Ice making detection system, detection method, program product, storage medium and refrigerator

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an ice making detection system, a detection method, a program product, a storage medium, and a refrigerator, and relates to the field of ice making technology. The system includes: an ice cube assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device. The conductive module is connected to the detection device. The ice cube assembly includes multiple ice cube units, and the conductive module is located on the inner side of a target unit among the multiple ice cube units. The detection device is used to detect the resistance value corresponding to the target unit and determine the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly based on the resistance value. By detecting the resistance value of the target unit, the present disclosure can more accurately determine the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly, thereby more accurately detecting the time when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving the quality of ice cubes and ice making efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of ice making technology, and in particular to an ice making detection system, a detection method, a program product, a storage medium, and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Automatic ice-making functions are currently widely used in ice makers, refrigerators, commercial freezers, and other applications. However, determining the completion of ice-making has long been a challenge in ice-making technology, both cost-effectively and efficiently. Conventional technologies typically use thermistors and infrared sensors to detect the completion of ice-making. However, thermistors can only detect the temperature at the bottom of the ice maker's tray, while infrared sensors can only detect the surface temperature of the ice cubes, failing to accurately determine whether the ice cubes are fully frozen. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides an ice making detection system, a detection method, a program product, a storage medium and a refrigerator.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an ice making detection system is provided, comprising: an ice tray assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device, wherein the conductive module is connected to the detection device; the ice tray assembly comprises a plurality of ice tray units, and the conductive module is located inside a target unit among the plurality of ice tray units;

[0005] The detection device is used to detect the resistance value corresponding to the target unit and determine the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly according to the resistance value.

[0006] Optionally, the conductive module is arranged on an inner side of a side wall of the target unit and is arranged opposite to the target unit.

[0007] Optionally, the conductive modules include a plurality of modules, the target units include a plurality of modules, and each target unit is provided with at least one conductive module.

[0008] Optionally, the cross section of the ice cube unit is polygonal, and a plurality of the conductive modules are provided on each target unit, and the plurality of conductive modules are all provided on inner sides of the same set of opposite side walls.

[0009] Optionally, the cross section of the ice cube unit is polygonal, and a plurality of the conductive modules are provided on each target unit, and the plurality of conductive modules are respectively provided on inner sides of different groups of opposite side walls.

[0010] Optionally, the plurality of target units include two ice cube units that are farthest apart from each other among the plurality of ice cube units.

[0011] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for detecting an ice-making state is provided, which is applied to the ice-making detection system according to the first aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure. The method includes:

[0012] When the resistance value of the target unit is less than a first preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state;

[0013] When the resistance value of the target unit is greater than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state;

[0014] When the resistance value of the target unit is greater than the second preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in a completely frozen state.

[0015] Optionally, the conductive modules include a plurality of modules, the target units include a plurality of modules, and each target unit is provided with at least one conductive module; the method includes:

[0016] When the resistance value of each target unit is less than a first preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state;

[0017] When the resistance value of each target unit is greater than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state;

[0018] When the resistance value of each target unit is greater than the second preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in a completely frozen state.

[0019] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0020] When the water in the ice tray assembly is in a completely frozen state for a duration greater than a preset duration, it is determined that the de-icing condition is met.

[0021] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method described in the second aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method described in the second aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure are implemented.

[0023] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator is provided, comprising the ice making detection system according to the first aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The ice-making detection system disclosed herein includes an ice cube assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device. The conductive module is connected to the detection device. The ice cube assembly includes multiple ice cube units, and the conductive module is disposed inside a target unit among the multiple ice cube units. The detection device detects the resistance value corresponding to the target unit through the conductive module and determines the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly based on the resistance value. Because water has different resistance values ​​when it is unfrozen, partially frozen, and completely frozen, detecting the resistance value can more accurately determine the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly, thereby more precisely detecting when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving ice quality and ice-making efficiency.

