Imaging module for refrigerator and refrigerator

By using an imaging module on the refrigerator, using a negative refractive lens and infrared sensor to adjust the refrigerator parameters without contact, the problem of water stains and food residues on the display screen is solved, and the user experience is improved.

CN223077260UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08QINDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO LTD +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422024683.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

The existing refrigerator touch display is prone to residual water stains and food residues, breeding bacteria, and poor user experience.

Method used

The imaging module is adopted, including a protection box, a negative refractive lens, a display screen and an infrared sensor. The display image is refracted to the outside of the protection box through the negative refractive lens. The user adjusts the refrigerator parameters through the infrared sensor sensing the click position to avoid direct contact with the display screen.

Benefits of technology

Reduce water stains and food residue residues, reduce the risk of bacterial growth, and improve user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses an imaging module for a refrigerator, which comprises a protection box, a negative refractive lens, a display screen and an infrared sensor. The protection box is installed on a door body of the refrigerator, an installation hole is formed in one side of the protection box, and an installation groove is formed in the inner side wall of the protection box. The negative refraction lens is arranged in the mounting hole; the display screen is arranged in the mounting groove; the infrared sensor is arranged on the side wall, provided with the installation hole, of the protection box, a set included angle is formed between a light beam emitted by the infrared sensor and the display face of the display screen, and the negative refraction lens is located on the bisector of the set included angle. According to the refrigerator, the user is prevented from making direct contact with the display screen, water stains and food residues left on the refrigerator due to contact are reduced, bacterium breeding is reduced, and the user experience is improved. The utility model further discloses the refrigerator.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of household appliances, for example, to an imaging module and a refrigerator for a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Currently, a refrigerator is a common appliance for storing food and other items. It uses a refrigeration system to lower the internal temperature, thereby delaying the spoilage and deterioration of food. For different food ingredients, since the suitable storage temperatures are different, it is necessary to adjust the refrigeration intensity inside the refrigerator, for example, by turning a knob or pressing a button. This results in a longer door opening time of the refrigerator, more cold air leakage, and a reduced storage effect of the refrigerator.

[0003] In the related art, there is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a box body and a door body. The door body is rotatably connected to the box body, and a touch display screen is provided on the side wall of the door body. The user can adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator by clicking on the touch display screen. Without opening and closing the door body, the operating parameters of the refrigerator can be changed, reducing cold air leakage, making the operation more convenient, improving the storage effect of the refrigerator, and enhancing the user experience.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

[0005] Directly touching the display screen is likely to leave water stains and food residues, and is prone to bacterial growth, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application. Therefore, it may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] To have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simple summary is given below. This summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to identify key / important constituent elements or delineate the protection scope of these embodiments. Instead, it serves as a preface to the subsequent detailed description.

[0008] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an imaging module for a refrigerator and a refrigerator to avoid direct contact between the user and the display screen, reduce water stains and food residues remaining on the refrigerator due to contact, reduce bacterial growth, and improve the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, an imaging module for a refrigerator includes: a protection box, a negative refraction lens, a display screen, and an infrared sensor. The protection box is installed on the door body of the refrigerator, and there is an installation hole on one side of the protection box, and an installation groove is provided on the inner side wall; the negative refraction lens is arranged in the installation hole; the display screen is arranged in the installation groove; the infrared sensor is arranged on the side wall of the protection box where the installation hole is provided, and a set angle is formed between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor and the display surface of the display screen, and the negative refraction lens is located on the bisector of the set angle.

[0010] Optionally, a first angle is provided between the display surface of the display screen and the negative refraction lens; a second angle is provided between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor and the negative refraction lens; wherein, both the first angle and the second angle are greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 35°.

[0011] Optionally, a maintenance opening is provided on the rear side wall of the protection box corresponding to the display screen, and a cover plate is provided on one side of the protection box to cover the maintenance opening.

[0012] Optionally, the part of the cover plate corresponding to the display screen is a first covering part, and the first covering part is arranged parallel to the display screen.

[0013] Optionally, the display screen cooperates with the installation groove to divide the inside of the protection box into a first chamber and a second chamber, and the first chamber is communicated with the installation hole.

[0014] Optionally, a plug-in groove is provided on the side wall of the protection box where the installation hole is provided, and the infrared sensor is plugged into the plug-in groove.

[0015] Optionally, a control board is provided inside the protection box, and the control board is electrically connected to the display screen and the infrared sensor.

[0016] Optionally, a connection bracket is provided inside the protection box, and the control board is connected to the connection bracket.

