Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides refrigeration equipment which comprises a storage chamber, and a containing box used for containing food materials and a sliding rail matched with the containing box in a sliding mode are arranged in the storage chamber. The storage chamber is further provided with a controller, the controller is electrically connected with the containing box, and the controller is used for controlling the containing box to move on the sliding rails. Through the structure that the storage chamber is internally provided with the containing boxes and the sliding rails, the containing boxes can move in the storage chamber, and a user can perceive the movement situation, so that the perceptibility and visibility of the user to the state of the food materials are improved through the design, and the user can more easily notice the position and the movement situation of the food materials in each containing box. Particularly, the movement conditions can reflect the change of the freshness of the food materials, the user can obtain the state of the food materials by observing the movement, and waste caused by expiration of the food materials is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a refrigeration device. Background Art

[0002] Most refrigerators on the market currently use methods such as detecting the freshness of ingredients or pre-setting the expiration time of ingredients to remind users to deal with ingredients that are about to expire. However, this reminder method has some problems. First, unless they are moved manually, the position of the ingredients in the refrigerator will not change. If users fail to deal with ingredients that are not fresh in time after receiving the reminder, these ingredients are likely to expire directly in the refrigerator, resulting in waste. Secondly, since expired ingredients are usually placed deeper in the refrigerator, users can easily overlook their existence. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a refrigeration device in order to overcome the defect that the prior art cannot flexibly and automatically move the food stored in the refrigerator.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device comprises a storage chamber, the storage chamber is provided with a storage box for containing food and a slide rail slidably matched with the storage box;

[0006] The storage chamber is also provided with a controller, which is electrically connected to the receiving box and is used to control the receiving box to move on the slide rail.

[0007] In this solution, by providing a storage box and a slide rail structure in the storage room, the storage box can be moved in the storage room, and the user can perceive the movement. This design increases the user's perception and visibility of the food status, making it easier for the user to notice the position and movement of the food in each storage box. In particular, these movements can reflect the change in the freshness of the food. The user can obtain the status of the food by observing the movement, thus avoiding waste caused by expired food.

[0008] Preferably, the storage chamber includes a first slide rail arranged transversely and a second slide rail arranged longitudinally, and the first slide rail and the second slide rail intersect with each other.

[0009] In this solution, the intersecting first and second slide rails increase the operability of the refrigeration device and the convenience of food management. Users can easily adjust the storage position of food by sliding the storage box, and can also better organize the food for easy access and arrangement.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of the first slide rails and a plurality of the second slide rails are perpendicular to each other and divide the storage chamber into a plurality of blocks, and the blocks form parking positions for parking the accommodating boxes.

[0011] In this solution, the space in the storage room is reasonably utilized and planned so that the storage box can be parked in each block. Each block is surrounded by a first slide rail and a second slide rail that are perpendicular to each other, forming a rectangular or square parking space for parking the storage box. It helps to better organize and manage ingredients. Users can place ingredients in different blocks to avoid confusion and cross-contamination between ingredients, and facilitate the sorting and classification of ingredients. At the same time, since there are independent parking spaces in each block, users can flexibly adjust the position of the storage box and place it reasonably according to the storage situation of the ingredients.

[0012] Preferably, at least one universal wheel is provided at the bottom of each of the receiving boxes, and the receiving box is moved by the universal wheel.

[0013] In this solution, the movement of the storage box in the storage room is more flexible and convenient. The universal wheel is characterized by free rolling in all directions, including front and back, left and right, and even rotation. Through the free rolling of the universal wheel, the storage box can be docked at any position in the storage room, making flexible use of space.

[0014] Preferably, the refrigeration device comprises a plurality of the storage chambers, the storage chambers are distributed in sequence along the direction of gravity, each of the storage chambers is connected via a transmission channel, and the receiving box moves to different storage chambers via the transmission channel.

[0015] In this solution, by moving the storage box between different storage rooms, users can arrange the storage location of food more flexibly and realize intelligent food management; preferably, the temperature of each storage room decreases from top to bottom, and by transporting food with reduced freshness from the storage box to the storage room with lower temperature, the protection period of food can be extended to avoid expired and spoilage due to users' failure to handle it in time. Through this intelligent temperature distribution and food movement management, food can be better protected in the refrigeration equipment, reducing food waste.

