Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The invention provides refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment comprises a box body, a storage chamber is formed in the box body, the refrigeration equipment further comprises a first door body and a second door body which are used for opening and closing the storage chamber, the refrigeration equipment further comprises a first distributor chamber and a second distributor chamber, the first distributor chamber is arranged on the first door body, an opening of the first distributor chamber faces outwards, and the first distributor chamber is provided with an ice outlet; the second distributor chamber is arranged on the second door body, an opening of the second distributor chamber faces outwards, and the second distributor chamber is provided with a water outlet. The device has the beneficial effect that mutual interference between water outlet and ice outlet can be effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Art

[0002] Existing refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, is provided with a storage compartment for storing items, which can keep items fresh or freeze them, thereby extending the storage time of the items. In order to meet the various needs of users, existing refrigeration equipment is equipped with a water supply function or an ice supply function, and generally the ice outlet and the water outlet are set close to each other. After the user selects ice or water outlet through the operation screen or operation key, the cup is placed under the ice outlet and the water outlet to receive ice or water. However, this design has the following defects: ice or water outlets will interfere with each other. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration device, which can effectively avoid mutual interference between water and ice output by arranging an ice outlet in a first distributor chamber and a water outlet in a second distributor chamber.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned object of the invention, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including a box body, the box body is formed with a storage compartment, the refrigeration device also includes a first door body and a second door body for opening and closing the storage compartment, wherein it also includes:

[0005] A first dispenser chamber, which is disposed on the first door body and opens outward, and the first dispenser chamber is provided with an ice outlet;

[0006] The second distributor chamber is arranged on the second door body and opens outwards, and the second distributor chamber is provided with a water outlet.

[0007] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes:

[0008] a first auxiliary door, which is arranged outside the first door body and is used to open and close the first dispenser chamber;

[0009] The first distributor chamber is provided with a first air inlet and a first air return outlet connected to the storage compartment, and a first fan is provided at the first air inlet. When the first fan is running, cold air circulates between the storage compartment and the first distributor chamber through the first air inlet and the first return air outlet.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a second sub-door, which is arranged on the outside of the second door body and is used to open and close the second distributor chamber, the second distributor chamber is provided with a second air inlet and a second air return outlet connected to the storage room, and a second fan is provided at the second air inlet. When the second fan is running, cold air circulates between the storage room and the second distributor chamber through the second air inlet and the second return air outlet.

[0011] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device includes a door switch detection module for detecting whether a door is opened or closed, and the refrigeration device is configured as follows:

[0012] When it is detected that the first door body or the first auxiliary door is opened, controlling the first fan to stop;

[0013] When it is detected that the second door body or the second sub-door is opened, the second fan is controlled to stop.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the second dispenser chamber is also provided with an automatic water filling port, and the refrigeration equipment also includes an automatic water filling kettle, which is detachably arranged in the second dispenser chamber. When the automatic water filling kettle is placed in the second dispenser chamber, the automatic water filling port is used to automatically fill water into the automatic water filling kettle.

[0015] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration equipment includes a door switch detection module for detecting door opening and closing, and the refrigeration equipment is configured to control the automatic water filling port to stop filling water when it is detected that the second door body or the second sub-door is opened.

[0016] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration equipment also includes an ice-making chamber and an ice-making door, the ice-making chamber is arranged on the first door body, the ice-making door is used to open and close the ice-making chamber, an ice maker and an ice storage box are installed in the ice-making chamber, the ice storage box is arranged below the ice maker, an ice guide channel is arranged between the ice storage box and the ice outlet, the refrigeration equipment includes a door switch detection module for detecting door opening and closing, and the refrigeration equipment is configured to: when it is detected that the ice-making door or the first door body is opened, control the ice outlet to stop discharging ice.

[0017] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device includes a door switch detection module for detecting whether a door is opened or closed, and the refrigeration device is configured as follows:

[0018] When it is detected that the second door is opened, the water outlet is controlled to stop discharging water.

[0019] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a kettle placement space for placing a kettle is provided in the first dispenser chamber, and the kettle placement space and the ice outlet are arranged in parallel along the width direction of the refrigeration device.

