Refrigeration equipment
By setting up a wireless connection between the sensing area and the detachable module in the refrigeration equipment, the problem of inflexible functional configuration of the refrigeration equipment is solved, and the effect of on-demand function expansion and cost reduction is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410435401.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing refrigeration equipment is difficult to flexibly configure multiple functional modules according to user's personalized needs, which makes it difficult to meet usage needs and increases costs and space occupancy.
A sensing area is set up in the refrigeration equipment, which is connected to a detachable sensing module through a wireless power supply and communication unit. Function matching and control are achieved according to the module's ID code. Users can select modules as needed to enhance equipment flexibility and user experience.
It realizes the flexible expansion of refrigeration equipment functions, reduces equipment purchase costs, improves user experience, and does not occupy storage space when the module is not in use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Art
[0002] Refrigeration equipment (such as refrigerators, freezers, wine cabinets, etc.) is commonly used in users' daily lives, but with the development of technology, users have an increasing demand for intelligent refrigerators.
[0003] At present, some refrigerator products on the market are equipped with some sterilization and purification functions, moisturizing and fresh-keeping functions, vacuum preservation functions, remote APP control functions, food management functions, etc. However, considering the usage requirements, selling point requirements, volume and cost price of the refrigerator, each refrigerator product is generally not equipped with so many functional modules. Individual or some functional modules will be selected based on different considerations, and the selected functional modules are fixed in a certain compartment. The design of the compartment and its structure will undoubtedly increase the cost.
[0004] The above information disclosed in this background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of this application. Therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In response to the problems pointed out in the background technology, the present application provides a refrigeration device that can set up at least one sensing area in the storage room. The user can freely and flexibly select the sensed module to achieve interaction with the functions matching the sensed module, thereby improving the flexibility of the refrigeration device and enhancing the user experience; when the sensed module is not in use, it can be taken out from the sensing area without occupying the original space for placing items; the selection of the sensed module reduces the purchase cost of the original refrigeration device.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: The present application relates to a refrigeration device, comprising: A main body comprising an inner shell having a storage space for storing items; a door body, which is used to open or close the storage space; At least one sensing area is arranged in the storage space, each sensing area is used to receive a detachable sensing module, a wireless power supply unit and a first wireless communication unit are provided on the inner shell portion of the storage space where the sensing area is located, and the sensing module has a wireless power receiving end and a second wireless communication unit; When the sensed module is mounted in the corresponding sensing area, the wireless power supply unit supplies power to the wireless power receiving end, and the first wireless communication unit communicates with the second wireless communication unit; a control unit, which is used to control the functions of the refrigeration equipment and is communicatively connected to the first wireless communication unit of each sensing area, and is used to receive the ID code of the sensed module sent via the second wireless communication unit and the first wireless communication unit; After receiving the ID code of the sensed module, the control unit performs ID code verification; After the ID code is verified, the control unit matches the corresponding sensed module and controls whether to execute or not execute the function matched with the sensed module; Different sensed modules have different ID codes and different functions.
[0007] The refrigeration device involved in the present application is provided with at least one sensing area for flexibly selecting at least one sensed module to match the sensing area. After the refrigeration device successfully matches the sensed module, it interactively realizes the function matched by the sensed module, expands the use function of the refrigeration device, and facilitates flexible use by users.
[0008] The optional sensed module is selected according to user needs. The sensed module is detachable and not fixed to the sensing area, which enhances the flexible use of the corresponding storage room space. That is, when the sensed module is not arranged, it is used as an area for normal storage of items.
[0009] Sensor modules with different functions can be configured as accessories for refrigeration equipment. Users can purchase them on demand, which not only improves the user experience but also enhances the selling point of the refrigeration equipment.
[0010] In addition, the sensed module does not have any specific requirements for the sensing area, which allows users to flexibly arrange the sensed modules.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the sensing area has: The guide portion matches the matching portion on the corresponding sensed module, and is used for guiding the corresponding sensed module to be assembled in the sensing area when the matching portion matches the guide portion.