[0016] Preferably, a crawler belt is provided in the transmission channel, and the box body of the storage box is provided with a connecting piece that cooperates with the crawler belt, and the controller is used to control the storage box to be transmitted to different storage chambers via the crawler belt.

[0017] In this solution, a crawler is used as a moving device of the transmission channel, so that the storage box can be moved quickly and smoothly between the storage rooms. The crawler cooperates with the connecting piece on the box body of the storage box to ensure that the storage box is firmly connected to the crawler, thereby realizing stable transmission of food.

[0018] Preferably, a cover plate is provided at the communication port between the storage chamber and the transmission channel, the cover plate is arranged to be movable relative to the plane where the communication port is located, and the cover plate is used to close and open the transmission channel.

[0019] In this solution, the opening and closing of the transmission channel can be easily controlled by moving the cover. When the storage box needs to be transferred, the cover can be opened so that the storage box can be smoothly moved in the transmission channel. When the storage box does not need to be transferred, the cover can be closed to seal the transmission channel, ensuring that the food in the storage room will not be disturbed or contaminated by the outside.

[0020] Preferably, the top of the storage box is provided with an opening, the storage chamber at the bottom layer is provided with a storage box outlet, and a sealing device is provided above the storage box outlet, and the sealing device is used to lay a sealing film for the opening at the top of the storage box when the storage box passes through the storage box outlet.

[0021] In this solution, when the food in the storage box deteriorates or the temperature of the storage chamber does not meet the requirements for long-term storage, the storage box can be moved out of the storage chamber through the storage box outlet. While passing through the outlet, the storage box is sealed by a sealing device to ensure that the food is isolated from the external environment. Preferably, the sealing film of this solution is a plastic wrap.

[0022] Preferably, a battery and an input end of a wireless charging coil are installed at the bottom of the housing box, the battery and the input end are electrically connected, and an output end of the wireless charging coil is installed at the parking position;

[0023] The battery receives power outputted from the output end through the input end for charging, and the battery is used to provide power drive for the movement of the containing box.

[0024] In this solution, when the storage box is parked in a parking position with an output terminal, the wireless charging coil will send power to the input terminal of the storage box to charge the battery. This wireless charging method not only allows the storage box to be charged when it is parked, but also continuously charges the battery during the movement of the storage box, ensuring that the storage box has sufficient power to drive automatic transmission between storage rooms. This design saves users the trouble of replacing batteries and also ensures the intelligent operation of refrigeration equipment.

[0025] Preferably, a label is provided on the outside of the box body of the containing box, and the number of the containing box is marked by the label, and each containing box has a different number;

[0026] The storage chamber is provided with a label recognition device, and the label recognition device is used to recognize the serial number of the containing box. Preferably, the label recognition device is a camera.

[0027] In this solution, each container has a unique number, which ensures that each container can be uniquely identified in the storage room. Through such an intelligent identification device, users can easily find and manage the ingredients in different containers. At the same time, the refrigeration equipment can monitor and track the storage status of ingredients in real time, providing users with a more convenient and efficient food management experience.

[0028] The positive progressive effect of the present utility model is that a storage chamber is provided in the refrigeration device of the present scheme, and a storage box for holding food is provided in the storage chamber. The storage box can be moved in the storage chamber by means of a slide rail, and the user can perceive these movements, so that the user can notice the movement of each storage box. In particular, these movements can reflect the changes in the freshness of the food, and the user can obtain the status of the food by observing the movement, thereby avoiding waste caused by expired food. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a refrigeration device according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic plan view of a storage room according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 Another schematic plan view of a storage room according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a transmission channel of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a layout diagram of a specific example of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 6 The figure is a schematic diagram of the moving path of a specific example of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of the sealing device of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a sealing device according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0037] Description of reference numerals:

[0038] Storage Room 1

[0039] Storage box 2

[0040] Slide 3

[0041] Parking space 4

[0042] Universal wheel 5

[0043] Transmission channel 6

[0044] Cover 7

[0045] Track 8

[0046] Connector 9

[0047] Sealing device 10

[0048] Sealing film 11

[0049] Battery 12

[0050] Input terminal 13 of wireless charging coil

[0051] Output terminal 14 of the wireless charging coil

[0052] Cutting pieces 15 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] A preferred embodiment is given below, and the present invention is described more clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0054] This embodiment provides a refrigeration device, such as Figure 1-4 The refrigeration device includes a storage chamber 1 and a controller (not shown in the figure). The storage chamber 1 is provided with a storage box 2 for containing food and a slide rail 3 slidably matched with the storage box 2; the controller is electrically connected to the storage box 2, and the controller is used to control the movement of the storage box 2 on the slide rail 3.

