Refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model belongs to the refrigerator technology, and provides a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body, a door body, a light-emitting shelf, a power supply part, a liner rib, a weight sensor and two metal parts. The power supply part and the liner ribs are arranged on the inner wall of the box body; the weight sensor is movably arranged on the container ribs, the light-emitting shelf is connected to the weight sensor, and the weight sensor is used for obtaining the weight of the light-emitting shelf and the food materials; the light-emitting layer frame and the power supply piece are electrically connected with metal pieces, and at least parts of the two metal pieces are kept connected. The two metal pieces are jointly configured to be connected in the moving process of the light-emitting layer frame so that the light-emitting layer frame can be electrically connected with the power supply piece. According to the refrigerator, the problem of short circuit or open circuit of the light source possibly caused by vertical movement of the placing plate in a traditional refrigerator cabinet can be solved, the weight of food materials can be obtained in real time through the weight sensor, the weight change of the food materials can be monitored, the freshness of the food materials can be judged according to the weight change, and then the intelligent level of the refrigerator is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to refrigerator technology. More particularly, it relates to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Modern refrigerators typically incorporate internal light sources during food storage. Some sources provide illumination, others provide light for preservation, and still others provide light for sterilization. The shelves that hold the food are positioned in conjunction with these light sources, which are typically located on the left, right, or inside of the shelves to provide comprehensive illumination of the storage space.

[0003] In related technologies, to avoid excessively long illumination times, some refrigerators incorporate weight sensors on the shelves. These sensors detect changes in the weight of the food, allowing the refrigerator to precisely adjust the illumination duration based on these changes. When the shelves are large, different positions on the shelf carry varying weights. To accurately detect these weight changes, multiple weight sensors can be distributed across the shelf. The weight sensors and the shelves can move vertically, enabling the shelves to accurately determine the light intensity and duration based on the weight of the food at each position.

[0004] However, the vertical movement of the shelves may cause a short circuit or even an open circuit in the light source, which may not guarantee the power supply to the light source and thus affect the normal operation of the refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a refrigerator that can solve the technical problem in the related art where the upward and downward moving shelves cause short circuits or even open circuits in the light source, thus failing to guarantee the power supply to the light source and affecting the normal operation of the refrigerator.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, including a cabinet, the interior of which defines at least one storage cavity, and an opening on one side of the cabinet; a door, disposed at the opening, one side of which is hinged to the opening; a light-emitting shelf, disposed within the storage cavity, the light-emitting shelf being used to hold food and to emit light waves covering the storage cavity; a power supply unit, disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet, for providing power; and a heat exchanger, disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet, the heat exchanger being provided with a weight sensor; wherein the light-emitting shelf is movably disposed on the heat exchanger and connected to the weight sensor, the weight sensor being used to acquire the weight of the light-emitting shelf and the food; the light-emitting shelf and the power supply unit are both electrically connected to metal parts, at least a portion of the two metal parts being interconnected; the two metal parts are jointly configured to remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf, so that the light-emitting shelf and the power supply unit remain electrically connected.

[0007] The refrigerator provided in this application embodiment solves the problem of short circuits or open circuits in the light source caused by the up-and-down movement of the shelf in traditional refrigerators by setting two metal parts between the luminous shelf and the power supply component, and ensuring that these two metal parts remain connected during the movement of the luminous shelf. This ensures that the luminous shelf maintains a stable power supply during movement, guaranteeing the normal operation of the refrigerator. Secondly, a weight sensor is movably mounted on the inner lining, enabling real-time acquisition of the food's weight and monitoring of weight changes to determine the freshness of the food, thereby improving the refrigerator's intelligence level. Furthermore, the luminous shelf emits light waves covering the entire storage cavity, allowing users to check the condition of the food and also helping to inhibit bacterial growth and extend the food's shelf life.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, a connector is also included, which connects the two metal parts respectively;

[0009] Along the moving direction of the light-emitting shelf, the size of the connector is greater than or equal to the maximum moving distance of the light-emitting shelf, so that the two metal parts are kept connected by the connector.

[0010] With the above setup, the first metal part and the second metal part remain connected at all times, thereby maintaining the continuity of power supply and avoiding short circuits or open circuits of the light source caused by power interruption during the movement of the light-emitting shelf, thus ensuring the normal operation of the refrigerator.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the connector has an elastic portion configured to deform so that the two metal parts remain connected.

[0012] With the above settings, the connector can adapt to the displacement and vibration generated during the movement of the light-emitting shelf, avoid disconnection or poor contact caused by rigid connection, and ensure that the two metal parts can maintain a good electrical connection under various conditions, thereby ensuring a stable power supply for the light-emitting shelf.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the connector is integral with one of the two metal parts, and the elastic part deforms and remains connected to the other.

