start and run for a preset time. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6 from the air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6.

[0236] Specifically, in this embodiment, each time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water, the control method of controlling the storage room door fan 9 to run for a preset time to accelerate the cooling of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 may be:

[0237] Check whether the storage room door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed;

[0238] If it is detected that both the storage chamber door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed, it is detected whether the conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 in the dispenser chamber 6 are met;

[0239] If yes, then open the automatic water outlet 622 to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0240] When it is detected that the condition for opening the automatic water outlet 622 is met, it is detected whether the second storage chamber door 3 is closed;

[0241] If so, when the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to run for a preset time. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 to flow through the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0242] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0243] Detecting the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle;

[0244] The display device of the refrigerator is controlled to display the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle.

[0245] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a water temperature detection device. The water temperature detection device may be used to detect the water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water temperature detection device may be communicatively connected to the control module of the refrigerator. The water temperature detection device may detect the water temperature in the automatic water filling kettle 8 in real time and transmit it to the control module of the refrigerator.

[0246] The water temperature detection device can be arranged in the dispenser chamber 6. The water temperature detection device can be arranged in a non-contact manner with the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water temperature detection device can be an infrared temperature sensor. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the water temperature detection device can also use other types of temperature sensors other than infrared temperature sensors. The water temperature detection device can also be arranged on the automatic water filling kettle 8, for example, arranged in the automatic water filling kettle 8, or arranged to be attached to the automatic water filling kettle 8, so as to detect the water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0247] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a display device. The display device may be connected to the control module. The display device may include a display screen. Under the control of the refrigerator control module, the display device may display the water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle 8 detected by the water temperature detection device, so that the user can accurately and timely understand the water temperature in the automatic water filling kettle 8 without opening the door.

[0248] Reference Fig. 9 In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a water quantity detection device. The water quantity detection device is used to detect the water quantity of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water quantity detection device can be connected to the control module of the refrigerator for communication, and transmit the detected water quantity information of the automatic water filling kettle 8 to the control module.

[0249] Under the control of the control module, the display device can display the water level of the automatic water filling kettle 8 detected by the water level detection device, so that the user can accurately and timely understand the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 without opening the refrigerator door.

[0250] Preferably, in this embodiment, the water level detection device may include a first liquid level sensor 121, a second liquid level sensor 122, and a third liquid level sensor 123. The height of the first liquid level sensor 121 may be located at the upper part of the automatic water filling kettle 8, and the first liquid level sensor 121 is located below the water filling port 81 of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water filling port 81 cooperates with the automatic water outlet 622. The height of the second liquid level sensor 122 may be located in the middle of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The height of the third liquid level sensor 123 may be located at the lower part of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0251] In this embodiment, the water amount detection device can be arranged in the distribution chamber. The water amount detection device can be arranged in a non-contact manner with the automatic water filling kettle 8. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the water amount detection device can also be arranged on the automatic water filling kettle 8, for example, arranged in the automatic water filling kettle 8, or arranged to be attached to the automatic water filling kettle 8, so as to realize the detection of the water amount of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0252] When the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the height of the first liquid level sensor 121, the first liquid level sensor 121, the second liquid level sensor 122, and the third liquid level sensor 123 can all detect that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and send a signal to the control module. The control module can control the display device to display whether the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is too much or full according to the signal transmitted by the water level detection device.

[0253] When the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches or exceeds the height of the second liquid level sensor 122 and is lower than the height of the first liquid level sensor 121, the second liquid level sensor 122 and the third liquid level sensor 123 can detect that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and send a signal to the control module. The control module can control the display device to display that the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is medium according to the signal transmitted by the water level detection device.

[0254] When the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is lower than the height of the second liquid level sensor 122, only the third liquid level sensor 123 can detect that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and send a signal to the control module. The control module can control the display device to display that the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is a small amount according to the signal transmitted by the water level detection device.

[0255] In addition, when the first liquid level sensor 121 detects that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, the automatic water outlet 622 can be controlled to be closed to prevent the automatic water outlet 622 from continuing to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 and causing the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 to overflow.

[0256] Further, in this embodiment, a bracket may be provided in the dispenser chamber 6. The bracket may extend along the height direction of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The bracket may be provided in cooperation with the side wall of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The first liquid level sensor 121, the second liquid level sensor 122, and the third liquid level sensor 123 may all be provided on the bracket.

[0257] The water temperature detection device can also be arranged on support. In addition, the water quantity detection device can be arranged on support away from automatic water filling kettle 8 sides, to realize the hidden setting of the water quantity detection device, while avoiding the water quantity detection device water inlet as far as possible.

[0258] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0259] When it is detected that the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed, and when the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the door lock of the auxiliary door is opened.

[0260] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 further includes a door lock. The door lock may be provided on the secondary door 4, and the door lock may be used to lock the secondary door 4 in a position to close the dispenser chamber 6. The door lock may be a push-type door lock, and when the door lock is pressed, the door lock opens to enable the secondary door 4 to be opened.

