Refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides refrigeration equipment. The refrigeration equipment comprises a storage rack, a separate storage box, a radio frequency communication assembly, a sensing device and an indicating device. The sub-storage boxes are arranged in the storage rack and are used for storing articles; the radio frequency communication assembly is arranged in the sub-storage box; the sensing device is arranged on the shell of the storage rack, and a sensing port of the sensing device is used for sensing the radio frequency communication assembly; the indicating device is arranged on the storage rack, connected with the sensing device and used for outputting prompt information. The refrigeration equipment is provided with the sub-storage boxes with the radio frequency communication assemblies, the sensing devices are used for sensing taking-out and putting-in of the sub-storage boxes and sensing the time when the sub-storage boxes are placed in the storage racks, the indicating devices are connected with the sensing devices to indicate the states of the sub-storage boxes, and intelligent management of objects in the sub-storage boxes is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a refrigeration device. Background Art

[0002] In the existing related technologies, it is necessary to manage the food in the refrigeration equipment. The method of managing the food in the refrigeration equipment is relatively complicated and the user experience is not high. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a refrigeration device to solve the problem of inconvenient food management in the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted in the present application is: to provide a refrigeration equipment, which includes a storage rack, a sub-storage box, a radio frequency communication component, a sensing device and an indicator device. The sub-storage box is arranged in the storage rack, and the sub-storage box is used to store items; the radio frequency communication component is arranged in the sub-storage box; the sensing device is arranged in the shell of the storage rack, and the sensing port of the sensing device is used to sense the radio frequency communication component; the indicator device is connected to the sensing device for outputting prompt information.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component includes an NFC component and / or an RFID component.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present application, the sub-storage boxes include at least two, the indicator devices include at least two, and the sensing ports include at least two. The sub-storage boxes, the indicator devices, and the sensing ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present application, the indicating device includes an indicator light, and the prompt information is the indicator light emitting light of different colors or flashing; and / or the indicating device includes a display screen, and the prompt information is a picture or text information displayed on the display screen; and / or the indicating device includes a speaker, and the prompt information is the sound information output by the speaker; and / or the indicating device includes a communication component, and the communication component is used to connect and transmit the prompt information to an external device.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component includes a first part and a second part, and the first part and the second part are arranged at an angle and connected; the first part is arranged on the first side of the sub-storage box, and the first part is used to set a label and face the user; the second part is arranged on the second side of the sub-storage box, and a radio frequency communication module is arranged inside the second part, and the second part is detachably abutted against the storage rack for interacting with the sensing device.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, the shell of the storage rack includes a mounting plate, the mounting plate includes a first surface and a second surface that are arranged opposite to each other; the second part of the radio frequency communication component is detachably abutted against the first surface; the sensing device is arranged on the second surface or embedded in the mounting plate.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present application, the sensing port faces or is located on the first surface.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component is detachably disposed in the storage box.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present application, the sensing device includes a radio frequency communication module reader and a data communication module connected to each other, the radio frequency communication module reader is used to read the object information in the radio frequency communication component, and the data communication module is connected to the client.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component includes a memory, and the memory is used to store item information.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present application, the storage rack is a storage drawer in a refrigeration device, and the storage drawer is slidably arranged in the refrigeration device.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present application are: providing a refrigeration device, which includes a storage rack, a sub-storage box, a radio frequency communication component, a sensing device and an indicating device. In the refrigeration device of the present application, the sub-storage box is used to store items, and the user needs to mark the type of items and manage the date of the items, wherein the time of taking out, putting back, and placing the sub-storage box on the storage rack can be sensed by the sensing device through the radio frequency communication component on the sub-storage box, and the indicating device is connected to the sensing device to indicate the state of the sub-storage box relative to the storage rack, thereby realizing intelligent management of the items in the sub-storage box. The management method of the present application is to realize intelligent management of the sub-storage box through the interaction of the radio frequency communication component on the sub-storage box and the sensing device arranged on the shell of the storage rack. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the storage rack and storage box of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the storage rack and storage box of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the storage rack and storage box of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, rather than to limit the present application. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only some structures related to the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, rather than all structures. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present application provides a refrigeration device (not shown in the figure), which includes a storage rack 10, a sub-storage box 11, a radio frequency communication component 12, a sensing device 13 and an indicator device 14. The sub-storage box 11 is arranged in the storage rack 10, and the sub-storage box 11 is used to store items; the radio frequency communication component 12 is arranged in the sub-storage box 11; the sensing device 13 is arranged in the housing of the storage rack 10, and the sensing port (not shown in the figure) of the sensing device 13 is used to sense the radio frequency communication component 12; the indicator device 14 is connected to the sensing device 13 and is used to output prompt information.

