Control method of refrigeration equipment, storage medium and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a control method of refrigeration equipment, a storage medium and the refrigeration equipment. The control method comprises the steps that when an ice water taking signal is received, ice taking amount information continues to be received; and after the ice taking amount is received, a distributor is controlled to distribute ice according to the ice taking amount, and the distributor is controlled to distribute water in proportion according to the ice taking amount. The water taking device has the beneficial effects that a user can take water with a proper amount of ice blocks from the refrigeration equipment through simple operation, and the requirement of the user for taking the ice and the water is better met.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Existing refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, is provided with a storage room for storing articles, and the storage room can keep articles fresh or freeze articles, thereby extending the storage time of articles. In order to meet the various needs of users, existing refrigeration equipment is equipped with a water supply function or an ice supply function. The water supply function can be achieved by providing a kettle, etc. in the refrigeration equipment. The ice supply function can be achieved by providing an ice maker and an ice storage box, etc. in the refrigeration equipment. However, this type of refrigeration equipment has the following defects: the refrigeration equipment is only provided with a water supply module, or only provided with an ice supply module, or the water supply module and the ice supply module are provided independently of each other, which cannot better meet the needs of users. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a control method, storage medium and refrigeration equipment for refrigeration equipment, by controlling a dispenser to dispense ice according to the amount of ice taken, and controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the amount of ice taken, so that a user can obtain water with an appropriate amount of ice cubes from the refrigeration equipment with simple operation, thereby better meeting the user's needs for taking ice and water.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned object of the invention, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a refrigeration device, which includes:

[0005] When receiving a signal for taking ice water, continue to receive ice taking amount information;

[0006] After receiving the ice taking amount, the dispenser is controlled to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, and the dispenser is controlled to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount.

[0007] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute ice according to the ice taking amount" includes:

[0008] Calculating the required operation time t1 of the ice dispensing device according to the ice taking amount, the ice dispensing device is used to make the dispenser dispense ice;

[0009] The ice discharging device is controlled to run for a period of time t1 and then stop.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken" includes

[0011] Calculate the required water output volume V of the water output device according to the ice taking amount, and calculate the required operation time t2 of the water output device according to the water output V, wherein the water output device is used to enable the dispenser to distribute water;

[0012] The water outlet device is controlled to run for a period of time t2 and then stop.

[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken" includes:

[0014] Calculate the number of ice cubes N required to be produced according to the ice taking amount;

[0015] controlling the operation of an ice dispensing device and detecting the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device, wherein the ice dispensing device is used to enable the dispenser to dispense ice;

[0016] When the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device reaches N, the ice dispensing device is controlled to stop.

[0017] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken" includes:

[0018] Calculate the required water output V of the water outlet device according to the ice taking amount, control the operation of the water outlet device and detect the water output of the water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device is used to enable the dispenser to distribute water;

[0019] When the amount of water discharged by the water outlet device reaches the water amount V, the water outlet device is controlled to stop.

[0020] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute ice according to the ice taking amount, and controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the ice taking amount" specifically also includes:

[0021] After controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount.

[0022] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, in the control method of the refrigeration equipment, the required operating time t1 of the ice discharging module is calculated according to the ice discharging amount of the ice discharging device per unit time and the ice taking amount.

[0023] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment, wherein the required operating time t2 of the water outlet device is calculated based on the water output per unit time of the water outlet device and the water volume V.

[0024] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigeration equipment is described, wherein the number of ice cubes N discharged by the ice dispensing device is determined by detecting the number of times the ice-dispensing rod is used to push the ice cubes, and the ice dispensing device uses the ice-dispensing rod to push the ice cubes so that the dispenser dispenses ice, and the ice-dispensing rod pushes one piece of ice at a time.

[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 control method of the refrigeration equipment 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 refrigeration device, the refrigeration device includes a box body, the box body is formed with a storage chamber, the refrigeration device also includes a storage door for opening and closing the storage chamber, wherein the refrigeration device also includes a dispenser chamber, the dispenser chamber is arranged outside the storage door, the dispenser is arranged in the dispenser chamber, the dispenser is provided with an ice outlet, the ice outlet is used to dispense ice, the dispenser is provided with a water outlet, the water outlet is used to dispense water, the ice outlet and the water outlet are arranged adjacent to each other, the refrigeration device also includes an ice making chamber and an ice dispensing device, the ice making chamber is provided with an ice maker and an ice storage box, the ice storage box is placed below the ice maker, and the ice dispensing device is used to dispense water from the ice storage box. The ice in the water storage box is transported to the ice outlet, the refrigeration equipment also includes a water storage box and a water outlet device, the water outlet device is used to transport the water in the water storage box to the water outlet, the refrigeration equipment is also provided with a user interaction module and a control module, the control module is connected to the ice outlet device, the control module is connected to the water outlet device, the control module is connected to the user interaction module, the control module is used to control the dispenser to distribute ice water according to the instruction information of the user interaction module, the control module 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 control method of the refrigeration equipment described in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention controls the dispenser to dispense ice according to the amount of ice taken, and controls the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the amount of ice taken. The beneficial effect is that the user can obtain water with an appropriate amount of ice cubes from the refrigeration device with simple operation, thereby better meeting the user's needs for ice and water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1The structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration door shown;

