Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, a door body; the printing system is arranged on the door body; the printing system comprises a data input module, a control module and a printing output module. The printing output module is arranged on the door body through a mounting assembly and is used for printing and outputting food material information; the mounting assembly comprises a fixing piece, a connecting piece and a printing outlet. A mounting part is arranged on the fixing piece, and the mounting part is used for replacing printing paper; the printing output module is installed on the back face of the door body through a fixing piece. The connecting piece is connected with the mounting part in a matched mode and used for shielding the printing output module. According to the utility model, through structure simplification and user-friendly interaction, a user is helped to manage food. A printing module is designed and installed on a refrigerator door body, and food tagging visual management is achieved in cooperation with a refrigerator touch screen or an intelligent mobile phone application program; no built-in sensor or camera is needed, and the food waste rate is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] In daily life, refrigerators have become an indispensable household appliance. When users store food in the refrigerator, they cannot clearly obtain information such as the name of the food, storage time and storage location, which may cause some people to become sick due to eating expired food, or discard non-expired food due to inability to distinguish the shelf life, resulting in waste.

[0003] The existing technology usually installs an intelligent system in the refrigerator, which can monitor the weight, volume change or refrigeration environment of food through sensors or cameras, and transmit the data to the user's smart device through networking. However, these intelligent systems are usually complex, costly, require a high degree of software algorithm involvement, and have unstable recognition reliability.

[0004] In summary, it is now necessary to provide a refrigerator that can solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a refrigerator that can solve the technical problem of improper food management in the refrigerator in the prior art. The specific solution is as follows:

[0006] A refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] A box body, in which a storage space is formed;

[0008] A door body, which is rotatably connected to the box body and is used to close or open the storage space;

[0009] A printing system, which is arranged on the door body;

[0010] Wherein, the printing system includes a data input module, a control module and a printing output module;

[0011] The printing output module is arranged on the door body through a mounting assembly, and is used for printing out food information;

[0012] The installation assembly includes: a fixing part, a connecting part and a printing outlet;

[0013] The fixing member is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used to replace the printing paper;

[0014] The print output module is mounted on the back of the door body through a fixing member;

[0015] The connecting member is cooperatively connected with the mounting portion to shield the print output module.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention,

[0017] The connecting member is connected to the mounting portion through a hinge device and a locking device; wherein the hinge device and the locking device are both symmetrical structures.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the print output module adopts a thermal printer module, and the thermal printer module is used to print out food labels; the food labels record the food name, shelf life, purchase date and recommended storage location.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the control module includes a main control unit, a paper sensing circuit, a motor drive circuit and a temperature sensing circuit;

[0020] The main control unit is used to receive the food information sent by the data input module; the paper sensing circuit is provided with a paper sensor, and the main control unit is connected to the paper sensing circuit to receive the paper quantity data collected by the paper sensor; the temperature sensing circuit is provided with a temperature sensor, and the main control unit is connected to the temperature sensing circuit to receive the temperature data of the heating element collected by the temperature sensor; the control module is connected to the motor drive circuit to control the start and stop of the motor.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the data input module uses a touch screen to implement data input, and the touch screen is integrated on the door body.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, the data input module uses an application of a mobile terminal to implement data input, and the application of the mobile terminal is connected to the control module by wireless communication.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module further includes a power supply unit, which is connected to a power supply of the refrigerator and is used to provide power to the printing system.

[0024] In some embodiments of the utility model, the control module receives data sent by the data input module through an LCD driver or a wireless signal receiver; the control module processes the data to generate corresponding clock signals, data signals and control signals, and sends the clock signals, data signals and control signals to the print output module.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present invention, the print output module is fixedly connected to the door body via a fixing portion; the fixing portion includes a suction cup or an adhesive layer.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present invention, a refrigerator is provided, comprising:

[0027] A box body, in which a storage space is formed;

[0028] A door body, which is rotatably connected to the box body and is used to close or open the storage space;

[0029] A printing system, which is arranged on the door body;

[0030] Wherein, the printing system includes a data input module, a control module and a printing output module;

[0031] The printing output module is arranged on the door body through a mounting assembly;

[0032] The installation assembly includes: a fixing part, a connecting part and a printing outlet

[0033] The fixing member is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used to replace the printing paper;

[0034] The print output module is mounted on the back of the door body through a fixing member;

[0035] The connecting member is configured such that when the print output module needs to replace paper, the connecting member rotates relative to the mounting portion to expose the print output module located at the back of the door body.