[0023] Specifically, the storage rack 10 in the refrigeration device is used to store the sub-storage box 11. The items in the sub-storage box 11 can be different types of food. In order to realize the intelligent management of the types and dates of the food, the present embodiment arranges a radio frequency communication component 12 on the sub-storage box 11, and arranges a sensing device 13 and an indicating device 14 on the shell of the storage rack 10 (in other embodiments, the indicating device 14 may not be arranged on the storage rack 10, but may be arranged on the cavity wall of the refrigeration device). The sensing device 13 and the radio frequency communication component 12 interact to detect the status of the sub-storage box 11, and the indicating device 14 is connected to the sensing device 13 to send a prompt message to indicate the status of the sub-storage box 11, for example:

[0024] The sensing port of the sensing device 13 detects the radio frequency communication component 12, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and the indicating device 14 makes a first indication.

[0025] The sensing port of the sensing device 13 does not detect the radio frequency communication component 12 within the first preset time, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is temporarily taken out and not placed in the storage rack 10, and the indicator device 14 makes a second indication. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 does not detect the radio frequency communication component 12 within the second preset time, indicating that the food in the sub-storage box 11 has been used, and the indicator device 14 makes a third indication. The second preset time is greater than the first preset time. The second preset time can be 5 minutes, and the first preset time can be 2 minutes. This embodiment does not limit the preset time.

[0026] The sensing port of the sensing device 13 continuously detects the radio frequency communication component 12, indicating that the storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and the time when the storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10 can be recorded at this time. If the time is about to exceed or has exceeded the shelf life of the food, the indicator device 14 makes a fourth indication to prompt the user to manage the food that is about to expire or has expired.

[0027] Through the interaction between the sub-storage box 11, the sensing device 13 and the indicating device 14, the status of the sub-storage box 11 is detected and prompted, thereby realizing intelligent management of food ingredients, having a simple and effective structure and improving user experience.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component 12 includes an NFC component and / or an RFID component. In other embodiments, the radio frequency communication component 12 may also include other communication components.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component 12 is detachably arranged in the sub-storage box 11. The radio frequency communication component 12 can be cleaned, replaced, repaired, and reused as needed, and has a simple structure and is easy to manage.

[0030] It should be noted that the number and size of the sub-storage boxes 11 are not limited in the present application, and the number and size of the sub-storage boxes 11 can be set as needed. In some embodiments, the sub-storage boxes 11 can be storage bags, vacuum bags, fresh-keeping boxes, etc.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present application, the sub-storage boxes 11 include at least two, the indicator devices 14 include at least two, and the sensing ports include at least two. The sub-storage boxes 11, the indicator devices 14, and the sensing ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0032] Specifically, at least two storage boxes 11, at least two indicator devices 14, and at least two sensing ports are arranged in the storage rack 10. The storage boxes 11, the indicator devices 14, and the sensing ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence to perform intelligent management of a variety of food ingredients, thereby greatly improving the practicality of the refrigeration equipment.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present application, the indicating device 14 includes an indicator light, and the prompt information is the indicator light emitting light of different colors or flashing; and / or the indicating device 14 includes a display screen, and the prompt information is a picture or text information displayed on the display screen; and / or the indicating device 14 includes a speaker, and the prompt information is the sound information output by the speaker; the indicating device 14 includes a communication component, and the communication component is used to connect and transmit the prompt information to an external device.

[0034] In some embodiments, the indicator device 14 includes an indicator light, and the prompt information is that the indicator light emits light of different colors or flashes. For example, the sensing port of the sensing device 13 detects the radio frequency communication component 12, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and the indicator light emits green light. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 does not detect the radio frequency communication component 12 within the first preset time, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is temporarily taken out and not placed in the storage rack 10, and the indicator light flashes. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 does not detect the radio frequency communication component 12 within the second preset time, indicating that the food in the sub-storage box 11 has been used, and the indicator light emits orange light. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 continuously detects the radio frequency communication component 12, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and at this time, the time when the sub-storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10 is recorded. If the time is about to exceed or has exceeded the shelf life of the food, the indicator light emits red light to prompt the user to manage the food that is about to expire or has expired.

[0035] In some embodiments, the indicator 14 includes a display screen, and the prompt information is a picture or text information displayed on the display screen. For example, the display screen can display the type of food by pictures or text names, and the display screen can also display the time information when the food is put into the storage box 11. If the time is about to exceed or has exceeded the shelf life of the food, the display screen will give a prompt information to prompt the user to manage the food that is about to expire or has expired.

