Non-contact control module for refrigerator and refrigerator

By setting up heating components in the protection box of the refrigerator, the condensation problem of the aerial imaging module is solved, achieving a more stable imaging effect and a better user experience.

CN223077261UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08QINDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202422028161.3
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 aerial imaging module of the refrigerator has a risk of condensation during long-term use, which affects the imaging effect.

Method used

The heating assembly is installed in the protection box, and the temperature is adjusted through the heating wire and the temperature sensor to avoid the low temperature of the imaging module and reduce the risk of condensation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risk of condensation of the imaging module during long-term use, and improves the imaging effect and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a non-contact control module for a refrigerator, which comprises a protection box, an imaging module and a heating assembly. The first side wall of the protection box is provided with an assembly hole. The imaging module is arranged in the protection box and is partially located in the assembly hole; the heating assembly is arranged on the side wall of the protection box. According to the utility model, the heating assembly is arranged in the protection box, so that the temperature in the protection box is increased through heating of the heating assembly under the condition that the temperature in the protection box is low, and the operation temperature of the imaging module is prevented from being too low. The risk that condensation occurs in the imaging module in the long-time use process is reduced, and the imaging effect is improved. The invention further discloses the refrigerator.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, for example, to a contactless control module and a refrigerator for a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Currently, a refrigerator can maintain a low temperature in its compartment to extend the storage period of items in the compartment. To facilitate a user to adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator, a touch screen is provided on the door body to control the operating parameters of the refrigerator. Since the touch screen requires the user to directly touch it, stains will remain on the touch screen, bacteria will breed, and the user experience is poor.

[0003] In the related art, there is a refrigerator. An aerial imaging module is provided on the door body of the refrigerator, which can generate a display image in the air in front of the refrigerator door body, and adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator by controlling the display image. It is realized that the operating parameters of the refrigerator can be adjusted without directly contacting the refrigerator, avoiding stains remaining on the door body of the refrigerator, reducing the breeding of bacteria, and improving 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] During the long-term use of the aerial imaging module, there is a high risk of condensation inside, reducing the imaging effect.

[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 the present application, and thus may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Utility Model Content

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

[0008] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a contactless control module and a refrigerator for a refrigerator to reduce the risk of condensation inside during the long-term use of the imaging module and improve the imaging effect.

[0009] In some embodiments, the contactless control module for a refrigerator includes: a protection box, an imaging module, and a heating component. An assembly hole is provided on the first side wall of the protection box; the imaging module is arranged inside the protection box, and a part of it is located inside the assembly hole; the heating component is arranged on the side wall of the protection box.

[0010] Optionally, the heating component includes: a heating wire and a temperature sensor. The heating wire is arranged on the inner side wall of the protection box; the temperature sensor is arranged inside the protection box.

[0011] Optionally, a heat-insulating layer is provided on the inner wall and / or the outer wall of the protection box. When a heat-insulating layer is provided on the inner wall of the protection box, an avoidance hole is provided in the heat-insulating layer corresponding to the heating component.

[0012] Optionally, a transparent member is provided in the assembly hole, and the transparent member is embedded in the hole wall of the assembly hole.

[0013] Optionally, the transparent member retracts into the assembly hole towards the protection box.

[0014] Optionally, the imaging module includes: a negative refraction lens, a display screen, and an infrared sensor. The negative refraction lens is disposed in the protection box; the display screen is disposed in the protection box; the infrared sensor is embedded in the hole wall of the assembly hole. The infrared sensor emits a light beam into the assembly hole, and the light beam is parallel to the first side wall. 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 angular bisector of the set angle.

[0015] Optionally, a first mounting bracket is provided in the protection box. The display screen is embedded in the first mounting bracket, and the display screen cooperates with the first mounting bracket to divide the protection box into a first chamber and a second chamber. The negative refraction lens is located in the first chamber.

[0016] Optionally, a control board is provided on one side of the display screen, and the control board is electrically connected to the display screen and the infrared sensor.

