Refrigeration control method, control device and refrigeration apparatus

Abstract

This application discloses a refrigeration control method, control device, and refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment includes a freezer compartment, which is equipped with an ice-making device. The ice-making device includes a water supply component and an ice-making container. The method includes: entering a rapid ice-making mode in response to a rapid ice-making command; determining a first preset temperature and a first water supply volume according to the rapid ice-making command; wherein the first preset temperature is lower than the currently set target temperature of the freezer compartment, and the first water supply volume is less than the preset water supply volume of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode; controlling the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to operate with the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, and controlling the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply volume. In the embodiments of this application, rapid ice-making can be achieved, thereby providing users with a better ice-making experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a refrigeration control method, control device, and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Existing refrigerators with automatic ice makers typically operate on a self-sustaining system, automatically adding water and cooling. When the ice sensor reaches the refrigeration temperature, the ice is refrigerated. Once the refrigerator is full, water addition stops, and the ice-making process continues until the user removes the ice, at which point the cycle repeats. While this automatic ice-making system is convenient, the ice trays in a single refrigerator are of a fixed size, and the freezing temperature is essentially constant. Therefore, the ice-making speed is limited. In situations like family gatherings or emergencies where ice is urgently needed, faster ice-making is required. The standard speed often fails to meet user demands, leading to dissatisfaction. Therefore, despite the convenience brought by automatic ice makers, their limited ice-making efficiency in specific scenarios remains a concern. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a refrigeration control method, control device, and refrigeration equipment that can achieve rapid ice making, thereby providing users with a better ice making experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a refrigeration control method applied to a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device including a freezing compartment, the freezing compartment being equipped with an ice-making device, the ice-making device including a water supply assembly and an ice-making container; the method includes: In response to a rapid ice-making command, the device enters a rapid ice-making mode, and determines a first preset temperature and a first water supply based on the rapid ice-making command. The first preset temperature is lower than the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and the first water supply is less than the preset water supply of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode. The compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate at the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply volume.

[0005] In some embodiments of this application, after entering the rapid ice-making mode, the method further includes: Obtain the ambient temperature at the location of the refrigeration equipment; The maximum fan speed of the refrigeration chamber is determined based on the ambient temperature. The operation of the fan in the refrigeration compartment is controlled to a limit not exceeding the maximum fan speed.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, a temperature sensor is provided at the bottom of the ice-making container; the method further includes: The first ice-turning temperature is determined according to the rapid ice-making command, and the first ice-turning temperature is greater than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the first ice-turning temperature, the ice-making container is controlled to perform an ice-turning operation. or, The second ice-turning temperature is determined based on the container volume of the ice-making container and the first water supply. The second ice-turning temperature is higher than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the second ice-turning temperature, the ice-making container is controlled to perform an ice-turning operation.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the ice-making apparatus further includes an ice storage container and an ice quantity sensor for detecting the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container; the method further includes: The amount of ice stored in the ice storage container is determined based on the detection results of the ice volume sensor. When the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container exceeds a preset storage threshold, the rapid ice-making mode is exited.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, after controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to operate according to the first water supply volume, the method further includes: Determine the cumulative operating time of the ice-making device in the rapid ice-making mode; When the cumulative runtime is greater than or equal to the preset runtime, the fast ice-making mode is exited.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, after exiting the rapid ice-making mode, the method further includes: Switch to the normal ice-making mode, adjust the target temperature of the freezer compartment to the target temperature before entering the rapid ice-making mode, and adjust the water supply of the water supply component to the preset water supply. The compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate with the target temperature of the freezer compartment before entering the rapid ice-making mode as the target temperature, and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the method further includes: In response to a normal ice-making command, the system enters normal ice-making mode, controls the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to operate at the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and controls the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the first water supply is the amount of water supplied to the ice-making container each time; the step of controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply includes: For each time water is supplied to the ice-making container for ice making, the operation of the water supply component is controlled according to the first water supply volume. or, The first water supply is the total water supply in the current rapid ice-making mode; controlling the water supply component to deliver water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply includes: The third water supply amount to be supplied to the ice-making container each time is determined based on the first water supply amount and the volume of the ice-making container; Each time water is supplied to the ice-making container for ice making, the operation of the water supply component is controlled according to the third water supply volume.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a control device, including: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the cooling control method as described in the first aspect.