[0012] The sensing area involved in the present application is configured with a guide portion, which facilitates the user to accurately assemble the sensed module to the corresponding sensing area, saving assembly time and efficiency and reducing assembly requirements.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the guide portion is a first magnetic portion pre-buried on an inner shell portion of the storage space where the induction area is located; The matching portion matching the guide portion is the second magnetic portion, and the corresponding sensed module is assembled in the sensing area through magnetic attraction between the first magnetic portion and the second magnetic attraction portion.
[0014] By pre-embedded magnetic part, the sensed module can be guided to be assembled into the sensing area by magnetic attraction during user assembly, which facilitates accurate assembly by the user.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the contact portion between the wireless power supply unit and the wireless power receiving end is a smooth plane.
[0016] The smooth contact surface ensures reliable contact between the sensing area and the sensed module, thereby achieving reliable power supply to the sensed module.
[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, after the ID code verification is passed, the control unit matches the corresponding sensed module and controls the execution or non-execution of the function matched with the sensed module, specifically: After the ID code is verified, the control unit matches the sensed module according to the ID code, and after the matching is successful, determines whether to allow the sensed module to run; If so, it is determined whether the sensed module executes the matched function. If so, the control unit executes the matched function of the sensed module. If not, the control unit does not execute the matched function of the sensed module.
[0018] The refrigeration equipment involved in the present application, after the sensing module is successfully matched, when the refrigeration equipment system allows the sensing module to operate and the sensing module needs to perform the matched function, the control unit controls the execution of the matched function of the sensing module to meet the user's purpose of selecting the sensing module.
[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, after the sensed module is successfully matched, the control unit controls the prompt device to issue a prompt.
[0020] By issuing a prompt, the user is informed that the sensing module is successfully assembled.
[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, the prompt device is provided on the refrigeration equipment, and after the sensing module is successfully matched, the control unit controls the prompt device to issue a prompt; or The prompt device is arranged on the sensed module. After the sensed module is successfully matched, the control unit outputs a control signal through the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit. The control signal drives the prompt device to issue a prompt.
[0022] According to actual needs, the prompt can be issued by the refrigeration equipment or by the sensing module, as long as it can serve the purpose of prompting the user.
[0023] In some embodiments of the present application, the prompt device is a sound prompt device, an audio-visual prompt device and / or a display prompt device.
[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, the sensed module is a water box module, which is used to provide a humidification function; or The sensed module is a sterilization and purification module, which is used to provide a sterilization and purification function; or The sensed module is a vacuum pumping module, which is used to provide a vacuum pumping function; or The sensed module is a wireless remote control module, which is used to provide a remote control function, or The sensed module is a camera recognition module, which is used to identify the type of food.
[0025] According to different needs, sensing modules with different functions are designed to meet users' multiple functional choices and enhance user experience.
[0026] In some embodiments of the present application, the refrigeration device is a refrigerator, a freezer or a wine cabinet.
[0027] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent after reading the detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.
[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a refrigerator proposed in this application; Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the present application, wherein the refrigerator door is opened; Figure 3 The refrigeration system in the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application; Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the configuration between the sensing area and the sensed module in the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application Figure 1 ; Figure 5 This is a main interaction flow chart of the system in the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application; Figure 6 This is a flow chart of matching the sensed module in the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the configuration between the sensing area and the sensed module in the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application Figure 2 ; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the configuration between the sensing area and the sensed module in the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application Figure 3 ; Figure 9 This is a flow chart executed by a sensing module according to an embodiment of a refrigerator proposed in this application; Figure 10 This is another flowchart executed by the sensing module according to the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application; Figure 11 This is another flowchart executed by the sensing module according to the refrigerator embodiment proposed in this application; Reference numerals: 100, storage room; 100A, freezer; 100B, refrigerator; 110, sensing area; 111, wireless power receiving end; 112, second wireless communication unit; 200, door; 200A, freezer door; 200B, refrigerator door; 300, refrigeration system; 310, compressor; 320, condenser; 330, solenoid valve; 340, throttling device; 341, first throttling device; 342, second throttling device; 350, evaporator; 351, refrigerator evaporator; 352, freezer evaporator; 360, liquid storage tank; 400, sensed module; 410, wireless power supply unit; 420, first wireless communication unit; 500, control unit; 600, prompt device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.
