Preservation box and refrigerator

By designing a fresh-keeping box with a drying cavity and a moisturizing cavity, combined with a drying and atomizing device, the problem of excessive humidity in the direct-cold refrigerator room is solved, effective fresh-keeping in different humidity environments is achieved, and user experience is improved.

CN222651756UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21QINDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420559086.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-21
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-21

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Technical Problem

The air humidity in the existing direct-cooled refrigerator room is relatively high, which leads to unwell humidity of stored items and affects the fresh preservation effect. At the same time, it is difficult for users to intuitively feel the refrigeration principle and effect under different humidity environments.

Method used

A fresh-keeping box is designed, including a drying chamber and a moisturizing chamber, equipped with a drying device and atomizing device, and allows users to observe intuitively through a transparent cover, combining a humidity sensor and a monitor in real time.

Benefits of technology

It realizes effective freshness preservation under different humidity environments, and users can intuitively feel the refrigeration principle and effect in dry and moisturizing environments, improving freshness preservation effect and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a preservation box and a refrigerator, the preservation box comprises a box body, a drying device and an atomization device, the box body is provided with a drying cavity and a moisturizing cavity, the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity are both covered with transparent covers, and a user can observe the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity from the outside through the transparent covers; the drying device is arranged in the drying cavity and used for keeping the drying cavity dry; the atomization device is arranged in the moisturizing cavity and used for releasing water mist. By arranging the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity, food can be placed in refrigeration environments with different humidity to be stored, and the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity are covered with the transparent cover. A user can conveniently and visually observe the working principle of refrigeration and preservation in the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity and the freshness of food stored in the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity from the outside.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a fresh-keeping box and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Direct cooling refrigerators achieve the cooling effect through conduction through the evaporator. The moisture in the air and the water vapor in the stored items will enter the refrigerator compartment and cannot be discharged, resulting in a high humidity in the air in the direct cooling refrigerator compartment. When users store items, some items have no requirements for humidity, but many items need to be stored in an environment with a specific humidity. In the prior art, the humidity in the refrigerator compartment of an ordinary air-cooled refrigerator is relatively low, and fresh fruits and vegetables placed in it are relatively dry, or the drying performance of the refrigerator compartment is poor, causing the fruits and vegetables to rot due to excessive humidity. In the related art, refrigerators with oxygen-blocking dry-wet storage functions cannot allow consumers to intuitively feel the principle and effect of refrigeration in a moisturizing and dry environment while providing a dry and refrigerated fresh-keeping environment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a fresh-keeping box and a refrigerator to solve at least some of the problems in the related art.

[0004] The present application provides a fresh-keeping box, comprising:

[0005] The box body is provided with a drying cavity and a moisturizing cavity, and the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity are both covered with a transparent cover body, so that the user can observe the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity from the outside;

[0006] A drying device, disposed in the drying cavity, for keeping the drying cavity dry;

[0007] The atomizing device is arranged in the moisturizing cavity and is used for releasing water mist.

[0008] Furthermore, the atomization device includes an atomization shell, which is arranged inside the moisturizing cavity. The atomization shell is provided with a water storage cavity and an atomization cavity. The atomization cavity is connected to the water storage cavity and is used to atomize the liquid in the water storage cavity. The atomization cavity is connected to the moisturizing cavity so that the atomized mist can enter the moisturizing cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the atomization device includes an atomizer, which is arranged in the atomization cavity and is used to atomize the liquid.

[0010] Furthermore, the atomizing device includes an atomizing fan, which is arranged in the atomizing cavity and is used to disperse the water mist formed by the atomizing device into the moisturizing cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, the fresh-keeping box includes a moisturizing film, which is arranged on the upper part of the moisturizing cavity and is used to adjust the humidity in the moisturizing cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the fresh-keeping box includes a humidity sensor, which is arranged in the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity and is used to detect the humidity of the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the fresh-keeping box includes a display, which is arranged on the box body and is electrically connected to the humidity sensor for displaying the humidity of the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the fresh-keeping box includes a water storage tank, which is connected to the atomization device and is used to provide liquid atomization to the atomization device.

[0015] Furthermore, the drying device includes an air intake device and an exhaust device, wherein the air intake device is used to provide a dry airflow, and the exhaust device includes an exhaust valve for exhausting gas containing water vapor.

[0016] Furthermore, the fresh-keeping box includes an evaporator, which is connected to the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity and is used to provide cold energy to the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity.

[0017] The present application provides a refrigerator, comprising the above-mentioned fresh-keeping box, a storage compartment for storing items, an evaporator and an air supply damper, wherein the fresh-keeping box is arranged in the storage compartment, and the evaporator is connected to the storage compartment through the air supply damper for providing a refrigeration airflow to the storage compartment.