[0020] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the storage compartment is a refrigerator compartment, the first door body and the second door body are arranged in a double-door style at the opening of the refrigerator compartment, a water storage box is arranged in the refrigerator compartment, an ice-making water supply pipe is arranged between the water storage box and the ice-making compartment, the ice-making water supply pipe is used to supply water to the ice-making machine, a water intake and supply pipe is arranged between the water storage box and the second distributor chamber, the water intake and supply pipe is used to supply water to the water outlet,

[0021] The refrigeration equipment also includes:

[0022] an ice taking actuator, for controlling the ice taking out of the ice outlet based on the operation of the ice taking brake;

[0023] The water intake actuator controls water discharge from the water outlet based on the operation of the water intake brake.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an ice outlet in the first dispenser chamber and a water outlet in the second dispenser chamber, which has the beneficial effect of effectively avoiding interference between water outlet and ice outlet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator shown is a top view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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.

[0028] The refrigeration device of the present invention may be a refrigerator 100, a freezer, a commercial display cabinet, etc. The specific implementation of the refrigeration device of the present invention will be described below by taking the refrigerator 100 as an example.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 may include a housing 1, and the housing 1 is formed with a storage compartment 2. Preferably, the storage compartment 2 is a refrigerator. In other embodiments of the present invention, the storage compartment 2 may also be a freezer, etc.

[0030] The refrigerator 100 further includes a first door 3 and a second door 12 for opening and closing the storage compartment 2. The first door 3 and the second door 12 may be arranged at the opening of the storage compartment 2 in a side-by-side manner.

[0031] The refrigerator 100 further includes a first dispenser chamber 9 , which is disposed on the first door body 3 and opens outwards. The first dispenser chamber 9 is provided with an ice outlet 11 .

[0032] Further, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may also include an ice-making chamber 6 and an ice-making door 5. Preferably, the ice-making chamber 6 is provided in the first door body 3. The ice-making door 5 is used to open and close the ice-making chamber 6. An ice-making machine 7 and an ice storage box 8 are installed in the ice-making chamber 6. The ice storage box 8 is provided below the ice-making machine 7. An ice guide channel is provided between the ice storage box 8 and the ice outlet 11. The ice cubes made by the ice-making machine 7 can be stored in the ice storage box 8, and the ice cubes stored in the ice storage box 8 can be transported to the ice outlet 11 through the ice guide channel. In other embodiments of the present invention, the ice-making chamber 6 may also be provided in the box body 1 or the storage compartment 2.

[0033] Further, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may also include an ice taking actuator, which can control the ice outlet 11 to discharge ice based on the operation of the ice taking brake. Preferably, the ice taking brake includes an ice taking pressing tongue and an ice taking switch. The ice taking pressing tongue can be swingably arranged below the ice outlet 11, and the ice taking switch can be arranged at the ice outlet 11. The ice taking pressing tongue and the ice taking switch can be configured as follows: when the ice taking pressing tongue is pressed inward, the ice taking switch is turned on, and ice is discharged from the ice outlet 11; when the ice taking pressing tongue is stopped, the ice taking switch is turned off, and ice is stopped from discharging from the ice outlet 11. When the user needs to take ice, the cup is placed below the ice outlet 11, and the cup presses against the ice taking pressing tongue and pushes the ice taking pressing tongue inward, so that ice cubes can be taken from the ice outlet 11. In other embodiments of the present invention, the ice outlet 11 can also be controlled to discharge ice by buttons or touch screens. With such a configuration, ice can be distributed separately, which is convenient for users to take ice cubes.