[0032] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.
[0033] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0034] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0035] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.
[0036] The present application relates to refrigeration equipment, which may be a refrigerator, a freezer, a wine cabinet, etc., but their working principles are basically similar, the difference being that the appearance, shape and design may be different.
[0037] As follows, a refrigerator will be used as an example for introduction.
[0038] Figure 1 and Figure 2This is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of the refrigerator involved in this application; see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the refrigerator of this embodiment has an approximately rectangular parallelepiped shape.
[0039] The exterior appearance of the refrigerator is defined by a storage chamber 100 defining a storage space and a plurality of door bodies 200 provided in the storage chamber 100 .
[0040] Among them, see Figure 2 The door body 200 includes a door body outer shell (not marked) located outside the storage chamber 100, a door body inner shell (not marked) located inside the storage chamber 100, and an insulation layer (not marked) between the upper end cover and the lower end cover; usually, the insulation layer is filled with foam material.
[0041] The storage chamber 100 has an open box body and is vertically divided into a freezing chamber 100A at the bottom and a refrigerating chamber 100B at the top. Each of the partitioned spaces may have an independent storage space.
[0042] In detail, the freezing chamber 100A is defined at the lower side of the storage chamber 100 and can be selectively covered by the drawer type freezing chamber door 200A. A space defined above the freezing chamber 100A is partitioned into left and right sides to respectively define the refrigerating chambers 100B.
[0043] The refrigerating chamber 100B may be selectively opened or closed by a refrigerating chamber door 200B pivotably mounted on the refrigerating chamber 100B.
[0044] Figure 3 A refrigeration system 300 of the present invention of the present application is shown.
[0045] See also Figure 3 The refrigeration system 300 includes a compressor 310 , a condenser 320 , a throttling device 340 and an evaporator 350 , and a liquid reservoir 360 is provided between the outlet of the freezer compartment evaporator 352 and the air intake of the compressor 310 .
[0046] Among them, Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the evaporator 350 includes a refrigerating chamber evaporator 351 and a freezing chamber evaporator 352 .
[0047] The high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant discharged from the compressor 310 is cooled by the condenser 320 and becomes a liquid refrigerant at room temperature. It is then divided into two paths by the solenoid valve 330. One path of the refrigerant is throttled and reduced in pressure by the first throttling device 341 (for example, a first capillary tube) and then enters the refrigerating chamber evaporator 351. The other path of the refrigerant is throttled and reduced in pressure by the second throttling device 342 (for example, a second capillary tube) and then enters the freezing chamber evaporator 352. The refrigerant pipeline flowing out of the refrigerating chamber evaporator 351 is connected to the pipeline between the second throttling device 342 and the freezing chamber evaporator 352. The liquid refrigerant flowing out of the freezing chamber evaporator 352 flows back into the liquid accumulator 360, and the gaseous refrigerant flows back to the return air port of the compressor 310.
[0048] When there is a demand for cooling in the freezer compartment 100B, the compressor 310 starts, and the solenoid valve 330 is controlled to introduce the refrigerant into the pipeline where the second throttling device 342 is located. The refrigerant passes through the freezer compartment evaporator 352 and then flows into the return air port of the compressor 310 through the liquid storage tank 360. The cooling of the freezer compartment 100B is achieved through the above-mentioned cycle process.
[0049] When the cold storage room 100A needs to be cooled, the solenoid valve 330 is controlled to introduce the refrigerant into the pipeline where the first throttling device 341 is located. The refrigerant passes through the cold storage room evaporator 351 and the freezer room evaporator 352 in turn, and then flows into the return air port of the compressor 310 through the liquid storage tank 360. The cold storage room 100A is cooled through the above-mentioned cycle process.
[0050] As the demand for refrigerator functions increases, refrigerators will be equipped with a variety of functional modules. Considering the cost and size of refrigerators, some functional modules can only be fixed as a single option, which makes it difficult to meet users' personalized needs.
[0051] To this end, the present application relates to a refrigeration device, which can be equipped with different sensing modules with different functions according to individual needs, thereby increasing the flexibility of use of the refrigeration device and improving the user experience.