[0017] Optionally, an inspection opening is provided on one side of the protection box, and a cover plate covering the inspection opening is provided on one side.

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

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

[0020] Since a heating component is provided in the protection box, when the temperature in the protection box is relatively low, the heating component heats up to increase the temperature in the protection box, avoiding too low a temperature for the imaging module to operate. This reduces the risk of condensation inside the imaging module during long-term use and improves the imaging effect.

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

[0022] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute limitations 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 a contactless control module for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0030] Figure 8 is a schematic 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] Reference numerals:

[0033] 100, protection box; 101, assembly hole; 102, plug-in slot; 103, first chamber; 104, second chamber; 105, inspection opening; 106, wiring harness hole; 110, first side wall; 120, thermal insulation layer; 121, clearance hole; 130, transparent member; 131, transparent glass plate; 140, first mounting bracket; 141, first mounting groove; 150, second mounting bracket; 151, second mounting groove; 160, cover plate; 161, screw hole; 200, imaging module; 201, first included angle; 202, second included angle; 203, third included angle; 210, negative refractive lens; 220, display screen; 221, display surface; 230, infrared sensor; 240, control board; 250, connecting bracket; 300, heating component; 310, heating wire; 320, temperature sensor; 400, door body; 401, through hole; 402, limiting groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] In order to more comprehensively understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure, 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 description, for the sake of explanation, numerous details are provided to give a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may 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.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification, claims and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to implement the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0036] 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 drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their implementations, 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 an 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.

[0037] In addition, the terms "arranged", "connected" and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there may be internal communication between two devices, elements or components. 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.

[0038] Unless otherwise specified, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0040] The term "and / or" describes the association relationship of objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, the three relationships of A and B.

[0041] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0042] Combined with Figure 1-2 As shown, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a contactless control module for a refrigerator, including: a protection box 100, an imaging module 200, and a heating component 300. An assembly hole 101 is provided on the first side wall 110 of the protection box 100; the imaging module 200 is disposed in the protection box 100, and part of it is located in the assembly hole 101; the heating component 300 is disposed on the side wall of the protection box 100.

[0043] By using the contactless control module for a refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, since the heating component 300 is provided in the protection box 100, when the temperature in the protection box 100 is relatively low, the heating component 300 heats up to increase the temperature in the protection box 100, avoiding the temperature of the imaging module 200 from being too low. To reduce the risk of condensation inside the imaging module 200 during long-term use and improve the imaging effect.

[0044] Optionally, the protection box 100 is a rectangular box-shaped structure. In this way, the shape of the protection box 100 is relatively regular and is adapted to the shape of the refrigerator door body 400, and it can be more flexibly set at different positions on the door body 400.

[0045] Combined with Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the heating component 300 includes: a heating wire 310 and a temperature sensor 320. The heating wire 310 is disposed on the inner side wall of the protection box 100; the temperature sensor 320 is disposed in the protection box 100. In this way, the temperature in the protection box 100 is measured by the temperature sensor 320. When the temperature in the protection box 100 is relatively low, the heating wire 310 heats up to increase the temperature in the protection box 100, reducing the risk of condensation inside the imaging module 200 and improving the imaging effect.

[0046] Optionally, a heat insulation layer 120 is provided on the inner side wall and / or the outer side wall of the protection box 100. And when the heat insulation layer 120 is provided on the inner side wall of the protection box 100, an avoidance hole 121 is provided at the position corresponding to the heating component 300 on the heat insulation layer 120. In this way, during the heating process of the heating component 300, due to the existence of the avoidance hole 121, the risk of deformation of the heat insulation layer 120 caused by too high temperature is reduced. And the heat insulation layer 120 reduces the conduction of external low temperature towards the inside of the protection box 100.

[0047] Specifically, the heat insulation layer 120 is made of foam material.