[0055] By providing the storage chamber 1 with the structure of the storage box 2 and the slide rail 3, the storage box 2 can move in the storage chamber 1, and the user can perceive the movement. This design increases the user's perception and visibility of the food status, making it easier for the user to notice the position and movement of the food in each storage box 2. In particular, these movement conditions can reflect the change in the freshness of the food. The user can obtain the status of the food by observing the movement, thus avoiding waste caused by expired food.

[0056] In one possible implementation scheme, the food with reduced freshness is moved closer to the opening of the refrigeration equipment, so that users can more easily see and take these food that are about to expire, prompting users to handle these food in time and avoid waste caused by expired food.

[0057] In one possible implementation, the storage chamber 1 includes a first slide rail arranged transversely and a second slide rail arranged longitudinally, and the first slide rail and the second slide rail intersect. A plurality of first slide rails and a plurality of second slide rails are perpendicular to each other and divide the storage chamber 1 into a plurality of blocks, and the blocks form parking positions 4 for parking the accommodating boxes 2.

[0058] The space in the storage room 1 is rationally utilized and planned so that the storage box 2 can be parked in each block. Each block is surrounded by a first slide rail and a second slide rail that are perpendicular to each other, forming a rectangular or square parking space 4 for parking the storage box 2. It helps to better organize and manage ingredients. Users can place ingredients in different blocks to avoid confusion and cross-contamination between ingredients, and facilitate the sorting and classification of ingredients. At the same time, since there are independent parking spaces 4 in each block, users can flexibly adjust the position of the storage box 2 and place it reasonably according to the storage situation of the ingredients. In this solution, at least one empty space needs to be reserved in the storage room 1 for the position replacement of the storage box 2. Since the slide rail 3 includes a transverse slide rail and a longitudinal slide rail, only one empty space is required to move any storage box 2 to any position.

[0059] In one possible implementation manner, at least one universal wheel 5 is provided at the bottom of each receiving box 2 , and the receiving box 2 is moved via the universal wheel 5 .

[0060] In this solution, the universal wheel 5 makes the movement of the receiving box 2 in the storage room 1 more flexible and convenient. Since the universal wheel 5 is characterized by being able to roll freely in all directions, including forward and backward, left and right, and even rotating. Through the free rolling of the universal wheel 5, the receiving box 2 can be docked at any position in the storage room 1, making flexible use of space. Therefore, in other embodiments, the slide rail 3 may not be required, and the receiving box 2 can be driven to move only by the universal wheel 5.

[0061] In one possible implementation, the refrigeration device includes a plurality of storage chambers 1, which are distributed in sequence along the direction of gravity, each storage chamber 1 is connected through a transmission channel 6, and the receiving box 2 moves to a different storage chamber 1 through the transmission channel 6. The temperature of the storage chamber 1 decreases from top to bottom.

[0062] In this solution, the transmission channel 6 is arranged on the inner side of the storage chamber 1, and a cover plate 7 is provided at the communication port between the storage chamber 1 and the transmission channel 6. The cover plate 7 is arranged to be movable relative to the plane where the communication port is located, and the cover plate 7 is used to close and open the transmission channel 6. When the cover plate 7 is closed, the storage chambers 1 are relatively isolated from each other, and a parking space 4 is formed in the storage chamber 1 at the communication port with the transmission channel 6, and a slide rail 3 is also laid. When it is necessary to transfer the storage box 2 to the storage chamber 1 on different layers, the cover plate 7 is opened to connect the transmission channel 6. The control system of the refrigeration equipment of this solution can send instructions to the controller, and judge whether the food needs to be moved by detecting the freshness of the food in the storage box 2, and can intelligently transport the food with reduced freshness through the storage box 2 to the storage chamber 1 with lower temperature for storage.