[0036] In some embodiments, the indicator 14 includes a speaker, and the prompt information is a sound information output by the speaker. For example, if the time of the food in the storage box 11 is about to exceed or has exceeded the shelf life of the food, the speaker will make a sound to remind the user to manage the food that is about to expire or has expired.

[0037] In some embodiments, the indicator device 14 includes a communication component, which is used to connect and transmit prompt information to an external device. For example, the external device may include a mobile phone client. If the time of the food in the storage box 11 is about to exceed or has exceeded the shelf life of the food, the communication component sends a prompt message on the mobile phone client to remind the user to manage the food that is about to expire or has expired.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 3The radio frequency communication component 12 includes a first part 121 and a second part 122, which are arranged at an angle and connected; the first part 121 is arranged on the first surface 111 of the storage box 11, and the first part 121 is used to set a label and face the user; the second part 122 is arranged on the second surface of the storage box 11 (not shown in the figure), and a radio frequency communication module is arranged inside the second part 122, and the second part 122 is detachably abutted against the storage rack 10 and is used to interact with the sensing device 13.

[0039] In some embodiments, the radio frequency communication component 12 is arranged in an L shape, including a first part 121 and a second part 122, and the first part 121 and the second part 122 are at right angles and connected. The first part 121 is arranged on the first side 111 of the storage box 11, and the first part 121 is used to set a label and face the user. The label on the first part 121 can be an attached printed label, and the content of the printed label includes the type name of the food or the production date of the food or the date when the food is placed in the storage box 11. Alternatively, the label on the first part 121 is a printed pattern or a carved food mold shape, such as fish, eggs, and vegetables.

[0040] The first part 121 is arranged on the first surface 111 of the sub-storage box 11, and the second part 122 is arranged on the second surface (not shown in the figure) of the sub-storage box 11. In other words, the L-shaped radio frequency communication component 12 is hung on the sub-storage box 11. A radio frequency communication module (such as an NFC module) is arranged inside the second part 122 for interacting with the sensing device 13. It should be noted that the second part 122 is detachably connected to the storage rack 10.

[0041] In other embodiments, unlike the RF communication component 12 that is arranged in an L-shape, the RF communication component 12 may only include a portion with a built-in RF communication module and does not include a portion with a label, that is, the RF communication component 12 is arranged in a rectangular block shape and can be detachably arranged on the storage box 11 or the storage rack 10.

[0042] In other embodiments, the radio frequency communication component 12 is fixedly disposed on the storage box 11 or the storage rack 10 .

[0043] According to an implementation method of the present application, in combination with reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shell of the storage rack 10 includes a mounting plate 101, and the mounting plate 101 includes a first surface 1011 and a second surface 1012 that are arranged opposite to each other; the second part 122 of the radio frequency communication component 12 is detachably abutted against the first surface 1011; the sensing device 13 is arranged on the second surface 1012 or embedded in the mounting plate 101.

[0044] Specifically, the portion of the RF communication component 12 containing the RF communication module (e.g., NFC module) is disposed on the second surface of the sub-storage box 11. When the sub-storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and the second surface of the sub-storage box 11 is pushed against the first surface 1011 of the mounting plate 101, the portion of the RF communication component 12 containing the RF communication module (e.g., NFC module) interacts with the sensing device 13 disposed on the second surface 1012 to sense the state of the sub-storage box 11. Figure 2 The sensing device 13 is disposed on the second surface 1012. In other embodiments, the sensing device 13 may also be embedded in the mounting plate 101.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present application, the sensing port of the sensing device 13 faces or is located at the first surface 1011. The sensing device 13 can be arranged on the second surface 1012 or embedded in the mounting plate 101. Since the part of the RF communication component 12 containing the RF communication module (such as the NFC module) is arranged on the second surface of the sub-storage box 11, and the second surface of the sub-storage box 11 abuts against the first surface 1011 of the mounting plate 101, the sensing port of the sensing device 13 faces or is located at the first surface 1011 so as to interact with the RF communication component 12 to sense the state of the sub-storage box 11.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present application, the sensing device 13 includes a radio frequency communication module reader (such as an NFC card reader) and a data communication module that are connected to each other. The radio frequency communication module reader is used to read the item information in the radio frequency communication component 12, and the data communication module is connected to the client. Specifically, the radio frequency communication module reader in the sensing device 13 is used to read the item information in the radio frequency communication component 12. The item information includes the name of the food and the production date of the food or the date when the food is placed in the storage box 11. The data communication module is connected to the client to record the item information in real time, and judge whether the food is about to expire or has expired based on the item information, and promptly remind the user to manage the food.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency communication component 12 includes a memory, and the memory is used to store item information.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present application, the storage rack 10 is a storage drawer in a refrigeration device, and the storage drawer is slidably arranged in the refrigeration device.