[0017] Optionally, a wire harness hole is provided on one side wall of the protection box.

[0018] In some embodiments, a refrigerator includes: the imaging module for a refrigerator according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0019] The imaging module for a refrigerator and the refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] The image displayed on the display surface of the display screen is refracted by a negative refractive lens into the air outside the protection box to form an imaging surface. Moreover, the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor coincides with the imaging surface. The user can drive an object to the imaging surface, click on the corresponding interface position on the imaging surface, and sense and determine the interface position clicked by the object based on the reflection of the light beam by the object, and then correspondingly adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator. This avoids the user directly contacting the display screen, reduces water stains and food residues remaining on the refrigerator due to contact, reduces the growth of bacteria, and improves the user experience.

[0021] The above general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not used to limit this application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by the corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and among them:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an imaging module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a schematic structural diagram of an imaging module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic internal structural diagram of an imaging module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of another schematic structural diagram of an imaging module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of another schematic structural diagram of an imaging module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 6 is another schematic structural diagram of an imaging module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 8 is a schematic internal structural diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 9 is an exploded schematic diagram of a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure on the other side of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] 100, protection box; 101, mounting hole; 102, mounting groove; 103, first included angle; 104, second included angle; 105, maintenance opening; 106, first chamber; 107, second chamber; 108, insertion slot; 109, wiring harness hole; 110, cover plate; 111, first covering portion; 120, control board; 130, connection bracket; 200, negative refractive lens; 300, display screen; 301, imaging surface; 400, infrared sensor; 500, door body; 501, through hole; 502, limiting groove; 510, transparent protection plate; 511, transparent glass plate; 520, support plate; 530, support frame. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are only for reference and explanation, and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical descriptions, for the sake of explanation, numerous details are provided to give a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be shown in a simplified manner to simplify the drawings.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to implement the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not used to limit that the indicated devices, elements or components must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. And, in addition to being able to represent the orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also be used to represent other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] In addition, the terms "arranged", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there can be internal communication between two devices, components, or parts. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] Unless otherwise specified, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0040] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0041] Combined with Figure 1-3 As shown in the figure, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides an imaging module for a refrigerator, including: a protection box 100, a negative refraction lens 200, a display screen 300, and an infrared sensor 400. The protection box 100 is installed on the door body 500 of the refrigerator, and an installation hole 101 is provided on one side of the protection box 100, and an installation groove 102 is provided on the inner side wall; the negative refraction lens 200 is arranged in the installation hole 101; the display screen 300 is arranged in the installation groove 102; the infrared sensor 400 is arranged on the side wall of the protection box 100 where the installation hole 101 is provided, and a set angle is formed between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 400 and the display surface of the display screen 300, and the negative refraction lens 200 is located on the angular bisector of the set angle.

[0042] By using the imaging module for a refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the image displayed on the display surface of the display screen 300 is refracted by the negative refraction lens 200 into the air outside the protection box 100 to form an imaging surface 301. And the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 400 coincides with the imaging surface 301. The user can drive an object to the imaging surface 301, click on the corresponding interface position on the imaging surface 301, and sense and determine the interface position clicked by the object through the reflection of the light beam by the item, and then correspondingly adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator. This avoids the user directly contacting the display screen 300, reduces the water stains and food residues remaining on the refrigerator due to contact, reduces the growth of bacteria, and improves the user experience.

[0043] It can be understood that the display screen 300 is in the installation groove 102, and the installation groove 102 provides limit and support for the display screen 300, reducing the risk of the display screen 300 shaking and ensuring the effect of aerial imaging.

[0044] Optionally, a first included angle 103 is provided between the display surface of the display screen 300 and the negative refractive lens 200; a second included angle 104 is provided between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 400 and the negative refractive lens 200; wherein, both the first included angle 103 and the second included angle 104 are greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 35°. In this way, the first included angle 103 is equal to the second included angle 104, so that the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 400 coincides with the imaging surface 301, improving the operation accuracy. When the first included angle 103 is less than 25°, the distance between the display screen 300 and the negative refractive lens 200 is too close, resulting in the distance between the imaging surface 301 and the door body 500 being too close, and the risk of the user accidentally touching the door body 500 is relatively high. When the first included angle 103 is greater than 35°, the included angle between the display screen 300 and the negative refractive lens 200 also needs to be adjusted correspondingly, so that the included angle between the display screen 300 and the horizontal direction is relatively small, and the space occupied by the display screen 300 facing the rear side of the door body 500 is relatively large. Therefore, it can be seen that the range where the first included angle 103 is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 35° is relatively reasonable. The distance between the imaging surface 301 and the door body 500 is relatively far, reducing the risk of the user accidentally touching the door body 500 and facilitating the user to observe the imaging surface 301.