[0026] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an ice making detection system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement position of a conductive element according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of conductive modules according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing resistance values ​​of different materials according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] Figure 5 The figure is a flow chart showing an ice making detection method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 6 is a flow chart showing another ice making detection method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 7 is a block diagram of a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0036] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ice making detection system according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the system 100 includes an ice cube assembly 101, a conductive module 102, and a detection device 103, wherein the conductive module 102 is connected to the detection device 103. The ice cube assembly 101 includes a plurality of ice cube units, and the conductive module 102 is disposed inside a target unit among the plurality of ice cube units.

[0037] The detection device 103 is used to detect the resistance value corresponding to the target unit and determine the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly 101 according to the resistance value.

[0038] For example, the ice-making detection system 100 shown in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be installed in any target device with an ice-making function, such as a refrigerator, an ice maker, a commercial freezer, etc. The detection device 103 can be an MCU (Microcontroller Unit), which can be independent or integrated into other controllers in the target device.

[0039] Since the material of the ice cube tray assembly is usually non-conductive, the conductive module can be set inside the target unit so that the detection device 103 can detect the resistance value inside the target unit through the conductive module 102. Figure 1 The conductive module 102 may include at least two conductive elements, wherein the conductive element may be a conductive sheet. The detection device 103 may detect the resistance value between the at least two conductive elements to obtain the resistance value corresponding to the target unit.

[0040] In some embodiments, the detection device 103 can be connected to two conductive elements, respectively, and detect the resistance value corresponding to the target cell through the conductive elements. Since the resistance values ​​of the ice cube cell differ depending on whether it is completely filled with water, in the process of freezing, or completely frozen, the resistance values ​​of the water in the ice cube cell in the unfrozen state and the completely frozen state can be pre-detected and used as a first preset resistance threshold and a second preset resistance threshold, respectively. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell detected by the detection device 103 is less than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold, the water in the ice cube assembly 101 can be determined to be unfrozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell detected by the detection device 103 is greater than the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, the water in the ice cube assembly 101 can be determined to be partially frozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell detected by the detection device 103 is greater than or equal to the second preset resistance threshold, the water in the ice cube assembly 101 can be determined to be completely frozen. By detecting the resistance value, the frozen state of the water in the ice cube assembly can be more accurately determined, thereby more precisely detecting when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving ice quality and ice making efficiency.

[0041] In summary, the ice-making detection system disclosed herein includes: an ice cube assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device. The conductive module is connected to the detection device. The ice cube assembly includes multiple ice cube units, and the conductive module is disposed inside a target unit among the multiple ice cube units. The detection device detects the resistance value corresponding to the target unit through the conductive module and determines the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly based on the resistance value. Because the resistance value of water is different when it is frozen, partially frozen, and completely frozen, the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly can be more accurately determined by detecting the resistance value, thereby more accurately detecting the time when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving the quality of ice cubes and ice-making efficiency.

[0042] In some other embodiments, the conductive modules 102 are disposed opposite to the inner side of the sidewall of the target unit.

[0043] For example, the ice cube unit can be of any shape, for example, the cross section of the ice cube unit can be circular, polygonal, irregular, etc., and the polygon can include a triangle, a square, a rectangle, etc. For example, the conductive module 102 includes two conductive elements. Figure 2 Shows the location of multiple conductive modules 102, refer to Figure 2 When the cross section of the ice cube unit is polygonal, the two conductive elements can be set on the inner sides of the two opposite side walls of the target unit; when the cross section of the ice cube unit is circular, the two conductive elements can be set at opposite positions on the side surfaces of the cylinder.

[0044] In other embodiments, there may be multiple conductive modules 102 , and there may be multiple target units, with at least one conductive module 102 being disposed on each target unit.

[0045] For example, in order to ensure the accuracy of detection, multiple target units can be selected from multiple ice cube units, and each target unit is provided with at least one conductive module 102, so that the resistance values ​​corresponding to the multiple target units can be used to jointly determine whether the water in the ice cube assembly 101 is completely frozen.

[0046] In other embodiments, the cross section of the ice cube unit may be polygonal, and each target unit may be provided with multiple conductive modules, and the multiple conductive modules are all provided on the inner side of the same set of opposite side walls. For example, if the cross section of the ice cube unit is square and each target unit is provided with two conductive modules, Figure 3 (a) is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the conductive modules on the inner sides of the same set of opposite side walls.