[0018] The fresh-keeping box provided by the present application includes a box body, a drying device and an atomizing device. The box body is provided with a drying cavity and a moisturizing cavity. Both the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity are covered with a transparent cover body for allowing a user to observe the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity from the outside. The drying device is used to keep the drying cavity dry, and the atomizing device is used to release water mist to maintain the humidity of the moisturizing cavity. By arranging transparent covers in the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity, it is convenient for a user to observe the fresh-keeping conditions inside the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity, which is conducive to allowing consumers to intuitively see the refrigeration principle of the fresh-keeping box in different moisturizing and drying environments and the fresh-keeping effects brought about in the moisturizing and drying refrigeration environments respectively.

[0019] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0021] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fresh-keeping box according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the atomization device of the fresh-keeping box shown;

[0023] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator shown in an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The refrigerator shown is a half-section view at AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims of this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantitative limit, but indicate that there is at least one. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise specified, words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper" are only for the convenience of explanation and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0027] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The singular forms of "a", "said" and "the" used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates other meanings. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0028] The present application provides a fresh-keeping box and a refrigerator. The fresh-keeping box and the refrigerator of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the features of the following embodiments and implementations can be combined with each other.

[0029] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fresh-keeping box according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the atomization device of the fresh-keeping box is shown in FIG. Figure 1-2 In the illustrated embodiment, the fresh-keeping box 10 provided by the present application includes a box body 50, a drying device 14 and an atomizing device 15, wherein the box body 50 is provided with a drying cavity 11 and a moisturizing cavity 12, and the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 are both covered with a transparent cover 13, which is used for users to observe the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 from the outside; the drying device 14 is provided in the drying cavity 11, and is used to keep the drying cavity 11 dry; the atomizing device 15 is provided in the moisturizing cavity 12, and is used to release water mist to maintain high humidity in the storage space. By providing the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12, food can be placed in a refrigeration environment with different humidity for storage, and the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 are covered with a transparent cover 13, so that users can intuitively observe the working principle of refrigeration and fresh-keeping in the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 and the freshness of the food stored in the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 respectively from the outside.

[0030] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 15 includes an atomizing shell 16, which is disposed inside the moisturizing cavity 12. The atomizing shell 16 is provided with a water storage cavity 17 and an atomizing cavity 18. The atomizing cavity 18 is connected to the water storage cavity 17 and is used to atomize the liquid in the water storage cavity 17. The atomizing cavity 18 is connected to the moisturizing cavity 12 so that the atomized aerosol can enter the moisturizing cavity 12. The atomizing device 15 is used to provide water mist to the inside of the moisturizing cavity 12 to provide a moisturizing and cooling space for the moisturizing cavity 12. In more detail, the liquid in the water storage cavity 17 enters the atomizing cavity 18, the atomizing cavity 18 atomizes the liquid, and transports the atomized aerosol to the moisturizing cavity 12 so that the moisturizing cavity 12 is moisturized and cooled.

[0031] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 15 includes an atomizer 19 , which is disposed in the atomizing cavity 18 and is used to atomize the liquid. The atomizer 19 atomizes the liquid transmitted in the water storage cavity 17 , thereby moisturizing the moisturizing cavity 12 .

[0032] In some embodiments, the atomizing device 15 includes an atomizing fan 20, which is disposed in the atomizing cavity 18 and is used to disperse the water mist atomized by the atomizer 19 into the moisturizing cavity 12. Since the aerosol formed by the atomizer 19 is usually gathered at the outlet of the atomizer 19, and the moisturizing cavity 12 for storing items is relatively large, the atomizing fan 20 is provided to facilitate drying and dispersing the gathered aerosol into the moisturizing cavity 12, so as to increase the humidity of the entire moisturizing cavity 12.

[0033] In some embodiments, the fresh-keeping box 10 includes a moisturizing film 21, which is disposed on the upper portion of the moisturizing cavity 12 and is used to adjust the humidity in the moisturizing cavity 12. In some embodiments, the moisturizing film 21 uses an HCS moisturizing film 21, which can be adjusted unidirectionally to keep the moisturizing cavity 12 at a constant humidity value of 90%.

[0034] In some embodiments, the fresh-keeping box 10 includes a humidity sensor 22, which is disposed in the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 and is used to detect the humidity of the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12. By providing the humidity sensor 22, the humidity value inside the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12 can be detected in real time, which is convenient for detecting the humidity variable in the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12.

[0035] In some embodiments, the fresh-keeping box 10 includes a display 23, which is disposed on the box body 50 and is electrically connected to the humidity sensor 22, and is used to display the humidity of the drying cavity 11 and the moisturizing cavity 12. The display 23 is used to display the humidity value detected by the humidity sensor 22, so that the user can intuitively observe the humidity difference between the drying cavity 11 and the humidity cavity.

[0036] In some embodiments, the fresh-keeping box 10 further includes a water tank 24, which is connected to the atomizing device 15 and is used to provide liquid atomization to the atomizing device 15. By providing the water tank 24 connected to the atomizing device 15, it is beneficial to provide abundant liquid to the atomizing device 15 for the atomizing device 15 to perform atomization work and maintain the stability of the atomizing device 15.

