Refrigerator operation control method and device, refrigerator and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses an operation control method and device of a refrigerator, the refrigerator and a storage medium. The refrigerator comprises a temperature changing chamber which can be configured to be in a first mode or a second mode. The variable temperature chamber is provided with a first container with a first opening, a second container with a second opening and a cover plate arranged at the first opening, and the first container is located at the second opening; a humidifying module used for humidifying the first container and / or the second container is arranged in the temperature changing chamber, and the refrigerator further comprises a water storage box arranged outside the temperature changing chamber and a water pump used for pumping water between the humidifying module and the water storage box. The method comprises the steps that the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable-temperature chamber are obtained; and the running state of the water pump is controlled according to the set temperature and the current temperature, so that the humidification module is prevented from losing efficacy, and the refrigerator can have the stable and reliable humidification effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular, to an operation control method, an operation control device, a refrigerator, and a storage medium for a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the rise of fresh food e-commerce in recent years, people's demand for storing meat and fresh food ingredients has gradually shifted from long-term storage to short-term storage. Therefore, refrigerators with a wide temperature change function are very popular among users. Refrigerators usually have a variable-temperature drawer with a large storage space and can flexibly switch between the refrigeration mode and the freezing mode. Users can flexibly adjust the appropriate temperature control mode according to actual storage needs. For example, when storing fruits and vegetables, the variable-temperature drawer can be adjusted to the refrigeration mode, and the set temperature is between 0°C and 5°C. When storing meat, it can be adjusted to the freezing mode, and the set temperature is between -1°C and -18°C.

[0003] As is well known, in addition to temperature, humidity is also one of the important factors affecting the storage of fruits and vegetables. Maintaining a high-humidity environment helps to extend the freshness period of fruits and vegetables. How to improve and ensure the humidity adjustment effect of the variable-temperature drawer is also one of the important challenges faced by current refrigerators. Summary of the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide an operation control method, an operation control device, a refrigerator, and a storage medium for a refrigerator, which can effectively avoid the failure of the humidification module and enable the refrigerator to have a stable and reliable humidity adjustment effect.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an operation control method for a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a variable-temperature compartment that can be configured in a first mode or a second mode. The variable-temperature compartment is provided with a first container having a first opening, a second container having a second opening, and a cover plate provided at the first opening, and the first container is located at the second opening. A humidification module for humidifying the first container and / or the second container is provided inside the variable-temperature compartment. The refrigerator further includes a water storage box provided outside the variable-temperature compartment and a water pump for pumping water between the humidification module and the water storage box. The method includes:

[0006] Obtain the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable-temperature compartment;

[0007] Control the operating state of the water pump according to the set temperature and the current temperature to avoid the failure of the humidification module.

[0008] According to the operation control method for a refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present invention, it has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] By arranging a humidifying module inside the variable-temperature compartment, it is possible to humidify the first container and the second container in the variable-temperature compartment, enabling the refrigerator to have a better humidity adjustment effect. Additionally, a water storage box is arranged outside the variable-temperature compartment and a water pump is provided to pump water between the humidifying module and the water storage box, which can adjust the water volume in the humidifying module at an appropriate time to avoid the failure of the humidifying module. For example, when the variable-temperature compartment switches from the refrigeration mode to the freezing mode, the water in the humidifying module is pumped into the water storage box to prevent the ice formed by the freezing of the water in the humidifying module from bursting the humidifying module. Or when the variable-temperature compartment switches from the freezing mode to the refrigeration mode, the water in the water storage box is pumped into the humidifying module to replenish the water volume of the humidifying module, enabling the humidifying module to resume its humidifying function. The variable-temperature compartment can switch between the first mode and the second mode. When switching modes, the set temperature of the variable-temperature compartment changes significantly, and at this time, the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable-temperature compartment are generally not very close and have a large gap. Therefore, using the set temperature and the current temperature as the control parameters for the water pump is simple and reliable. The operation control method of this refrigerator can effectively avoid the failure of the humidifying module, enabling the refrigerator to have a stable and reliable humidity adjustment effect.