[0036] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0037] The utility model helps users manage food through simplified structure and user-friendly interaction. A printing module is designed and installed on the refrigerator door, and food labeling management is realized with the refrigerator touch screen or smartphone application. The label contains the food name, purchase date, expiration date and storage location for quick marking. No built-in sensors or cameras are required, and intuitive management is achieved through labeling. The user-defined management function is enhanced, which facilitates the identification of ingredients and reduces food waste rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the installation position of the printing system according to some embodiments is shown;

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the printing system according to some embodiments is shown;

[0040] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the door body according to some embodiments is shown;

[0041] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the installation assembly according to some embodiments is shown;

[0042] Figure 5shows a schematic structural diagram of the first fixing member according to some embodiments;

[0043] Figure 6 shows a schematic structural diagram of the second fixing member according to some embodiments;

[0044] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the principle of the control module according to some embodiments;

[0045] Figure 8 shows a signal processing schematic diagram of the control module according to some embodiments;

[0046] Fig. 9 A control logic diagram of the control module according to some embodiments is shown.

[0047] Reference numerals:

[0048] 100, housing; 200, door; 210, integrated unit; 220, touch screen; 300, printing system; 310, data input module; 320, control module; 321, main control unit; 322, paper sensing circuit; 323, motor drive circuit; 324, temperature sensing circuit; 330, print output module; 410, fixing member; 411, first fixing member; 412, second fixing member; 413, mounting unit; 420, connecting member; 430, print outlet; 510, hinge device; 520, locking device; 600, wireless communication module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0051] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0053] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0054] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the utility model. In order to simplify the disclosure of the utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples, and the purpose is not to limit the utility model. In addition, the utility model may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the utility model provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a refrigerator comprises:

[0056] The box body 100 has a storage space formed therein;

[0057] A door body 200, which is rotatably connected to the box body 100 and is used to close or open the storage space;

[0058] A printing system 300, which is arranged on the door body 200;

[0059] The printing system 300 includes a data input module 310, a control module 320 and a printing output module 330;

[0060] The printing output module 330 is arranged on the door body 200 through a mounting assembly, and is used to print out food information;

[0061] The installation assembly includes: a fixing member 410, a connecting member 420 and a printing outlet 430;

[0062] The fixing member 410 is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used to replace the printing paper;

[0063] The print output module 330 is mounted on the back of the door body 200 through a fixing member 410;

[0064] The connecting member 420 is cooperatively connected with the mounting portion to shield the print output module 330 .

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention,

[0066] During use, the food information is input through the data input module 310, and the control module 320 controls the print output module 330 to output the food label according to the food information.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, the print output module 330 may be integrated on a refrigerator screen or a control panel, or may be fixed on the door 200 of the refrigerator in a non-invasive manner.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, for a non-invasive installation method, specifically, the door body 200 can be fixedly connected to the door body 200 through a fixing portion; the fixing portion includes a suction cup or an adhesive layer, and the adhesive layer can be achieved by applying multiple layers of various adhesives.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, the data input module 310 uses a touch screen 220 to implement data input, and the touch screen is integrated on the door body 200 .

[0070] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the door body 200 is provided with an integrated portion 210, and the integrated portion 210 is a hollow structure. The touch screen 220 and other structures can be embedded in the installation portion, so that the data input module 310 can be integrated on the touch screen 220, so that the user can use the touch screen 220 to input food data.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, the data input module 310 uses an application of a mobile terminal to implement data input, and the application of the mobile terminal is connected to the control module 320 via a wireless communication module 600 .

[0072] In this embodiment, data can be input using an application on a smartphone, and then the smartphone transmits the data to the control module 320 via communication methods such as WiFi or 5G. The control module 320 can store the data, thereby simplifying the input process.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 7 As shown, the control module 320 includes a main control unit 321, a paper sensing circuit 322, a motor driving circuit 323 and a temperature sensing circuit 324;

[0074] The main control unit 321 is used to receive the food information sent by the data input module 310; the paper sensing circuit 322 is provided with a paper sensor, and the main control unit 321 is connected to the paper sensing circuit 322 for receiving the paper quantity data collected by the paper sensor; the temperature sensing circuit 324 is provided with a temperature sensor, and the main control unit 321 is connected to the temperature sensing circuit 324 for receiving the temperature data of the heating element collected by the temperature sensor; the control module 320 is connected to the motor drive circuit 323 for controlling the start and stop of the motor.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 8 As shown, the main control unit 321 is connected to each driving circuit for communication and is used to collect data or send control instructions.

