Wine cabinet humidity control method, wine cabinet and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses a humidity control method of a wine cabinet, the wine cabinet and a storage medium. The wine cabinet comprises a box body, an evaporator, an air supply fan and a humidifying assembly, a storage cavity, an air duct, an air supply port and an air return port are formed in the box body, the air duct and the storage cavity are communicated through the air supply port and the air return port, and the air supply port is located above the air return port; the evaporator, the air supply fan and the humidification assembly are arranged in the air duct; the humidifying assembly is located below the evaporator and comprises a water storage box and a humidifying fan, the water storage box collects condensate water and defrosting water flowing down from the evaporator, and the humidifying fan works to accelerate evaporation of water in the water storage box; the humidity control method comprises the steps that the air supply fan is controlled to be kept in the door opening starting state within the preset starting duration after the wine cabinet is started. Within the preset starting duration, water converted from water vapor can be collected as much as possible by continuously keeping the door opening starting state of the air supply fan, so that enough water can be accumulated in the water storage box in a short time, and a sufficient water source is provided for subsequent humidity control of the wine cabinet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, specifically relating to a humidity control method for wine cabinets, wine cabinets, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] As a device specifically designed for the storage and display of wines, the core function of a wine cabinet is to provide a suitable temperature and humidity environment to ensure the quality and taste of the wines during long-term storage. Typically, when a wine cabinet requires high humidity but the humidity inside is low, a water source is needed to increase the humidity level.

[0003] Currently, the humidification module in wine cabinets mainly consists of a humidifying water box inside the cabinet. The water in the humidifying water box evaporates and enters the wine cabinet compartment to achieve the humidification function. The humidifying water box can be replenished by collecting defrost water from the evaporator. However, when the wine cabinet is first powered on, there is not enough water in the humidifying water box, which affects the humidity control of the wine cabinet. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application relates to a humidity control method for a wine cabinet, a wine cabinet, and a storage medium, in order to solve the technical problem that insufficient water in the humidifying water box affects humidity control when the wine cabinet is first powered on.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application is: a wine cabinet includes a cabinet body, an evaporator, a blower, and a humidification component; the cabinet body has a storage cavity, an air duct, and an air inlet and a return air inlet connecting the air duct and the storage cavity, the air inlet being located above the return air inlet; the evaporator, the blower, and the humidification component are disposed within the air duct; the humidification component is located below the evaporator, the humidification component includes a water storage box and a humidification blower, the water storage box collects condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator, and the humidification blower accelerates the evaporation of water in the water storage box; the humidity control method includes: controlling the blower to remain in an open-door start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this application, controlling the air supply fan to maintain the open-door start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on includes: responding to the door corresponding to the storage cavity being opened; determining whether the start-up time of the wine cabinet is within the preset start-up time; responding to the start-up time being within the preset start-up time, controlling the air supply fan to run at a first speed; and responding to the start-up time reaching the preset start-up time, controlling the air supply fan to exit the program of maintaining the open-door start-up state.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, the first rotational speed is greater than or equal to the rotational speed of the air supply fan during cooling operation.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, before confirming the humidification operation, the step of determining to implement a humidification control strategy for the storage cavity further includes: determining whether the difference between the preset humidity and the current humidity is greater than a preset difference; if yes, then confirming the humidification operation; if no, then not performing the humidification operation and maintaining the current working state of the air supply fan.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the humidity control method further includes: controlling the humidifying fan to remain in an open / closed state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, after the air supply fan exits the program of maintaining the open door start state, the humidity control method further includes: controlling the air supply fan to maintain the open door closed state for a preset door opening time after the wine cabinet door is opened; and controlling the air supply fan to perform cooling work on the storage cavity after the wine cabinet door is opened for the preset door opening time.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the wine cabinet further includes a humidity sensor for detecting the humidity inside the storage cavity. The humidity control method further includes: detecting the current humidity inside the storage cavity; and determining, based on the relationship between the current humidity and a preset humidity, whether to implement a dehumidification control strategy or a humidification control strategy for the storage cavity. The step of confirming dehumidification in the dehumidification control strategy includes: controlling the humidification fan to turn off and controlling the reduction of the operating speed of the air supply fan. The step of confirming humidification in the humidification control strategy includes: controlling the humidification fan to start and controlling the increase of the operating speed of the air supply fan.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, determining to implement a dehumidification control strategy for the storage cavity includes: determining whether the storage cavity is currently being refrigerated; if so, then the dehumidification operation is not performed, and the refrigeration operation is maintained; if not, then the dehumidification operation is confirmed to be performed.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, determining to execute a humidification control strategy on the storage cavity includes: determining whether the storage cavity is currently being cooled; if so, then not performing the humidification operation and maintaining the cooling operation; if not, then confirming that the humidification operation is being performed.

[0014] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is: a wine cabinet, the wine cabinet including a cabinet body, an evaporator, a blower, a humidification component, a humidity sensor, and a control device: the cabinet body has a storage cavity, an air duct, and an air inlet and an air return outlet connecting the air duct and the storage cavity, the air inlet being located above the air return outlet; the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity in the storage cavity, the evaporator, the blower, and the humidification component are disposed in the air duct; the humidification component includes a water storage box and a humidification fan, and is located below the evaporator, the water storage box collects condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator, and the humidification fan accelerates the evaporation of water in the water storage box; the control device is electrically connected to the blower, the humidification fan, and the humidity sensor, and is used to implement the above-mentioned humidity control method.