[0045] Optionally, the first included angle 103 is equal to 30°. In this way, the distance between the imaging surface 301 and the door body 500 is relatively far, reducing the risk of the user accidentally touching the door body 500. And the included angle between the imaging surface 301 and the horizontal plane is 30°, the included angle between the display screen 300 and the horizontal direction is relatively large, and the space occupied by the display screen 300 facing the rear side of the door body 500 is relatively small.

[0046] Combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in the figure, optionally, a maintenance opening 105 is provided at the rear side wall of the protection box 100 corresponding to the display screen 300, and a cover plate 110 covering the maintenance opening 105 is provided on one side of the protection box 100. In this way, it is convenient to perform maintenance on the display screen 300 in the protection box 100 through the maintenance opening 105.

[0047] Optionally, the other side surface opposite to the display surface of the display screen 300 is arranged facing the maintenance opening 105. In this way, the other side surface opposite to the display surface of the display screen 300 is the back surface of the display screen 300. Since there are relatively more parts on the back surface of the display screen 300, it is relatively more convenient to perform maintenance on the display screen 300.

[0048] Optionally, at the position corresponding to the display screen 300 on the cover plate 110, there is a first covering portion 111, and the first covering portion 111 is arranged parallel to the display screen 300. In this way, the gap between the display screen 300 and the first covering portion 111 can be set relatively small, and the relatively small gap facilitates the protection box 100 to reduce its overall volume. It reduces the space occupied by the refrigerator door body 500 and the interior of the refrigerator compartment, and the setting of the position of the protection box 100 on the door body 500 is also more flexible.

[0049] Specifically, the first covering portion 111 is arranged parallel to the other side surface of the display screen 300 opposite to the display surface. In this way, the gap between the back surface of the display screen 300 and the first covering portion 111 can be set relatively small, and the relatively small gap facilitates the protection box 100 to reduce its overall volume. It reduces the space occupied by the refrigerator door body 500 and the interior of the refrigerator compartment, and the setting of the position of the protection box 100 on the door body 500 is also more flexible.

[0050] Optionally, the display screen 300 cooperates with the installation groove 102 to divide the inside of the protection box 100 into a first chamber 106 and a second chamber 107, and the first chamber 106 communicates with the installation hole 101. In this way, the installation groove 102 provides support and limit for the display screen 300, reducing the risk of the display screen 300 shaking and displacing relative to the protection box 100 during the opening or closing process of the door body 500. And the inside of the protection box 100 is divided into the first chamber 106 and the second chamber 107, improving the sealing performance between the display surface and the negative refraction lens 200, reducing the risk of dust entering between the display surface and the negative refraction lens 200, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0051] Optionally, the maintenance port 105 communicates with the second chamber 107. In this way, after the cover plate 110 is opened, the display screen 300 in the second chamber 107 can be maintained, reducing the influence on the first chamber 106, reducing the risk of dust entering the first chamber 106 during the maintenance process, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0052] Optionally, in the horizontal direction, the length of the part of the protection box 100 corresponding to the second chamber 107 is greater than the length of the part of the protection box 100 corresponding to the first chamber 106; in the vertical direction, the length of the part of the protection box 100 corresponding to the second chamber 107 is less than the length of the part of the protection box 100 corresponding to the first chamber 106. In this way, the length of the part of the protection box 100 corresponding to the first chamber 106 is relatively long, enabling the negative refraction lens 200 and the display screen 300 to be set with a relatively long length, and having a better integrity with the door body 500.

[0053] It can be understood that the protection box 100 is installed on the door body 500, and the projection of the protection box 100 on the front side wall of the door body 500 is T-shaped.

[0054] Optionally, one side wall of the protection box 100 provided with the mounting hole 101 is provided with a plug-in slot 108, and the infrared sensor 400 is plugged into the plug-in slot 108. In this way, the infrared sensor 400 is plugged into the plug-in slot 108, and the risk of the infrared sensor 400 shaking and displacing relative to the protection box 100 is relatively low, thereby ensuring that the infrared sensor 400 can accurately sense the user's click on the imaging surface 301 and reducing the risk of misidentification.

[0055] Optionally, a control board 120 is provided inside the protection box 100, and the control board 120 is electrically connected to the display screen 300 and the infrared sensor 400. In this way, the infrared sensor 400 sends the sensed signal to the control board 120, and the control board 120 correspondingly adjusts the operating parameters of the refrigerator to improve the user experience.