[0013] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide a refrigeration device, including the control device as described in the second aspect.

[0014] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to perform the cooling control method as described in the first aspect.

[0015] The refrigeration control method according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: The refrigeration equipment includes a freezer compartment, and the freezer compartment is equipped with an ice-making device. The ice-making device includes a water supply component and an ice-making container. The water supply component is used to supply water to the ice-making container. In the embodiments of this application, a rapid ice-making mode is entered in response to a rapid ice-making command. A first preset temperature and a first water supply are determined according to the rapid ice-making command, thereby determining the temperature of the freezer compartment and the water supply for ice-making in the rapid ice-making mode. The first preset temperature is lower than the currently set target temperature of the freezer compartment, that is, the temperature of the freezer compartment in the rapid ice-making mode is lower than its currently set temperature to accelerate the refrigeration speed. The first water supply is less than the ice-making capacity. The device sets a preset water supply for ice making in normal ice-making mode. In fast ice-making mode, the water supply is less than the preset water supply in normal ice-making mode, thereby reducing the ice volume and increasing the ice-making speed. Then, the compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate at a first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment. This means that the temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled to be lower than the currently set target temperature, thereby reducing the temperature of the freezer compartment. The water supply component is controlled to deliver water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply, so that the ice volume is appropriate and the ice-making speed is faster. By controlling the temperature of the freezer compartment and the water supply, rapid ice making can be achieved, ice-making efficiency can be improved, and a better ice-making experience can be provided to users.

[0016] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description and will be apparent in part from the description or may be learned by practicing the application. The objectives and other advantages of this application may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of this application and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of this application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a cooling control method provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a detailed flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a detailed flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a detailed flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a detailed flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 6This is a flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the specific process of controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply volume, provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 This is a flowchart of another embodiment of the present application, showing the water supply component of the ice-making device supplying water to the ice-making container according to a first water supply volume; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a control device provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various implementations. Simultaneously, the steps or actions described in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are merely for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a mandatory order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0020] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0022] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] Existing refrigerators with automatic ice makers typically operate on a self-sustaining system, automatically filling with water and cooling. When the ice sensor reaches the refrigeration temperature, the ice is refrigerated. Once the refrigerator is full, water is no longer added for ice production, and the cycle repeats until the user removes the ice. While this automatic ice maker is convenient, the ice compartments in the same refrigerator are of a fixed size, and the freezing temperature remains relatively constant without adjustment. Therefore, the ice-making speed is limited. In situations like family gatherings or emergencies where ice is urgently needed, faster ice-making is required, which ordinary refrigerators often cannot meet, leading to user dissatisfaction with the ice-making speed.

[0024] Based on the above, this application provides a refrigeration control method, control device, and storage medium. The refrigeration equipment includes a freezer compartment, which is equipped with an ice-making device. The ice-making device includes a water supply component and an ice-making container. The water supply component is used to supply water to the ice-making container. This application responds to a rapid ice-making command and enters a rapid ice-making mode. A first preset temperature and a first water supply are determined according to the rapid ice-making command, thereby determining the temperature of the freezer compartment and the water supply for ice-making in the rapid ice-making mode. The first preset temperature is lower than the currently set target temperature of the freezer compartment, meaning that the temperature of the freezer compartment in the rapid ice-making mode is lower than its currently set temperature to accelerate the refrigeration speed. The first water supply is small. The ice-making device has a preset water supply for ice making in normal ice-making mode. In fast ice-making mode, the water supply is less than the preset water supply in normal ice-making mode, thereby reducing the ice volume and further increasing the ice-making speed. Then, the compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate at the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, that is, the temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled to be lower than the currently set target temperature, thereby reducing the temperature of the freezer compartment. The water supply component is controlled to deliver water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply, so that the ice volume is appropriate and the ice-making speed is faster. By controlling the temperature of the freezer compartment and the water supply, rapid ice making can be achieved, ice-making efficiency can be improved, and a better ice-making experience can be provided to users.

[0025] The embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a cooling control method provided in one embodiment of this application. The cooling control method includes, but is not limited to, steps S101 to S102.

[0027] In some embodiments, the refrigeration equipment includes a freezer compartment, which is equipped with an ice-making device. The ice-making device includes a water supply component and an ice-making container. In this embodiment, the ice-making container can be an ice tray, an ice grid, an ice box, etc., and this embodiment does not impose any specific limitations.