[0010] According to the operation control method of the refrigerator provided by some embodiments of the present invention, the controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the set temperature and the current temperature includes:

[0011] Determining the mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment according to the set temperature and the current temperature;

[0012] Controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment.

[0013] According to the operation control method of the refrigerator provided by some embodiments of the present invention, the determining the mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment according to the set temperature and the current temperature includes:

[0014] When the set temperature is greater than zero degrees and the current temperature is less than zero degrees, the variable-temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode;

[0015] When the set temperature is less than zero degrees and the current temperature is greater than zero degrees, the variable-temperature compartment switches from the first mode to the second mode.

[0016] According to the operation control method of the refrigerator provided by some embodiments of the present invention, the controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment includes:

[0017] When the variable-temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidifying module;

[0018] When the variable-temperature compartment switches from the first mode to the second mode, controlling the water pump to pump the water in the humidifying module into the water storage box.

[0019] The operation control method of a refrigerator provided according to some embodiments of the present invention, when the variable temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module, includes:

[0020] When the variable temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module when the current temperature is greater than zero degrees.

[0021] The operation control method of a refrigerator provided according to some embodiments of the present invention, when the set temperature is greater than zero degrees, the method further includes:

[0022] When the water volume in the humidification module is insufficient, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module.

[0023] The operation control method of a refrigerator provided according to some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the set temperature and the current temperature, includes:

[0024] When the set temperature is greater than zero degrees and the current temperature is less than zero degrees, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module;

[0025] When the set temperature is less than zero degrees and the current temperature is greater than zero degrees, controlling the water pump to pump the water in the humidification module to the water storage box.

[0026] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an operation control device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, and the processor executes the program to implement the operation control method of the refrigerator as described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0027] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator, including the operation control device as described in the second aspect embodiment above.

[0028] The refrigerator provided according to some embodiments of the present invention further includes a refrigerating compartment, and the water storage box is located in the refrigerating compartment.

[0029] The refrigerator provided according to some embodiments of the present invention further includes an ice making system, and the ice making system includes the water storage box.

[0030] The humidification module of the refrigerator provided according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a water box, a first moisture permeable membrane disposed on one side of the water box and communicating with the first container, and a second moisture permeable membrane disposed on the other side of the water box and communicating with the second container.

[0031] According to the refrigerator provided by some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module includes a first humidification water box located at the rear of the first container and a second humidification water box located at the rear of the second container.

[0032] Fourthly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to execute the operation control method of the refrigerator as described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0033] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following specification, and, in part, will be obvious from the specification, or will be understood by implementing the present invention. The objectives and other advantages of the present invention can be achieved and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the specification, claims, and drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0034] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of the present invention, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the technical solutions of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the technical solutions of the present invention.

[0035] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments;

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first container and the humidification module provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the connection of the humidification module, water storage box and water pump provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the refrigerator provided by another embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the refrigerator provided by another embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 7 is a flowchart of the operation control method of the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a flowchart of the detailed steps of step S720 in

[0044] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of an operation control device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0045] This part will describe the specific embodiments of the present invention in detail. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings. The function of the drawings is to supplement the description in the text part of the specification, enabling people to intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present invention, but it cannot be construed as a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, if the first and second are described for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, they cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence of the indicated technical features.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present invention in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0048] With the rise of fresh food e-commerce in recent years, people's demand for meat and fresh food ingredients has gradually shifted from long-term storage to short-term storage. Therefore, refrigerators with a wide temperature change function are very popular among users. Refrigerators are usually provided with a variable-temperature drawer with a large storage space and can flexibly switch between the refrigeration mode and the freezing mode. Users can flexibly adjust the appropriate temperature control mode according to actual storage needs. For example, when storing fruits and vegetables, the variable-temperature drawer can be adjusted to the refrigeration mode, and the set temperature is between 0°C and 5°C. When storing meat, it can be adjusted to the freezing mode, and the set temperature is between -1°C and -18°C.

