Vehicle-mounted refrigerator with object detection function

By using resistive touch control sheets to detect objects in vehicle-mounted refrigerators, the problems of high object detection cost and difficult maintenance in the prior art are solved, and low-cost and efficient object detection function is realized.

CN222617283UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14FOSHAN ALPICOOL ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421185826.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-28
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The object detection method of existing vehicle refrigerators is relatively expensive, and the sensor installation location needs to be considered for sealing and assembly, resulting in high maintenance costs.

Method used

The resistive touch control sheet is used to cause impedance changes through its deformation, realizing the object detection function. The resistive touch control sheet is connected to the control box through a power cord to process analog signals to detect objects.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the cost of realizing the object detection function of the vehicle refrigerator and has a lower later maintenance cost.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and particularly relates to a vehicle-mounted refrigerator with an object detection function. The bottom of the refrigerator inner container is connected with an inner container sealing bottom cover, a bottom layer silica gel pad is arranged on the inner surface of the inner container sealing bottom cover, a resistance type touch control piece is arranged at the upper end of the bottom layer silica gel pad, a top silica gel pad is arranged at the upper end of the resistance type touch control piece, and the resistance type touch control piece is connected with an external control box through a power line. According to the utility model, the impedance is changed through the deformation of the resistance-type touch control sheet, so that the purpose of detection is achieved; the implementation cost of the object detection function of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator is reduced, and the later maintenance cost is low.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and in particular relates to a vehicle-mounted refrigerator with an object detection function. Background Art

[0002] Current object detection methods for car refrigerators:

[0003] 1. Infrared grating detection: add sensors on both sides of the bottom of the refrigerator to detect whether the infrared rays are blocked to determine whether there are any objects missing;

[0004] 2. Visual detection solution: Place a camera inside the box and use lights to detect whether there is an object.

[0005] The sensors used in the above two solutions are relatively expensive, and the sensor installation location needs to take sealing assembly into consideration. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the defects and shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a car refrigerator with an object detection function which has a simple structure, a reasonable design and is easy to use. It achieves the detection purpose by changing the impedance through the deformation of a resistive touch control sheet; it reduces the implementation cost of the object detection function of the car refrigerator and has a low subsequent maintenance cost.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: it comprises a refrigerator liner, a sealed bottom cover of the liner, a bottom silicone pad, a resistive touch control piece, a top silicone pad, a power cord, a control box, and a refrigeration component; the bottom of the refrigerator liner is connected to the sealed bottom cover of the liner, the inner surface of the sealed bottom cover of the liner is provided with a bottom silicone pad, the upper end of the bottom silicone pad is provided with a resistive touch control piece, the upper end of the resistive touch control piece is provided with a top silicone pad, and the resistive touch control piece is connected to an external control box through a power cord.

[0008] Preferably, a refrigeration evaporation coil is provided on the outer surface of the refrigerator inner tank, and the refrigeration evaporation coil is distributed in an S shape.

[0009] Preferably, the refrigeration evaporator coil is connected to a refrigeration component on one side of the refrigerator inner tank.

[0010] Preferably, the refrigeration component includes a compressor, a condenser, a drying filter, and a capillary tube. The compressor outputs the refrigerant to the condenser for heat dissipation. The condenser is cooled through the drying filter, the capillary tube and the refrigeration evaporator coil. The end of the refrigeration evaporator coil is connected to the compressor for refrigerant reflux.

[0011] Preferably, the control box and the refrigeration component controller are both connected to the vehicle computer.

[0012] After adopting the above structure, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: it changes the impedance through the deformation of the resistive touch control sheet to achieve the detection purpose; it reduces the implementation cost of the object detection function of the vehicle refrigerator and has low subsequent maintenance costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the utility model is described in detail through the following specific implementations and drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Explanation of the reference numerals: refrigerator liner 1, liner sealed bottom cover 2, bottom silicone pad 3, resistive touch control sheet 4, top silicone pad 5, power cord 6, control box 7, refrigeration assembly 8, refrigeration evaporation coil 11, compressor 81, condenser 82, drying filter 83, capillary tube 84. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the utility model is described below by specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are only exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. In addition, in the following description, the description of well-known structures and technologies is omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concept of the utility model.