[0015] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is: a computer-readable storage medium storing program data, the program data being executable to implement the humidity control method as described above.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The humidity control method of this application keeps the air supply fan running with the door open for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on, thereby accelerating the gas exchange between the storage cavity and the outside environment, allowing more air with a high water vapor content to enter the storage cavity and air duct. As the air flows in the air duct, the water vapor in it will quickly condense on the evaporator upon encountering cold air. When the evaporator defrosts, the defrosting water will flow down the evaporator into the water storage box below. By continuously keeping the air supply fan running with the door open within the preset start-up time, as much water converted from water vapor as possible can be collected, allowing the water storage box to accumulate sufficient water in a short time, providing an ample water source for subsequent humidity control of the wine cabinet. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back cross-sectional structure of a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the back of a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a humidification component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a humidification component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is another schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to another embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 This is yet another schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to another embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a framework of an embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not the entire structure. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back cross-sectional structure of a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the back of a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] One embodiment of this application provides a wine cabinet 100. The wine cabinet 100 includes a cabinet body 110, an evaporator 120, a blower 130, and a humidification assembly 200. The cabinet body 110 has a storage cavity 111 and an air duct 112 formed inside. The cabinet body 110 also has an air inlet 113 and an air outlet 114 connecting the air duct 112 and the storage cavity 111, with the air inlet 113 located above the air outlet 114. The evaporator 120 is disposed within the air duct 112. The evaporator 120 may be located between the air inlet 113 and the air outlet 114. The blower 130 is disposed within the air duct 112 and is used to drive gas from the storage cavity 111 into the air duct 112 through the air outlet 114, and then blow the gas from the air duct 112 through the evaporator 120 into the storage cavity 111 through the air inlet 113. The humidifying component 200 is disposed within the air duct 112 and located below the evaporator 120. The humidifying component 200 includes a water storage box 210 (see [link]). Figure 4 ) and humidifier 240 (see Figure 4 The water storage box 210 is open and is used to collect condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator 120. The humidifier 240 can accelerate the evaporation of water in the water storage box 210 to increase the humidity of the air in the air duct 112.

[0032] When the temperature of the storage cavity 111 needs to be lowered, the wine cabinet 100 of this application can control the evaporator 120 to cool and control the blower 130 to operate. The gas in the storage cavity 111 enters the air duct 112 through the return air vent 114, and after exchanging heat with the evaporator 120, it enters the storage cavity 111 through the air vent 113, thus achieving cooling in the storage cavity 111. At the same time, the humidifier 240 can stop working, reducing the evaporation of water in the water storage box 210 during the cooling process and improving the cooling efficiency.

[0033] In the cooling operation of the wine cabinet 100 of this application, the evaporator 120 and the blower 130 operate, sending the high-humidity gas in the storage cavity 111 into the air duct 112. The moisture in the gas condenses on the evaporator 120, and then the low-humidity gas is sent back to the storage cavity 111, effectively reducing the humidity inside the storage cavity 111. In other words, the wine cabinet 100 of this application can reduce the humidity of the gas inside the storage cavity 111 during the cooling process.

[0034] Of course, depending on the control logic, the wine cabinet 100 of this application can reduce the air humidity in the storage cavity 111 by relying on the refrigeration work in the normal temperature control logic without affecting the temperature control; and when dehumidification is required in the non-refrigeration stage, the operation of the air supply fan 130 can be slowed down or stopped to suppress the evaporation of water on the evaporator 120 and in the water storage box 210, thereby suppressing the rise in humidity.

[0035] When the humidity inside the storage cavity 111 needs to be increased, the wine cabinet 100 of this application can do so during the non-cooling stage. The evaporator 120 stops working, and the humidifier 240 and the blower 130 are controlled to work in conjunction. The humidifier 240 accelerates the evaporation of water vapor in the water tank 210, and the blower 130 sends the gas from the storage cavity 111 into the air duct 112, where it merges with the high-humidity gas from the humidifier 200, and then they are blown out together from the air outlet 113, effectively increasing the air humidity inside the storage cavity 111. Since the humidifier 200 is located in the forward airflow path of the blower 130, it facilitates the full circulation of the high-humidity air.

[0036] Therefore, the wine cabinet 100 of this application has at least the following beneficial effects in terms of structure and performance:

[0037] 1. The humidification component 200 of this application is equipped with a water storage box 210, which is located below the evaporator 120. The water storage box 210 can collect the condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator 120. There is no need for the user to manually add water or connect to an external water source. Therefore, the humidification component 200 can be installed inside the air duct 112 to achieve concealment. The wine cabinet 100 is more aesthetically pleasing and improves the user experience.

[0038] 2. When the humidity in the storage cavity 111 of the wine cabinet 100 of this application is increased, the evaporator 120 can stop working. Through the linkage of the air blower 130 and the humidifying component 240, the evaporation of liquid in the water storage box 210 is accelerated. The airflow also passes through the evaporator 120 to remove the condensate on the evaporator 120, thus fully improving the humidification efficiency. When the humidity in the storage cavity 111 needs to be reduced during the non-cooling stage, the operation of the air blower 130 can be suppressed to reduce the evaporation of water on the evaporator 120 and the humidifying component 200, thereby suppressing the rise in humidity in the storage cavity 111. The coordinated design of the air duct 112 and the humidifying component 200 of the wine cabinet 100 of this application optimizes the efficiency and effect of humidity control of the wine cabinet 100.

[0039] 3. The cabinet 110 of the wine cabinet 100 of this application has a simple structure and does not require additional design modifications. It is only necessary to install the humidification component 200 in the air duct 112 and arrange it below the evaporator 120. It is suitable for wine cabinets 100 of various structures. Furthermore, the air duct 112 has only one air supply path, with a simple structural design and high gas flow efficiency. When the air supply fan 130 is working, the resistance is low and the energy consumption is low, which improves the overall energy efficiency ratio of the wine cabinet 100.

[0040] 4. The air supply vent 113 of the wine cabinet 100 of this application is located above the return air vent 114, and the storage cavity 111 can achieve upper air supply and lower air return, which is conducive to the full diffusion of cold energy in the storage cavity 111, resulting in higher cooling efficiency and more uniform temperature distribution in the storage cavity 111.

[0041] It should be noted that, in addition to storing alcoholic beverages, the wine cabinet 100 of this application can also store items that require temperature and humidity control, such as tea, cosmetics or other items, according to the user's needs.

[0042] The wine cabinet 100 in this application may have multiple storage chambers 111, which are independent of each other. Different storage chambers 111 may share or independently have a refrigeration system and a humidity control system. In refrigeration operation, refrigeration can be achieved by starting the compressor in the refrigeration system.

[0043] This application uses a wine cabinet 100 with independent temperature and humidity zones as an example to illustrate the following: The interior of the cabinet 110 forms multiple independent storage chambers 111 and corresponding air ducts 112 connected to each storage chamber 111. Each air duct 112 contains an evaporator 120, a blower 130, and a humidifier 200. The multiple storage chambers 111 can be arranged vertically or horizontally. The arrangement and quantity of the evaporators 120, blowers 130, humidifiers 200, or other components within the air ducts 112 corresponding to different storage chambers 111 can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0044] The temperature and humidity of each storage compartment 111 are independently controlled. The temperature and humidity can be adjusted independently according to the needs of the stored items and changes in temperature and humidity within each compartment, achieving precise control over the temperature and humidity conditions of different compartments. This design not only improves the quality of stored items but also increases the practicality and flexibility of the wine cabinet 100.