[0049] As is well known, in addition to temperature, humidity is also one of the important factors affecting the storage of fruits and vegetables. Maintaining a high-humidity environment helps to extend the freshness period of fruits and vegetables. How to improve and ensure the humidity adjustment effect of the variable-temperature drawer is also one of the important challenges currently faced by refrigerators.

[0050] Based on this, the embodiments of the present invention provide an operation control method, an operation control device, a refrigerator, and a storage medium for a refrigerator. By arranging a humidification module inside the variable temperature compartment, it is possible to humidify the first container and the second container in the variable temperature compartment, enabling the refrigerator to have a better humidity adjustment effect. In addition, a water storage box is arranged outside the variable temperature compartment, and a water pump is arranged to pump water between the humidification module and the water storage box, which can adjust the water volume in the humidification module at an appropriate time to avoid the failure of the humidification module. For example, when the variable temperature compartment switches from the refrigeration mode to the freezing mode, the water in the humidification module is pumped into the water storage box to prevent the ice formed by the freezing of the water in the humidification module from bursting the humidification module. Or when the variable temperature compartment switches from the freezing mode to the refrigeration mode, the water in the water storage box is pumped into the humidification module to supplement the water volume of the humidification module, enabling the humidification module to resume its humidification function. The variable temperature compartment can switch between the first mode and the second mode. When switching modes, the set temperature of the variable temperature compartment changes significantly, and at this time, the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment are generally not very close, with a large gap. Therefore, using the set temperature and the current temperature as the control parameters for the water pump is simple and reliable. The operation control method of this refrigerator can effectively avoid the failure of the humidification module, enabling the refrigerator to have a stable and reliable humidity adjustment effect.

[0051] The following further elaborates on the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiments of the present invention. Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the refrigerator 100 includes a variable temperature compartment 200 that can be configured in a first mode or a second mode. Among them, the first mode can be the refrigeration mode, and the set temperature is between 0°C and 5°C; the second mode can be the freezing mode, and the set temperature is between -1°C and -18°C. It can be understood that the refrigerator 100 may also include other functional compartments, such as a refrigerating compartment 300 and a freezing compartment 400. In the Figure 1 illustrated embodiment, the refrigerator 100 includes a refrigerating compartment 300, a variable temperature compartment 200, and a freezing compartment 400 at the same time. The variable temperature compartment 200 is located in the middle of the refrigerator 100, and the refrigerating compartment 300 and the freezing compartment 400 are respectively located in the upper and lower positions of the refrigerator 100. It should be noted that in some other layouts of the refrigerator 100, the layout method of the refrigerating compartment 300, the variable temperature compartment 200, and the freezing compartment 400 arranged in sequence from top to bottom is not limited. For example, the refrigerating compartment 300 and the variable temperature compartment 200 can be arranged horizontally side by side above the freezing compartment 400, etc.

[0053] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the variable-temperature compartment 200 is provided with a first container 210 having a first opening, a second container 220 having a second opening, and a cover plate 240 provided at the first opening, and the first container 210 is located at the second opening. It can be understood that both the first container 210 and the second container 220 are provided in the variable-temperature compartment 200. By adding the cover plate 240 to the first container 210, a relatively sealed space is formed for moisture preservation; similarly, the second container 220 forms a relatively sealed space with the first container 210 for moisture preservation. It should be noted that the second container 220 can be pulled out of the variable-temperature compartment 200 in a horizontal sliding manner; in addition, a pulling part is provided at the front of the first container 210. After the second container 220 is pulled out, the user can pull out or push in the first container 210 through the pulling part to achieve forward and backward sliding, and can choose to take out the food placed inside the first container 210 or inside the second container 220. Since the cover plate 240 overlaps with the first container 210 and the first container 210 overlaps with the second container 220, relatively sealed spaces are formed inside both the first container 210 and the second container 220, which has a good moisture preservation effect on the food ingredients.

[0054] In addition, referring to Figure 2 , it can also be seen that a variable-temperature air duct cover plate 250 is provided at the rear of the variable-temperature compartment 200. The variable-temperature air duct cover plate 250 is provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet can deliver cold air into the variable-temperature compartment 200 for cooling.