[0063] In one possible implementation, in order to facilitate the up and down transportation of the storage box 2, a track 8 is provided in the transmission channel 6, and the box body of the storage box 2 is provided with a connecting piece 9 that cooperates with the track 8. The controller is used to control the storage box 2 to be transmitted to different storage chambers 1 through the track 8. The track 8 is used as a moving device of the transmission channel 6, so that the storage box 2 can move quickly and smoothly between the storage chambers 1. The track 8 cooperates with the connecting piece 9 on the box body of the storage box 2 to ensure that the storage box 2 is firmly connected to the track 8, thereby realizing stable transmission of food.

[0064] In one possible implementation, a label is provided on the outside of the box body of the container box 2, and the number of the container box 2 is marked by the label, and each container box 2 has a different number; a label recognition device is provided in the storage chamber 1, and the label recognition device is used to recognize the number of the container box 2. Preferably, the label recognition device is a camera. In other possible implementations, the label recognition device can also recognize the number of the food box by means of NFC near field communication or the like.

[0065] The following is a specific example to explain the movement of the refrigeration equipment container 2 of this embodiment:

[0066] like Figure 5 , there are 16 parking positions 4 in the storage room 1, among which (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4) have already been parked with a container 2; and there is no container 2 parked on the transmission channel 6 (1-4) of this layer. To indicate the movement, the number of its initial parking position is also used as the container 2 number to refer to the container 2. Figure 5 The accommodating box 2 parked at the 1-1 position is also numbered 1-1.

[0067] If you need to move the container 2 at position 1-1 to position 3-3, you only need to follow the steps below: Figure 6 The receiving box 2 can be moved in the direction of movement (the direction of the dotted arrow in the figure) in sequence. Finally, the receiving box 2 at the position 1-1 is moved to the position 3-3, and the position of the transmission channel 6 is retained. Figure 1-6 Based on the above structure, it is possible to move ingredients in each layer to various positions on the layer, as well as move ingredients between different layers.

[0068] In one possible implementation, Figure 1 and Figure 7-8The top of the storage box 2 is provided with an opening, the storage chamber 1 at the bottom layer is provided with an outlet of the storage box 2, and a sealing device 10 is provided above the outlet of the storage box 2. The sealing device 10 is used to lay a sealing film 11 for the opening of the top of the storage box 2 when the storage box 2 passes through the outlet of the storage box 2. In particular, the outlet of the storage box 2 is arranged at the back of the refrigeration device, that is, the side opposite to the opening of the refrigeration device.

[0069] In this solution, when the food in the container 2 deteriorates or the temperature of the storage chamber 1 does not meet the requirements for long-term storage, the container 2 can be moved out of the storage chamber 1 through the outlet of the container 2. While passing through the outlet, the container 2 is sealed by the sealing device 10 to ensure that the food is isolated from the external environment. Preferably, the sealing film 11 of this solution is a plastic wrap. In other possible implementation schemes, the sealing film 11 can be other types of films, such as aluminum foil, sealing tape, etc. The specific sealing operation is as follows: Figure 7 , at the exit of the container box 2, the container box 2 is in its moving direction (such as Figure 7 When the container 2 moves forward in the direction indicated by the arrow), its front end contacts the plastic wrap, and the plastic wrap is driven to rotate and extend to completely cover the opening of the container 2 by the forward movement of the container 2. When the sealing device 10 recognizes that the plastic wrap has completely covered the opening of the container 2, it automatically cuts it to complete the covering of the container 2. The container 2 in this solution has the same size, and the length that the plastic wrap needs to cover each time can be preset. The plastic wrap can be cut when it is recognized that it has extended to the preset length, and the camera can also automatically determine whether the plastic wrap has completely covered the opening of the container 2. Among them, the sealing device 10 includes a cutting piece 15, which can move the plastic wrap up and down, and a cutting knife is provided at the plastic wrap outlet of the sealing device 10. When the cutting piece moves downward, the cutting knife cuts the plastic wrap and makes it fall off from the sealing device, thereby completing the sealing.