[0048] Specifically, an avoidance hole 121 is provided at the position of the heat insulation layer 120 corresponding to the heating wire 310. In this way, during the heating process of the heating wire 310, due to the existence of the avoidance hole 121, the risk of deformation of the heat insulation layer 120 caused by excessive temperature is reduced.

[0049] Optionally, heat insulation layers 120 are provided on both the adjacent and opposite vertical side walls of the first side wall 110 of the protection box 100. In this way, the heat insulation layer 120 reduces the conduction of external low temperature towards the inside of the protection box 100.

[0050] Optionally, a transparent member 130 is provided in the assembly hole 101, and the transparent member 130 is embedded in the hole wall of the assembly hole 101. In this way, the transparent member 130 provides protection for the imaging module 200 inside the protection box 100, reducing the risk of the imaging module 200 being damaged by knocking and bumping, and also reducing the risk of dust entering the protection box 100 and affecting the imaging effect.

[0051] Optionally, the transparent member 130 is a transparent glass plate 131. In this way, the transparent glass plate 131 has good light transmittance, and the texture of the transparent glass plate 131 is relatively hard, reducing the risk of being scratched and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0052] Optionally, the transparent member 130 retracts into the assembly hole 101 towards the protection box 100. In this way, the distance between the transparent member 130 and the outer side surface of the first side wall 110 is relatively large, reducing the risk of the transparent member 130 being damaged by knocking and bumping.

[0053] Combined Figure 4As shown, optionally, the imaging module 200 includes a negative refraction lens 210, a display screen 220, and an infrared sensor 230. The negative refraction lens 210 is disposed within the protective box 100; the display screen 220 is disposed within the protective box 100; the infrared sensor 230 is embedded in the hole wall of the assembly hole 101. The infrared sensor 230 emits a light beam towards the inside of the assembly hole 101, and the light beam is arranged parallel to the first side wall 110. A set angle is formed between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 and the display surface of the display screen 220, and the negative refraction lens 210 is located on the angular bisector of the set angle. In this way, since a set angle is formed between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 and the display surface of the display screen 220, and the negative refraction lens 210 is located on the angular bisector of the set angle. The image displayed on the display screen 220 is refracted by the negative refraction lens 210 and displayed into the assembly hole 101 through the transparent member 130, thereby realizing aerial imaging. The imaging surface 221 where the aerial image is located coincides with the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230. The user can click on the corresponding interface position on the imaging surface 221, and sense and determine the interface position clicked by the object through the reflection of the light beam by the object, and then correspondingly adjust the operating parameters of the refrigerator. This avoids the user directly touching the display screen 220, reduces the risk of water stains and food residues remaining on the display screen 220, reduces the growth of bacteria, and improves the user experience.

[0054] It can be understood that since the imaging surface 221 is located within the assembly hole 101 and the transparent member 130 is retracted into the assembly hole 101, the distance between the transparent member 130 and the imaging surface 221 can be set relatively large, reducing the risk of the user accidentally touching the transparent member 130. Reducing the risk of water stains and food residues remaining on the transparent member 130 improves the user experience.

[0055] Optionally, a first angle 201 is provided between the display surface of the display screen 220 and the negative refraction lens 210; a second angle 202 is provided between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 and the negative refraction lens 210; wherein, the first angle 201 and the second angle 202 are equal, and the first angle 201 is greater than or equal to 30° and less than or equal to 60°. In this way, the equality of the first angle 201 and the second angle 202 makes the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 coincide with the imaging surface 221, improving the accuracy of operation. When the first angle 201 is less than 30°, the angle between the display screen 220 and the negative refraction lens 210 is too small, and there is a greater risk of ghosting on the imaging surface 221. When the first angle 201 is greater than 60°, the maximum distance between the display screen 220 and the negative refraction lens 210 is too large, making the volume of the protective box 100 relatively large, occupying too much space in the refrigerator compartment. It can be seen that the range of the first angle 201 being greater than or equal to 30° and less than or equal to 60° is more reasonable, reducing the risk of ghosting on the imaging surface 221 and reducing the space occupied in the refrigerator compartment.