[0055] A humidification module 230 for humidifying the first container 210 and / or the second container 220 is provided inside the variable-temperature compartment 200. It can be understood that by providing the humidification module 230 inside the variable-temperature compartment 200, the first container 210 and the second container 220 in the variable-temperature compartment 200 can be humidified, so that the refrigerator 100 has a good humidity adjustment effect. Referring to Figure 2 , in some embodiments, the humidification module 230 can be provided inside the first container 210.

[0056] Figure 3 is the present invention Figure 2Schematic structural diagram of the first container 210 and the humidification module 230 disposed inside the first container 210 in the illustrated embodiment. The humidification module 230 is disposed at the front position of the first container 210. The humidification module 230 includes a water box 231, a first moisture-permeable membrane 232 disposed on one side of the water box 231 and communicating with the first container 210, and a second moisture-permeable membrane 233 disposed on the other side of the water box 231 and communicating with the second container 220. A water box fixing groove 234 is provided at the front of the first container 210, and the water box 231 is placed in the water box fixing groove 234. In addition, to prevent the water box 231 from leaking, a corresponding first sealing strip 235 and a first fixing cover 236 are provided for the first moisture-permeable membrane 232, and a corresponding second sealing strip 237 and a second fixing cover 238 are provided for the second moisture-permeable membrane 233. The first fixing cover 236 and the second fixing cover 238 can be fixed to the water box 231 by ultrasonic welding or gluing to press the sealing strip, thereby preventing leakage. It should be noted that the functions of the first moisture-permeable membrane 232 and the second moisture-permeable membrane 233 are to transport the liquid water in the water box 231 to the surface of the moisture-permeable membrane to be enriched as water molecules, forming a water-wetting membrane, so as to humidify the connected space.

[0057] Referring to Figure 4 , the refrigerator 100 further includes a water storage box 500 disposed outside the variable-temperature compartment 200 and a water pump 600 for pumping water between the humidification module 230 and the water storage box 500. It can be understood that disposing the water storage box 500 outside the variable-temperature compartment 200 and setting the water pump 600 to pump water between the humidification module 230 and the water storage box 500 can adjust the water volume in the humidification module 230 at an appropriate time to avoid the failure of the humidification module 230. For example, when the variable-temperature compartment 200 switches from the first mode to the second mode, the water in the humidification module 230 is pumped to the water storage box 500 to prevent the ice formed by the freezing of the water in the humidification module 230 from bursting the humidification module 230; or when the variable-temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode, the water in the water storage box 500 is pumped to the humidification module 230 to supplement the water volume of the humidification module 230, so that the humidification module 230 resumes its humidification function. In addition, the water storage box 500 and the water pump 600 are disposed outside the variable-temperature compartment 200, which can prevent the water in the water storage box 500 from freezing when the variable-temperature compartment 200 switches to the second mode, and can prevent the water pump 600 from always working in a low-temperature state and causing a failure.

[0058] Referring to Figure 5 , in the refrigerator 100 of some embodiments, the water storage box 500 is located in the refrigerating compartment 300. It can be understood that disposing the water box 500 in the refrigerating compartment 300 can make the temperature of the water in the water storage box 500 closer to the temperature of the water in the humidification module 230. When the water pump 600 pumps water between the humidification module 230 and the water storage box 500, there will be no large temperature difference, which can effectively save energy.

[0059] In addition, in some other embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further includes an ice-making system. The ice-making system and the humidifying module 230 can share a water storage box 500, that is, the ice-making system includes the water storage box 500, so that it is possible to provide the ice-making system and the humidifying module 230 with the same water storage box, which is beneficial to saving the configuration of the refrigerator and saving space.

[0060] Refer to Figure 6 In the refrigerator 100 provided in some other embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying module 230 includes a first humidifying water box 2301 located at the rear of the first container 210 and a second humidifying water box 2302 located at the rear of the second container 220. Correspondingly, a first humidifying hole 211 corresponding to the first humidifying water box 2301 is provided at the rear of the first container 210, so that the water vapor in the first humidifying water box 2301 is transported into the first container 210 through the first humidifying hole 211 to achieve humidification; a second humidifying hole 221 corresponding to the second humidifying water box 2302 is provided at the rear of the second container 220, so that the water vapor in the second humidifying water box 2302 is transported into the second container 220 through the second humidifying hole 221 to achieve humidification.