[0052] In addition, users can purchase the optional sensing module on demand, reducing the purchase cost of the refrigeration equipment itself.
[0053] The refrigeration device comprises a main body, the main body comprises an inner shell, and the inner shell has a storage space for storing items.
[0054] In some embodiments of the present application, taking the refrigeration device as a refrigerator as an example, the storage space is a cold storage room or a freezer room.
[0055] The refrigeration device includes a door body, which is used to open or close the storage space.
[0056] In some embodiments of the present application, taking the refrigeration device as a refrigerator as an example, the door body includes a freezer door body 200A or a refrigerator door body 200B.
[0057] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 , which schematically shows the sensing area 110 set in the refrigeration chamber 100B, for matching the sensed module 400.
[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, one sensing area 110 is correspondingly equipped with one sensed module 400 .
[0059] Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the example, one sensing area 110 is given, but multiple sensing areas can be arranged in the storage space, for example Figure 2 The sensing areas 110 ′ and 110 ″ are shown as examples.
[0060] The sensed module is detachably mounted in the sensing area. Therefore, when the sensed module 400 is not mounted in the sensing area 110, the sensing area 110 serves as part of the space in the refrigeration chamber 100B for normal storage. When the sensed module 400 is mounted in the sensing area 110, the refrigeration system controls whether to execute the function matched by the sensed module 400, as will be described in detail below.
[0061] In order to achieve power supply and communication connection between the sensing area and the sensed module, in some embodiments of the present application, a wireless power supply unit and a first wireless communication unit are provided on the inner shell portion of the storage space where the sensing area is located.
[0062] The wireless power supply unit and the first wireless communication unit can be designed as an integrated whole or independently.
[0063] The wireless power supply unit and the first wireless communication unit may be modules protruding from the inner shell portion, or may be modules pre-buried inside the inner shell portion.
[0064] Correspondingly, the sensed module has a wireless power receiving end and a second wireless communication unit.
[0065] The wireless power receiving end and the second wireless communication unit can be designed as an integrated whole or independently, as long as the wireless power supply unit can be electrically connected to the wireless power receiving end when the sensed module is assembled into the sensing area to supply power to the sensed module and the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit can be communicatively connected.
[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, the contact portion between the wireless power supply unit and the wireless power receiving end is a smooth plane to ensure reliable contact connection.
[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to facilitate the user to assemble the sensed module, the sensing area can be marked with text as the sensing area to facilitate user identification.
[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to facilitate the user to assemble the sensing module into place, the sensing area is provided with a guide portion.
[0069] Correspondingly, the sensed module has a matching portion that matches the guide portion, so that when the two are assembled, the guide portion and the matching portion cooperate to guide the sensed module to be assembled into place.
[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, the guide portion may be a slide rail provided on the bottom wall of the sensing area.
[0071] Correspondingly, the matching portion is a slider that matches the slide rail.
[0072] During assembly, after the sensed module slides into place along the slide rail and is fixed, the sensed module is successfully assembled into the sensing area.
[0073] That is, the wireless power receiving end of the sensed module can successfully receive the power output by the wireless power supply unit, and the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit achieve wireless communication.
[0074] In some embodiments of the present application, the guide portion may also be a first magnetic portion pre-buried inside the inner shell portion of the storage space where the induction area is located.
[0075] Correspondingly, the induced module has a second magnetic portion that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic portion.
[0076] During assembly, the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part guides the user to successfully assemble the sensed module into the sensing area.
[0077] That is, the wireless power receiving end of the sensed module can successfully receive the power output by the wireless power supply unit, and the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit achieve wireless communication.
[0078] In some embodiments of the present application, the wireless power supply unit, the first wireless communication unit, and the first magnetic portion of the sensing area may be integrated into a design.
[0079] Furthermore, the wireless power receiving end of the sensing module, the second wireless communication unit and the second magnetic portion can be integrated into a design, which facilitates design and assembly of the two.
[0080] Furthermore, the wireless power supply unit, the first wireless communication unit and the first magnetic portion integrated with the induction area are embedded in the inner shell of the storage space where the induction area is located.