[0028] It is understood that the water supply component in this application embodiment is used to supply water to the ice-making container. The water supply component includes, but is not limited to, a water pump, an inlet pipe, an inlet valve, etc. The water in the ice-making container is automatically drawn from the water tank of the refrigerator compartment or an external water source through the inlet pipe by the water pump to realize the water supply operation of the ice-making container.

[0029] Step S101: In response to the rapid ice-making command, enter the rapid ice-making mode, and determine the first preset temperature and the first water supply according to the rapid ice-making command.

[0030] It should be noted that the first preset temperature is lower than the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and the first water supply is less than the preset water supply of the ice maker in normal ice-making mode.

[0031] In step S101 of some embodiments, a rapid ice-making mode is entered in response to a rapid ice-making command, so as to enter different ice-making modes according to different commands, thereby improving the flexibility and operability of ice making. The first preset temperature and the first water supply are determined according to the rapid ice-making command, which facilitates the subsequent control of the temperature of the freezer compartment and the control of the water supply of the water supply components, and can meet the user's rapid ice-making needs.

[0032] It should be noted that the rapid ice-making mode in this application embodiment can be obtained by the user pressing a button on the refrigeration device or by triggering the corresponding control on the mobile terminal, and this application embodiment does not impose any specific limitations.

[0033] Step S102: Control the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to run at the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, and control the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply volume.

[0034] In step S102 of some embodiments, after determining the first preset temperature and the first water supply, the present application embodiment controls the operation of the compressor of the refrigeration equipment with the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, that is, controls the temperature of the freezer compartment to be lower than the currently set target temperature, so as to shorten the time for water to freeze, so that the water in the ice-making container freezes into ice faster, and controls the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply, reducing the water supply volume and further reducing the water supply time, so that the ice blocks made are of appropriate size, further improving the ice-making speed and improving the ice-making efficiency.

[0035] Understandably, when the compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate at the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, regardless of the current temperature setting of the freezer compartment, when entering the fast ice-making mode, the first preset stability is used as the target temperature of the freezer compartment to control the operation of the compressor of the refrigeration equipment. For example, taking the set temperature of a typical refrigerator as -16~-24℃, regardless of the current temperature setting of the freezer compartment, when entering the fast ice-making mode, the compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate at a freezing temperature of -26℃, thereby reducing the indoor temperature of the freezer compartment, further shortening the ice-making time, and accelerating the ice-making efficiency.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a refrigeration control method according to another embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the method includes, but is not limited to, steps S201 to S203.

[0037] It should be noted that steps S201 to S203 occur after entering the rapid ice-making mode.

[0038] Step S201: Obtain the ambient temperature at the location of the refrigeration equipment.

[0039] Step S202: Determine the maximum fan speed of the freezer compartment fan based on the ambient temperature.

[0040] Step S203: Control the operation of the fan in the freezer compartment to a limit not exceeding the maximum fan speed.

[0041] In steps S201 to S203 of some embodiments, after entering the rapid ice-making mode, since the temperature of the freezing chamber has been reduced, the temperature of the freezing chamber is still relatively low compared to the water temperature in the ice-making container, resulting in a large temperature difference between the chamber temperature and the water temperature. In order to accelerate the ice-making efficiency, this embodiment of the application will also obtain the ambient temperature of the location of the refrigeration equipment, and then determine the maximum speed of the fan in the freezing chamber based on the ambient temperature, that is, the maximum fan speed that the freezing chamber can reach under the current ambient temperature. Then, the operation of the fan in the freezing chamber is controlled within the limit of not exceeding the maximum fan speed, that is, the fan in the freezing chamber is controlled to operate at a speed not higher than the maximum speed allowed by the current ambient temperature, thereby strengthening the air circulation in the freezing chamber, which can quickly reduce the water temperature in the ice-making container and accelerate the ice-making speed.

[0042] It is worth noting that, before controlling the operation of the fan in the freezer compartment to a limit not exceeding the maximum fan speed, this embodiment of the application will also determine whether the refrigeration equipment has received other instruction requests. If it is determined that the refrigeration equipment has not received a freezing request or a defrosting request, the fan in the freezer compartment will be controlled to a limit not exceeding the maximum fan speed, thereby enhancing the air circulation in the freezer compartment.