[0045] Specifically, the wine cabinet 100 of this application has two storage chambers 111 arranged vertically. Each storage chamber 111 has an air duct 112 extending upwards from its back. An evaporator 120, a blower 130, and a humidifier 200 are respectively installed within each air duct 112. By configuring dual evaporators 120 and dual humidifiers 200 that match the two storage chambers 111, the temperature and humidity within the upper and lower storage chambers 111 can be precisely adjusted according to the specific needs of the stored items.

[0046] In some embodiments, the housing 110 includes an inner liner 115 and an air duct cover 116. The inner liner 115 forms at least one receiving cavity. The air duct cover 116 is correspondingly disposed within the receiving cavity and divides the receiving cavity into a storage cavity 111. An air duct 112 is formed between the air duct cover 116 and the rear wall of the inner liner 115. An air supply port 113 and an air return port 114 are provided on the air duct cover 116.

[0047] The return air vent 114 is located at the bottom of the storage cavity 111, which facilitates the full and uniform circulation of gas within the storage cavity 111. The return air vent 114 can extend along the width direction of the storage cavity 111. Specifically, the return air vent 114 can include multiple rows of return air holes arranged in an array along the width direction of the storage cavity 111.

[0048] The air outlets 113 are located on both sides of the air duct cover 116 in the width direction of the storage cavity 111. The air outlets 113 extend downwards from the top of the storage cavity 111 along the height direction of the storage cavity 111. By opening the air outlets 113 on both sides of the storage cavity 111, air can be evenly supplied into the storage cavity 111, avoiding obstruction by items, and achieving a balance of temperature and humidity inside the storage cavity 111.

[0049] Specifically, the humidification component 200 can be fixed to the rear wall of the inner tank 115 by fasteners.

[0050] In some embodiments, the humidifying component 200 is disposed at the return air inlet 114. By disposing of the humidifying component 200 at the return air inlet 114, when the air in the storage cavity 111 enters the air duct 112 through the return air inlet 114, it can be fully mixed with the high-humidity air exiting the humidifying component 200. The humidifying component 200 is located in the forward air path of the supply fan 130, which is beneficial for the full circulation of high-humidity air during the humidification stage. Disposing of the humidifying component 200 at the return air inlet 114 does not affect the entry of gas from the storage cavity 111 into the air duct 112, and the airflow velocity at the return air inlet 114 is relatively high, which helps to accelerate the diffusion and mixing of water vapor and improve the humidification effect.

[0051] The humidification component 200 can adopt various structures, which are described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0052] Please continue reading. Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a humidification component according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a humidification component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0053] In some embodiments, the humidifier 240 is a humidifying fan 241. The humidification assembly 200 includes a water storage box 210, a fan compartment 220, an air duct 230, and a humidifying fan 241. The water storage box 210 is open and positioned below the evaporator 120 to collect condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator 120. The fan compartment 220 is located on one side of the water storage box 210, and the humidifying fan 241 is disposed within the fan compartment 220. The air duct 230 connects and conducts air between the water storage box 210 and the fan compartment 220 to direct the airflow from the fan compartment 220 to the water surface of the water storage box 210.

[0054] In other embodiments, the humidification assembly 200 may also include a water storage box 210 and other humidification components 240. The humidification components 240 are other structures that improve water vapor evaporation, such as heating elements, atomizers, etc. By placing them in the water storage box 210, the evaporation and diffusion of water vapor in the water storage box 210 can be accelerated. No limitation is made here.

[0055] By setting up a water storage box 210, located below the evaporator 120, it can collect condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator 120 for humidification in the wine cabinet 100. This eliminates the need for manual water addition or connection to an external water source. Therefore, the humidification component 200 in this embodiment can be entirely housed inside the air duct 112, achieving concealment and improving the aesthetics of the wine cabinet 100, thus enhancing the user experience. The fan compartment 220 facilitates the installation and fixing of the humidifying fan 241 and provides some protection for the fan 241, preventing condensate and defrost water from the evaporator 120 from dripping directly onto it. The air duct 230 gathers and guides the air blown by the humidifying fan 241 to the water surface in the water storage box 210, increasing the humidity of the air above the water and creating high-humidity air.

[0056] It should be noted that the open design of the water storage box 210 means that the top of the water storage box 210 is not closed and has an opening. Specifically, it can mean that the top of the water storage box 210 is completely open, which facilitates the collection of condensate and defrost water, as well as the evaporation of water vapor; or it can mean that the top of the water storage box 210 has a partial vent.

[0057] The humidifying component 200 in this embodiment can be used in the wine cabinet 100 in the above embodiment, and can also be used in other wine cabinets 100 that require the humidifying component 200. It is necessary to ensure that the humidifying component 200 is arranged in the air duct 112 and located below the evaporator 120, and that the gas flow path in the air duct 112 is not restricted.

[0058] To reduce the number of parts and facilitate the installation of the humidifier assembly 200 within the air duct 112, the water storage box 210, air duct 230, and fan compartment 220 are integrally molded. This integrated design reduces production and assembly steps, ensuring that the humidifier assembly 200 will not experience misalignment during installation. Furthermore, this integrated design effectively guides airflow to the water storage box 210, preventing airflow dispersion due to assembly gaps. The integrated design also helps reduce malfunctions caused by loose or damaged parts, extending the service life of the humidifier assembly 200.

[0059] In other embodiments, the water storage box 210, the air duct 230, and the fan nacelle 220 can also be connected to each other by fasteners.

[0060] In some embodiments, the open side of the water storage box 210 is located at the return air inlet 114, and the fan nacelle 220 has an air inlet 242 and an air outlet 243. The air inlet 242 is directly opposite the return air inlet 114, and the air outlet 243 is directed towards the water storage box 210. The humidifying fan 241 draws in air axially and discharges air radially. The centrifugal humidifying fan 241, which draws in air axially and discharges air radially, is adaptable to the space of the air duct 112 and can draw in air directly towards the return air inlet 114 and blow air towards the water surface of the water storage box 210. When the humidifying fan 241 is running, it can guide the airflow entering through the return air inlet 114 above the water storage box 210, and by blowing the airflow across the water surface inside the water storage box 210, it accelerates water vapor evaporation, forming highly humid air.