[0030] Figure 3 1 is a flowchart of a refrigerator control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] 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.

[0032] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a control method for a refrigeration device, a storage medium and a refrigeration device are included. The refrigeration device may be a refrigerator, a freezer or a commercial display cabinet. In the following discussion, a refrigerator will be taken as an example to illustrate the specific embodiments of the refrigeration device, the control method for the refrigeration device and the storage medium of the present invention.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator 100 includes a housing 1. The housing 1 is formed with a storage chamber. The refrigerator 100 also includes a storage door for opening and closing the storage chamber. The storage chamber may include a refrigerating chamber 2 and a freezing chamber, and the freezing chamber may be placed below the refrigerating chamber 2. The storage door includes a freezing door and a refrigerating door 3. The refrigerating door 3 is used to open and close the refrigerating chamber 2. The freezing door is used to open and close the freezing chamber.

[0034] The refrigerator 100 also includes a dispenser chamber 6, which is arranged on the outside of the refrigeration door 3. The dispenser is arranged in the dispenser chamber 6. The dispenser is provided with an ice outlet 61, which is used to dispense ice. The dispenser is provided with a water outlet 62, which is used to dispense water. The ice outlet 61 and the water outlet 62 are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0035] The dispenser chamber 6 opens outwards so that the user can take ice or water from the dispenser chamber 6 without opening the refrigerator door 3. The ice outlet 61 and the water outlet 62 can be closely adjacent to each other so that after the user has received the ice dispensed by the dispenser with a cup, the user can continue to receive water dispensed by the dispenser without moving the cup.

[0036] The refrigerator 100 includes an ice making chamber 5 and an ice discharging device. An ice maker 51 and an ice storage box 52 may be provided in the ice making chamber 5, and the ice storage box 52 may be placed below the ice maker 51. The ice discharging device may be used to transport the ice in the ice storage box 52 to the ice discharging port 61.

[0037] Preferably, the ice-making chamber 5 and the dispenser chamber 6 are both arranged on the refrigeration door 3 , and the ice-making chamber 5 is located above the dispenser chamber 6 .

[0038] The ice discharging device may include an ice discharging channel 31 . An ice discharging port may be provided at the bottom of the ice storage box 52 , and the ice discharging channel 31 may be provided between the ice discharging port and the ice discharging port 61 , so that ice cubes in the ice storage box 52 can be transported to the ice discharging port 61 through the ice discharging channel 31 .

[0039] The ice discharging device may further include an ice pushing assembly. The ice pushing assembly may be arranged at the bottom of the ice storage box 52. The ice pushing assembly may include a driving motor and an ice pushing worm. The ice pushing worm may include a main shaft and a spiral blade. The driving motor is in transmission connection with the main shaft. When the driving motor is started, the driving motor drives the ice pushing worm to rotate, and the spiral blade rotates to push the ice cubes in the ice storage box 52 to the ice discharge port, and the ice cubes slide from the ice discharge port to the ice discharging port 61.

[0040] The refrigerator 100 further includes a water storage box and a water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device is used to transport the water in the water storage box to the water outlet 62 .

[0041] The water storage box may be arranged in the refrigerating chamber 2 so that the cold air in the refrigerating chamber 2 cools the water in the water storage box. A drain port may be arranged at the bottom of the water storage box.

[0042] The water outlet device may include a water pipe and a water pump. The water pipe may be connected between the drain port and the water outlet 62. The water pump may be connected to the water pipe. When the water pump is started, the water in the water storage box may be transported to the water outlet 62 through the water pipe.

[0043] The refrigerator 100 is also provided with a user interaction module and a control module, the control module is connected to the ice dispensing device, the control module is connected to the water dispensing device, the control module is connected to the user interaction module, and the control module is used to control the dispenser to dispense ice water according to the instruction information of the user interaction module.

[0044] The user interaction module may be a display screen, a voice interaction module, or an operation key, etc. The user may give instructions to the control module by operating the display screen, speaking voice, or pressing an operation key, etc.