[0043] Specifically, when the refrigeration equipment receives a freezing request or a defrosting request, it determines the fan speed corresponding to the freezing request or defrosting request. The determined fan speed controls the operation of the fan in the freezer compartment to meet the refrigeration needs in multiple scenarios. By reasonably controlling the fan speed, the air volume can be adjusted according to the actual freezing or defrosting needs, avoiding unnecessary energy waste. Furthermore, precise fan speed control can better maintain the temperature stability of the freezer compartment.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a detailed flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the method includes, but is not limited to, steps S301 to S304.

[0045] It should be noted that a temperature sensor is installed at the bottom of the ice maker, which is used to sense the temperature changes of the ice maker in real time.

[0046] Step S301: Determine the first ice-turning temperature according to the rapid ice-making command. The first ice-turning temperature is greater than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode.

[0047] Step S302: When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the first ice-turning temperature, control the ice-making container to perform the ice-turning operation.

[0048] In steps S301 to S302 of some embodiments, the present application embodiment can also determine the first ice-turning temperature according to the rapid ice-making command, that is, the temperature at which ice can be taken out of the ice-making container after ice-making is completed. Since the water supply in the rapid ice-making mode is less than the water supply in the normal ice-making mode, the water in the ice-making container is more easily cooled to the solid ice temperature, that is, the water in the refrigeration container is more likely to freeze. Therefore, the first ice-turning temperature in the rapid refrigeration mode is higher than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in the normal ice-making mode. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the first ice-turning temperature, the ice-making container can be controlled to perform the ice-turning operation, which can shorten the time required for ice-turning and further speed up the ice-making efficiency.

[0049] Step S303: Determine the second ice-turning temperature based on the container volume of the ice-making container and the first water supply. The second ice-turning temperature is higher than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode.

[0050] Step S304: When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the second ice-turning temperature, control the ice-making container to perform the ice-turning operation.

[0051] In steps S303 to S304 of some embodiments, the present application embodiment can also determine the second ice-turning temperature according to the container volume of the ice-making container and the first water supply, so as to ensure that the water in the ice-making container freezes into ice under different container volumes and water supply, avoiding the situation where the water does not freeze or freezes excessively. The ice-making and ice-turning operations can be performed according to the actual water supply and container volume. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the second ice-turning temperature, the ice-making container is controlled to perform the ice-turning operation, thereby ensuring that the water in the ice-making container freezes into solid ice, while avoiding the situation where the freezing time is too long and the ice does not turn, shortening the time required for ice turning and improving ice-making efficiency.

[0052] It is worth noting that, in order to prevent the temperature sensor from deviating from the actual temperature of the water center inside the ice-making container, the temperature sensor in this embodiment of the application has a certain margin to ensure that solid ice forms in the ice tray. Specifically, in the rapid ice-making mode, the margin of the temperature sensor is a first preset temperature; in the normal ice-making mode, the margin of the temperature sensor is a second preset temperature, wherein the first preset temperature is greater than the second preset temperature to ensure that ice can be turned more quickly in the rapid ice-making mode.

[0053] It is understood that the first preset temperature and the second preset temperature in the embodiments of this application can be set according to the user's needs. For example, the first preset temperature can be set to -5 degrees Celsius, the second preset temperature can be set to -12 degrees Celsius, etc. The embodiments of this application do not impose specific limitations.

[0054] In some embodiments, the refrigeration equipment further includes a driving device. One end of the ice-making container is fixedly connected to the side wall of the refrigeration equipment, and the other end is connected to the driving device. The driving device is used to drive one end of the ice-making container to rotate. In the process of controlling the ice-making container to perform the ice-turning operation, the embodiments of this application control the driving device to drive the ice-making container to turn at a preset angle so that the ice in the refrigeration container is detached from the refrigeration container and falls into the ice storage container below.

[0055] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a refrigeration control method according to another embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the method includes, but is not limited to, steps S401 to S402.

[0056] It should be noted that the ice-making device also includes an ice storage container and an ice quantity sensor for detecting the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container. The ice storage container is located below the ice-making container to receive the ice produced by the ice-making container. The ice quantity sensor can be an ice probe rod, which is inserted into the ice storage container to detect the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container.

[0057] Step S401: Determine the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container based on the detection results of the ice quantity sensor.