[0049] In summary, the present application provides a refrigeration device, which includes a storage rack 10, a sub-storage box 11, a radio frequency communication component 12, a sensing device 13 and an indicator device 14. In the refrigeration device of the present application, the sub-storage box is used to store items, and the items can be different types of food. In order to achieve intelligent management of the types and dates of food, the present embodiment sets a radio frequency communication component 12 on the sub-storage box 11, sets a sensing device 13 and an indicator device 14, and the sensing device 13 and the radio frequency communication component 12 interact to detect the state of the sub-storage box 11, wherein the indicator device 14 is connected to the sensing device 13, and sends a prompt message to prompt the state of the sub-storage box 11: the sensing port of the sensing device 13 detects the radio frequency communication component 12, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and the indicator device 14 makes a first indication. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 does not detect the radio frequency communication component 12 within the first preset time, indicating that the sub-storage box 11 is temporarily taken out and not placed in the storage rack 10, and the indicator device 14 makes a second indication. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 does not detect the radio frequency communication component 12 within the second preset time, indicating that the food in the storage box 11 has been used, and the indicator device 14 makes a third indication. The second preset time is greater than the first preset time. The sensing port of the sensing device 13 continues to detect the radio frequency communication component 12, indicating that the storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10, and the time when the storage box 11 is placed in the storage rack 10 can be recorded at this time. If the time is about to exceed or has exceeded the shelf life of the food, the indicator device 14 makes a fourth indication to prompt the user to manage the food that is about to expire or has expired. The present application detects and prompts the status of the storage box 11 through the interaction between the storage box 11, the sensing device 13 and the indicator device 14, thereby realizing intelligent management of food. The structure is simple and effective, and the user experience is improved.

[0050] The above description provided by this application is only an implementation method of this application, and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of this application, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: include: Storage rack (10); A sub-storage box (11), arranged in the storage rack (10), the sub-storage box (11) being used to store items; A radio frequency communication component (12), arranged in the sub-storage box (11); A sensing device (13) is arranged on the housing of the storage rack (10), and a sensing port of the sensing device (13) is used to sense the radio frequency communication component (12); An indicating device (14) is connected to the sensing device (13) and is used to output prompt information.

2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radio frequency communication component (12) includes an NFC component and / or an RFID component.

3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-storage boxes (11) include at least two, the indicator devices (14) include at least two, and the sensing ports include at least two. The sub-storage boxes (11), the indicator devices (14) and the sensing ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indicating device (14) comprises an indicator light, and the prompt information is that the indicator light emits light of different colors or flashes; and / or The indicating device (14) comprises a display screen, and the prompt information is a picture or text information displayed on the display screen; and / or The indicating device (14) comprises a speaker, and the prompt information is sound information output by the speaker; and / or The indicating device (14) comprises a communication component, and the communication component is used for connecting and transmitting the prompt information to an external device.

5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radio frequency communication component (12) comprises a first part (121) and a second part (122), wherein the first part (121) and the second part (122) are arranged at an angle and connected; The first part (121) is arranged on the first surface (111) of the sub-storage box (11), and the first part (121) is used for setting a label and facing the user; The second part (122) is arranged on the second surface of the storage box (11), a radio frequency communication module is arranged inside the second part (122), and the second part (122) is detachably connected to the storage rack (10) and is used to interact with the sensing device (13).

6. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing of the storage rack (10) comprises a mounting plate (101), wherein the mounting plate (101) comprises a first surface (1011) and a second surface (1012) which are arranged away from each other; The second part (122) of the radio frequency communication component (12) is detachably abutted against the first surface (1011); The sensing device (13) is arranged on the second surface (1012) or is embedded in the mounting plate (101).

7. The refrigeration device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sensing port faces or is located on the first surface (1011).

8. The refrigeration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radio frequency communication component (12) is detachably arranged on the sub-storage box (11).

9. The refrigeration device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sensing device (13) comprises a radio frequency communication module reader and a data communication module which are connected to each other, the radio frequency communication module reader is used to read the item information in the radio frequency communication component (12), and the data communication module is connected to a client.

10. The refrigeration device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The radio frequency communication component (12) comprises a memory, and the memory is used to store the item information.

11. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The storage rack (10) is a storage drawer in the refrigeration device, and the storage drawer is slidably arranged in the refrigeration device.

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