[0056] It can be understood that the maximum distance is the distance between one end of the display screen 220 facing away from the negative refraction lens 210 and one end of the negative refraction lens 210 facing away from the display screen 220.

[0057] Optionally, the first included angle 201 is equal to 45°. In this way, the risk of double images appearing on the imaging surface 221 is reduced, and the space occupied in the refrigerator compartment is reduced.

[0058] Specifically, a third included angle 203 is provided between the transparent member 130 and the negative refraction lens 210, and the third included angle 203 is equal to the first included angle 201.

[0059] Combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, optionally, a plug-in groove 102 is provided on the inner hole wall of the assembly hole 101, and the infrared sensor 230 is embedded in the plug-in groove 102. In this way, the infrared sensor 230 is arranged in the plug-in groove 102, and the plug-in groove 102 provides a limit for the infrared sensor 230, reducing the risk of the infrared sensor 230 shaking and displacing relative to the protection box 100. Ensure that the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 coincides with the imaging surface 221, ensuring the accuracy of induction.

[0060] Specifically, the plug-in groove 102 is located on the side of the transparent member 130 facing away from the negative refraction lens 210. In this way, when the infrared sensor 230 is repaired, it is not necessary to disassemble the transparent member 130, reducing the risk of dust entering the protection box 100 and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0061] It can be understood that since the infrared sensor 230 is embedded in the plug-in groove 102, the infrared sensor 230 is also located on the side of the transparent member 130 facing away from the negative refraction lens 210. Avoid the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 from coinciding with the transparent member 130.

[0062] Optionally, a part of the assembly hole 101 facing away from the negative refraction lens 210 is an outer layer hole, and a part of the assembly hole 101 facing the negative refraction lens 210 is an inner layer hole; the plug-in groove 102 and the infrared sensor 230 are located at the outer layer hole, and the transparent member 130 is located at the inner layer hole. In this way, avoid the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor 230 from coinciding with the transparent member 130.

[0063] Optionally, the area of the negative refraction lens 210 is larger than the area of the display surface of the display screen 220. In this way, since the area of the negative refraction lens 210 is relatively large, the refraction range is relatively large, and the image displayed on the display surface can be refracted and displayed in the air better, reducing the risk of incomplete display of the image in the air.

[0064] Optionally, a first mounting bracket 140 is provided inside the protection box 100. The display screen 220 is embedded in the first mounting bracket 140, and the display screen 220 cooperates with the first mounting bracket 140 to divide the protection box 100 into a first chamber 103 and a second chamber 104. The negative refraction lens 210 is located in the first chamber 103. In this way, through the cooperation of the first mounting bracket 140 and the display screen 220, the inside of the protection box 100 is divided into the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 104, improving the sealing performance between the display surface and the transparent member 130, reducing the risk of dust entering between the display surface and the negative refraction lens 210, and between the negative refraction lens 210 and the transparent member 130, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0065] Optionally, a first mounting groove 141 for embedding the display screen 220 is provided on the first mounting bracket 140. In this way, the first mounting groove 141 on the first mounting bracket 140 provides support and limit for the display screen 220, reducing the risk of the display screen 220 shaking and displacing during the opening or closing of the door body 400, thereby ensuring the imaging effect.

[0066] Specifically, the display surface of the display screen 220 faces the first chamber 103.

[0067] Optionally, a second mounting bracket 150 is provided inside the protection box 100. A second mounting groove 151 is provided on the second mounting bracket 150. The negative refraction lens 210 is embedded in the second mounting groove 151. In this way, the second mounting groove 151 on the second mounting bracket 150 provides support and limit for the negative refraction lens 210, reducing the risk of the negative refraction lens 210 shaking and displacing during the opening or closing of the door body 400, thereby ensuring the imaging effect.