[0081] This design has no exposed interface when the sensing area is not equipped with the sensed module, and does not occupy the space of the sensing area, making it convenient for users to use the sensing area to store items normally. There is no exposed interface, avoiding safety hazards in the sensing area.
[0082] In some embodiments of the present application, the contact parts between the integrated wireless power supply unit, the first wireless communication unit and the first integrated part of the first magnetic part, and the integrated wireless power receiving end, the second wireless communication unit and the second integrated part of the second magnetic part are smooth planes to ensure reliable contact connection.
[0083] In some embodiments of the present application, the sensed module may be any functional module.
[0084] For example, the sensed module can be a water box module, a sterilization and purification module, a vacuum module, a wireless remote control module, a camera recognition module, a light-keeping lamp module, etc.
[0085] The function of the water box module is humidification; the function of the sterilization and purification module is sterilization and purification; the function of the vacuum module is vacuuming; the function of the wireless remote control module is wireless remote control; the function of the camera recognition module is to identify the type of food; the function of the light fresh light module is In some embodiments of the present application, the control unit is used to control the operation of the refrigeration system, and is used to control the interaction between the refrigeration system and the function matched with the sensed module when the sensed module is installed in the sensing area.
[0086] In order to distinguish different sensed modules, the sensed modules have specific ID codes, and different sensed modules have different ID codes.
[0087] In the main program of the system, interactive actions are designed as subroutines of different branches according to different sensed modules.
[0088] For example, for the water box module, its interactive action is designed in one subroutine to execute the humidification function; for the sterilization and purification module, its interactive action is designed in another subroutine to execute the sterilization and purification function.
[0089] The system recognizes different ID codes and controls the entry into different subroutine branches to execute the function matched by the sensing module corresponding to the ID code.
[0090] See the figure, which shows the system main program flow chart.
[0091] When the refrigeration system is powered on, the parameters and functions are initialized, and then the refrigeration system starts to operate.
[0092] The running refrigeration system monitors in real time whether the ID code is received.
[0093] When the sensed module is successfully assembled into the sensing area, the sensed module is powered on and the wireless communication system starts to operate.
[0094] The sensed module sends its ID code to the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system receives the ID code and starts to verify the ID code to ensure the accuracy of the ID code.
[0095] In some embodiments of the present application, before the refrigeration system interacts with the sensed module, it is necessary to verify the ID code. When the control unit verifies the ID code successfully (for example, verifies that the ID code meets preset requirements or the ID code is reasonable), it matches the module type based on the ID code.
[0096] Since different ID codes correspond to different module types, the module type corresponding to the current ID code can be determined by comparing the ID codes corresponding to all module types that can be assembled in each sensing area of the refrigeration equipment.
[0097] Among them, the module type of the sensed module can be a water box module, a sterilization and purification module, a vacuum module, a wireless remote control module, a camera recognition module, or a light-keeping lamp module, etc.
[0098] If no corresponding module type is matched, it means that the sensed module is not currently supported by the refrigeration device.
[0099] See the figure, which shows the flow chart of matching to each sensed module.
[0100] When the module type corresponding to the matched ID code is a water box module, the cooling system is successfully matched to the water box module.
[0101] When the module type corresponding to the matched ID code is a sterilization and purification module, the refrigeration system is successfully matched to the sterilization and purification module.
[0102] When the module type corresponding to the matched ID code is a vacuum module, the refrigeration system is successfully matched to the vacuum module.
[0103] When the module type corresponding to the matched ID code is a camera recognition module, the refrigeration system is successfully matched to the camera recognition module.
[0104] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to conveniently indicate to the user that the sensed module has been successfully matched, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 , a prompt device is provided.
[0105] The prompt device can be arranged on the sensed module or on the refrigeration equipment.
[0106] In some embodiments of the present application, when the prompt device is provided on the sensed module, when the refrigeration system successfully matches the corresponding sensed module, the control unit sends a prompt to the prompt device through the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit.
[0107] The prompt can be an audio-visual prompt, a sound prompt, a light prompt, a text prompt or a screen prompt, etc.
[0108] Correspondingly, the prompting device may be an audio-visual prompting device, an audio prompting device, a light prompting device, or a display screen prompting device.