[0034] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may also include a first sub-door 4, which is arranged outside the first door body 3 and is used to open and close the first distributor chamber 9. The first distributor chamber 9 may be provided with a first air inlet and a first air return port connected to the storage compartment 2. The first air inlet and the first air return port may be provided on the rear wall of the first distributor chamber 9. A first fan may be provided at the first air inlet, and when the first fan is running, cold air circulates between the storage compartment 2 and the first distributor chamber 9 through the first air inlet and the first air return port. With such a configuration, the cold air of the storage compartment 2 can be used to effectively reduce the temperature of the first distributor chamber 9, so that the first distributor chamber 9 can be used to preserve fresh items, improve the utilization rate of the door body space, and reduce the melting of ice cubes at the ice outlet 11.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a kettle placement space for placing a kettle 10 may be provided in the first dispenser chamber 9, and the kettle placement space and the ice outlet 11 are arranged in parallel along the width direction of the refrigerator 100. The user can place the kettle 10 filled with water in the kettle placement space, and use the cold air in the first dispenser chamber 9 to cool the water in the kettle 10. When the user needs to use cold water, the kettle 10 can be directly taken out for use. This arrangement can make full use of the door space, facilitate users to take cold water, and will not interfere with users taking ice.

[0036] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a second dispenser chamber 18 , which is disposed on the second door body 12 and opens outward, and the second dispenser chamber 18 is provided with a water outlet 15 .

[0037] The refrigerator 100 may also include a water intake actuator, which controls the water outlet 15 to discharge water based on the operation of the water intake brake. Preferably, the water intake brake includes a water intake pressure tongue and a water intake switch. The water intake pressure tongue may be swingably arranged below the water outlet 15, and the water intake switch may be arranged at the water outlet 15. The water intake pressure tongue and the water intake switch may be configured as follows: when the water intake pressure tongue is pressed inward, the water intake switch is opened, and water is discharged from the water outlet 15; when the water intake pressure tongue is stopped from being pressed, the water intake switch is closed, and the water outlet 15 stops discharging water. When the user needs to take water, the cup is placed below the water outlet 15, the cup is against the water intake pressure tongue and the water intake pressure tongue is pushed inward, and water can be received from the water outlet 15. In other embodiments of the present invention, the water outlet 15 can also be controlled to discharge water by buttons or touch screens. In this way, water can be distributed separately, which is convenient for users to take water and ice. Users can also take ice and water from the refrigerator 100 at the same time to avoid interference between ice and water discharge from the refrigerator 100.

[0038] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may also include a second sub-door 13, which is arranged outside the second door body 12 and is used to open and close the second distributor chamber 18. The second distributor chamber 18 is provided with a second air inlet and a second air return port connected to the storage compartment 2. The second air inlet and the second air return port may be arranged on the rear wall of the second distributor chamber 18. A second fan may be arranged at the second air inlet, and when the second fan is running, cold air circulates between the storage compartment 2 and the second distributor chamber 18 through the second air inlet and the second air return port. In this arrangement, the cold air of the storage compartment 2 can be used to effectively reduce the temperature of the second distributor chamber 18, so that the second distributor chamber 18 can be used to preserve fresh items, thereby improving the utilization rate of the door body space.

[0039] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the second dispenser chamber 18 may also be provided with an automatic water filling port 14, and the refrigerator 100 may further include an automatic water filling kettle 16. The automatic water filling port 14 and the water outlet 15 may be arranged side by side in the second dispenser chamber 18 along the width direction of the refrigerator 100. The automatic water filling kettle 16 is arranged in the second dispenser chamber 18 so that it can be taken out and placed. When the automatic water filling kettle 16 is placed in the second dispenser chamber 18, the automatic water filling port 14 is used to automatically fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 16. The low temperature of the second dispenser chamber 18 can cool the water in the automatic water filling kettle 16. When the user needs to use cold water, the automatic water filling kettle 16 can be directly taken out and used. In this way, the door space can be fully utilized, which is convenient for the user to take cold water.

[0040] Further, in this embodiment, the automatic water filling kettle 16 and the kettle 10 can be the same kettle 10. The automatic water filling kettle 16 and the kettle 10 can be used interchangeably. The user can put the kettle 10 in the second dispenser chamber 18 to add water, or put the automatic water filling kettle 16 filled with water in the first dispenser chamber 9. Such a configuration can facilitate the user to take and add water, and meet the user's various usage needs.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the storage compartment 2 is a refrigerator, a water storage box may be provided in the storage compartment 2. An ice-making water supply pipe may be provided between the water storage box and the ice-making compartment 6, and the ice-making water supply pipe is used to supply water to the ice-making machine 7. A water intake and supply pipe may be provided between the water storage box and the second distributor chamber 18, and the water intake and supply pipe is used to supply water to the water outlet 15 and the automatic water filling port 14. The water intake and supply pipe may be a one-outlet two-way water pipe, so that the water intake and supply pipe can be controlled by a valve to fill water to the water outlet 15 or the automatic water filling port 14.