[0014] Alternatively, there may be two connectors, each connecting one of the two metal parts, with the elastic portion of the two connectors deforming while maintaining the connection.

[0015] The above setup reduces the complexity of electrical connections, improves their reliability and stability, and simplifies the internal electrical connection structure of the refrigerator, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty while enhancing the refrigerator's reliability and preventing open or short circuits. This flexible connection ensures the continuity and stability of the power supply, guaranteeing a stable power supply to the illuminated shelves in different positions.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the rib has a mounting groove, and the rib further includes an elastic member located in the mounting groove. The fixed end of the elastic member abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove, and the elastic end of the elastic member is connected to the weight sensor.

[0017] The weight sensor is movably connected to the duct rib via the elastic element.

[0018] The above settings allow the weight sensor to move freely within a certain range, thereby enhancing its sensitivity and accuracy, and enabling more precise monitoring of weight changes in items inside the refrigerator.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the fixed end is an annular plate, one end of the elastic end is connected to the inner side of the fixed end, and the other end is connected to the weight sensor.

[0020] The number of elastic ends is two, the two elastic ends are parallel and spaced apart, and both are connected to the weight sensor.

[0021] The above settings ensure that the weight sensor can move smoothly under the combined action of the two elastic ends, further improving the sensor's sensitivity and accuracy.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the number of the tube ribs is two, the two tube ribs are respectively located on opposite sides of the light-emitting layer, and two weight sensors are respectively provided on both sides of each tube rib;

[0023] The light-emitting shelf is rectangular in shape, and the four weight sensors are evenly arranged at the four right corners of the light-emitting shelf.

[0024] The above setup ensures that the weight sensors fully cover all four corners of the illuminated shelf, improving the accuracy of weight monitoring. Evenly distributed weight sensors can more accurately reflect weight changes on the illuminated shelf and the food on it, providing more reliable freshness monitoring data.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the light-emitting shelf includes a shelf body and a light strip, with the two inner tubes respectively abutting against opposite sides of the shelf body; the light strip is located on the side of the shelf body away from the opening and between the two inner tubes;

[0026] The light strip and the power supply unit are electrically connected via two metal parts.

[0027] With the above settings, the refrigerator can maintain structural stability and electrical connection stability during the movement of the illuminated shelves.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the light strip and the weight sensor are spaced apart, and the light strip is located on the side of the weight sensor away from the duct rib.

[0029] With the above settings, the light strip and weight sensor can operate independently, reducing mutual interference and improving the refrigerator's stability. Furthermore, the interval setting ensures that the light strip and weight sensor operate in relatively independent environments, reducing the failure rate and improving the refrigerator's reliability.

[0030] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a refrigerator, including a cabinet, a door, a light-emitting shelf, a power supply component, a heat exchanger, a weight sensor, and two metal parts; the cabinet interior defines at least one storage cavity, and an opening is provided on one side of the cabinet; the door is disposed at the opening, and one side of the door is hinged to one side of the opening; the light-emitting shelf is disposed within the storage cavity, and the light-emitting shelf is used to hold food and to emit light waves covering the storage cavity; the power supply component is disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet for providing power; the heat exchanger is disposed within the cabinet. On the inner wall of the body; a weight sensor is movably disposed on the rib; the luminous shelf is connected to the weight sensor; the weight sensor is used to obtain the weight of the luminous shelf and the food; the luminous shelf and the power supply are both electrically connected to the metal parts, and at least a portion of the two metal parts remain connected; the two metal parts are configured such that: after the luminous shelf carries the food and moves, the metal parts corresponding to the luminous shelf move synchronously, and at least a portion of the two metal parts remain connected, so that the luminous shelf and the power supply remain electrically connected.

[0031] The refrigerator provided in this application embodiment solves the problem of short circuits or open circuits in the light source caused by the up-and-down movement of the shelf in traditional refrigerators by setting two metal parts between the luminous shelf and the power supply component, and ensuring that these two metal parts remain connected during the movement of the luminous shelf. This ensures that the luminous shelf maintains a stable power supply during movement, guaranteeing the normal operation of the refrigerator. Secondly, a weight sensor is movably mounted on the inner lining, enabling real-time acquisition of the food's weight and monitoring of weight changes to determine the freshness of the food, thereby improving the refrigerator's intelligence level. Furthermore, the luminous shelf emits light waves covering the entire storage cavity, allowing users to check the condition of the food and also helping to inhibit bacterial growth and extend the food's shelf life. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the implementation methods in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first exploded structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a second exploded structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a third explosion structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth exploded structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point D;

[0043] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a third structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0045] 10-Refrigerator;

[0046] 100 - Box body; 110 - Opening; 120 - Storage cavity; 130 - Inner liner;

[0047] 200-Gate Body;

[0048] 300 - Illuminated shelf; 310 - Shelf body;