[0047] In other embodiments, the cross section of the ice cube unit may be polygonal, and each target unit may be provided with multiple conductive modules 102, which may be respectively provided on the inner sides of different groups of opposite side walls. For example, if the cross section of the ice cube unit is square and each target unit may be provided with two conductive modules 102, Figure 3 (b) is a schematic diagram of the distribution of the conductive modules 102 on the inner sides of different groups of opposite side walls.

[0048] In other embodiments, the plurality of target units may include two ice cube units that are farthest apart from each other among the plurality of ice cube units.

[0049] For example, due to equipment or environmental factors, the degree of freezing of water in multiple ice cube units may be different. The farther the ice cube units are from each other, the greater the difference in freezing degree. Therefore, the two ice cube units that are farthest apart from each other can be selected as target units. By detecting the resistance values ​​of the two target units that are farthest apart, it can be more accurately determined whether the water in the ice cube assembly 101 is completely frozen. For example, if the ice cube assembly 101 includes multiple ice cube units arranged in a regular pattern, refer to Figure 1 , the target cells may be two ice cube cells located at opposite corners.

[0050] In other embodiments, when there are multiple target cells, the detection device 103 can be configured to determine that the water in the ice cube assembly 101 is completely frozen if the resistance value of each target cell is greater than or equal to a second preset resistance threshold. If the resistance value of one target cell is less than the second preset resistance threshold, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube assembly 101 is not completely frozen.

[0051] In other embodiments, for each target cell, if the resistance of the target cell is detected to be continuously greater than a second preset resistance threshold for a period longer than a preset time period, such as 10 seconds, then it can be determined that the water in the target cell meets the defrosting condition. If each target cell meets the defrosting condition, the ice in the ice cube tray assembly can be defrosted.

[0052] Reference Figure 4 The resistance value when there is no water in the ice cube cell is X, and the resistance value when there is water in the ice cube cell is Y. When the water in the ice cube cell begins to freeze, the resistance value increases as the degree of freezing increases. When the water in the ice cube cell is completely frozen, the resistance value is Z. Therefore, the resistance value Y can be used as the first preset resistance threshold, and the resistance value Z can be used as the second preset resistance threshold. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell is less than or equal to X, it can be determined that the water in the target cell is not frozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell is greater than X and less than Z, it can be determined that the water in the target cell is not completely frozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell is greater than or equal to Z, it can be determined that the water in the target cell is completely frozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell remains X, it can be determined that there is no water in the ice cube assembly 101. In this way, the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly 101 can be more accurately detected, and water shortage detection can be performed without adding new costs.

[0053] In other embodiments, when multiple conductive modules 102 are provided on each target cell, multiple resistance values ​​corresponding to each target cell can be detected by the multiple conductive modules 102. If the multiple resistance values ​​are all greater than a second predetermined resistance threshold, it can be determined that the water in the target cell is completely frozen. If the water in each target cell is completely frozen, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube tray assembly is completely frozen.

[0054] In other embodiments, when multiple conductive modules are provided on each target cell, multiple resistance values ​​corresponding to each target cell can be obtained through detection by the multiple conductive modules. If the average of the multiple resistance values ​​is greater than a second predetermined resistance threshold, it can be determined that the water in the target cell is completely frozen. If the water in each target cell is completely frozen, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube tray assembly is completely frozen.

[0055] In other embodiments, when there are multiple target cells, if the number of target cells having a resistance value greater than a second preset resistance threshold is greater than or equal to a preset number, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen. If the number of target cells having a resistance value greater than the second preset resistance threshold is less than a preset number, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is not completely frozen.

[0056] In summary, the ice-making detection system disclosed herein includes: an ice cube assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device. The conductive module is connected to the detection device. The ice cube assembly includes multiple ice cube units, and the conductive module is disposed inside a target unit among the multiple ice cube units. The detection device detects the resistance value corresponding to the target unit through the conductive module and determines the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly based on the resistance value. Because the resistance value of water is different when it is frozen, partially frozen, and completely frozen, the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly can be more accurately determined by detecting the resistance value, thereby more accurately detecting the time when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving the quality of ice cubes and ice-making efficiency.