[0056] Specifically, the control board 120 is located in the second chamber 107, and the control board 120 is located on the other side surface opposite to the display surface of the display screen 300. In this way, after the cover plate 110 is opened, it is more convenient to repair the control board 120 in the second chamber 107, reduce the influence on the first chamber 106, reduce the risk of dust entering the first chamber 106 during the repair process, and ensure the imaging effect.

[0057] Optionally, a connection bracket 130 is provided inside the protection box 100, and the control board 120 is connected to the connection bracket 130. In this way, the control board 120 and the protection box 100 are connected through the connection bracket 130, increasing the distance between the protection box 100 and the control board 120 and improving the heat dissipation effect of the control board 120.

[0058] Combined with Figure 6 As shown, optionally, one side wall of the protection box 100 is provided with a wire harness hole 109. In this way, through the wire harness hole 109, it is convenient to electrically connect the display screen 300 and the infrared sensor 400 inside the protection box 100 to other components of the refrigerator. For example, electrically connect to the power supply of the refrigerator.

[0059] Specifically, the wire harness hole 109 communicates with the second chamber 107. In this way, it is avoided that the wire harness affects the imaging effect in the first chamber 106.

[0060] In some embodiments, the refrigerator includes: an imaging module for the refrigerator as described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0061] When using the refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, since the refrigerator includes the imaging module for the refrigerator as described in any of the above embodiments, it can display the image shown on the display surface of the display screen 300, which is refracted by the negative refraction lens 200 into the air outside the protection box 100 to form an imaging surface 301. Moreover, the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 400 coincides with the imaging surface 301. The user can drive an object to the imaging surface 301, click on the corresponding interface position on the imaging surface 301, and sense and determine the interface position clicked by the object through the situation of the light beam reflected by the article, and then correspondingly adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator. This avoids the user directly contacting the display screen 300, reduces the water stains and food residues remaining on the refrigerator due to contact, reduces the growth of bacteria, and improves the user experience.

[0062] Combined Figure 7 As shown, optionally, the refrigerator further includes: a door body 500. A through hole 501 is provided on the front side wall of the door body 500, and the mounting hole 101 of the protection box 100 is embedded in the door body 500 corresponding to the through hole 501. In this way, the position of the mounting hole 101 corresponds to the position of the through hole 501, and the image displayed on the display screen 300 can be displayed in the air in front of the door body 500 through the through hole 501, avoiding the influence of the door body 500 on the imaging effect. Moreover, the protection box 100 is embedded in the door body 500, reducing the occupation of the internal space of the refrigerator compartment.

[0063] It can be understood that the protection box 100 is embedded in the door body 500, making the height of the protection box 100 protruding from the door body 500 relatively low, reducing the occupation of the internal space of the refrigerator compartment, and the foaming layer of the door body 500 can also provide heat preservation and heat insulation for the protection box 100, reducing the risk of condensation in the protection box 100. The protection box 100 can also directly lay the wire harness in the door body 500 through the wire harness hole 109, avoiding the wire harness being exposed outside.

[0064] Optionally, both the protection box 100 and the negative refraction lens 200 are abutted against the front inner side wall of the door body 500. In this way, when the refrigerator is refrigerated, the temperature on the front side of the door body 500 is higher than the temperature on the rear side of the door body 500. And the negative refraction lens 200 is relatively close to the front side wall of the door body 500, making the temperature in the negative refraction lens 200 and the first chamber 106 relatively high, reducing the risk of condensation due to the low temperature in the negative refraction lens 200 and the first chamber 106, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0065] Optionally, along the vertical direction, the length of the through hole 501 is less than the length of the negative refraction lens 200. In this way, the edge of the through hole 501 can provide support for the negative refraction lens 200, reducing the risk of the negative refraction lens 200 falling off from the through hole 501.

[0066] Optionally, the refrigerator further includes a transparent protection plate 510. The transparent protection plate 510 is disposed within the through hole 501. In this way, the transparent protection plate 510 can provide protection for the negative refraction lens 200, reducing the risk of the negative refraction lens 200 being bumped and scratched, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0067] In one embodiment, the transparent protection plate 510 is integrally formed with the front side wall of the door body 500. In this way, the connection strength between the transparent protection plate 510 and the door body 500 is relatively high, and there are relatively few seams on the door body 500, making the integrity of the door body 500 better and the user experience better.