[0042] In other embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 may further include a water storage tank and a filter. The water storage tank may be disposed in the refrigerating chamber and may be connected to the tap water of the user's home through a water pipe. One end of the filter may be connected to the water storage tank through a water pipe, and the other end may supply water to the water outlet 15, the automatic water filling port 14 and the ice maker 7 through a water pipe.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 includes a door switch detection module 17 for detecting the opening and closing of the door. The door switch detection module 17 can adopt an existing door switch detection structure as long as it can realize the door switch detection, for example, it can be a door switch sensor, such as a Hall sensor and a magnet assembly arranged at the door body.

[0044] The door switch detection module 17 can respectively detect the opening and closing of the first door body 3, the second door body 12, the first sub-door 4, the second sub-door 13 and the ice-making door 5. The refrigerator 100 may further include a control module, which can be connected to the door switch detection module 17 for communication, and control the ice or water discharge or fan rotation of the refrigerator 100 based on the information transmitted by the door switch detection module 17.

[0045] Further, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 is configured to: when it is detected that the ice-making door 5 is opened, the ice outlet 11 is controlled to stop discharging ice. The control module can control the ice outlet 11 to stop discharging ice by controlling the switch to keep the ice outlet 11 or the ice guide channel closed, or control the ice outlet 11 to stop discharging ice by controlling the motor for conveying ice cubes to the ice outlet 11 to be turned off. The user can use the ice-making chamber 6 by opening the ice-making door 5, for example, take out the ice storage box 8 from the ice-making chamber 8, and take ice from the ice storage box 8. Therefore, when it is detected that the ice-making door 5 is opened, the ice outlet 11 is controlled to stop discharging ice, so as to avoid interfering with the user's use of the ice-making chamber 6.

[0046] Further, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 is configured to control the ice outlet 11 to stop discharging ice when it is detected that the first door 3 is opened. When it is detected that the first door 3 is opened, it indicates that the user is using the storage compartment 2. At this time, the ice outlet 11 is controlled to stop discharging ice, which can avoid interfering with the user's use of the storage compartment 2 and can also prevent the refrigerator 100 from being accidentally triggered to discharge ice.

[0047] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 is configured to control the water outlet 15 to stop discharging water when it is detected that the second door 12 is opened.

[0048] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 is configured to control the automatic water filling port 14 to stop filling water when it is detected that the second door 12 is opened.

[0049] When it is detected that the second door 12 is opened, it indicates that the user is using the storage compartment 2. At this time, the water outlet 15 and the automatic water filling port 14 are controlled to stop discharging water, which can avoid interfering with the user's use of the storage compartment 2 and can also prevent the refrigerator 100 from accidentally triggering water discharge.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 is configured to control the automatic water injection port 14 to stop injecting water when the second sub-door 13 is detected to be opened. This arrangement can avoid interfering with the user's use of the second dispenser chamber 18, such as taking out the automatic water injection kettle 16 or taking water from the water outlet 15.

[0051] The control module can control the water outlet 15 or the automatic water filling port 14 to stop the water from flowing out by controlling the switch to keep the water outlet 15 or the automatic water filling port 14 or the water pipe closed, or can control the water outlet 15 or the automatic water filling port 14 to stop the water from flowing out by controlling the water pump used to deliver water to the water outlet 15 or the automatic water filling port 14 to close.

[0052] Further, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 is configured to: when it is detected that the first door body 3 or the first sub-door 4 is opened, control the first fan to stop. The refrigerator 100 is also configured to: when it is detected that the second door body 12 or the second sub-door 13 is opened, control the second fan to stop. Such a configuration can prevent a large amount of cold air in the dispenser room or the storage room 2 from being lost to the outside of the refrigerator 100 due to the operation of the fan when the door body is opened.