[0045] The control module further includes 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 control method of the refrigerator 100 are implemented.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 includes:

[0047] When receiving a signal for taking ice water, continue to receive ice taking amount information;

[0048] After receiving the ice taking amount, the dispenser is controlled to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, and the dispenser is controlled to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount.

[0049] The ice water taking signal is a signal that the user needs to take water with an appropriate amount of ice cubes. The ice water taking signal can be instruction information issued by the user to the control module through the user interaction module. For example, the dispenser chamber 6 is provided with an ice water taking button. When the user presses the ice water taking button, the control module receives the ice water taking signal.

[0050] The ice quantity information refers to the amount of ice required by the user. The ice quantity can be measured by weight, volume, or a proportion relative to the ice container, for example, 50g of ice or 1 / 3 cup of ice.

[0051] The ice quantity information may be instruction information issued by the user to the control module through the user interaction module. For example, the dispenser chamber 6 is provided with an ice quantity button, and when the user presses the ice quantity button for taking half a cup of ice, the control module receives the ice quantity information for taking half a cup of ice.

[0052] After the control module receives the ice quantity information issued by the user, the control module controls the operation of the ice dispensing device and the water dispensing device, and distributes a specific ratio of ice and water to the user through the dispenser. The distribution ratio of ice and water can be preset by the staff or by the user, for example, ice: water is 1:2 or 1:3.

[0053] With this embodiment, the user only needs to first give the refrigerator 100 an instruction to take ice water, and then give the refrigerator 100 an instruction to take an ice amount, so that water with an appropriate amount of ice cubes can be taken. The operation is simple and can better meet the user's needs for taking ice and water at the same time.

[0054] Further, in this embodiment, “controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount” may include:

[0055] Calculating the required operation time t1 of the ice dispensing device according to the ice taking amount, the ice dispensing device is used to make the dispenser dispense ice;

[0056] The ice discharging device is controlled to run for a period of time t1 and then stop.

[0057] Specifically, the required operating time t1 of the ice dispensing module can be calculated according to the ice dispensing amount per unit time of the ice dispensing device and the ice taking amount. For example, if the ice dispensing amount per second of the ice dispensing device is 10 g, and the ice taking amount is 50 g, then the required operating time t1 of the ice dispensing device is 5 seconds, and the control module can control the ice dispensing device to operate for 5 seconds.

[0058] In another embodiment of the present invention, “controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken” may include:

[0059] Calculate the number of ice cubes N required to be produced according to the ice taking amount;

[0060] controlling the operation of an ice dispensing device and detecting the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device, wherein the ice dispensing device is used to enable the dispenser to dispense ice;

[0061] When the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device reaches N, the ice dispensing device is controlled to stop.

[0062] The ice discharging device may include an ice quantity detection member, which may be used to detect the quantity of discharged ice cubes. The ice quantity detection member may be connected to the control module.

[0063] For example, the amount of ice taken is 50g, and the weight of a single ice cube made by the ice maker 51 is 5g, then the number of ice cubes N required to be discharged is 10. When the ice cube quantity detection component detects that the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device is 10, the control module can control the ice dispensing device to stop.

[0064] Preferably, the ice quantity detection member may be an ice-pushing rod. The ice dispensing device uses the ice-pushing rod to push the ice cubes so that the dispenser dispenses ice. The ice-pushing rod may be disposed between the ice storage box 52 and the ice dispensing device. The ice-pushing rod pushes an ice cube each time so that the ice cubes in the ice storage box 52 enter the ice dispensing device, and then the ice dispensing device transports the ice cubes to the ice outlet 61, thereby enabling the dispenser to dispense ice.

[0065] Accordingly, the control method of the refrigerator 100 may include: determining the number of ice cubes N discharged by the ice dispensing device by detecting the number of times the ice dispensing rod is used to dispensing ice;

[0066] Further, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken" may include:

[0067] Calculate the required water output volume V of the water output device according to the ice taking amount, and calculate the required operation time t2 of the water output device according to the water output V, wherein the water output device is used to enable the dispenser to distribute water;

[0068] The water outlet device is controlled to run for a period of time t2 and then stop.

[0069] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the required operating time t2 of the water outlet device can be calculated based on the water outlet volume per unit time and the water volume V of the water outlet device.

[0070] In another embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the refrigerator 100, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken" may include:

[0071] Calculate the required water output V of the water outlet device according to the ice taking amount, control the operation of the water outlet device and detect the water output of the water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device is used to enable the dispenser to distribute water;

[0072] When the amount of water discharged by the water outlet device reaches the water amount V, the water outlet device is controlled to stop.

[0073] Specifically, a sensor for monitoring the amount of water in the water storage box, such as a water level sensor, may be provided to detect changes in the amount of water in the water outlet box and determine the amount of water discharged by the water outlet device.