[0019] It should also be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention due to unnecessary details, only structures and / or processing steps closely related to the scheme according to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0020] See Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, this specific embodiment adopts the following technical scheme: it comprises a refrigerator liner 1, a liner sealed bottom cover 2, a bottom silicone pad 3, a resistive touch control piece 4, a top silicone pad 5, a power cord 6, a control box 7, and a refrigeration component 8; the bottom of the refrigerator liner 1 is connected to the liner sealed bottom cover 2, the inner surface of the liner sealed bottom cover 2 is provided with a bottom silicone pad 3, the upper end of the bottom silicone pad 3 is provided with a resistive touch control piece 4, the upper end of the resistive touch control piece 4 is provided with a top silicone pad 5, and the resistive touch control piece 4 is connected to the external control box 7 via the power cord 6.

[0021] The outer surface of the refrigerator inner tank 1 is provided with a refrigeration evaporation coil 11, and the refrigeration evaporation coil 11 is distributed in an S shape; the refrigeration evaporation coil 11 is connected to the refrigeration component 8 on one side of the refrigerator inner tank 1.

[0022] In addition, the refrigeration component 8 includes a compressor 81, a condenser 82, a drying filter 83, and a capillary tube 84. The compressor 81 outputs the refrigerant to the condenser 82 for heat dissipation. The condenser 82 is cooled through the drying filter 83, the capillary tube 84 and the refrigeration evaporator coil 11. The end of the refrigeration evaporator coil 11 is connected to the compressor 81 for refrigerant reflux. The control box 7 and the refrigeration component 8 controller are both connected to the on-board computer.

[0023] The working principle of this specific embodiment is as follows: a resistive touch control sheet 4 is added between the bottom silicone pad 3 and the top silicone pad 5 at the bottom of the refrigerator liner 1, and the resistive touch control sheet 4 is connected to the control box 7 through a flat cable; when an object is placed in the refrigerator, the pressure of the object is applied to the silicone pad, and the impedance changes through the deformation of the resistive touch control sheet 4, and the excitation voltage changes at the same time, and a changing analog signal is output; the signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit and output to the analog-to-digital converter, converted into a digital signal that is easy to process and output to the control box, and the control box sends a GPIO / UART signal to the vehicle host for identification and then issues a reminder to the driver and passengers.

[0024] This specific implementation achieves the purpose of detection by changing the impedance through the deformation of the resistive touch control sheet; reduces the cost of implementing the object detection function of the vehicle refrigerator, and has low subsequent maintenance costs.

[0025] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention.

[0026] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A vehicle refrigerator with object detection function, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator liner, a sealed bottom cover of the liner, a bottom silicone pad, a resistive touch control piece, a top silicone pad, a power cord, a control box, and a refrigeration component; the bottom of the refrigerator liner is connected to the sealed bottom cover of the liner, the inner surface of the sealed bottom cover of the liner is provided with a bottom silicone pad, the upper end of the bottom silicone pad is provided with a resistive touch control piece, the upper end of the resistive touch control piece is provided with a top silicone pad, and the resistive touch control piece is connected to an external control box through a power cord.

2. The vehicle refrigerator with object detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the refrigerator inner container is provided with a refrigeration evaporation coil, and the refrigeration evaporation coil is distributed in an S shape.

3. The vehicle refrigerator with object detection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The refrigeration evaporation coil is connected to a refrigeration component on one side of the refrigerator inner container.

4. The vehicle refrigerator with object detection function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration assembly includes a compressor, a condenser, a drying filter, and a capillary tube. The compressor outputs the refrigerant to the condenser for heat dissipation. The condenser is cooled through the drying filter, the capillary tube and the refrigeration evaporating coil. The end of the refrigeration evaporating coil is connected to the compressor for refrigerant reflux.

5. The vehicle refrigerator with object detection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control box and the refrigeration component controller are both connected to the vehicle computer.