[0049] 400 - Power supply component; 500 - Tank rib; 510 - Mounting slot; 520 - Elastic component; 521 - Fixed end; 522 - Elastic end;

[0050] 600-weight sensor;

[0051] 700 - Metal part; 701 - First metal part; 702 - Second metal part; 710 - Connector; 711 - Elastic part;

[0052] 800 - Controller; 900 - Humidification module. Detailed Implementation

[0053] Related technologies include patent application number CN202110413560.X, entitled "A Refrigerator Cabinet Capable of Monitoring the Freshness of Fruits and Vegetables," which discloses a refrigerator cabinet capable of monitoring the freshness of fruits and vegetables, including a cabinet body 11. The cabinet body 11 has a storage cavity 12 and a working cavity 48. A placement plate 18 is slidably provided on the side wall of the storage cavity 12 near the working cavity 48. A pressure sensor 23 is fixedly provided on the lower side wall of the storage cavity 12. A pressure rod 22 is fixedly provided on the upper end of the pressure sensor 23. A connecting block 19 is fixedly provided on the lower end of the placement plate 18. The connecting block 19 has a spring groove 20 with an opening facing downward. The upper end of the pressure rod 22 is located in the spring groove 20 and slidably connected to the spring groove 20. A telescopic spring 21 is connected between the pressure rod 22 and the spring groove 20. In use, fruits and vegetables are placed on the placement plate 18. The plate 18 lowers under the weight, compressing the telescopic spring 21. As time increases, the fruits and vegetables on the placement plate 18 begin to spoil and lose moisture, gradually reducing their weight. The placement plate 18 and connecting block 19 then gradually rise under the action of the telescopic spring 21. This method utilizes the property that fruits and vegetables lose moisture and become lighter when they spoil to monitor their freshness and determine the degree of spoilage based on the amount of moisture loss.

[0054] However, when the refrigerator cabinet mentioned above adds a light source at the placement plate to illuminate the inside of the cabinet, the up-and-down movement of the placement plate may cause a short circuit or even an open circuit in the light source, which cannot guarantee the power supply to the light source and thus affect the normal operation of the refrigerator.

[0055] Therefore, this application provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet, a door, a light-emitting shelf, a power supply component, a heat exchanger, a weight sensor, and two metal components. The light-emitting shelf is disposed within a storage cavity defined inside the cabinet, and is used to hold food and emit light waves covering the storage cavity. The power supply component is disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet and is used to provide power. The heat exchanger is disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet. The weight sensor is movably disposed on the heat exchanger, and the light-emitting shelf is connected to the weight sensor, which is used to obtain the weight of the light-emitting shelf and the food. The light-emitting shelf and the power supply component are both electrically connected to the metal components, and at least a portion of the two metal components remain connected. The two metal components are configured to remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf, so that the light-emitting shelf and the power supply component remain electrically connected.

[0056] The refrigerator provided in this application embodiment solves the problem of short circuits or open circuits in the light source caused by the up-and-down movement of the shelf in traditional refrigerators by setting two metal parts between the luminous shelf and the power supply component, and ensuring that these two metal parts remain connected during the movement of the luminous shelf. This ensures that the luminous shelf maintains a stable power supply during movement, guaranteeing the normal operation of the refrigerator. Secondly, a weight sensor is movably mounted on the inner lining, enabling real-time acquisition of the food's weight and monitoring of weight changes to determine the freshness of the food, thereby improving the refrigerator's intelligence level. Furthermore, the luminous shelf emits light waves covering the entire storage cavity, allowing users to check the condition of the food and also helping to inhibit bacterial growth and extend the food's shelf life.

[0057] To make the objectives, implementation methods and advantages of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described exemplary embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0058] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0059] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclusively include, for example, a product or device that includes a series of components is not necessarily limited to those that are explicitly listed, but may include other components that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0061] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0062] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0063] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0064] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator 10, including a cabinet 100, a door 200, a light-emitting shelf 300, a power supply component 400, a heat exchanger 500, a weight sensor 600, and two metal components 700.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Specifically, the interior of the cabinet 100 is defined to form at least one storage cavity 120, which can be configured as a refrigerator or a freezer. An opening 110 is provided on one side of the cabinet 100, and a door 200 is provided at the opening 110. One side of the door 200 is hinged to one side of the opening 110 of the cabinet 100.

[0066] It should be noted that the side of the refrigerator 10 facing the user is the front side of the refrigerator 10, and the side away from the user is the rear side of the refrigerator 10.

[0067] The cabinet 100 can be configured as a refrigerator inner liner, a freezer inner liner, and an outer shell. The refrigerator inner liner encloses the refrigerator compartment, and the freezer inner liner encloses the freezer compartment.

[0068] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 Both the power supply component 400 and the heat exchanger 500 are located on the inner wall of the enclosure 100. The power supply component 400 is used to provide power.