[0058] Step S402: When the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container exceeds the preset storage threshold, exit the quick ice making mode.

[0059] In steps S401 to S402 of some embodiments, this application embodiment uses an ice quantity sensor to detect the ice quantity in the ice storage container in real time. That is, the ice quantity stored in the ice storage container is determined based on the detection result of the ice quantity sensor to determine whether the ice quantity in the ice storage container has reached a preset storage quantity threshold, and further determine the ice storage status of the ice storage container, such as full ice state, not full ice state, etc. When the ice quantity stored in the ice storage container is greater than the preset storage quantity threshold, it means that the ice quantity stored in the ice storage container has reached the set storage quantity threshold, and the fast ice making mode is exited to avoid long-term ice making, improve ice making accuracy, and enable ice making according to user needs to meet the ice making needs of multiple scenarios.

[0060] It should be noted that the preset storage threshold in this embodiment can be set according to the user's needs. For example, the preset storage threshold can be set according to the volume of the ice storage container, that is, the preset storage threshold can be set to the maximum amount of ice that the ice storage container can hold. In this case, when the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container is greater than the preset storage threshold, it means that the ice storage container is full of ice and the quick ice-making mode needs to be exited. Alternatively, the preset storage threshold can be set according to the amount of ice required by the user. In this case, when the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container is greater than the preset storage threshold, it means that the amount of ice in the ice storage container has reached the user's required amount and quick ice-making is not necessary. This embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on the setting of the preset storage threshold.

[0061] Understandably, when the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container is less than or equal to a preset storage threshold, the refrigeration equipment will continue to operate in rapid ice-making mode.

[0062] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a refrigeration control method according to another embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the method includes, but is not limited to, steps S501 to S502.

[0063] It should be noted that steps S501 to S502 occur after the water supply component of the ice-making device is operated according to the first water supply volume control.

[0064] Step S501: Determine the cumulative running time of the ice-making device in rapid ice-making mode.

[0065] Step S502: When the cumulative runtime is greater than or equal to the preset runtime, exit the fast ice-making mode.

[0066] In steps S501 to S502 of some embodiments, after controlling the operation of the water supply component of the ice-making device according to the first water supply volume, this embodiment of the application will also determine the cumulative running time of the ice-making device in the rapid ice-making mode, and then compare the cumulative running time with the preset time. When the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset time, it indicates that the running time of the ice-making device in the rapid ice-making mode is too long. In order to prevent food from being over-frozen or the noise caused by the long-term operation of the ice-making device, this embodiment of the application will exit the rapid ice-making mode, thereby avoiding the situation of food being over-frozen, and also avoiding the continuous noise caused by the continuous high-speed operation of the ice-making device.

[0067] It should be noted that the preset duration in this application embodiment can be set according to the user's needs, for example, set to eight hours, nine hours, ten hours, etc., and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0068] like Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 This is a flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application. The refrigeration control method includes, but is not limited to, steps S601 to S602.

[0069] It should be noted that steps S601 to S602 occur after exiting the quick ice-making mode.

[0070] Step S601: Switch to normal ice-making mode, adjust the target temperature of the freezer compartment to the target temperature before entering the fast ice-making mode, and adjust the water supply of the water supply component to the preset water supply.

[0071] Step S602: Control the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to run at the target temperature of the freezer compartment before entering the rapid ice-making mode, and control the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume.

[0072] In steps S601 to S602 of some embodiments, after exiting the rapid ice-making mode, this embodiment can switch to the normal ice-making mode, adjust the target temperature of the freezer compartment to the target temperature before entering the rapid ice-making mode, and adjust the water supply of the water supply component to the preset water supply. That is, adjust the target temperature and water supply of the freezer compartment to the temperature and water supply before the rapid ice-making command, and then control the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to run with the target temperature of the freezer compartment as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, and control the water supply component to supply water to the ice container according to the preset water supply, thereby realizing the regulation of the water supply and the temperature of the freezer compartment, and further slowing down the ice-making speed.

[0073] like Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7This is a flowchart of a refrigeration control method provided in another embodiment of this application. The refrigeration control method includes, but is not limited to, step S701.

[0074] Step S701: In response to the normal ice-making command, enter the normal ice-making mode, control the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to run at the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and control the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume.