[0109] In some embodiments of the present application, when the prompt device is provided on the refrigeration equipment, when the refrigeration system successfully matches the corresponding sensed module, the control unit sends a prompt to the prompt device.
[0110] The prompt can be an audio-visual prompt, a sound prompt, a light prompt, a text prompt or a screen prompt, etc.
[0111] Correspondingly, the prompt device may be an audio-visual prompt device, an audio prompt device, a light prompt device, or a prompt displayed on a display screen of the refrigeration equipment (eg, a text prompt or a picture prompt).
[0112] The user can be notified through prompts that the sensing module has been successfully matched.
[0113] After the control unit is successfully matched to the sensed module, whether the sensed module operates depends on whether the refrigeration system operates.
[0114] In the following, the sensing modules are described as water box module, sterilization and purification module and vacuum module respectively.
[0115] See also Figure 9 , which shows a flow chart of the functions performed by the water box module.
[0116] In some embodiments of the present application, after the system successfully matches the water box module, the system first determines whether to operate the water box module.
[0117] The system determines whether the water box module is running, which requires prerequisites.
[0118] In some embodiments of the present application, when the system detects that the door of the storage space where the water box module is located is closed and the refrigeration system is not in the refrigeration state, the water box module is allowed to operate.
[0119] After the system allows the water box module to run, it determines whether the water box module performs the humidification function.
[0120] In some embodiments of the present application, whether the water box module performs the humidification function is determined according to the humidity of the space in which it is located.
[0121] A humidity sensor may be provided on the water box module to detect the humidity of the space in which it is located, or the humidity may be obtained by using other means capable of detecting the humidity of the space in which it is located.
[0122] When the humidity is lower than the humidity set for the space, the control unit controls the water box module to start the humidification function.
[0123] See also Figure 10 , which shows a flow chart of the functions executed by the sterilization and purification module.
[0124] In some embodiments of the present application, after the system successfully matches the sterilization and purification module, the system first determines whether to run the sterilization and purification module.
[0125] The system determines whether the sterilization and purification module is running, which requires prerequisites.
[0126] In some embodiments of the present application, when the system detects that the door of the storage space where the sterilization and purification module is located is closed and the refrigeration system runs into the purification cycle or the sterilization cycle, it allows the sterilization and purification module to run and sends the purification open flag and the sterilization open flag.
[0127] After the system allows the sterilization and purification module to run, it is determined whether the sterilization and purification module performs the sterilization and purification function.
[0128] In some embodiments of the present application, an odor sensor can be set on the sterilization and purification module. When the inductive odor sensor on the module detects that the odor concentration in the space is greater than the preset concentration value of the system, the control unit controls the sterilization and purification module to start performing the sterilization and purification function.
[0129] In some embodiments of the present application, when the sterilization and purification module receives the purification on flag and / or the sterilization on flag, the control unit controls the sterilization and purification module to start performing the sterilization and purification function.
[0130] See also Figure 11 , which is a flow chart showing the functions executed by the vacuum module.
[0131] In some embodiments of the present application, after the system successfully matches the vacuum module, the system first determines whether to operate the vacuum module.
[0132] The system determines whether the vacuum module is running, which requires prerequisites.
[0133] In some embodiments of the present application, the system detects that the door of the storage space where the vacuum module is located is closed, and allows the vacuum module to be operated.
[0134] After the system allows the vacuum module to operate, it is determined whether the vacuum module performs the vacuum function.
[0135] In some embodiments of the present application, whether the vacuuming module performs the vacuuming function is determined according to the air pressure value of the space in which it is located.
[0136] An air pressure sensor may be provided on the vacuum module to detect the air pressure value of the space in which it is located, or the air pressure value may be obtained by using other means capable of detecting the air pressure value of the space in which it is located.
[0137] When the air pressure value is lower than the set pressure value of the space, the control unit controls the vacuum pumping module to start performing the vacuum pumping function until the air pressure value reaches the set pressure value.
[0138] In some embodiments of the present application, different vacuum protection times can be set according to set pressure values.
[0139] When vacuuming, stop vacuuming once the maximum time is reached to avoid vacuuming failure caused by continuous vacuuming.