[0061] Furthermore, the fan nacelle 220, the air duct 230, and the water storage box 210 are arranged sequentially along the width of the return air inlet 114. The fan nacelle 220 can face the return air inlet 114 directly, and the water storage box 210 can also extend along the width of the return air inlet 114, which facilitates the thorough mixing of the high-humidity air on the open side of the water storage box 210 with the return air at the return air inlet 114.

[0062] In the height direction of the return air vent 114, the water storage box 210 is lower than the return air vent 114. When there is sufficient space at the bottom of the air duct 112, the highest point of the water storage box 210 can be lower than or level with the lowest point of the return air vent 114, ensuring the return air vent 114 is not obstructed by the water storage box 210. This not only improves return air efficiency but also facilitates thorough mixing of the humid air on the open side of the water storage box 210 with the return air at the return air vent 114. When there is insufficient space at the bottom of the air duct 112, the highest point of the water storage box 210 must be lower than the highest point of the return air vent 114, meaning the upper space of the return air vent 114 is exposed, allowing the gas in the storage chamber 111 to enter the air duct 112 and thoroughly mix with the humid air on the open side of the water storage box 210.

[0063] It is easy to understand that the lower space of the water storage box 210 is used for water storage, while the upper space is for airflow to accelerate the evaporation of water vapor on the water surface. Therefore, the side plate of the water storage box 210 near the air duct 230 is shorter to allow airflow to pass through and determines the water storage capacity of the water storage box 210. In some embodiments, the bottom plate of the air duct 230 is a first bottom plate 231, which is upwardly oriented in the direction from the fan nacelle 220 to the water storage box 210. Since the fan nacelle 220 is positioned directly opposite the return air inlet 114, and the water storage box 210 is usually lower than the fan nacelle 220 in order to expose part of the return air inlet 114, the upward orientation of the first bottom plate 231 can guide airflow to the upper space of the water storage box 210 in order to store sufficient water inside the water storage box 210. More space is also left at the bottom of the water storage box 210 for water storage, and the distance between the water surface and the top of the water storage box 210 is closer, which is also conducive to the diffusion of water vapor. Especially when there is insufficient space at the bottom of the air duct 112, the water storage box 210 cannot be lowered. By using the upward design of the first base plate 231, the water storage capacity in the water storage box 210 can be effectively increased.

[0064] In some embodiments, the humidification assembly 200 further includes a cover 250, which covers the opening of the water storage box 210 and has a plurality of vent holes 251. By covering the opening of the water storage box 210 with the cover 250, the loss of water in the water storage box 210 during non-humidification stages can be reduced. The vent holes 251 on the cover 250 not only allow condensate and defrost water left on the evaporator 120 to enter the water storage box 210, but also allow water vapor inside the water storage box 210 to diffuse outward.

[0065] Specifically, the size of the vents 251 gradually increases in the direction away from the fan nacelle 220. The vents 251 closer to the fan nacelle 220 are smaller, where the gas velocity is higher and the airflow is more concentrated. The smaller vents 251 reduce the premature loss of airflow from the water storage box 210, allowing the airflow from the humidifying fan 241 to reach the water surface in the water storage box 210 away from the humidifying fan 241, resulting in higher water vapor evaporation efficiency and more uniform diffusion. The vents 251 further away from the fan nacelle 220 are larger, where the gas velocity is lower. The larger vents 251 reduce airflow resistance, facilitating smooth outward diffusion of water vapor. This variation in the size of the vents 251 improves the efficiency and uniformity of water vapor diffusion from the water storage box 210.

[0066] In addition, to facilitate the integrated manufacturing of the wind turbine nacelle 220, air duct 230, and water storage box 210, the air duct 230 can be open at the top, and the cover 250 can be installed on the top of both the air duct 230 and the water storage box 210. The area of ​​the cover 250 corresponding to the air duct 230 does not have ventilation holes 251, and it is angled towards the water storage box 210. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the top of the air duct 230 can be integrally manufactured as a closed structure, and the cover 250 only covers the top of the open water storage box 210.

[0067] In some embodiments, the vertical projection of the evaporator 120 is located on the humidification assembly 200, and the tops of the fan nacelle 220 and the air duct 230 are inclined toward the water storage box 210 to collect condensate into the water storage box 210. Since the vertical projection of the evaporator 120 is located on the humidification assembly 200, the condensate and defrost water on the surface of the evaporator 120 drips onto the humidification assembly 200 under gravity and eventually collects into the water storage box 210. This not only increases the water storage capacity of the water storage box 210, but also allows for the centralized collection of condensate and defrost water from the surface of the evaporator 120 for easier subsequent processing.

[0068] To improve the safety of the humidifier fan 241 and prevent water from overflowing into the humidifier fan 241 when the water storage box 210 is full, in some embodiments, an overflow port 260 is provided between the water storage box 210 and the fan compartment 220. When the water storage box 210 is full, it can overflow through the overflow port 260, effectively preventing water from overflowing into the humidifier fan 241 and causing damage to the humidifier fan 241.

[0069] Furthermore, an overflow outlet 260 is formed at the connection between the air duct 230 and the water storage box 210. By forming an overflow outlet 260 at the connection between the air duct 230 and the water storage box 210, on the one hand, the overflow outlet 260 is located close to the water storage box 210, so when the water level in the water storage box 210 reaches the preset height, excess water can flow out smoothly and in a timely manner from the overflow outlet 260, without flowing back into the humidifying fan 241, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the entire humidification component 200; on the other hand, the air duct 230 can also act as an intermediate isolation zone between the water storage box 210 and the humidifying fan 241, further reducing the risk of water overflowing from the water storage box 210 into the humidifying fan 241.

[0070] Of course, in other embodiments, the overflow outlet 260 may also be provided at other locations between the water storage box 210 and the fan nacelle 220, such as on the air duct 230, and there is no limitation here.

[0071] Specifically, the side plate of the water storage box 210 facing the air guide duct 230 is designated as the first side plate 211. The first side plate 211 is relatively short, allowing airflow to pass through and determining the water storage capacity of the water storage box 210. The bottom plate of the air guide duct 230 is designated as the first bottom plate 231, which guides the airflow from the humidifying fan 241 towards the water surface inside the water storage box 210. The end of the first bottom plate 231 facing the first side plate 211 is separated from the first side plate 211 to form a perforated overflow outlet 260. When the water level in the water storage box 210 is higher than the first side plate 211, excess water can flow out smoothly and promptly from the overflow outlet 260 without flowing back into the humidifying fan 241, thus ensuring the safe and stable operation of the entire humidification assembly 200.