[0061] It can be understood that the first humidifying water box 2301 and the second humidifying water box 2302 can also be combined into a larger humidifying water box, and the same effect can be achieved without setting them as two separate humidifying water boxes.

[0062] Figure 7 is a flowchart of the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiments of the present invention. Refer to Figure 7 The operation control method of the refrigerator 100 includes but is not limited to steps S710 to S720:

[0063] Step S710: Obtain the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200;

[0064] Step S720: Control the operation state of the water pump 600 according to the set temperature and the current temperature to prevent the humidifying module 230 from failing.

[0065] According to the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the variable temperature compartment 200 can be switched between the first mode and the second mode. When switching modes, the set temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 changes significantly, and at this time, the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 are generally not very close, with a large gap. Therefore, using the set temperature and the current temperature as the control parameters of the water pump 600 is simple and reliable; the operation control method of this refrigerator 100 can effectively prevent the humidifying module 230 from failing, making the refrigerator 100 have a stable and reliable humidity adjustment effect.

[0066] Refer to Figure 8, in the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the operation state of the water pump 600 according to the set temperature and the current temperature in step S720 includes, but is not limited to, steps S810 to S820:

[0067] Step S810: Determine the mode switching operation of the variable temperature compartment 200 according to the set temperature and the current temperature;

[0068] Step S820: Control the operation state of the water pump 600 according to the mode switching operation of the variable temperature compartment 200.

[0069] It can be understood that in this embodiment, first, it is judged whether the user has performed a mode switching operation on the variable temperature compartment 200 by the set temperature and the current temperature. After determining that the user has performed a mode switching operation, the operation of the water pump 600 is controlled according to the mode selected by the user.

[0070] In the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention, determining the mode switching operation of the variable temperature compartment 200 according to the set temperature and the current temperature in step S810 includes the following two situations:

[0071] Situation 1: When the set temperature is greater than zero degree and the current temperature is less than zero degree, the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode;

[0072] Situation 2: When the set temperature is less than zero degree and the current temperature is greater than zero degree, the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the first mode to the second mode.

[0073] It can be understood that when the variable temperature compartment 200 has been running in the same mode, the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 should be close. For example, when the variable temperature compartment 200 is stably running in the first mode, the set temperature of the first mode is greater than 0 °C, and the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 is also basically greater than 0 °C. If it is detected at this time that the set temperature changes and the set temperature becomes less than 0 °C, it can be determined that the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the first mode to the second mode, that is, it meets the judgment condition corresponding to situation 2 of this embodiment; similarly, when the variable temperature compartment 200 is stably running in the second mode, the set temperature of the second mode is less than 0 °C, and the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 is also basically less than 0 °C. If it is detected at this time that the set temperature changes and the set temperature becomes greater than 0 °C, it can be determined that the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode, that is, it meets the judgment condition corresponding to situation 1 of this embodiment.

[0074] In the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the operation state of the water pump 600 according to the mode switching operation of the variable temperature compartment 200 in step S820 includes the following two situations:

[0075] Case 1: When the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode, control the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230.

[0076] Case 2: When the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the first mode to the second mode, control the water pump 600 to pump the water in the humidification module 230 to the water storage box 500.

[0077] In Case 1 of this embodiment, the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode. That is, the variable temperature compartment 200 previously operated in the second mode. Therefore, there is no water in the humidification module 230 before the mode switch. After switching to the first mode, control the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230, which can replenish the water volume of the humidification module 230 and enable the humidification module 230 to resume its humidification function. In Case 2 of this embodiment, the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the first mode to the second mode. That is, the variable temperature compartment 200 previously operated in the first mode. Therefore, there is water in the humidification module 230 before the mode switch. After switching to the second mode, the temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 will further drop below zero degree, and the water in the humidification module 230 has a risk of freezing. Control the water pump 600 to pump the water in the humidification module 230 to the water storage box 500 to prevent the ice formed by the freezing of the water in the humidification module 230 from bursting the humidification module 230.