[0069] It is understandable that the power supply component 400 can be embedded in the inner wall of the enclosure 100, and the heat exchanger 500 can protrude from the inner wall of the enclosure 100. It should be noted that when the enclosure 100 is an inner liner 130, the power supply component 400 is embedded in the inner wall of the inner liner 130, and the heat exchanger 500 can protrude from the inner wall of the inner liner 130.

[0070] The luminous shelf 300 is disposed inside the storage cavity 120. The luminous shelf 300 can be used to hold food and to emit light waves that cover the storage cavity 120.

[0071] It should be noted that the light wave emitted by the light-emitting shelf 300 can be arbitrary. For example, the light-emitting shelf 300 can emit light waves of different wavelengths, such as blue light, ultraviolet light, etc. As another example, the illumination intensity of the light wave emitted by the light-emitting shelf 300 can be arbitrarily controlled.

[0072] Understandably, the light waves emitted by the luminous shelf 300 can be used for food sterilization, food preservation, and illumination. Of course, the light waves emitted by the luminous shelf 300 can be composite light waves, enabling the achievement of these multiple functions.

[0073] In this way, the luminous shelf 300 can emit light waves that cover the entire storage cavity 120, so that users can check the condition of the food, and at the same time help to inhibit the growth of bacteria and extend the shelf life of the food.

[0074] The luminous shelf 300 is movably mounted on the inner tube 500. It is understood that the luminous shelf 300 can move vertically. Thus, when the luminous shelf 300 carries food, the varying weight of the food can cause the luminous shelf 300 to reach different heights.

[0075] Reference Figures 3-4The inner tube 500 is equipped with a weight sensor 600, and the luminous shelf 300 is connected to the weight sensor 600. The weight sensor 600 is used to acquire the weight of the luminous shelf 300 and the food. It can be understood that when the luminous shelf 300 is not carrying any food, the weight information acquired by the weight sensor 600 includes the weight of the luminous shelf 300 itself; when the luminous shelf 300 is carrying food, the weight information acquired by the weight sensor 600 includes the weight of the food and the weight of the luminous shelf 300 itself.

[0076] The weight sensor 600 is movably mounted on the inner tube 500, which can acquire the weight of the food in real time and monitor the weight changes of the food to determine the freshness of the food, thereby improving the intelligence level of the refrigerator 10.

[0077] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The light-emitting shelf 300 and the power supply component 400 are both electrically connected to metal components 700, and at least a portion of the two metal components 700 are interconnected. The metal component 700 electrically connected to the light-emitting shelf 300 is designated as the first metal component 701, and the metal component 700 electrically connected to the power supply component 400 is designated as the second metal component 702.

[0078] It is understood that the connection of at least a portion of the two metal parts 700 to each other can mean that a portion of the first metal part 701 is connected to the second metal part 702, or that a portion of the first metal part 701 is connected to the second metal part 702, or that a portion of the first metal part 701 is connected to the second metal part 702.

[0079] The two metal parts 700 are configured together to remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300 so that the light-emitting shelf 300 remains electrically connected to the power supply part 400.

[0080] Understandably, after the user places the food on the illuminated shelf 300, the illuminated shelf 300 moves downwards while bearing the weight of the food. At the same time, the first metal part 701 of the illuminated shelf 300 moves synchronously. During this process, at least a portion of the two metal parts 700 are connected to each other. Therefore, the illuminated shelf 300 and the power supply part 400 can maintain an electrical connection. In this way, the illuminated shelf 300 can maintain a stable power supply during the movement, ensuring the normal operation of the refrigerator 10.

[0081] The refrigerator 10 provided in this application embodiment solves the problem that the light source may be short-circuited or open-circuited due to the up-and-down movement of the placement plate in the traditional refrigerator 10 cabinet by setting two metal parts 700 between the light-emitting shelf 300 and the power supply unit 400, and ensuring that the two metal parts 700 remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0082] Reference Figures 7-10 As an optional implementation, a connector 710 is also included. The connector 710 connects two metal parts 700 respectively, that is, the connector 710 connects the first metal part 701 and the second metal part 702. Through the connector 710, it is ensured that the first metal part 701 and the second metal part 702 form a continuous conductive path in the circuit. This ensures that the connector 710 can cover the entire movement range of the light-emitting shelf 300, avoiding power supply interruptions during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300, thereby ensuring that the light-emitting shelf 300 can always obtain a stable power supply during the movement.

[0083] Along the moving direction of the light-emitting shelf 300, the size of the connector 710 is greater than or equal to the maximum moving distance of the light-emitting shelf 300, so that the two metal parts 700 are kept connected by the connector 710. This ensures that the length of the connector 710 is sufficient to cover the maximum moving distance of the light-emitting shelf 300, guaranteeing that the first metal part 701 and the second metal part 702 remain connected whenever the light-emitting shelf 300 moves to any position. This maintains the continuity of power supply and prevents short circuits or open circuits in the light source caused by power interruptions during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300, ensuring the normal operation of the refrigerator 10.