[0072] Furthermore, the end of the first base plate 231 facing the first side plate 211 is higher than the first side plate 211. When the water level in the water storage box 210 is higher than the first side plate 211 and overflows from the overflow port 260, since the end of the first base plate 231 facing the first side plate 211 is higher than the first side plate 211, the first base plate 231 can further prevent the overflowing water from crossing the overflow port 260 and entering the air duct 230, thereby increasing the safety and stability of the humidifying fan 241 operation.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first side plate 211 is provided with a first bent plate 212 extending toward the overflow port 260, and the first bottom plate 231 is provided with a second bent plate 232 extending toward the overflow port 260. The first bent plate 212 and the second bent plate 232 extend alternately at the overflow port 260 to increase the tortuosity of the overflow port 260. Since the air outlet of the humidifying fan 241 passes over the overflow port 260 when it is led out from the guide pipe to the water storage box 210, by providing the first bent plate 212 on the first side plate 211 and the second bent plate 232 on the first bottom plate 231, and by providing the first bent plate 212 and the second bent plate 232 alternately, the tortuosity of the overflow port 260 can be increased, reducing the loss of airflow at the overflow port 260, without affecting the normal flow of water out of the overflow port 260.

[0074] Specifically, the second bending plate 232 is L-shaped and extends downward from the end of the first bottom plate 231 near the overflow outlet 260 and then extends towards the first side plate 211. The first bending plate 212 is straight and is connected to the top of the first side plate 211 and extends towards the second bending plate 232.

[0075] Of course, in some cases, some water may still overflow the overflow outlet 260 and flow into the fan compartment 220 through the air duct 230. To protect the humidifying fan 241, a drainage structure can be designed into the fan compartment 220. In some embodiments, a drainage trough 221 is provided at the bottom of the fan compartment 220. Even if some water enters the fan compartment 220, it can be discharged through the drainage trough 221 at the bottom of the fan compartment 220, thereby further enhancing the safety and stability of the humidifying fan 241 operation.

[0076] Water discharged through overflow outlet 260 and drain trough 221 can be directed to the drip tray (not shown) of wine cabinet 100 and evaporate naturally on the drip tray, or it can be discharged through other means. In some embodiments, a water collection plate 140 is provided at the bottom of air duct 112, located below humidification component 200. Water discharged through overflow outlet 260 and drain trough 221 can flow to water collection plate 140. Water collection plate 140 is connected to drip tray through drain pipe (not shown).

[0077] Specifically, the water collection plate 140 can be formed on the inner liner 115 of the cabinet 110, and the drain pipe can be embedded in the foam layer of the wine cabinet 100. The bottom of the water collection plate 140 is inclined towards the connection port of the drain pipe. The water tray is usually set on the top of the compressor. On the one hand, it uses the heat of the compressor to accelerate the evaporation of water, and on the other hand, it can carry away the heat of the compressor through the evaporation of water, so as to dissipate heat and cool the compressor.

[0078] When the cabinet 110 has multiple independent storage chambers 111 and corresponding air ducts 112 connected to each storage chamber 111, each air duct 112 is equipped with an evaporator 120, a blower 130, and a humidification component 200. Each air duct 112 has a water collection plate 140 at its bottom. Water overflowing from the overflow outlet 260 and drain trough 221 collects on the water collection plate 140. Each water collection plate 140 is connected to a drip tray via a drain pipe, achieving effective collection and discharge of excess condensate and defrost water. It also fully utilizes the heat generated by the compressor, promoting natural evaporation of water and improving the humidity control efficiency and energy utilization efficiency within the wine cabinet 100.

[0079] In some embodiments, the wine cabinet 100 further includes a temperature sensor (not shown) and a humidity sensor (not shown), which can be disposed within the storage cavity 111. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature within the storage cavity 111, and the humidity sensor detects the humidity within the storage cavity 111, facilitating timely adjustment of the refrigeration system and the humidification component 200 by the control device. The refrigeration system also includes conventional structures such as a compressor, condenser, and throttling device, which will not be described in detail here. When the wine cabinet 100 has multiple evaporators 120, different evaporators 120 can also share other components in the refrigeration system, such as the compressor.

[0080] Please continue reading. Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is another schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0081] Another embodiment of this application provides a humidity control method for a wine cabinet 100. The wine cabinet 100 includes at least a cabinet body 110, an evaporator 120, a blower 130, a humidification assembly 200, and a humidity sensor. The cabinet body 110 has a storage cavity 111, an air duct 112, and an air inlet 113 and an air return inlet 114 connecting the air duct 112 and the storage cavity 111. The air inlet 113 is located above the air return inlet 114. The humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the storage cavity 111. The evaporator 120, the blower 130, and the humidification assembly 200 are disposed within the air duct 112. The humidification assembly 200 is located below the evaporator 120 and includes a water storage box 210 and a humidification fan 241. The water storage box 210 collects condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator 120, and the humidification fan 241 accelerates the evaporation of water in the water storage box 210. The specific structure and effects of each component of the wine cabinet 100 can be referred to in any of the corresponding embodiments described above, and will not be repeated here. The wine cabinet 100 also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the air supply fan 130, the humidifying fan 241 and the humidity sensor, and is used to implement the humidity control method described below.

[0082] In some embodiments, the humidity control method includes:

[0083] S10: Detect the current humidity inside storage cavity 111.

[0084] The current humidity inside the storage cavity 111 is obtained from the humidity sensor so that the humidity inside the storage cavity 111 can be adjusted in a timely manner.

[0085] The current humidity inside storage cavity 111 can be detected in real time or at set intervals.

[0086] S20: Based on the relationship between the current humidity and the preset humidity, determine whether to implement a dehumidification control strategy or a humidification control strategy for the storage cavity 111.

[0087] It's easy to understand that if the current humidity is higher than the preset humidity, it indicates that the humidity is high and dehumidification may be necessary, requiring adjustment according to the specific dehumidification control strategy. Conversely, if the current humidity is lower than the preset humidity, it indicates that the humidity is low and humidification may be necessary, requiring adjustment according to the specific humidification control strategy.

[0088] In this embodiment of the application, the steps for confirming the dehumidification operation in the dehumidification control strategy include: controlling the humidification fan 241 to be turned off and controlling the reduction of the operating speed of the air supply fan 130.