[0261] The refrigerator 100 may further include a pressure detection device, which may be provided in conjunction with a door lock, and is used to detect whether the door lock is pressed, so that the refrigerator 100 can control the opening and closing of the automatic water outlet 622 according to a signal output by the pressure detection device.

[0262] When the pressure detection device detects that the door lock is pressed, it indicates that the user is opening the auxiliary door 4 and the user wants to use the dispenser chamber 6. The control module of the refrigerator can control the automatic water outlet 622 to close according to the signal transmitted by the pressure detection device, so that the automatic water outlet 622 stops injecting water into the automatic water filling kettle 8. In this way, when the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the automatic water outlet 622 is always closed to prevent water from splashing out of the automatic water outlet 622, or the automatic water outlet 622 injecting water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, which affects the user's use of the dispenser chamber 6, such as taking the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0263] Specifically, the pressure detection device may be a pressure sensor, or an electrical switch triggered when the door lock is pressed, which can output a corresponding signal to the control module of the refrigerator when the door lock is pressed.

[0264] In another embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0265] When the input signal for opening the sub-door is received, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed, and then the sub-door is controlled to be opened.

[0266] In this embodiment, the door lock may be an automatic door lock. The user does not need to manually press the door lock, and can input a door lock opening command to the refrigerator through a display screen or voice or the like. When the refrigerator receives a command input by the user to open the auxiliary door 4, the control module of the refrigerator can first detect whether the automatic water outlet 622 is closed. If the automatic water outlet 622 is in an open state, the automatic water outlet 622 can be controlled to be closed first, and then the door lock can be controlled to be opened, so that the automatic water outlet 622 is closed before the auxiliary door 4 is opened, and the automatic water outlet 622 is ensured to be in a closed state when the auxiliary door 4 is opened.

[0267] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0268] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator also includes a memory and a processor, the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps in the refrigerator control method in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0269] In summary, the refrigerator of the present invention can solve the technical problem of the difficulty in coordinating the compartments of a multi-compartment refrigerator, can achieve coordination between the dispenser chamber and the storage chamber and the ice-making chamber, and avoid mutual interference in the use of the compartments.

[0270] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation mode may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0271] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator control method, characterized in that: The control method comprises: Detecting whether a storage compartment door or an ice-making door is opened, wherein the ice-making door is used to open and close the ice-making compartment, and the ice-making compartment is arranged on the storage compartment door; If it is detected that the storage compartment door or the ice-making door is opened, the ice-dispensing function is controlled to be closed.

2. A refrigerator control method, characterized in that: The control method comprises: Detect whether the storage room door is open; If it is detected that the storage compartment door is opened, the water outlet function on the storage compartment door is controlled to be closed.

3. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: If it is detected that the storage compartment door or the ice-making door is opened, the ice outlet is controlled to be closed.

4. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When it is detected that the storage compartment door or the ice-making door is opened, the ice crusher is controlled to be closed.

5. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: If it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the automatic water outlet in the dispenser room is controlled to be closed. The dispenser room is arranged at the storage chamber door. An automatic water filling kettle is arranged in the dispenser room. The automatic water outlet is used to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle.

6. The refrigerator control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: If it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the manual water outlet in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed, and the dispenser chamber is arranged at the storage chamber door.

7. The refrigerator control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: detecting whether a secondary door is open, the secondary door being used to open and close the dispenser chamber; If it is detected that the sub-door is opened, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed.

8. The refrigerator control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: If it is detected that the storage room door is opened, the storage room door fan is controlled to be closed. When the storage room door fan is running, the storage room door fan causes the cold air in the storage room to enter the distributor room from the air inlet of the distributor room.

9. The refrigerator control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: When it is detected that the auxiliary door is opened, the fan of the storage chamber door is controlled to be closed, and the auxiliary door is used to open and close the dispenser chamber.

10. The refrigerator control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: If it is detected that both the storage chamber door and the auxiliary door are closed, detecting whether a condition for opening the automatic water outlet in the dispenser chamber is met; If yes, open the automatic water outlet to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle.

11. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2 are implemented.

12. A refrigerator, comprising a box body, a storage chamber formed in the box body, a storage chamber door for opening and closing the storage chamber, a dispenser chamber arranged in the storage chamber door, an ice-making chamber arranged in the storage chamber door, and an ice-making door for opening and closing the ice-making chamber, wherein the dispenser chamber opens outward, characterized in that: The dispenser chamber is provided with an ice outlet, the ice making chamber is provided with an ice maker and an ice storage box placed below the ice maker, the ice storage box and the ice outlet are provided with an ice guiding channel, the refrigerator further includes a door switch detection device, the door switch detection device is used to detect the opening and closing of the storage chamber door or the ice making door, the refrigerator further includes a memory and a processor, the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps in the refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2 are implemented.

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