[0084] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 As an optional implementation, the connector 710 has an elastic portion 711, which is configured to deform to keep the two metal pieces 700 connected, even if the first metal piece 701 and the second metal piece 702 remain connected.

[0085] The elastic part 711 can deform under stress, that is, the elastic part 711 can absorb and buffer the stress and displacement generated during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0086] It should be noted that the light-emitting shelf 300 may be subjected to various external forces and vibrations during movement. If the connector 710 is rigid, it may be unable to withstand these external forces, causing the metal part 700 to break apart. Rigid connections are prone to breakage due to fatigue and wear during long-term use. The elastic part 711 can absorb stress through deformation, reducing fatigue and wear of the connector 710.

[0087] With the above settings, the connector 710 can adapt to the displacement and vibration generated during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300, avoid disconnection or poor contact caused by rigid connection, and ensure that the two metal parts 700 can maintain a good electrical connection under various conditions, thereby ensuring a stable power supply for the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0088] As an alternative implementation, the specific structure of the connector 710 can be arbitrary.

[0089] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the connector 710 is integral with one of the two metal parts 700, and the elastic part 711 deforms to maintain connection with the other. Through the deformation of the elastic part 711, the connector 710 and the other metal part 700 are ensured to maintain electrical connection during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300, avoiding the problem of electrical connection interruption caused by rigid connection, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of power supply.

[0090] For example, the connector 710 is an integral part of the first metal part 701, and the elastic part 711 deforms and remains connected to the second metal part 702.

[0091] In another example, the connector 710 and the second metal part 702 are integral, and the elastic part 711 deforms and remains connected to the first metal part 701.

[0092] Through the above-described configuration, the integrated design reduces the complexity of electrical connections and improves their reliability and stability. This simplifies the internal electrical connection structure of the refrigerator 10, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, while simultaneously enhancing the reliability of the refrigerator 10.

[0093] The elastic part 711 deforms when the light-emitting shelf 300 moves, automatically adjusting the length and position of the connector 710 to ensure constant contact with the other metal part 700. Even when the light-emitting shelf 300 moves to its limit position or is subjected to external impact, the elastic part 711 can maintain the electrical connection through deformation, thus extending the service life of the connector 710 and reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement.

[0094] In some embodiments, there are two connectors 710, each connecting to one of the two metal parts 700. The elastic portions 711 of the two connectors 710 deform while maintaining the connection. Specifically, one connector 710 connects to the metal part 700 on the light-emitting shelf 300, and the other connector 710 connects to the metal part 700 on the power supply unit 400. This connection method ensures a power transmission path between the light-emitting shelf 300 and the power supply unit 400. By connecting the two metal parts 700 respectively, power can be effectively transmitted, ensuring a stable power supply to the light-emitting shelf 300 in different positions.

[0095] The two connectors 710 work together to better adapt to different positional changes of the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0096] The elastic portions 711 of the two connectors 710 deform during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300, but still maintain the connection. The elastic portions 711 allow the connectors 710 to adapt to the vertical movement of the light-emitting shelf 300. Even if the elastic portions 711 deform during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300, the electrical connection is still maintained, preventing open circuits or short circuits. This elastic connection ensures the continuity and stability of the power supply.

[0097] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 As an optional implementation, the reinforcing rib 500 has a mounting groove 510 that provides a fixed position. The reinforcing rib 500 also includes an elastic element 520 located within the mounting groove 510.

[0098] The retaining rib 500 is used to mount the elastic element 520 and the weight sensor 600, ensuring the stability and correct positioning of the elastic element 520 and the weight sensor 600 inside the refrigerator, and preventing positional displacement due to the movement of items inside the refrigerator. The elastic element 520 allows the weight sensor 600 to move within a certain range. The elastic element 520 provides flexibility and cushioning, preventing direct impact on the sensor due to weight changes of items inside the refrigerator.

[0099] The fixed end 521 of the elastic element 520 abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove 510, ensuring the stability of the elastic element 520 so that it can effectively transmit and buffer the force on the weight sensor 600.

[0100] The elastic end 522 of the elastic element 520 is connected to the weight sensor 600. By connecting the weight sensor 600 through the elastic end 522, the weight sensor 600 can move under the action of the elastic element 520, thereby sensitively sensing and responding to changes in the weight of items inside the refrigerator, thus realizing intelligent monitoring of the freshness of food.

[0101] The weight sensor 600 is movably connected to the inner tube 500 via an elastic element 520. This connection method allows the weight sensor 600 to move freely within a certain range, thereby enhancing the sensitivity and accuracy of the weight sensor 600 and enabling more precise monitoring of weight changes of items inside the refrigerator.