[0089] When confirming that dehumidification is being carried out, this application can suppress the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and water in the water storage box 210 by turning off the humidifying fan 241 and reducing the operating speed of the air supply fan 130, thereby suppressing the rise in humidity and extending the time that the storage cavity 111 is in a relatively low humidity environment.

[0090] Through long-term research, the inventors of this application have discovered that humidity mainly affects the bottle stopper and the label on the outside of the bottle, and requires long-term high or low humidity to produce a tangible effect. Temperature, on the other hand, has a more significant impact on the flavor of alcoholic beverages, and users are more sensitive to changes in the temperature of alcoholic beverages. Therefore, the humidity control method of this application does not actively start the cooling process during dehumidification to prevent the temperature from falling below the set temperature. Instead, when dehumidification is confirmed, the humidifier fan 241 is turned off and the operating speed of the blower fan 130 is reduced. This can suppress the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and the water in the water storage box 210, thereby suppressing the rise in humidity and extending the time that the storage cavity 111 is in a relatively low humidity environment.

[0091] It should be noted that the air supply fan 130 needs to run during cooling operation to achieve gas circulation between the storage cavity 111 and the air duct 112; the air supply fan 130 also needs to run at a certain speed and frequency at regular intervals (including real-time operation) when not in cooling operation to keep the humidity and humidity inside the storage cavity 111 uniform.

[0092] Specifically, controlling the reduction of the operating speed of the air supply fan 130 includes controlling the shutdown of the air supply fan 130. By shutting down the air supply fan 130, the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and moisture in the water storage box 210 can be effectively suppressed, thus fully achieving the suppression of humidity rise.

[0093] Specifically, controlling the shutdown of the humidifier fan 241 means confirming that the humidifier fan 241 is in the off state, not that the humidifier fan 241 was running before this. Normally, the humidifier fan 241 is only started when humidifying.

[0094] In this embodiment of the application, the steps for confirming the humidification operation in the humidification control strategy include: controlling the start of the humidification fan 241 and controlling the increase of the operating speed of the air supply fan 130.

[0095] When confirming that humidification is to be performed, this application starts the humidifying fan 241 and controls the increase of the operating speed of the supply fan 130. The linkage between the humidifying fan 241 and the supply fan 130 can accelerate the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and water vapor in the water storage box 210, thereby quickly achieving humidification.

[0096] Specifically, the operating speed of the air supply fan 130 during timed operation in both cooling and non-cooling modes can be the same or close, mainly for gas circulation. However, the operating speed of the air supply fan 130 during humidification can be higher than its operating speed during cooling, which can effectively improve the evaporation and diffusion of water vapor and quickly and evenly increase the air humidity in the storage cavity 111.

[0097] In summary, the humidity control method of this application, by turning off the humidifier 241 and reducing the operating speed of the air blower 130 when dehumidification is confirmed, can suppress the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and water in the water storage box 210, thereby suppressing the rise in humidity and extending the time that the storage cavity 111 is in a relatively low humidity environment. When humidification is confirmed, the linkage between the humidifier 241 and the air blower 130 can accelerate the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and water vapor in the water storage box 210, thereby quickly achieving humidification and realizing humidity control in the storage cavity 111, providing a more reliable guarantee for the preservation of items in the wine cabinet 100.

[0098] When the wine cabinet 100 of this application includes multiple storage chambers 111, the humidity in each storage chamber 111 can be individually controlled.

[0099] In some embodiments, step S20, which determines whether to implement a dehumidification control strategy or a humidification control strategy on the storage cavity 111 based on the relationship between the current humidity and the preset humidity, includes:

[0100] S21: Determine whether the current humidity is greater than the preset humidity.

[0101] The preset humidity can be a specific humidity value or a humidity range. The preset humidity can be set by the user.

[0102] S22: If so, then determine that a dehumidification control strategy will be implemented for storage cavity 111.

[0103] When the current humidity is greater than the preset humidity, a dehumidification control strategy is implemented in the storage cavity 111 to promptly regulate the high humidity inside the storage cavity 111.

[0104] S23: If not, then determine that a humidification control strategy is to be implemented for storage cavity 111.

[0105] When the current humidity is less than or equal to the preset humidity, a dehumidification control strategy is implemented in the storage cavity 111, so that the low humidity in the storage cavity 111 can be regulated in a timely manner.

[0106] After completing step 22 or step S23, you can return to step S21 to continue detecting and determining whether the current humidity is greater than the preset humidity, so as to implement relevant control strategies and adjust the humidity in the storage cavity 111 in real time.

[0107] Of course, other judgment criteria may be used in other embodiments, which are not limited here.

[0108] In some embodiments, determining in step S22 to implement a dehumidification control strategy for the storage cavity 111 includes:

[0109] S221: Determine whether the storage cavity 111 is being cooled.

[0110] S222: If so, dehumidification will not be performed, and cooling will continue.

[0111] S223: If not, then confirm that dehumidification work is being carried out.

[0112] As mentioned in the above embodiments, the inventors of this application have discovered through long-term research that humidity mainly affects the bottle stopper and the label on the outside of the bottle, and requires long-term high or low humidity to produce a tangible effect. Temperature, on the other hand, has a more significant impact on the flavor of alcoholic beverages, and users perceive changes in the temperature of alcoholic beverages more noticeably. Therefore, the prerequisite for confirming the dehumidification operation in this application is that cooling is not currently in operation. If cooling is currently in operation, the dehumidification operation will not be responded to, and the air supply fan 130 and the humidifying fan 241 will continue to operate according to the logic of the cooling operation.

[0113] It should also be noted that during the cooling process in the normal temperature control logic, the moisture in the storage cavity 111 can condense on the evaporator 120 during the circulation process, achieving an effective dehumidification effect. The humidity control method of this application, in conjunction with this, can reduce the operating speed of the blower 130 after dehumidification is achieved during cooling, suppressing the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and moisture in the water storage box 210, thus extending the time the storage cavity 111 remains in a relatively low humidity environment.

[0114] In some embodiments, determining in step S23 to implement a humidification control strategy for the storage cavity 111 includes:

[0115] S231: Determine whether the storage cavity 111 is being cooled.

[0116] S232: If so, humidification will not be performed, and cooling will continue.

[0117] S233: If not, confirm that humidification is being performed.