[0075] In step S701 of some embodiments, the present application embodiments can also respond to the normal ice-making command to enter the normal ice-making mode, control the operation of the compressor of the refrigeration equipment with the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and control the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume to realize normal ice making and meet the user's ice-making needs.

[0076] It is worth noting that in normal ice-making mode, the fan in the freezer compartment stops running when no refrigeration or freezing request is received.

[0077] Reference Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the specific process of controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to supply water to the ice-making container according to a first water supply volume, as provided in an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the method includes, but is not limited to, step S801.

[0078] It should be noted that the first water supply in this embodiment can be the water supply to the ice-making container each time, or it can be the total water supply in the current rapid ice-making mode. The two cases will be explained in detail below.

[0079] Step S801: For each time water is supplied to the ice-making container for ice making, the water supply component is controlled to operate according to the first water supply volume.

[0080] In step S801 of some embodiments, during the process of controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply amount, when the first water supply amount is the amount of water supplied to the ice-making container each time, the water supply component is controlled to operate according to the first water supply amount for each time water is supplied to the ice-making container to make ice, so as to ensure that the water supply amount supplied each time is the first water supply amount, so that the ice size is appropriate and the ice-making speed is faster, and the quality of the ice is ensured.

[0081] like Figure 9 As shown, Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of controlling the water supply component of an ice-making device to supply water to an ice-making container according to a first water supply volume, provided in another embodiment of this application. The refrigeration control method includes, but is not limited to, steps S901 to S902.

[0082] It should be noted that the first water supply is the total water supply in the current rapid ice-making mode.

[0083] Step S901: Determine the third water supply amount to be supplied to the ice-making container each time based on the first water supply amount and the volume of the ice-making container.

[0084] Step S902: For each time water is supplied to the ice-making container for ice making, the water supply component is controlled to operate according to the third water supply volume.

[0085] In steps S901 to S902 of some embodiments, when the first water supply is the total water supply of the current rapid ice-making mode, the embodiments of this application determine the third water supply for each ice-making container based on the first water supply and the volume of the ice-making container. For each ice-making process, the operation of the water supply component is controlled according to the third water supply to ensure that the water supply for each process is the third water supply, so that the ice size is appropriate and the ice-making speed is faster, thus ensuring the quality of the ice.

[0086] To further explain the refrigeration control method, control device, and refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment, specific examples are given below.

[0087] Example 1: Example 1 uses a refrigerator as the refrigeration equipment and an ice maker as the ice-making device. The ice maker is located in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. The freezer compartment is equipped with ice trays, and ice probes are installed in the ice trays.

[0088] The water in the ice tray is automatically drawn from the water tank in the refrigerator compartment or from an external water source through water pipes by a water pump. Once the temperature sensor in the ice tray reaches the set temperature, the water is transferred to the ice storage box. When the ice detection rod detects that the ice storage box is full, the water supply stops, and the ice-making process continues. The ice tray is located in the freezer compartment, and forced convection cooling is provided by a refrigeration fan to cool the water in the ice tray into ice blocks.

[0089] When faster ice-making is needed, users can select the quick ice-making mode via the refrigerator's buttons or their mobile phone. Once in quick ice-making mode, the refrigerator will perform the following operations: First, the temperature of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator is controlled according to the first preset temperature. Specifically, this embodiment of the application takes the first preset temperature as -26°C as an example. When the quick ice-making mode is set, the temperature of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator is controlled according to -26°C regardless of the current set temperature.

[0090] It should be noted that the first preset temperature can be between -25℃ and 28℃. The typical refrigerator temperature setting is between -16℃ and 24℃, and the typical refrigerator freezer temperature setting is -18℃. A large amount of experimental data shows that at -26℃, the refrigerator will not cause condensation on the cabinet due to the low temperature, and compared to -18℃, the ice making speed is increased by 8 minutes, which is an 8% increase in speed.

[0091] Next, determine the ambient temperature of the refrigerator's location, control the compressor speed to the highest speed at the current ambient temperature, and control the refrigeration fan in the freezer compartment to the highest speed at the current ambient temperature while the refrigeration fan in the freezer compartment is running.

[0092] It is worth noting that the freezer temperature is already controlled at -26℃, which is very low compared to the water temperature of the ice tray. When there is a large temperature difference, the freezer fan will also run when there is no demand for refrigeration or freezing in a single-system refrigerator, thereby enhancing air circulation in the freezer and speeding up ice making.