[0102] The elastic end 522 of the elastic element 520 is connected to the weight sensor 600, so that the weight sensor 600 can move under the action of the elastic element 520, thereby sensitively sensing the weight change of the items inside the refrigerator.

[0103] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10As an optional implementation, the fixed end 521 is an annular plate. The annular plate can provide a stable and uniform support structure, enabling the elastic element 520 to be subjected to uniform force in all directions, thus ensuring the stability and durability of the elastic element 520.

[0104] One end of the elastic end 522 is connected to the inside of the fixed end 521 to ensure that the elastic element 520 can work stably under the support of the annular plate, and at the same time effectively transmit and buffer the force on the weight sensor 600; the other end is connected to the weight sensor 600, which can move under the action of the elastic element 520, thereby sensitively sensing and responding to changes in the weight of items inside the refrigerator 10.

[0105] The number of elastic ends 522 is two. The two elastic ends 522 can increase the stability and reliability of the refrigerator 10, enable the weight sensor 600 to be subjected to force and move more evenly, and improve the accuracy of monitoring.

[0106] The two elastic ends 522 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. This parallel and spaced arrangement allows the two elastic ends 522 to work together, providing more uniform support and cushioning, and avoiding the offset and instability that may be caused by a single elastic end 522.

[0107] Both elastic ends 522 are connected to the weight sensor 600, ensuring that the weight sensor 600 can move smoothly under the combined action of the two elastic ends 522, further improving the sensitivity and accuracy of the weight sensor 600.

[0108] As an optional implementation, the number of ribs 500 is two. The use of two ribs 500 can provide more stable support for the light-emitting shelf 300 and prevent the light-emitting shelf 300 from tilting or becoming unstable during movement.

[0109] The two ribs 500 are located on opposite sides of the light-emitting shelf 300, which can evenly distribute the weight of the light-emitting shelf 300 and improve the stability of the overall structure. This ensures that the light-emitting shelf 300 can receive uniform support during movement and prevents tilting or instability that may be caused by unilateral support.

[0110] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 Two weight sensors 600 are respectively installed on both sides of each inner tube 500, enabling the weight sensors 600 to more accurately monitor the weight of the luminous shelf 300 and its food. The weight sensors 600 on both sides of each inner tube 500 can acquire weight data at different positions of the luminous shelf 300, improving the accuracy and reliability of weight monitoring.

[0111] The luminous shelf 300 is rectangular in shape, with four weight sensors 600 evenly distributed at its four right corners. This ensures that the weight sensors 600 fully cover all four corners of the luminous shelf 300, improving the accuracy of weight monitoring. The evenly distributed weight sensors 600 can more accurately reflect the weight changes of the luminous shelf 300 and the food on it, providing more reliable freshness monitoring data.

[0112] As an optional implementation, the luminous shelf 300 includes a shelf body 310 and a light strip. The shelf body 310 is used to hold food items, and the light strip is used to emit light waves.

[0113] The light strip can be connected to the metal part 700, that is, to the first metal part 701.

[0114] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 It should be noted that the shelf body 310 may have two through holes 311 through which the first metal piece 701 passes. The two ends of the first metal piece 701 may be respectively engaged in the two through holes 311. The light strip is connected to one of the through holes 311 and is connected to the first metal piece 701. The middle area of ​​the first metal piece 701 may be used for electrical connection with the second metal piece 702.

[0115] Two reinforcing ribs 500 abut against opposite sides of the shelf body 310. These two ribs 500 provide stable support, making the shelf body 310 more stable during movement. This ensures that the shelf body 310 receives uniform support during movement, preventing tilting or instability.

[0116] The light strip is located on the side of the shelf body 310 away from the opening 110, allowing it to evenly illuminate the interior of the storage cavity 120 and provide good lighting. The light strip is positioned between two reinforcing ribs 500, providing stable support and preventing swaying or damage during movement.

[0117] The light strip is electrically connected to the power supply unit 400 via two metal parts 700. This method ensures a stable power supply to the light strip during the movement of the shelf body 310. The design of the two metal parts 700 accommodates the movement of the shelf body 310, preventing open circuits or short circuits and ensuring the normal operation of the light strip.

[0118] Through the above design, the refrigerator 10 can maintain structural stability and electrical connection stability during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0119] As an optional implementation, the light strip and the weight sensor 600 are spaced apart to avoid interference between the light strip and the weight sensor 600, and to ensure the independence and stability of their respective functions.

[0120] The light strip is located on the side of the weight sensor 600 away from the tube 500, which allows the light strip to better illuminate the inside of the storage cavity 120, while avoiding obstruction by the weight sensor 600 and ensuring uniform distribution of light waves.

[0121] With the above settings, the light strip and weight sensor 600 can operate independently, reducing mutual interference and improving the stability of the refrigerator 10. Furthermore, the interval setting makes the working environment of the light strip and weight sensor 600 more independent, which can reduce the failure rate and improve the reliability of the refrigerator 10.