[0078] In the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention, when the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode in the above Case 1 and controls the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230, it includes:

[0079] When the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode, control the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230 when the current temperature is greater than zero degree.

[0080] It should be noted that when the variable temperature compartment 200 switches from the second mode to the first mode, since the variable temperature compartment 200 has operated in the second mode for a long time before, the temperature in the variable temperature compartment 200 may be very low, far below zero degree. At this time, directly supplying water to the humidification module 230 also has a certain risk of freezing. Therefore, the current temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 can be further detected. When the current temperature is greater than zero degree, then control the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230 to reduce the risk of the water in the humidification module 230 freezing.

[0081] In the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention, when the set temperature is greater than zero degree, the method further includes:

[0082] When the water volume in the humidification module 230 is insufficient, control the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230.

[0083] It can be understood that when the set temperature of the variable temperature compartment 200 is greater than zero degrees, it means that the variable temperature compartment 200 is configured in the first mode. As the water in the humidification module 230 continuously humidifies the first container 210 or the second container 220 through the moisture-permeable membrane, the water volume in the humidification module 230 continuously decreases. When it is detected that the water volume is insufficient, the water pump 600 can be controlled to supply water to the humidification module 230 to replenish the water volume in the humidification module 230 and prevent the humidification module 230 from failing.

[0084] In the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention, the operation state of the water pump 600 is controlled according to the set temperature and the current temperature, including:

[0085] When the set temperature is greater than zero degrees and the current temperature is less than zero degrees, control the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230;

[0086] When the set temperature is less than zero degrees and the current temperature is greater than zero degrees, control the water pump 600 to pump the water in the humidification module 230 to the water storage box 500.

[0087] It can be understood that in the first case of this embodiment, since the current temperature is less than 0°C, that is, the variable temperature compartment 200 has been operating in the second mode for a long time before, there is no water in the humidification module 230 before the mode is switched. And the set temperature is greater than 0°C, which means that the variable temperature compartment 200 is switched to the first mode. Controlling the water pump 600 to supply water to the humidification module 230 can replenish the water volume in the humidification module 230 and enable the humidification module 230 to resume its humidification function; in the second case of this embodiment, the current temperature is greater than zero degrees, that is, the variable temperature compartment 200 has been operating in the first mode before. Therefore, there is water in the humidification module 230 before the mode is switched. And the set temperature is less than 0°C, which means that it is switched to the second mode, and the variable temperature compartment 200 will further cool down to below zero degrees. There is a risk of ice formation in the water in the humidification module 230. Controlling the water pump 600 to pump the water in the humidification module 230 to the water storage box 500 can prevent the ice formed by the water in the humidification module 230 from bursting the humidification module 230. It can be understood that compared with the two cases of the foregoing embodiments, the difference in this embodiment is that the water pump 600 is directly controlled according to the set temperature and the current temperature in this embodiment, without the need to first judge the mode switch, which can improve the response speed of the control of the water pump 600.

[0088] In addition, referring to Figure 9 , the embodiment of the present invention further provides an operation control device 900, including a memory 910, a processor 920, and a computer program stored on the memory 910 and executable on the processor 920. The processor 920 executes the program to implement the operation control method of the refrigerator 100 in the first aspect embodiment above. For example, execute Figure 7 the method steps S710 to S720 in, or execute Figure 8Method steps S810 to S820 in

[0089] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a refrigerator, including an operation control device 900 as described in the embodiment of the second aspect above.