[0068] Optionally, the second mounting bracket 150 cooperates with the negative refraction lens 210 to divide the second chamber 104 into two independent chambers. In this way, the space between the display surface and the negative refraction lens 210 and the space between the negative refraction lens 210 and the transparent member 130 are not connected to each other. When one of the independent chambers is opened, the influence on the other independent chamber is reduced.

[0069] Optionally, there are multiple heating wires 310, and heating wires 310 are provided in both the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 104. In this way, multiple heating wires 310 heat simultaneously, making the temperature increase in the first chamber 103 and the second chamber 104 more uniform and reducing the temperature difference.

[0070] Specifically, there are three heating wires 310, two of which are provided in the second chamber 104, and the two heating wires 310 in the second chamber 104 are respectively arranged in two independent chambers.

[0071] Combined with Figure 6As shown, optionally, a control board 240 is provided on one side of the display screen 220. The control board 240 is electrically connected to the display screen 220 and the infrared sensor 230. In this way, the infrared sensor 230 sends the sensed signal to the control board 240, and the control board 240 correspondingly adjusts the operating parameters of the refrigerator to improve the user experience.

[0072] Optionally, the control board 240 is connected to the display screen 220 through a connecting bracket 250. In this way, the control board 240 and the display screen 220 are connected through the connecting bracket 250, increasing the distance between the display screen 220 and the control board 240 and improving the heat dissipation effect of the control board 240.

[0073] Combined Figure 7 As shown, optionally, an access opening 105 is provided on one side of the protection box 100, and a cover plate 160 covering the access opening 105 is provided on one side. In this way, it is convenient to repair the display screen 220 in the protection box 100 through the access opening 105.

[0074] Optionally, screw holes 161 are provided on the cover plate 160, and the cover plate 160 is fixed to the protection box 100 by screws passing through the screw holes 161. In this way, the cover plate 160 is fixed to the protection box 100 by screws, with higher connection stability and reducing the risk of the cover plate 160 falling off the protection box 100.

[0075] Specifically, the heating wire 310 in the second chamber 104 is arranged on the side wall of the cover plate 160 facing the protection box 100.

[0076] Optionally, a heat insulation layer 120 is provided on the side wall of the cover plate 160 facing the protection box 100. In this way, the heat insulation effect of the cover plate 160 is increased through the heat insulation layer 120, reducing the conduction of low temperature in the refrigerator compartment into the protection box 100.

[0077] Optionally, the access opening 105 is provided on the adjacent side wall of the first side wall 110 of the protection box 100. In this way, when both the access opening 105 and the assembly hole 101 are provided on the first side wall 110, the area of the access opening 105 is relatively small and the repair difficulty is relatively large. Therefore, the access opening 105 is provided on the adjacent side wall of the first side wall 110 of the protection box 100, and the area of the access opening 105 is relatively large, reducing the repair difficulty.

[0078] Specifically, the access opening 105 is provided on the vertical side wall of the protection box 100.

[0079] Optionally, the cover plate 160 is arranged parallel to the display screen 220. In this way, while ensuring the heat dissipation requirements of the display screen 220, the distance between the cover plate 160 and the display screen 220 can be set relatively small, thereby reducing the overall volume of the protection box 100. The smaller protection box 100 can be arranged on the door body 400 more flexibly, and the space occupied by the compartments of the refrigerator is also relatively small.

[0080] Optionally, the maintenance opening 105 is communicated with the second chamber 104. In this way, after the cover plate 160 is opened, the display screen 220 in the second chamber 104 can be maintained, reducing the influence on the first chamber 103, reducing the risk of dust entering the first chamber 103 during the maintenance process, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0081] Specifically, the control board 240 is arranged in the second chamber 104, and the control board 240 is located between the cover plate 160 and the display screen 220. In this way, after the cover plate 160 is opened, it is more convenient to maintain the control board 240 in the second chamber 104, reducing the influence on the first chamber 103, reducing the risk of dust entering the first chamber 103 during the maintenance process, and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0082] Optionally, a wire harness hole 106 is provided on one side wall of the protection box 100. In this way, through the wire harness hole 106, it is convenient to electrically connect the display screen 220 and the infrared sensor 230 in the protection box 100 to other components of the refrigerator. For example, electrically connect to the power supply of the refrigerator.