[0093] Furthermore, the water supply time in the rapid ice-making mode is controlled at 85% of that in the normal ice-making mode. For example, the normal water supply is generally 100g per batch, while the rapid ice-making mode supplies 80-85g. This value range was obtained after extensive experimental data and user feedback. It indicates that a single ice cube weighs 8-8.5g, a suitable size for faster ice-making. Experiments show that reducing the water supply by 15% can increase the ice-making speed by 5 minutes, a speed increase of nearly 5%. Any smaller water supply would not meet user ice-making habits, according to research.

[0094] Finally, the ice-flipping temperature in the rapid ice-making mode is higher than that in the normal ice-making mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, the ice-flipping temperature in the rapid ice-making mode is equal to the ice-flipping temperature in the normal ice-making mode plus 3°C. Since the water supply in the rapid ice-making mode is 80-85% of that in the normal ice-making mode, the water in a single ice compartment is more easily cooled to the solid ice temperature, so there is no need to reserve a larger temperature margin for sensing the temperature. In the normal ice-making mode, due to the large water intake, there is more water in a single ice compartment. In order to ensure that the center of the ice block in the ice compartment can also form solid ice, the ice compartment sensor is often designed with a larger temperature margin.

[0095] The ice-turning temperature in the rapid ice-making mode of this application embodiment differs from that in the normal ice-making mode by 3°C to 6°C, depending on the actual ice grid size.

[0096] It is understandable that water freezes at 0℃. The ice-making temperature sensor is placed under the ice grid. To prevent the temperature sensor from deviating from the actual temperature of the water inside the ice grid, a certain margin is reserved to ensure that solid ice forms inside the ice grid. A large amount of experimental data shows that when the temperature sensor under the ice grid senses the temperature of the ice grid, it is generally sufficient to ensure that the water inside the ice grid forms solid ice when the sensor is below -5℃.

[0097] In some embodiments, when the ice probe detects that the ice storage box is full or the cumulative running time in the rapid ice-making mode reaches a preset duration (e.g., 8-10 hours), the rapid ice-making mode automatically exits and switches to the normal ice-making mode. Generally, 8-10 hours is sufficient to produce enough ice (700-1000g) for the user. Therefore, the rapid ice-making mode can automatically exit to prevent issues such as excessively low freezing temperatures leading to over-freezing or continuous noise from high-speed operation (avoiding a poor user experience late at night or in the early morning). In the normal ice-making mode, conventional control is used, the ice cubes are slightly larger, the freezing temperature is controlled according to the current settings, and the ice-making speed is slower.

[0098] In some embodiments, when a user urgently needs to make ice quickly, they can select the quick ice-making mode. After entering the quick ice-making mode, the system automatically adjusts the water intake, freezing temperature, fan and compressor speeds, and fan control rules to provide a faster ice-making speed. After the ice is full or after running for a certain period of time, the system automatically enters the normal ice-making mode to avoid problems such as food overfreezing caused by continuously low temperatures, thereby providing the user with a better ice-making experience.

[0099] like Figure 10 As shown, Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a control device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0100] The control device 1000 in this embodiment includes one or more processors 1001 and a memory 1002. Figure 10 The example uses a processor 1001 and a memory 1002.

[0101] Processor 1001 and memory 1002 can be connected via a bus or other means. Figure 10 Taking the example of a connection between China and Israel via a bus.

[0102] Memory 1002, as a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store non-transitory software programs and non-transitory computer-executable programs. Furthermore, memory 1002 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state storage device. In some embodiments, memory 1002 may optionally include memory 1002 remotely located relative to processor 1001, and these remote memories can be connected to the control device 1000 via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0103] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 10The device structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the control device 1000, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0104] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network nodes. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0105] Memory, as a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store non-transitory software programs and non-transitory computer-executable programs. Furthermore, memory may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state storage device. In some embodiments, memory may optionally include memory remotely located relative to the processor, and these remote memories can be connected to the processor via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0106] The non-transient software program and instructions required to implement the cooling control method of the above embodiments are stored in the memory. When executed by the processor, the cooling control method of the above embodiments is executed.

[0107] It is worth noting that, since the refrigeration device of this application embodiment has the control device of the above embodiment, and the control device of the above embodiment can execute the refrigeration control method of the above embodiment, the specific implementation method and technical effect of the refrigeration device of this application embodiment can refer to the specific implementation method and technical effect of the refrigeration control method of any of the above embodiments.