[0090] An embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator. By arranging a humidification module inside the variable-temperature compartment, it can humidify the first container and the second container in the variable-temperature compartment, enabling the refrigerator to have a better humidity adjustment effect. In addition, a water storage box is arranged outside the variable-temperature compartment, and a water pump is arranged to pump water between the humidification module and the water storage box, which can adjust the water volume in the humidification module at an appropriate time to avoid the failure of the humidification module. For example, when the variable-temperature compartment switches from the refrigeration mode to the freezing mode, the water in the humidification module is pumped into the water storage box to prevent the ice formed by the freezing of the water in the humidification module from bursting the humidification module. Or when the variable-temperature compartment switches from the freezing mode to the refrigeration mode, the water in the water storage box is pumped into the humidification module to supplement the water volume of the humidification module, enabling the humidification module to resume its humidification function. The variable-temperature compartment can switch between the first mode and the second mode. When switching modes, the set temperature of the variable-temperature compartment changes significantly, and at this time, the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable-temperature compartment are generally not very close, with a large gap. Therefore, using the set temperature and the current temperature as the control parameters of the water pump is simple and reliable. The operation control method of this refrigerator can effectively avoid the failure of the humidification module, enabling the refrigerator to have a stable and reliable humidity adjustment effect.

[0091] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are used to cause a computer to execute the operation control method of the refrigerator as described in the embodiment of the first aspect above, such as executing Figure 7 Method steps S710 to S720 in Figure 8 Method steps S810 to S820 in

[0092] Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that all or some of the steps and systems disclosed above can be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, and their appropriate combinations. Some or all of the physical components can be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a central processing unit, a digital signal processor, or a microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit. Such software can be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which can include a computer storage medium or a non-transitory medium and a communication medium or a transitory medium. As is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art, the term computer storage medium includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and can be accessed by a computer. In addition, as is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art, communication media typically contains computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transmission mechanism, and can include any information delivery medium.

[0093] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the art in the said technical field, various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the operation of a refrigerator, characterized in that, the refrigerator includes a variable-temperature compartment that can be configured in a first mode or a second mode. The variable-temperature compartment is provided with a first container having a first opening, a second container having a second opening, and a cover plate provided at the first opening. The first container is located at the second opening. A humidification module for humidifying the first container and / or the second container is provided inside the variable-temperature compartment. The refrigerator further includes a water storage box provided outside the variable-temperature compartment and a water pump for pumping water between the humidification module and the water storage box. The method includes: Obtaining the set temperature and the current temperature of the variable-temperature compartment; Controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the set temperature and the current temperature to prevent the humidification module from failing.

2. The operating control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, the controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the set temperature and the current temperature includes: Determining a mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment according to the set temperature and the current temperature; Controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment.

3. The operating control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, the determining a mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment according to the set temperature and the current temperature includes: When the set temperature is greater than zero degrees and the current temperature is less than zero degrees, the variable-temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode; When the set temperature is less than zero degrees and the current temperature is greater than zero degrees, the variable-temperature compartment switches from the first mode to the second mode.

4. The operating control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, the controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the mode switching operation of the variable-temperature compartment includes: When the variable-temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module; When the variable-temperature compartment switches from the first mode to the second mode, controlling the water pump to pump the water in the humidification module to the water storage box.

5. The operating control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, the when the variable-temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module includes: When the variable-temperature compartment switches from the second mode to the first mode, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module when the current temperature is greater than zero degrees.

6. The operating control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, when the set temperature is greater than zero degrees, the method further includes: When the water volume in the humidification module is insufficient, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module.

7. The operating control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, the controlling the operating state of the water pump according to the set temperature and the current temperature includes: When the set temperature is greater than zero degrees and the current temperature is less than zero degrees, controlling the water pump to convey water to the humidification module; When the set temperature is less than zero degrees and the current temperature is greater than zero degrees, controlling the water pump to pump the water in the humidification module to the water storage box.

8. An operation control device, characterized in that, it includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, and the processor executes the program to implement the operation control method of the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that, it includes the operation control device according to claim 8.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, it further includes a refrigerating compartment, and the water storage box is located in the refrigerating compartment.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, characterized in that, it further includes an ice making system, and the ice making system includes the water storage box.

12. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, the humidification module includes a water box, a first moisture permeable membrane disposed on one side of the water box and communicating with the first container, and a second moisture permeable membrane disposed on the other side of the water box and communicating with the second container.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, the humidification module includes a first humidification water box located at the rear of the first container and a second humidification water box located at the rear of the second container.

14. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, the computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to execute the operation control method of the refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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