[0076] The paper sensor is arranged in the paper box of the print output module 330 and is used to monitor the amount of paper. When the amount of paper in the print output module 330 is reduced below a threshold, a signal can be sent to the main control unit 321 through the paper sensing circuit 322. After receiving the signal, the main control unit 321 can issue an early warning of paper shortage to remind the user to replenish the paper in the print output module 330.

[0077] In some embodiments of the utility model, during the printing process of the food information label, a motor is required to cooperate with a print head for printing. The motor is controlled and adjusted by the motor drive circuit 323. The main control unit 321 is connected to the motor drive circuit 323 and the print head through communication, and the motor cooperates with the print head to print and output the label according to the food information to be printed.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the print output module 330 adopts a thermal printer, its control module 320 includes a temperature sensing circuit 324, which is used to receive temperature data collected by a temperature sensor; the temperature sensor is arranged at the heating element, and can collect the temperature data of the heating element, and the print head and the heating element cooperate to print out the food information.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 320 further includes a power supply unit, which is connected to a refrigerator power supply and is used to supply power to the printing system 300 .

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Fig. 9 As shown, the control module 320 receives the data sent by the data input module 310 through an LCD driver or a wireless signal receiver; the control module 320 processes the data to generate corresponding clock signals, data signals and control signals, and sends the clock signals, data signals and control signals to the print output module 330.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, the touch screen 220 located on the door body 200 is an LCD display touch screen 220 , and the data input module 310 can write data through an LCD driver and transmit the data to the control module 320 .

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, when data is input through a user's mobile terminal, the data can be written through a WIFI / Bluetooth signal receiver and transmitted to the control module 320 .

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, for the installation method and installation position of the printing system 300, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the printing system 300 is located below the touch screen 220 .

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member 410 includes a first fixing member 411 and a second fixing member 412, wherein the mounting portion is located in the second fixing member 412. Figure 3 As shown, the mounting portion is a hollow structure on the second fixing member 412 .

[0085] The hollow structure can facilitate the replacement of paper.

[0086] When the connecting member 420 is connected to the fixing member 410 , without replacing the paper, the connecting member 420 is embedded in the installation portion, and the connecting member 420 and the second fixing member 412 are located on the same vertical plane to achieve the structural integrity of the door body 200 .

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 5 As shown, the first fixing member 411 is provided with a mounting groove, and the placement position of the paper of the print output module 330 is set in the mounting groove.

[0088] A bending structure is provided on the outer periphery of the first fixing member 411 , and the bending structure can cooperate with the second fixing member 412 to form a sealed installation space for accommodating the print output module 330 .

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, continue to refer to Figure 6 As shown, the second fixing member 412 and the first fixing member 411 can be fixedly connected by screws or the like.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, the printing outlet 430 is located below the mounting portion 413 to facilitate the output of the food label after printing.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting member 420 is connected to the mounting portion through a hinge device 510 and a locking device 520; wherein the hinge device 510 and the locking device 520 are both symmetrically arranged structures.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, the hinge device 510 rotatably connects the bottom of the connecting member 420 to the mounting portion via a rotating shaft or other structure, thereby achieving a rotatable connection between the connecting member 420 and the second fixing member 412 .

[0093] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking device 520 is a mutually cooperating clamping structure. The locking device 520 includes a through hole provided on the second fixing member 412 and a protrusion provided on the connecting member 420 .

[0094] In some embodiments of the utility model, during use, the connecting member 420 includes an open state and a locked state. When the paper needs to be replaced, the locking device 520 is disengaged, and the connecting member 420 rotates around the second fixing member 412. The connecting member 420 is vertically arranged with the second fixing member 412. At this time, the connecting member 420 is in an open state, and the user can replace the paper.

[0095] When the paper is replaced, the connecting member 420 rotates relative to the second fixing member 412, and the protrusion in the locking device 520 engages with the through hole so that the connecting member 420 reaches a locked state.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, the print output module 330 uses a thermal printer module, and the thermal printer module is used to print out food labels; the food labels record the food name, shelf life, purchase date and recommended storage location.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, the food label can reflect the information input by the user when purchasing food, and the print output module 330 can print out a label containing information such as the purchase date, expected expiration date, etc. These labels can be attached to food packaging to help users intuitively identify the status of each food and consume food that is about to expire in time, thereby reducing waste.

[0098] In some embodiments of the utility model, when a user puts food into a refrigerator, he or she can choose to input the specific storage location of the food into the system. The system will print this information on a label, and when the user needs to find a specific food, he or she can quickly locate it through the label, thereby improving the search efficiency.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, the printing system 300 can realize a combination of manual input and automatic reminder. The printing system 300 does not use a built-in sensor, but the user can customize the input food information.