[0057] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing a method for detecting an ice making state according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5 As shown, the method may include:

[0058] In step S201, a resistance value of a target unit in an ice cube tray assembly is obtained through a conductive module, wherein the conductive module is disposed inside the target unit, the ice cube tray assembly includes a plurality of ice cube units, and the target unit is at least one of the plurality of ice cube units.

[0059] Step S202 : determining the freezing state of the water in the ice tray assembly according to the resistance value.

[0060] For example, since the material of the ice cube assembly is usually not conductive, the conductive module can be set inside the target unit so that the detection device can detect the resistance value inside the target unit through the conductive module. Figure 1 The conductive module may include at least two conductive elements, wherein the conductive element may be a conductive sheet, and the detection device may detect the resistance value between the at least two conductive elements to obtain the resistance value corresponding to the target unit.

[0061] In some embodiments, the detection device can be connected to two conductive elements, respectively, and detect the resistance value corresponding to the target cell through the conductive elements. Because the resistance values ​​of the ice cube unit when it is completely filled with water, in the process of freezing, and completely frozen are different, the resistance values ​​of the water in the ice cube unit in the unfrozen state and the completely frozen state can be pre-detected and used as a first preset resistance threshold and a second preset resistance threshold, respectively. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell detected by the detection device is less than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold, the water in the ice cube assembly can be determined to be unfrozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell detected by the detection device is greater than the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, the water in the ice cube assembly can be determined to be partially frozen. If the resistance value corresponding to the target cell detected by the detection device is greater than or equal to the second preset resistance threshold, the water in the ice cube assembly can be determined to be completely frozen. In this way, detecting the resistance value can more accurately determine the frozen state of the water in the ice cube assembly, thereby more precisely detecting when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving ice quality and ice making efficiency.

[0062] In other embodiments, the conductive modules include multiple modules, the target units include multiple modules, and each target unit is provided with at least one conductive module. One implementation of step S202 may be:

[0063] When the resistance value of each target unit is less than the first preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state.

[0064] When the resistance value of each target unit is greater than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state.

[0065] When the resistance value of each target unit is greater than the second preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in a completely frozen state.

[0066] In other embodiments, when there are multiple conductive modules set on each target unit, multiple resistance values ​​corresponding to each target unit can be obtained through detection of multiple conductive modules. When the average value of the multiple resistance values ​​is greater than or equal to the second preset resistance threshold, it can be considered that the resistance value of the target unit is greater than the second preset resistance threshold.

[0067] In other embodiments, when there are multiple target cells, if the number of target cells having a resistance value greater than a second preset resistance threshold is greater than or equal to a preset number, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen. If the number of target cells having a resistance value greater than the second preset resistance threshold is less than a preset number, it can be determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is not completely frozen.

[0068] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing another ice making state detection method according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 As shown, the method may include:

[0069] In step S203 , when the duration of the water in the ice tray assembly being in a completely frozen state is longer than a preset duration, it is determined that the de-icing condition is met.

[0070] For example, for each target cell, if it is detected that the resistance value of the target cell remains greater than a second preset resistance threshold for a period longer than a preset time period, which may be 10 seconds, it can be determined that the water in the target cell meets the defrosting condition. If each target cell meets the defrosting condition, the ice in the ice tray assembly can be defrosted.

[0071] In summary, the ice-making detection system disclosed herein includes: an ice cube assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device. The conductive module is connected to the detection device. The ice cube assembly includes multiple ice cube units, and the conductive module is disposed inside a target unit among the multiple ice cube units. The detection device detects the resistance value corresponding to the target unit through the conductive module and determines the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly based on the resistance value. Because the resistance value of water is different when it is frozen, partially frozen, and completely frozen, the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly can be more accurately determined by detecting the resistance value, thereby more accurately detecting the time when the water in the ice cube assembly is completely frozen, thereby improving the quality of ice cubes and ice-making efficiency.

[0072] Figure 7 is a block diagram of a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 7 As shown, the refrigerator 300 includes the ice making detection system 100 shown in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like.