[0083] Optionally, the wire harness hole 106 is communicated with the second chamber 104. In this way, it is avoided that the wire harness laid in the first chamber 103 affects the imaging effect.

[0084] In some embodiments, the refrigerator includes: a contactless control module for the refrigerator according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0085] For the refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, since the refrigerator includes a contactless control module for the refrigerator according to any one of the above embodiments, and since a heating component 300 is provided in the protection box 100, when the temperature in the protection box 100 is relatively low, the heating component 300 heats up to increase the temperature in the protection box 100, avoiding the temperature of the imaging module 200 from being too low during operation. To reduce the risk of condensation inside the imaging module 200 during long-term use and improve the imaging effect.

[0086] Combined with Figure 8 As shown, optionally, the refrigerator further includes: a door body 400. A through hole 401 is provided on the front side wall of the door body 400, and the assembly hole 101 of the protection box 100 is embedded in the door body 400 corresponding to the through hole 401. In this way, the through hole 401 and the assembly hole 101 are correspondingly communicated, facilitating the user to click on the imaging surface 221.

[0087] Optionally, the projected area of the through hole 401 towards the transparent member 130 is smaller than the area of the transparent member 130. In this way, the transparent member 130 is relatively large, reducing the risk of the transparent member 130 falling out of the through hole 401.

[0088] Combined Figure 9 As shown, optionally, a limiting groove 402 is provided on the rear inner side wall of the door body 400, and a part of the protection box 100 is located in the limiting groove 402. In this way, the limiting groove 402 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 400 and ensuring the imaging effect.

[0089] 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 represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, the individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures already described 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 limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A contactless control module for a refrigerator, characterized in that, Comprising: A protection box (100), with an assembly hole (101) provided on the first side wall (110); An imaging module (200), disposed within the protection box (100), with a part located within the assembly hole (101); A heating component (300), disposed on the side wall of the protection box (100).

2. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein, The heating component (300) includes: A heating wire (310), disposed on the inner side wall of the protection box (100); A temperature sensor (320), disposed within the protection box (100).

3. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein A heat insulation layer (120) is provided on the inner side wall and / or the outer side wall of the protection box (100), and when a heat insulation layer (120) is provided on the inner side wall of the protection box (100), a clearance hole (121) is provided at the position corresponding to the heating component (300) on the heat insulation layer (120).

4. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein A transparent member (130) is provided within the assembly hole (101), and the transparent member (130) is embedded in the hole wall of the assembly hole (101).

5. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein The transparent member (130) is recessed into the assembly hole (101) towards the protection box (100).

6. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The imaging module (200) includes: A negative refraction lens (210), disposed within the protection box (100); A display screen (220), disposed within the protection box (100); An infrared sensor (230), embedded in the hole wall of the assembly hole (101), the infrared sensor (230) emits a light beam towards the inside of the assembly hole (101), and the light beam is parallel to the first side wall (110), and a set angle is formed between the light beam emitted by the infrared sensor (230) and the display surface of the display screen (220), and the negative refraction lens (210) is located on the angular bisector of the set angle.

7. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein A first mounting bracket (140) is provided within the protection box (100), the display screen (220) is embedded in the first mounting bracket (140), and the display screen (220) cooperates with the first mounting bracket (140) to divide the protection box (100) into a first chamber (103) and a second chamber (104), and the negative refraction lens (210) is located within the first chamber (103).

8. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein A control board (240) is provided on one side of the display screen (220), and the control board (240) is electrically connected to the display screen (220) and the infrared sensor (230).

9. The contactless control module for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein An inspection opening (105) is provided on one side of the protection box (100), and a cover plate (160) is provided on one side to cover the inspection opening (105).

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