[0122] Reference Figure 11 As an optional implementation, the refrigerator 10 also includes a controller 800. The controller 800 is electrically connected to both the illuminated shelf 300 and the weight sensor 600; the controller 800 is configured to control the operation of the illuminated shelf 300 based on the weight information acquired by the weight sensor 600.

[0123] The controller 800 can control the operating state of the light-emitting shelf 300 based on the weight information obtained from the weight sensor 600. For example, it can control the wavelength of the light wave emitted by the light-emitting shelf 300, or control the illumination intensity of the light wave emitted by the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0124] Through the above settings, the refrigerator 10 can automatically adjust the working status of the illuminated shelf 300 according to the weight changes of the food, thereby achieving intelligent management and energy-saving effect.

[0125] For example, the controller 800 determines the freshness of the food based on the data from the weight sensor 600 and controls the working state of the luminous shelf 300, such as adjusting the light intensity or turning the light strip on / off.

[0126] In some embodiments, the controller 800 controls the operation of the refrigerator 10 and responds to user operations through various software control programs stored in memory. The controller 800 controls the overall operation of the refrigerator 10, for example, responding to received user transmissions or direct operation control commands of the refrigerator 10, and performing operations related to the object selected by the control commands.

[0127] In some embodiments, the controller 800 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a first to an nth interface for input / output, a communication bus, etc.

[0128] Reference Figure 2 As an optional implementation, a humidification module 900 is provided on the side of the door 200 facing the cabinet 100. The humidification component is used to provide humidified air to the storage cavity 120 to maintain the freshness of the food and prevent it from drying out.

[0129] Specifically, the humidification component includes a water tank, a connecting cavity, a water-absorbing component, and a fan. The water tank can be installed inside the housing, the connecting cavity is connected to the water tank, the water-absorbing component is installed in the connecting cavity and is used to absorb water from the water tank, and the air outlet of the fan is connected to the connecting cavity. When the fan is running, it blows the moisture in the water-absorbing component into the storage room in the form of waterless mist molecule clusters to form humidified air, thereby increasing the humidity of the storage room.

[0130] Reference Figure 11 The humidification module 900 is electrically connected to the controller 800; the controller 800 is configured to control the operation of the humidification module 900 based on the weight information obtained from the weight sensor 600. The controller 800 controls the operating state of the humidification module 900 based on the weight information obtained from the weight sensor 600, enabling the refrigerator 10 to automatically adjust the humidity according to changes in the weight of the food, thereby achieving intelligent management and improving the preservation effect.

[0131] The weight sensor 600 can monitor the weight changes of the food in real time and provide data to the controller 800. Based on the data from the weight sensor 600, the controller 800 determines the preservation requirements of the food and controls the working status of the humidification module 900 to provide suitable humidity.

[0132] By intelligently regulating humidity, it prevents food from drying out, extends the shelf life, and improves the preservation effect of food.

[0133] Secondly, this application also provides a refrigerator 10, including a cabinet 100, a door 200, a light-emitting shelf 300, a power supply component 400, a heat exchanger 500, a weight sensor 600, and two metal components 700.

[0134] It is understandable that the enclosure 100, door 200, light-emitting shelf 300, power supply component 400, heat exchanger 500, weight sensor 600 and two metal components 700 have all been described in the previous text, and will not be repeated here.

[0135] The luminous shelf 300 is movably mounted on the inner tube 500. It is understood that the luminous shelf 300 can move vertically. Thus, when the luminous shelf 300 carries food, the varying weight of the food can cause the luminous shelf 300 to reach different heights.

[0136] The duct 500 is equipped with a weight sensor 600, and the luminous shelf 300 is connected to the weight sensor 600. The weight sensor 600 is used to acquire the weight of the luminous shelf 300 and the food. It can be understood that when the luminous shelf 300 is not carrying any food, the weight information acquired by the weight sensor 600 includes the weight of the luminous shelf 300 itself; when the luminous shelf 300 is carrying food, the weight information acquired by the weight sensor 600 includes the weight of the food and the weight of the luminous shelf 300 itself.

[0137] The weight sensor 600 is movably mounted on the inner tube 500, which can acquire the weight of the food in real time and monitor the weight changes of the food to determine the freshness of the food, thereby improving the intelligence level of the refrigerator 10.

[0138] The light-emitting shelf 300 and the power supply component 400 are both electrically connected to metal components 700, and at least a portion of the two metal components 700 are interconnected. The metal component 700 electrically connected to the light-emitting shelf 300 is designated as the first metal component 701, and the metal component 700 electrically connected to the power supply component 400 is designated as the second metal component 702.