[0074] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is further provided. The computer program product includes a computer program executable by a programmable device, and the computer program has a code portion for executing the above ice making state detection method when executed by the programmable device.

[0075] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the steps listed in the embodiments of this application can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functions are implemented by hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design requirements of the entire system. Those skilled in the art may use various methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

[0076] In the foregoing detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific aspects of the present disclosure in which it may be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating directions or expressing positional relationships, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., may be used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Since the components of the described devices may be positioned in a plurality of different orientations, the directional terms may be used for illustrative purposes rather than restrictive. It should be understood that other aspects may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0077] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically noted, the features of the various embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be combined with each other. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof; similarly, "at least one of" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof.

[0078] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "join," "attach," "install," "connect," "connect," "fix," etc. used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated; they can be mechanically connected, electrically connected, or communicable with each other; they can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and they can be internally connected between two elements or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this article can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0079] Additionally, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may be used herein to mean that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are disposed between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may alternatively have a specific meaning: the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, e.g., in direct contact with the surface.

[0080] Although terms such as "first", "second" and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers or sections are not limited to these terms. On the contrary, these terms are only used to distinguish one component, part, region, layer or section from another component, part, region, layer or section. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of each example, the first component, part, region, layer or section mentioned in the examples described herein may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer or section. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description herein, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0081] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above," "upper," "below," and "lower," are used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element shown in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, an element described as being "above" or "upper" relative to another element would then be "below" or "lower" relative to the other element. Thus, the term "above" encompasses both above and below orientations, depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0082] Furthermore, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, "X applies to A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X applies to A; X applies to B; or X applies to both A and B, then "X applies to A or B" satisfies any of the aforementioned instances. Furthermore, the articles "a" and "an," as used in this application and the appended claims, are generally understood to mean "one or more," unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form.

[0083] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. With particular regard to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, although particular features of the present disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "include," "have," "have," "have," or variations thereof are used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising."

[0084] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

[0085] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An ice making detection system, characterized in that: include: An ice cube tray assembly, a conductive module, and a detection device, wherein the conductive module is connected to the detection device; the ice cube tray assembly includes a plurality of ice cube units, and the conductive module is located inside a target unit among the plurality of ice cube units; The detection device is used to detect the resistance value corresponding to the target unit and determine the freezing state of the water in the ice cube assembly according to the resistance value.

2. The ice making detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive module is arranged on the inner side of the side wall of the target unit and is opposite to the target unit.

3. The ice making detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive modules include a plurality of modules, the target units include a plurality of modules, and each target unit is provided with at least one conductive module.

4. The ice making detection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the ice cube unit is polygonal. A plurality of the conductive modules are provided on each target unit, and the plurality of conductive modules are all provided on the inner sides of the same set of opposite side walls.

5. The ice making detection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the ice cube unit is polygonal. A plurality of the conductive modules are provided on each target unit, and the plurality of conductive modules are respectively provided on the inner sides of different groups of opposite side walls.

6. The ice making detection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of target units include two ice cube units that are farthest apart from each other among the plurality of ice cube units.

7. An ice making state detection method, applied to the ice making detection system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The method comprises: When the resistance value of the target unit is less than a first preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state; When the resistance value of the target unit is greater than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state; When the resistance value of the target unit is greater than the second preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in a completely frozen state.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The conductive modules include a plurality of modules, the target units include a plurality of modules, and each target unit is provided with at least one conductive module; the method includes: When the resistance value of each target unit is less than a first preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state; When the resistance value of each target unit is greater than or equal to the first preset resistance threshold and less than the second preset resistance threshold, determining that the water in the ice cube assembly is in an unfrozen state; When the resistance value of each target unit is greater than the second preset resistance threshold, it is determined that the water in the ice cube assembly is in a completely frozen state.

9. The method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that The method further comprises: When the water in the ice tray assembly is in a completely frozen state for a duration greater than a preset duration, it is determined that the de-icing condition is met.

10. A computer program product, characterized in that The invention comprises a computer program, which implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 7 to 9 when the computer program is executed by a processor.

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 of the method according to any one of claims 7 to 9 are implemented.

12. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises the ice making detection system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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