[0100] For example, homemade food can also have its information recorded and managed through the data input module 310 .

[0101] The printing system 300 can set reminders based on the information, such as notifying the user in advance that food is about to expire. This proactive reminder mechanism saves the user time and energy in checking and remembering the status of food.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, the thermal printer may also have an interconnection function, and may be connected to a mobile terminal and directly controlled by an application of the mobile terminal to print labels and manage food ingredients.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, a refrigerator is provided, comprising:

[0104] The box body 100 has a storage space formed therein;

[0105] A door body 200, which is rotatably connected to the box body 100 and is used to close or open the storage space;

[0106] A printing system 300, which is arranged on the door body 200;

[0107] The printing system 300 includes a data input module 310, a control module 320 and a printing output module 330;

[0108] The print output module 330 is arranged on the door body 200 through a mounting assembly;

[0109] The installation assembly includes: a fixing member 410, a connecting member 420 and a printing outlet 430

[0110] The fixing member 410 is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used to replace the printing paper;

[0111] The print output module 330 is mounted on the back of the door body 200 through a fixing member 410;

[0112] The connection member 420 is configured such that when the print output module 330 needs to replace paper, the connection member 420 rotates relative to the mounting portion to expose the print output module 330 located at the back of the door body 200 .

[0113] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0114] The utility model helps users manage food through simplified structure and user-friendly interaction. A printing module is designed and installed on the refrigerator door 200, and food labeling management is realized in conjunction with the refrigerator touch screen 220 or a smart phone application. The label contains the food name, purchase date, expiration date and storage location for quick marking. No built-in sensors or cameras are required, and intuitive management is achieved through labeling. The user-defined management function is enhanced, which facilitates the identification of ingredients and reduces food waste.

[0115] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0116] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by technicians familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: A box body, in which a storage space is formed; A door body, which is rotatably connected to the box body and is used to close or open the storage space; A printing system, which is arranged on the door body; Wherein, the printing system includes a data input module, a control module and a printing output module; The printing output module is arranged on the door body through a mounting assembly, and is used for printing out food information; Characterized in that the installation assembly comprises: a fixing part, a connecting part and a printing outlet; The fixing member is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used to replace the printing paper; The print output module is mounted on the back of the door body through a fixing member; The connecting member is cooperatively connected with the mounting portion to shield the print output module.

2. A refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member is connected to the mounting portion through a hinge device and a locking device; wherein the hinge device and the locking device are both symmetrical structures.

3. A refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing output module adopts a thermal printer module, and the thermal printer module is used to print out food labels; the food labels record the food name, shelf life, purchase date and recommended storage location.

4. A refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module includes a main control unit, a paper sensing circuit, a motor driving circuit and a temperature sensing circuit; The main control unit is used to receive the food information sent by the data input module; the paper sensing circuit is provided with a paper sensor, and the main control unit is connected to the paper sensing circuit to receive the paper quantity data collected by the paper sensor; the temperature sensing circuit is provided with a temperature sensor, and the main control unit is connected to the temperature sensing circuit to receive the temperature data of the heating element collected by the temperature sensor; the control module is connected to the motor drive circuit to control the start and stop of the motor.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data input module uses a touch screen to input data, and the touch screen is integrated on the door body.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data input module uses the application of the mobile terminal to realize data input, and the application of the mobile terminal is connected with the control module through a wireless communication module.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module further includes a power supply unit, which is connected to a refrigerator power supply and is used to provide power to the printing system.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module receives the data sent by the data input module through an LCD driver or a wireless signal receiver; the control module processes the data to generate corresponding clock signals, data signals and control signals, and sends the clock signals, data signals and control signals to the print output module.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The print output module is fixedly connected to the door body via a fixing portion; the fixing portion comprises a suction cup or an adhesive layer.

10. A refrigerator, comprising: A box body, in which a storage space is formed; A door body, which is rotatably connected to the box body and is used to close or open the storage space; A printing system, which is arranged on the door body; Wherein, the printing system includes a data input module, a control module and a printing output module; The printing output module is arranged on the door body through a mounting assembly; Characterized in that the installation assembly includes: a fixing part, a connecting part and a printing outlet The fixing member is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is used to replace the printing paper; The print output module is mounted on the back of the door body through a fixing member; The connecting member is configured such that when the print output module needs to replace paper, the connecting member rotates relative to the mounting portion to expose the print output module located at the back of the door body.

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