[0118] Similarly, as mentioned in the above embodiments, the inventors of this application have discovered through long-term research that humidity mainly affects the bottle stopper and the label on the outside of the bottle, and requires long-term high or low humidity to produce a tangible effect. Temperature, on the other hand, has a more significant impact on the flavor of alcoholic beverages, and users perceive changes in the temperature of alcoholic beverages more noticeably. Therefore, the prerequisite for confirming humidification in this application is that cooling is not currently in operation. If cooling is currently in operation, humidification will not be activated, and the blower 130 and humidifier 241 will continue to operate according to the logic of cooling operation.

[0119] Although the humidity will decrease further during the cooling process, the brief period of low humidity will not affect the wine. Moreover, an evaporator 120 is installed in the air duct 112 corresponding to the storage cavity 111 of this application. That is to say, each storage cavity 111 is equipped with an evaporator 120. There is sufficient condensate and defrost water. During the non-cooling stage, the humidity can be appropriately supplemented by natural evaporation of water and the timed operation of the air blower 130, so that an extreme low humidity environment will not occur. Therefore, the structure of the wine cabinet 100 of this application, combined with the cooling-priority humidification control strategy, can more reasonably maintain the balance of temperature and humidity in the storage cavity 111.

[0120] Furthermore, before confirming the humidification operation in step S233, the step of determining to implement the humidification control strategy for the storage cavity 111 in step S23 also includes:

[0121] S2301: Determine whether the difference between the preset humidity and the current humidity is greater than the preset difference.

[0122] The preset difference can be determined according to the actual situation. Specifically, the preset difference can be 5%-15%, such as 5%, 7%, 10%, 13% or 15%.

[0123] S2302: If not, humidification will not be performed, and the current operating status of the air supply fan 130 will be maintained.

[0124] As described in the above embodiments, an evaporator 120 is provided in the air duct 112 corresponding to the storage cavity 111 of this application. That is to say, each storage cavity 111 is equipped with an evaporator 120. There is sufficient condensate and defrost water. During the non-cooling stage, the humidity can be appropriately supplemented by natural evaporation of water and the timed operation of the blower 130.

[0125] Therefore, if the difference between the preset humidity and the current humidity is not greater than the preset difference, it means that the current humidity is still within a controllable range. The humidity can be appropriately supplemented by natural evaporation of water and the timed operation of the blower 130, without the need for immediate humidification.

[0126] The current working status of the air supply fan 130 refers to the timed operation of the air supply fan 130 during the non-cooling stage.

[0127] If so, proceed to step S233 to confirm and perform the humidification operation.

[0128] If the difference between the preset humidity and the current humidity is greater than the preset difference, it indicates that the current humidity is already low and humidification is required. At this time, the humidifying fan 241 and the air supply fan 130 work together to accelerate the evaporation of condensate on the evaporator 120 and water in the water storage box 210, thereby quickly achieving humidification.

[0129] Please continue reading. Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 8 This is a schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to another embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is yet another schematic flowchart of a humidity control method for a wine cabinet according to another embodiment of this application.

[0130] Another embodiment of this application provides a humidity control method for a wine cabinet 100. The wine cabinet 100 includes at least a cabinet body 110, an evaporator 120, a blower 130, a humidification assembly 200, and a humidity sensor. The cabinet body 110 has a storage cavity 111, an air duct 112, and an air inlet 113 and an air return inlet 114 connecting the air duct 112 and the storage cavity 111. The air inlet 113 is located above the air return inlet 114. The humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the storage cavity 111. The evaporator 120, the blower 130, and the humidification assembly 200 are disposed within the air duct 112. The humidification assembly 200 is located below the evaporator 120 and includes a water storage box 210 and a humidification fan 241. The water storage box 210 collects condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator 120, and the humidification fan 241 accelerates the evaporation of water in the water storage box 210. The specific structure and effects of each component of the wine cabinet 100 can be referred to in any of the corresponding embodiments described above, and will not be repeated here. The wine cabinet 100 also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the air supply fan 130, the humidifying fan 241 and the humidity sensor, and is used to implement the humidity control method described below.

[0131] In some embodiments, the humidity control method includes:

[0132] S100: Controls the air supply fan 130 to remain in the open start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet 100 is turned on.

[0133] The water storage box 210 of the wine cabinet 100 in this application is hidden in the air duct 112 and has no manual water filling interface. When the wine cabinet 100 is first powered on or when it is resumed after a long period of shutdown, there is not enough water in the water storage box 210, which affects the humidity control of the wine cabinet 100. Therefore, it is necessary to quickly collect water vapor condensed in the evaporator 120 and collect it in the water storage box 210 after defrosting.

[0134] The humidity control method of this application controls the air supply fan 130 to remain in an open-door start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet 100 is turned on, thereby accelerating the gas exchange between the storage cavity 111 and the outside, allowing more outside air with a higher water vapor content to enter the storage cavity 111 and the air duct 112. As the air flows in the air duct 112, the water vapor in it will cool and quickly condense on the evaporator 120. When the evaporator 120 defrosts, the defrosting water will flow down the evaporator 120 into the water storage box 210 below.

[0135] Within the preset startup time, by continuously keeping the air supply fan 130 open, as much water converted from water vapor as possible can be collected, allowing the water storage box 210 to accumulate enough water in a short time, providing sufficient water for the subsequent humidity control of the wine cabinet 100.

[0136] Meanwhile, the humidity control method of this application also includes: controlling the humidifier fan 241 to remain in an open / closed state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet 100 is turned on.

[0137] During the preset startup time after the wine cabinet 100 is turned on, the humidifier fan 241 remains in the open-closed state to prevent it from drying out the water in the water storage box 210. This control logic takes precedence over other control logic of the humidifier fan 241, ensuring that the humidifier fan 241 remains in the open-closed state for at least the preset startup time after the wine cabinet 100 is turned on; after the wine cabinet 100 has been turned on for the preset startup time, the humidifier fan 241 can operate according to other control logic.

[0138] Furthermore, the step S100 of controlling the air supply fan 130 to remain in the open-door start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet 100 is turned on includes:

[0139] S101: In response to the door corresponding to storage cavity 111 being opened.

[0140] The opening and closing of the door corresponding to the storage cavity 111 can be detected by setting sensors on the door and the box 110.

[0141] S102: Determine whether the power-on time of the wine cabinet 100 is within the preset startup time.