[0070] In one possible implementation scheme, a battery 12 and an input end 13 of a wireless charging coil are installed at the bottom of the storage box 2, the battery 12 and the input end are electrically connected, and the parking position 4 is installed with an output end 14 of the wireless charging coil; the battery 12 receives power output from the output end through the input end for charging, and the battery 12 is used to provide power drive for the movement of the storage box 2.

[0071] In this solution, when the storage box 2 is parked on the parking position 4 with an output end, the wireless charging coil will send power to the input end of the storage box 2, thereby charging the battery 12. This wireless charging method not only allows the storage box 2 to be charged when it is parked, but also can continuously charge the battery 12 during the movement of the storage box 2, ensuring that the storage box 2 has sufficient power to drive and realize automatic transmission between storage rooms 1. This design saves the user the trouble of replacing the battery 12 and also ensures the intelligent operation of the refrigeration equipment.

[0072] The refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment, through the design of the slide rail 3, the storage box 2 can be freely moved in the storage chamber 1, and the user can place the storage box 2 on different parking positions 4 as needed. Such a design increases the flexibility of food storage, and the user can arrange and manage the food in an orderly manner according to the type, shelf life or personal habits of the food, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the storage chamber 1. And when the freshness of the food decreases, the food can be moved to the opening of the storage chamber 1, so that the user can find it more easily, and avoid the food being placed in a too deep position and ignored by the user. Secondly, the storage chamber 1 is provided with storage chambers 1 of different temperatures, and they are connected by a transmission channel 6. By moving the storage box 2 between the storage chambers 1 of different temperatures, the storage management of the food under different temperature conditions can be realized. For example, the food that needs to be kept fresh is placed in the low-temperature storage chamber 1, and the commonly used food is placed in the normal temperature storage chamber 1, so that the shelf life and freshness of the food can be better extended. More preferably, the food with reduced freshness can be automatically moved to the storage chamber 1 of the lower layer with a lower temperature to extend its storage time. This flexible food storage management method can not only meet the storage requirements of different food materials, but also allow users to more conveniently access and manage food materials. At the same time, through the design of the slide rail 3 and the transmission channel 6, the refrigeration equipment can achieve intelligent control and management, providing users with a better use experience.

[0073] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device, comprising a storage room, characterized in that: The storage chamber is provided with a storage box for containing food and a slide rail slidably matched with the storage box; The storage chamber is also provided with a controller, the controller is electrically connected to the receiving box, and the controller is used to control the receiving box to move on the slide rail; The refrigeration equipment includes a plurality of storage chambers, which are distributed in sequence along the direction of gravity, each of which is connected via a transmission channel, and the storage box is moved to different storage chambers via the transmission channel. A cover is provided at a connecting port between the storage chamber and the transmission channel, and the cover is configured to be movable relative to a plane where the connecting port is located, and the cover is used to close and open the transmission channel.

2. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the storage chamber includes a first slide rail arranged horizontally and a second slide rail arranged horizontally and longitudinally, and the first slide rail and the second slide rail intersect.

3. The refrigeration device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the first slide rails and a plurality of the second slide rails are perpendicular to each other and divide the storage chamber into a plurality of blocks, and the blocks form parking positions for parking the accommodating boxes.

4. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one universal wheel is provided at the bottom of each of the accommodating boxes, and the accommodating box moves via the universal wheel.

5. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A crawler belt is provided in the transmission channel, and a box body of the storage box is provided with a connecting piece that cooperates with the crawler belt. The controller is used to control the storage box to be transmitted to different storage chambers via the crawler belt.

6. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage box is provided with an opening, the storage chamber at the bottom layer is provided with a storage box outlet, and a sealing device is provided above the storage box outlet. The sealing device is used to lay a sealing film for the opening at the top of the storage box when the storage box passes through the storage box outlet.

7. The refrigeration device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A battery and an input end of a wireless charging coil are installed at the bottom of the receiving box, the battery and the input end are electrically connected, and an output end of the wireless charging coil is installed at the parking position; The battery receives power outputted from the output end through the input end for charging, and the battery is used to provide power drive for the movement of the containing box.

8. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A label is provided on the outside of the box body of the containing box, and the number of the containing box is marked by the label, and the number of each containing box is different; A label recognition device is provided in the storage chamber, and the label recognition device is used to recognize the serial number of the containing box.

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