[0140] When the sensed module selects a module of another module type, the interactive function with the main system can also be realized through judgment.
[0141] In some embodiments of the present application, a sensed module may be optionally assembled to a corresponding sensing area.
[0142] In some embodiments of the present application, multiple sensed modules may be placed in multiple sensing areas. After the main system successfully matches the multiple sensed modules, it controls and executes the functions matched by each sensed module.
[0143] For example, users can choose one water box module, one sterilization and purification module and one vacuum module, or two water box modules and one sterilization and purification module.
[0144] The refrigeration equipment involved in this application can meet the additional required functions of the refrigeration equipment (for example, humidification, sterilization and purification, vacuuming, etc.) by assembling different module types and different numbers of sensed modules in its sensing area, thereby improving the flexibility of the refrigeration equipment and enhancing the user experience.
[0145] Furthermore, since the sensed module is independent of the refrigeration device body, users can purchase the refrigeration device separately when purchasing the refrigeration device, thereby reducing the purchase cost without affecting the use of the device.
[0146] If users need to add additional functions to the refrigeration equipment later, they can purchase the corresponding sensing modules on demand to achieve customized and personalized configuration of the refrigeration equipment.
[0147] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0148] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: include: A main body comprising an inner shell having a storage space for storing items; a door body, which is used to open or close the storage space; At least one sensing area is arranged in the storage space, each sensing area is used to receive a detachable sensing module, a wireless power supply unit and a first wireless communication unit are provided on the inner shell portion of the storage space where the sensing area is located, and the sensing module has a wireless power receiving end and a second wireless communication unit; When the sensed module is mounted in the corresponding sensing area, the wireless power supply unit supplies power to the wireless power receiving end, and the first wireless communication unit communicates with the second wireless communication unit; a control unit, which is used to control the functions of the refrigeration equipment and is communicatively connected to the first wireless communication unit of each sensing area, and is used to receive the ID code of the sensed module sent via the second wireless communication unit and the first wireless communication unit; After receiving the ID code of the sensed module, the control unit performs ID code verification; After the ID code is verified, the control unit matches the corresponding sensed module and controls whether to execute or not execute the function matched with the sensed module; Different sensed modules have different ID codes and different functions.
2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The sensing area has: The guide portion matches the matching portion on the corresponding sensed module, and is used for guiding the corresponding sensed module to be assembled in the sensing area when the matching portion matches the guide portion.
3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that The guide portion is a first magnetic portion pre-buried in the inner shell portion of the storage space where the induction area is located; The matching portion matching the guide portion is the second magnetic portion, and the corresponding sensed module is assembled in the sensing area through magnetic attraction between the first magnetic portion and the second magnetic attraction portion.
4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The contact portion between the wireless power supply unit and the wireless power receiving end is a smooth plane.
5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: After the ID code is verified, the control unit matches the corresponding sensed module and controls whether to execute or not execute the function matched with the sensed module, specifically: After the ID code is verified, the control unit matches the sensed module according to the ID code, and after the matching is successful, determines whether to allow the sensed module to run; If so, it is determined whether the sensed module executes the matched function. If so, the control unit executes the matched function of the sensed module. If not, the control unit does not execute the matched function of the sensed module.
6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that After the sensed module is successfully matched, the control unit controls the prompt device to issue a prompt.
7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that The prompt device is provided on the refrigeration equipment, and after the sensing module is successfully matched, the control unit controls the prompt device to issue a prompt; or The prompt device is arranged on the sensed module. After the sensed module is successfully matched, the control unit outputs a control signal through the first wireless communication unit and the second wireless communication unit. The control signal drives the prompt device to issue a prompt.
8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that The prompt device is a sound prompt device, an acousto-optic prompt device and / or a display prompt device.
9. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that The sensed module is a water box module, which is used to provide a humidification function; or The sensed module is a sterilization and purification module, which is used to provide a sterilization and purification function; or The sensed module is a vacuum pumping module, which is used to provide a vacuum pumping function; or The sensed module is a wireless remote control module, which is used to provide a remote control function, or The sensed module is a camera recognition module, which is used to identify the type of food.
10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that The refrigeration equipment is a refrigerator, a freezer or a wine cabinet.