[0142] The preset start-up time can be determined through testing before leaving the factory. By keeping the air supply fan 130 open and running for the preset start-up time, the water storage box 210 can collect enough water to regulate the humidity inside the storage chamber 111. The preset start-up time varies depending on the model of the wine cabinet 100 and the region where it is sold. Specifically, the preset start-up time is 7-20 days, such as 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, or 20 days.

[0143] S103: In response to the start-up time being within the preset start-up time, control the air supply fan 130 to run at the first speed.

[0144] In response to the start-up time being within the preset start-up time, the blower 130 is controlled to run at a first speed. If the first speed is too slow, it will affect the collection of defrost water, while controlling the first speed to be greater than or equal to the speed of the blower 130 during cooling operation is conducive to the rapid collection of defrost water.

[0145] S104: In response to the preset start-up time being reached, control the air supply fan 130 to exit the program that keeps the door open during startup.

[0146] When the preset start-up time is reached, it means that the water storage box 210 has collected enough water to regulate the humidity in the storage cavity 111. At this time, the blower 130 can be controlled to exit the program that keeps the door open and start-up, and restore the normal control logic of the blower 130 in the open state.

[0147] Furthermore, after the air supply fan 130 exits the program of maintaining the door open start state in step S104, the humidity control method further includes:

[0148] The air supply fan 130 is controlled to remain in an open / closed state for a preset opening time after the wine cabinet 100 is opened.

[0149] After the program that controls the air supply fan 130 to exit the open-door start state is exited, the normal control logic of the air supply fan 130 in the open-door state is restored. At this time, within the preset opening time after the wine cabinet 100 is opened, the air supply fan 130 can be controlled to keep the door open or closed, so as to avoid the air supply fan 130 generating noise when the user opens the door and achieve noise reduction.

[0150] After the wine cabinet 100 has been open for a preset time, the blower 130 controls the cooling operation of the storage cavity 111.

[0151] After the wine cabinet 100 is opened for the preset opening time, the temperature and humidity inside the storage cavity 111 will be affected by the external environment, which may affect the quality of the stored wine. Therefore, the storage cavity 111 is refrigerated to maintain the temperature and humidity environment of the storage cavity 111.

[0152] The humidity control methods of the various embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and will not be described in detail here.

[0153] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a framework of an embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium of this application.

[0154] Another embodiment of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium 300 that stores program data thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the humidity control method of any of the above embodiments.

[0155] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and apparatus can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus implementations described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0156] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0157] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0158] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium 300. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium 300 and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium 300 includes various media capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0159] The terms "first," "second," and "third" in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific orientation (as shown in the figures). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indications will change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. A process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0160] It should be noted that the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that the components must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. Similarly, the terms "parallel" and "perpendicular" do not imply that the components are absolutely parallel or perpendicular, but rather that they can have a certain angular deviation. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. Furthermore, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0161] The above are merely embodiments of this application and do not limit the scope of this patent application. Any equivalent structural or procedural changes made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling humidity in a wine cabinet, characterized in that, The wine cabinet includes a cabinet, an evaporator, a blower, and a humidification component. The cabinet interior forms a storage cavity, an air duct, and an air inlet and a return air inlet connecting the air duct and the storage cavity. The air inlet is located above the return air inlet. The evaporator, the blower, and the humidification component are disposed within the air duct. The humidification component is located below the evaporator and includes a water storage box and a humidification blower. The water storage box collects condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator. The humidification blower accelerates the evaporation of water in the water storage box. The humidity control method includes: The air supply fan is controlled to remain in the open start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on.

2. The humidity control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of keeping the air supply fan in the open start-up state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on includes: In response to the door corresponding to the storage cavity being opened; Determine whether the wine cabinet's operating time is within the preset startup time; In response to the power-on duration being within the preset startup duration, the air supply fan is controlled to operate at a first speed. In response to the power-on time reaching the preset startup time, the program that keeps the air supply fan in the open startup state is controlled to exit.

3. The humidity control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotational speed is greater than or equal to the rotational speed of the air supply fan during cooling operation.

4. The humidity control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidity control method further includes: The humidifying fan is controlled to remain in an open / closed state for a preset start-up time after the wine cabinet is turned on.

5. The humidity control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After the air supply fan exits the program that keeps the door open during startup, the humidity control method further includes: The air supply fan is controlled to remain in an open / closed state for a preset door opening time after the wine cabinet door is opened; After the wine cabinet door has been open for a preset time, the blower controls the cooling operation of the storage cavity.

6. The humidity control method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The wine cabinet also includes a humidity sensor for detecting the humidity inside the storage cavity, and the humidity control method further includes: Detect the current humidity inside the storage cavity; Based on the relationship between the current humidity and the preset humidity, it is determined whether to implement a dehumidification control strategy or a humidification control strategy for the storage cavity. The steps for confirming the dehumidification operation in the dehumidification control strategy include: controlling the shutdown of the humidification fan and controlling the reduction of the operating speed of the air supply fan; The steps for confirming humidification in the humidification control strategy include: controlling the start of the humidification fan and controlling the increase of the operating speed of the air supply fan.

7. The humidity control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The determination of implementing a dehumidification control strategy for the storage cavity includes: Determine whether the storage cavity is currently undergoing cooling operation; If so, the dehumidification process will not be performed, and the refrigeration process will continue. If not, then confirm that the dehumidification process has been performed.

8. The humidity control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The determination of the humidification control strategy for the storage cavity includes: Determine whether the storage cavity is currently undergoing cooling operation; If so, the humidification process will not be performed, and the cooling process will continue. If not, then confirm that the humidification process has been performed.

9. A wine cabinet, characterized in that, The wine cabinet includes a cabinet body, an evaporator, a blower, a humidification assembly, a humidity sensor, and a control device. The cabinet body contains a storage cavity, an air duct, and an air inlet and a return air inlet connecting the air duct and the storage cavity. The air inlet is located above the return air inlet. The humidity sensor detects the humidity inside the storage cavity. The evaporator, the blower, and the humidification assembly are disposed within the air duct. The humidification assembly includes a water storage box and a humidification fan, and is located below the evaporator. The water storage box collects condensate and defrost water flowing down from the evaporator. The humidification fan accelerates the evaporation of water in the water storage box. The control device is electrically connected to the blower, the humidification fan, and the humidity sensor, and is used to implement the humidity control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores program data that can be executed to implement the humidity control method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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