[0037] In some embodiments, the drying device 14 includes an air inlet device 25 and an exhaust device 26. The air inlet device 25 is used to provide a dry airflow, and the exhaust device 26 includes an exhaust valve for exhausting gas with water vapor. The air inlet device 25 can provide a dry airflow into the drying chamber 11 to facilitate entraining water vapor, and then the exhaust device 26 is provided to discharge the gas entrained with water vapor to the outside of the drying chamber 11 to reduce the humidity in the drying chamber 11.

[0038] In some embodiments, the fresh-keeping box 10 further includes an evaporator 27, which is connected to the drying chamber 11 and the moisturizing chamber 12 and is used to provide cold air to the drying chamber 11 and the moisturizing chamber 12. By installing the evaporator 27, it is beneficial to realize the refrigeration function of the drying chamber 11 and the moisturizing chamber 12, and it is convenient to realize the refrigeration and fresh-keeping function of the fresh-keeping box 10.

[0039] The present application also provides a refrigerator, comprising the above-mentioned fresh-keeping box 10, a storage compartment for storing items, an evaporator 27 and an air supply door, wherein the fresh-keeping box 10 is arranged in the storage compartment, and the evaporator 27 is connected to the storage compartment through the air supply door, and is used to provide a refrigerated airflow to the storage compartment. The evaporator 27 is used to provide a refrigerated airflow to the storage compartment to preserve the food stored in the storage compartment, and the air supply door is used to expand the refrigeration range of the cold airflow produced by the evaporator 27 to transmit it to the entire storage compartment for refrigeration and preservation.

[0040] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator shown in an embodiment. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The refrigerator shown is a half-section view at AA. Figure 3-Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the present application provides a refrigerator 1, comprising a cabinet device 80, a compressor 86, a condenser 87, an evaporator 88 and an expansion valve 89. The cabinet device 80 comprises a cabinet assembly 81, a freezing chamber 83, a refrigerating chamber 84 and a cabinet door assembly 82. The freezing chamber 83 and the refrigerating chamber 84 are respectively arranged in the cabinet assembly 81. The cabinet door assembly 82 comprises a first cabinet door 82a and a second cabinet door 82b. The first cabinet door 82a is rotatably connected to the cabinet assembly 81 to open or close the freezing chamber 83. The second cabinet door 82b is rotatably connected to the cabinet assembly 81 to open or close the freezing chamber 83. The compressor 86, the condenser 87, the evaporator 88 and the expansion valve 89 are respectively arranged in the cabinet assembly 81, and at least part of the evaporator 88 is arranged in the freezing chamber 83.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0042] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fresh-keeping box, characterized in that: include: The box body is provided with a drying cavity and a moisturizing cavity, and the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity are both covered with a transparent cover body, so that the user can observe the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity from the outside; A drying device, disposed in the drying cavity, for keeping the drying cavity dry; The atomizing device is arranged in the moisturizing cavity and is used for releasing water mist.

2. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomization device includes an atomization shell, which is arranged inside the moisturizing cavity. The atomization shell is provided with a water storage cavity and an atomization cavity. The atomization cavity is connected to the water storage cavity and is used to atomize the liquid in the water storage cavity. The atomization cavity is connected to the moisturizing cavity so that the atomized mist can enter the moisturizing cavity.

3. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The atomization device comprises an atomizer, which is arranged in the atomization cavity and is used to atomize the liquid.

4. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The atomizing device comprises an atomizing fan, which is arranged in the atomizing cavity and is used for dispersing the water mist atomized by the atomizer into the moisturizing cavity.

5. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fresh-keeping box comprises a moisturizing film, which is arranged on the upper part of the moisturizing cavity and is used for adjusting the humidity in the moisturizing cavity.

6. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fresh-keeping box comprises a humidity sensor, which is arranged in the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity and is used to detect the humidity of the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity.

7. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fresh-keeping box comprises a display, which is arranged on the box body and is electrically connected to the humidity sensor for displaying the humidity of the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity.

8. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fresh-keeping box comprises a water storage tank, the water storage tank is connected to the atomizing device and is used to provide liquid atomization to the atomizing device; and / or The drying device comprises an air inlet device and an exhaust device, wherein the air inlet device is used to provide a dry air flow, and the exhaust device comprises an exhaust valve for exhausting gas containing water vapor.

9. The fresh-keeping box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fresh-keeping box includes an evaporator connected to the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity, and is used to provide cold energy to the drying cavity and the moisturizing cavity.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It comprises a fresh-keeping box as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, a storage compartment for storing items, an evaporator and an air supply damper, the fresh-keeping box is arranged in the storage compartment, the evaporator is connected to the storage compartment through the air supply damper, and is used to provide a cooling air flow to the storage compartment.