[0108] The device or system embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0109] Furthermore, one embodiment of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions that are executed by a processor or control device.

[0110] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or some of the steps and systems in the methods disclosed above can be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, and suitable combinations thereof. Some or all of the physical components can be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a central processing unit, digital signal processor, or microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit. Such software can be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which can include computer-readable storage media (or non-transitory media) and communication media (or transient media). As is known to those skilled in the art, the term computer-readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information (such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data). Computer-readable storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical disc storage, magnetic cartridges, magnetic tape, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store desired information and is accessible to a computer. Furthermore, as is known to those skilled in the art, communication media typically contain computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in modulated data signals such as carrier waves or other transmission mechanisms, and may include any information delivery medium.

[0111] The above provides a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of this application. However, this application is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this application. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. A refrigeration control method, characterized in that, The method is applied to refrigeration equipment, the refrigeration equipment including a freezer compartment, the freezer compartment being equipped with an ice-making device, the ice-making device including a water supply assembly and an ice-making container; the method includes: In response to a rapid ice-making command, the device enters a rapid ice-making mode, and determines a first preset temperature and a first water supply based on the rapid ice-making command. The first preset temperature is lower than the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and the first water supply is less than the preset water supply of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode. The compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate at the first preset temperature as the target temperature of the freezer compartment, and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply volume.

2. The refrigeration control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After entering the rapid ice-making mode, the method further includes: Obtain the ambient temperature at the location of the refrigeration equipment; The maximum fan speed of the refrigeration chamber is determined based on the ambient temperature. The operation of the fan in the refrigeration compartment is controlled to a limit not exceeding the maximum fan speed.

3. The refrigeration control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature sensor is installed at the bottom of the ice-making container; the method further includes: A first ice-turning temperature is determined according to the rapid ice-making command, and the first ice-turning temperature is greater than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the first ice-turning temperature, the ice-making container is controlled to perform an ice-turning operation. or, The second ice-turning temperature is determined based on the container volume of the ice-making container and the first water supply. The second ice-turning temperature is higher than the ice-turning temperature of the ice-making device in normal ice-making mode. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor reaches the second ice-turning temperature, the ice-making container is controlled to perform an ice-turning operation.

4. The refrigeration control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making device further includes an ice storage container and an ice quantity sensor for detecting the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container; the method further includes: The amount of ice stored in the ice storage container is determined based on the detection results of the ice volume sensor. When the amount of ice stored in the ice storage container exceeds a preset storage threshold, the rapid ice-making mode is exited.

5. The refrigeration control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to operate according to the first water supply volume, the method further includes: Determine the cumulative operating time of the ice-making device in the rapid ice-making mode; When the cumulative runtime is greater than or equal to the preset runtime, the fast ice-making mode is exited.

6. The refrigeration control method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, After exiting the rapid ice-making mode, the method further includes: Switch to the normal ice-making mode, adjust the target temperature of the freezer compartment to the target temperature before entering the rapid ice-making mode, and adjust the water supply of the water supply component to the preset water supply. The compressor of the refrigeration equipment is controlled to operate with the target temperature of the freezer compartment before entering the rapid ice-making mode as the target temperature, and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume.

7. The refrigeration control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to a normal ice-making command, the system enters normal ice-making mode, controls the compressor of the refrigeration equipment to operate at the target temperature currently set in the freezer compartment, and controls the water supply component to supply water to the ice-making container according to the preset water supply volume.

8. The refrigeration control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water supply volume is the amount of water supplied to the ice-making container each time; the step of controlling the water supply component of the ice-making device to supply water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply volume includes: For each time water is supplied to the ice-making container for ice making, the operation of the water supply component is controlled according to the first water supply volume. or, The first water supply is the total water supply in the current rapid ice-making mode; controlling the water supply component to deliver water to the ice-making container according to the first water supply includes: The third water supply amount to be supplied to the ice-making container each time is determined based on the first water supply amount and the volume of the ice-making container; Each time water is supplied to the ice-making container for ice making, the operation of the water supply component is controlled according to the third water supply volume.

9. A control device, characterized in that, It includes at least one processor and a memory for communicatively connecting to the at least one processor; the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the cooling control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, Includes the control device as described in claim 9.

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