[0074] Further, in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100, wherein "controlling the dispenser to distribute ice according to the ice taking amount, and controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the ice taking amount" may specifically include:

[0075] After controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount. By controlling the dispenser to dispense ice first and then water, water splashing can be effectively prevented when a user uses a cup to receive ice and water.

[0076] The present invention also 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 control method of the refrigerator 100 described in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0077] In summary, the control method, storage medium and refrigeration equipment of the refrigeration equipment in the present invention, by controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the amount of ice taken, and controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the amount of ice taken, can solve the problem that the refrigeration equipment is only provided with a water supply module, or only provided with an ice supply module, or the water supply module and the ice supply module are provided independently of each other, which cannot better meet the user needs.

[0078] By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, a user can obtain water with an appropriate amount of ice cubes from a refrigeration device through simple operation, thereby better meeting the user's needs for obtaining ice and water and facilitating the user's daily use of ice water.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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 control method for refrigeration equipment, characterized in that: include: When receiving a signal for taking ice water, continue to receive ice taking amount information; After receiving the ice taking amount, the dispenser is controlled to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, and the dispenser is controlled to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount.

2. The control method of refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: “Controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount” includes: Calculating the required operation time t1 of the ice dispensing device according to the ice taking amount, the ice dispensing device is used to make the dispenser dispense ice; The ice discharging device is controlled to run for a period of time t1 and then stop.

3. The control method of refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: "Controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the amount of ice taken" includes Calculate the required water output volume V of the water output device according to the ice taking amount, and calculate the required operation time t2 of the water output device according to the water output V, wherein the water output device is used to enable the dispenser to distribute water; The water outlet device is controlled to run for a period of time t2 and then stop.

4. The control method for refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: “Controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken” includes: Calculate the number of ice cubes N required to be produced according to the ice taking amount; controlling the operation of an ice dispensing device and detecting the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device, wherein the ice dispensing device is used to enable the dispenser to dispense ice; When the number of ice cubes discharged by the ice dispensing device reaches N, the ice dispensing device is controlled to stop.

5. The control method for refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: “Controlling the dispenser to distribute water in proportion to the amount of ice taken” includes: Calculate the required water output V of the water outlet device according to the ice taking amount, control the operation of the water outlet device and detect the water output of the water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device is used to enable the dispenser to distribute water; When the amount of water discharged by the water outlet device reaches the water amount V, the water outlet device is controlled to stop.

6. The control method for refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: “Controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, and controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount” specifically includes: After controlling the dispenser to dispense ice according to the ice taking amount, controlling the dispenser to dispense water in proportion to the ice taking amount.

7. The control method of refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The required operating time t1 of the ice dispensing module is calculated according to the ice dispensing amount of the ice dispensing device per unit time and the ice taking amount.

8. The control method for refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The required operating time t2 of the water outlet device is calculated according to the water outlet volume per unit time and the water volume V of the water outlet device.

9. The control method for refrigeration equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: The number of ice cubes N discharged by the ice dispensing device is determined by detecting the number of times the ice dispensing rod is used to dispensing ice. The ice dispensing device uses the ice dispensing rod to dispensing ice cubes so that the dispenser dispenses ice. The ice dispensing rod dispensing one ice cube at a time.

10. 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 method for controlling a refrigeration device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 are implemented.

11. A refrigeration device, comprising a box body, wherein the box body is formed with a storage chamber, and the refrigeration device further comprises a storage door for opening and closing the storage chamber, wherein: The refrigeration device further comprises a dispenser chamber, the dispenser chamber is arranged outside the storage door, the dispenser is arranged in the dispenser chamber, the dispenser is provided with an ice outlet, the ice outlet is used to dispense ice, the dispenser is provided with a water outlet, the water outlet is used to dispense water, the ice outlet and the water outlet are arranged adjacent to each other, The refrigeration equipment further comprises an ice-making chamber and an ice-discharging device. The ice-making chamber is provided with an ice-making machine and an ice-storage box. The ice-storage box is placed below the ice-making machine. The ice-discharging device is used to transport the ice in the ice-storage box to the ice-discharging port. The refrigeration equipment further comprises a water storage box and a water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device is used to transport the water in the water storage box to the water outlet. The refrigeration device is further provided with a user interaction module and a control module, wherein the control module is connected to the ice dispensing device, the control module is connected to the water dispensing device, and the control module is connected to the user interaction module, and the control module is used to control the dispenser to dispense ice water according to the instruction information of the user interaction module. The control module also includes 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 control method of the refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9 are implemented.

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