[0053] In summary, the refrigeration device of the present invention can solve the problem of interference between ice and water output in existing refrigeration devices by providing an ice outlet 11 in the first distributor chamber 9 and a water outlet 15 in the second distributor chamber 18. The technical solution of the present invention can achieve separate ice distribution and separate water distribution, avoid interference between ice and water output of the refrigerator 100, facilitate users to take water and ice, and allow users to take ice and water from the refrigerator 100 at the same time. It can also make full use of the door space, avoid interference between the use of various structures on the door, and avoid interference between the use of the door and the storage compartment 2.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 refrigeration device, comprising a box body, wherein the box body is formed with a storage compartment, and the refrigeration device further comprises a first door body and a second door body for opening and closing the storage compartment, characterized in that: Also includes: A first dispenser chamber, which is disposed on the first door body and opens outward, and the first dispenser chamber is provided with an ice outlet; The second distributor chamber is arranged on the second door body and opens outwards, and the second distributor chamber is provided with a water outlet.

2. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a first auxiliary door, which is arranged outside the first door body and is used to open and close the first dispenser chamber; The first distributor chamber is provided with a first air inlet and a first air return outlet connected to the storage compartment, and a first fan is provided at the first air inlet. When the first fan is running, cold air circulates between the storage compartment and the first distributor chamber through the first air inlet and the first return air outlet.

3. The refrigeration device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a second sub-door, which is arranged on the outside of the second door body and is used to open and close the second distributor chamber. The second distributor chamber is provided with a second air inlet and a second air return outlet connected to the storage room. A second fan is provided at the second air inlet. When the second fan is running, cold air circulates between the storage room and the second distributor chamber through the second air inlet and the second return air outlet.

4. The refrigeration device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration device comprises a door switch detection module for detecting whether a door is opened or closed, and the refrigeration device is configured as follows: When it is detected that the first door body or the first auxiliary door is opened, controlling the first fan to stop; When it is detected that the second door body or the second sub-door is opened, the second fan is controlled to stop.

5. The refrigeration device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second dispenser chamber is also provided with an automatic water filling port, and the refrigeration equipment also includes an automatic water filling kettle, which is detachably arranged in the second dispenser chamber. When the automatic water filling kettle is placed in the second dispenser chamber, the automatic water filling port is used to automatically fill water into the automatic water filling kettle.

6. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The refrigeration device comprises a door switch detection module for detecting the opening and closing of a door. The refrigeration device is configured to control the automatic water filling port to stop filling water when it is detected that the second door body or the second sub-door is opened.

7. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration equipment also includes an ice-making chamber and an ice-making door, the ice-making chamber is arranged at the first door body, the ice-making door is used to open and close the ice-making chamber, an ice-making machine and an ice storage box are installed in the ice-making chamber, the ice storage box is arranged below the ice-making machine, an ice-guiding channel is arranged between the ice storage box and the ice outlet, the refrigeration equipment includes a door switch detection module for detecting the opening and closing of the door, and the refrigeration equipment is configured to: when it is detected that the ice-making door or the first door body is opened, control the ice outlet to stop discharging ice.

8. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration device comprises a door switch detection module for detecting whether a door is opened or closed, and the refrigeration device is configured as follows: When it is detected that the second door is opened, the water outlet is controlled to stop discharging water.

9. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A kettle placement space for placing a kettle is arranged in the first dispenser chamber, and the kettle placement space and the ice outlet are arranged in parallel along the width direction of the refrigeration device.

10. The refrigeration device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The storage compartment is a refrigerator compartment, the first door body and the second door body are arranged in a double-door style at the opening of the refrigerator compartment, a water storage box is arranged in the refrigerator compartment, an ice-making water supply pipe is arranged between the water storage box and the ice-making compartment, the ice-making water supply pipe is used to supply water to the ice-making machine, a water intake and supply pipe is arranged between the water storage box and the second distributor chamber, the water intake and supply pipe is used to supply water to the water outlet, The refrigeration equipment also includes: an ice taking actuator, for controlling the ice taking out of the ice outlet based on the operation of the ice taking brake; The water intake actuator controls water discharge from the water outlet based on the operation of the water intake brake.

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