[0139] It is understood that the connection of at least a portion of the two metal parts 700 to each other can mean that a portion of the first metal part 701 is connected to the second metal part 702, or that a portion of the first metal part 701 is connected to the second metal part 702, or that a portion of the first metal part 701 is connected to the second metal part 702.

[0140] The two metal parts 700 are configured together to remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300 so that the light-emitting shelf 300 remains electrically connected to the power supply part 400.

[0141] Understandably, after the user places the food on the illuminated shelf 300, the illuminated shelf 300 moves downwards while bearing the weight of the food. At the same time, the first metal part 701 of the illuminated shelf 300 moves synchronously. During this process, at least a portion of the two metal parts 700 are connected to each other. Therefore, the illuminated shelf 300 and the power supply part 400 can maintain an electrical connection. In this way, the illuminated shelf 300 can maintain a stable power supply during the movement, ensuring the normal operation of the refrigerator 10.

[0142] The refrigerator 10 provided in this application embodiment solves the problem that the light source may be short-circuited or open-circuited due to the up-and-down movement of the placement plate in the traditional refrigerator 10 cabinet by setting two metal parts 700 between the light-emitting shelf 300 and the power supply unit 400, and ensuring that the two metal parts 700 remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf 300.

[0143] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0144] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A box body, wherein at least one storage cavity is defined inside the box body, and an opening is provided on one side of the box body; A door body is arranged at the opening, and one side of the door body is hinged to one side of the opening; A light-emitting shelf is disposed in the storage cavity, the light-emitting shelf is used to carry food and emit light waves covering the storage cavity; A power supply component, arranged on the inner wall of the box body, for providing power; Gallbladder ribs, arranged on the inner wall of the box body; A weight sensor is movably arranged on the bile rib, the light-emitting shelf is connected to the weight sensor, and the weight sensor is used to obtain the weight of the light-emitting shelf and the food; The light-emitting layer frame and the power supply are both electrically connected with metal parts, and at least parts of the two metal parts are connected to each other; The two metal parts are configured to remain connected during the movement of the light-emitting shelf, so that the light-emitting shelf maintains electrical connection with the power supply.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included are connecting pieces, each of which connects the two metal pieces; Along the moving direction of the light-emitting shelf, the size of the connecting piece is greater than or equal to the maximum moving distance of the light-emitting shelf, so that the two metal pieces remain connected through the connecting piece.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting piece has an elastic portion, and the elastic portion is configured to be deformed to keep the two metal pieces connected.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member is an integral part with one of the two metal members, and the elastic part is deformed and remains connected with the other one; Alternatively, the number of the connecting members is two, the two connecting members are respectively connected to the two metal members, and the elastic parts of the two connecting members are deformed and remain connected.

5. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The bile rib has a mounting groove, and the bile rib also includes an elastic member located in the mounting groove, a fixed end of the elastic member abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove, and an elastic end of the elastic member is connected to the weight sensor; The weight sensor is movably connected to the rib via the elastic member.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed end is an annular plate, one end of the elastic end is connected to the inner side of the fixed end, and the other end is connected to the weight sensor; The number of the elastic ends is two, the two elastic ends are arranged in parallel and at intervals, and are both connected to the weight sensor.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The number of the ribs is two, and the two ribs are respectively located on two opposite sides of the light-emitting shelf, and two weight sensors are respectively arranged on two sides of one rib; The light-emitting shelf is in the shape of a cuboid, and the four weight sensors are evenly arranged at four right angles of the light-emitting shelf.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light-emitting shelf comprises a shelf body and a light bar, and opposite sides of the shelf body are respectively abutted against the two ribs; the light bar is located on a side of the shelf body away from the opening and between the two ribs; The light bar and the power supply component are electrically connected via the two metal components.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The light bar is spaced apart from the weight sensor, and the light bar is located on a side of the weight sensor away from the gallbladder tendon.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It includes a box body, a door body, a light-emitting shelf, a power supply, a rib, a weight sensor and two metal parts; At least one storage cavity is defined inside the box, and an opening is provided on one side of the box; The door body is arranged at the opening, and one side of the door body is hinged to one side of the opening; The light-emitting shelf is disposed in the storage cavity, and is used to carry food and emit light waves covering the storage cavity; The power supply is arranged on the inner wall of the box body and is used to provide power; Gallbladder ribs, arranged on the inner wall of the box body; A weight sensor is movably arranged on the bile rib, the light-emitting shelf is connected to the weight sensor, and the weight sensor is used to obtain the weight of the light-emitting shelf and the food; the light-emitting shelf and the power supply are both electrically connected to the metal piece, and at least parts of the two metal pieces remain connected; The two metal parts are configured together as follows: after the light-emitting shelf carries food and moves, the metal parts corresponding to the light-emitting shelf move synchronously, and at least parts of the two metal parts remain connected so that the light-emitting shelf maintains electrical connection with the power supply.

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