[0068] Combined with Figure 8 As shown, in another embodiment, the transparent protection plate 510 is a transparent glass plate 511. In this way, the transparent glass plate 511 has good light transmittance, ensuring the imaging effect. And the texture of the transparent glass plate 511 is relatively hard, reducing the risk of being scratched.

[0069] Optionally, a support plate 520 is fixedly provided on the rear inner side wall of the door body 500. The support plate 520 is located below the protection box 100 to provide upward support for the protection box 100. In this way, the support plate 520 provides support for the protection box 100, improving the stability of the protection box 100 disposed within the door body 500.

[0070] Optionally, the support plate 520 extends from the rear inner side wall of the door body 500 to the front inner side wall of the door body 500. In this way, the support plate 520 provides a larger range of support for the protection box 100. And one end of the support plate 520 is connected to the rear inner side wall of the door body 500, and the other end of the support plate 520 abuts against the front inner side wall of the door body 500. In the case where the support plate 520 provides support for the protection box 100, the risk of bending deformation of the support plate 520 is reduced.

[0071] Combined with Figure 9 And Figure 10 As shown, optionally, a support frame 530 is provided on one side of the support plate 520. The support frame 530 surrounds the outside of the protection box 100 and is fixedly connected to the rear inner side wall of the door body 500. In this way, the support frame 530 and the support plate 520 cooperate to provide support and limit for the protection box 100, reducing the risk of the protection box 100 shaking and displacing relative to the door body 500, and ensuring the imaging effect. And the support frame 530 is connected to the support plate 520, improving the structural strength of the support plate 520 and reducing the risk of bending deformation of the support plate 520.

[0072] Optionally, the upper end portion of the support frame 530 extends from the rear inner wall of the door body 500 to the front inner wall of the door body 500. In this way, in cooperation with the support plate 520 extending from the rear inner wall of the door body 500 to the front inner wall of the door body 500, support is provided between the front side wall and the rear side wall of the door body 500, reducing the risk of the door body 500 being dented and deformed.

[0073] Optionally, a limiting groove 502 is provided on the rear inner wall of the door body 500, and a part of the protection box 100 is located in the limiting groove 502. In this way, the limiting groove 502 can provide limitation and support for the protection box 100, reducing the risk of the protection box 100 shaking and displacing relative to the door body 500 and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0074] Specifically, the limiting groove 502 is located between the support frame 530 and the support plate 520. In this way, the limiting groove 502 cooperates with the support frame 530 and the support plate 520, reducing the risk of the protection box 100 shaking and displacing relative to the door body 500 and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0075] The above description and the drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments only represent possible variations. Unless explicitly required, the individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations can vary. Some parts and features of some embodiments can be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An imaging module for a refrigerator, characterized in that, Comprising: A protective box (100) is installed on the door body (500) of the refrigerator. An installation hole (101) is provided on one side of the protective box (100), and an installation groove (102) is provided on the inner side wall. A negative refraction lens (200) is arranged in the installation hole (101). A display screen (300) is arranged in the installation groove (102). An infrared sensor (400) is arranged on the side wall of the protective box (100) where the installation hole (101) is provided. A set angle is formed between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor (400) and the display surface of the display screen (300), and the negative refraction lens (200) is located on the bisector of the set angle.

2. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein A first angle (103) is provided between the display surface of the display screen (300) and the negative refraction lens (200); a second angle (104) is provided between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor (400) and the negative refraction lens (200). Wherein, both the first angle (103) and the second angle (104) are greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 35°.

3. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein An inspection opening (105) is provided on the rear side wall of the protective box (100) corresponding to the display screen (300), and a cover plate (110) covering the inspection opening (105) is provided on one side of the protective box (100).

4. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein The cover plate (110) corresponding to the display screen (300) is a first covering part (111), and the first covering part (111) is arranged parallel to the display screen (300).

5. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein The display screen (300) cooperates with the installation groove (102) to divide the inside of the protective box (100) into a first chamber (106) and a second chamber (107), and the first chamber (106) is communicated with the installation hole (101).

6. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein A plug-in slot (108) is provided on the side wall of the protective box (100) where the installation hole (101) is provided, and the infrared sensor (400) is plugged into the plug-in slot (108).

7. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein A control board (120) is provided inside the protective box (100), and the control board (120) is electrically connected to the display screen (300) and the infrared sensor (400).

8. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein A connection bracket (130) is provided inside the protective box (100), and the control board (120) is connected to the connection bracket (130).

9. The imaging module for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein A wire harness hole (109) is provided on one side wall of the protective box (100).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Comprising the imaging module for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.