Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator which comprises a main body, a light unit and a switch unit, the main body is provided with a containing cavity, and the containing cavity is used for storing articles; the lamplight unit is arranged in the containing cavity, and when the lamplight unit is turned on, illumination can be provided for the containing cavity to improve the brightness of the containing cavity. The switch unit is arranged on the main body, is in communication connection with the light unit and is used for turning on or turning off the light unit at least according to a control instruction of a user. By arranging the switch unit, a user can send a control instruction to the light unit through the switch unit, when the user wants to improve the brightness of the containing cavity, the user can turn on the light unit through the switch unit by himself / herself, and when the user wants to reduce the brightness of the containing cavity, the user can turn off the light unit through the switch unit by himself / herself. The operation modes of the light unit are flexible and diversified, and the use requirements of multiple scenes can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigeration equipment, and more specifically, relates to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] A refrigerator is a refrigeration device that maintains a constant low temperature, providing a suitable low-temperature environment for food, slowing down the growth of bacteria, and extending the shelf life of food. However, the lighting modes of refrigerators currently on the market are limited and cannot meet the needs of various usage scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a refrigerator that solves the technical problem of the limited lighting modes of refrigerator lights in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] A refrigerator is provided, comprising:

[0006] The main body is provided with a receiving cavity for storing items;

[0007] A lighting unit is disposed in the receiving cavity, and when the lighting unit is turned on, it can provide illumination to the receiving cavity to enhance the brightness of the receiving cavity;

[0008] A switching unit, wherein the switching unit is disposed on the main body;

[0009] The switch unit is communicatively connected to the lighting unit, and the switch unit is used to turn the lighting unit on or off at least according to the user's control command.

[0010] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, and by setting a switch unit, the user can send control commands to the lighting unit through the switch unit. When the user wants to increase the brightness of the receiving cavity, the user can turn on the lighting unit by himself through the switch unit. When the user wants to decrease the brightness of the receiving cavity, the user can turn off the lighting unit by himself through the switch unit. This makes the operating mode of the lighting unit flexible and diverse, and can meet the usage needs of multiple scenarios.

[0011] In some embodiments, the switch unit has a first control mode and a second control mode. When the switch unit is in the first control mode, it is used to turn the light unit on or off according to the user's control command. When the switch unit is in the second control mode, it automatically controls the light unit to turn on or off. The switch unit includes:

[0012] A sensor assembly, which is communicatively connected to the lighting unit;

[0013] A sensor, the sensor being connected to the sensor assembly to trigger the sensor assembly;

[0014] When the sensor component is not triggered, the switching unit is in the second control mode; when the sensor triggers the sensor component, the switching unit switches from the second control mode to the first control mode.

[0015] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, and by setting a sensor assembly and a sensing element adapted to the sensor assembly, the sensing element and the sensor assembly work together, allowing the user to conveniently select the first control mode and the second control mode of the switch unit. In addition, the combined use of the sensing element and the sensor assembly can improve the detection accuracy of the sensor assembly, reduce the probability of the sensor assembly being falsely triggered, and help reduce the failure rate of the refrigerator.

[0016] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a door body movably connected to the main body, the door body being used to seal the opening of the receiving cavity;

[0017] The sensor assembly includes a first sensor disposed in the receiving cavity. When the switching unit is in the second control mode, the first sensor is used to detect the storage information of the items in the receiving cavity, so that the door is opened and the light unit is turned on when there are items in the receiving cavity.

[0018] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, when the switch unit is in the second control mode, the first sensor can detect the receiving cavity to determine whether there are items stored in the receiving cavity. When the first sensor detects that there are items stored in the receiving cavity, the switch unit can send information to the light unit so that the light unit can turn on. When the first sensor detects that there are no items stored in the receiving cavity, the light unit can turn off. In this way, the light unit can automatically control the turning on and off according to the items stored in the receiving cavity. When there are no items in the receiving cavity, the light unit can turn off, which can reduce the energy consumption of the light unit and help reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator. When the switch unit is in the second control mode and there are items stored in the receiving cavity, the signal for the switch unit to control the light unit to turn on will only be transmitted to the light unit when the door sensor detects that the door is open. In this way, the light unit can turn on when the door is open and turn off when the door is closed, which can further reduce the energy consumption of the light unit and help further reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first sensor is a light sensor, which is used to emit and receive detection light into the cavity, and the first sensor obtains storage information of the cavity based on the information of the received detection light.

[0020] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, the first sensor is set as a light detection unit. The first sensor can emit detection light into the receiving cavity. When there is no item in the receiving cavity, the detection light is reflected by the cavity wall of the receiving cavity. At this time, the detection light received by the first sensor is the light reflected by the cavity wall of the receiving cavity. When there is an item in the receiving cavity, the item can reflect the detection light. At this time, the first sensor can receive the light reflected by the item. In this way, it is possible to determine whether there is an item in the receiving cavity based on the received detection light.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first sensor is further configured to detect distance information of the sensing element. When the distance between the sensing element and the first sensor is less than or equal to a first preset value, the sensor assembly is triggered and sends information to the lighting unit to turn on the lighting unit.

[0022] The sensor assembly further includes a second sensor connected to the main body. The second sensor is used to detect the distance information of the sensing element. When the distance between the sensing element and the second sensor is less than or equal to a second preset value, the sensor assembly is triggered and sends information to the lighting unit to turn off the lighting unit.

[0023] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, by setting a second sensor, the first sensor and the second sensor can detect the distance between themselves and the sensing element, thereby transmitting information to the lighting unit. The combined use of the first sensor and the second sensor can transmit on and off signals to the lighting unit respectively, so that the user can manually control the lighting unit to turn on and off, and the lighting mode of the refrigerator can meet the user's needs.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first sensor and the second sensor are mounted on the same sidewall of the receiving cavity.

[0025] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, the first sensor and the second sensor are set on the same side of the receiving cavity, which makes it convenient for the user to adjust the position of the sensing element, thereby making it convenient for the user to manually control the lighting unit to turn on and off. In addition, setting the first sensor and the second sensor on the same side of the receiving cavity can also facilitate the wiring layout of the refrigerator, reduce the wiring difficulty, and help reduce the cost of the refrigerator.

[0026] In some embodiments, the first sensor is provided with a first connection portion, which is connected to the sensing element so that the sensing element can continuously trigger the first sensor.

[0027] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, a first connecting part is provided on the sensor assembly. The first connecting part can be connected to the sensing element. In this way, when the sensing element is connected to the first connecting part, the distance between the sensing element and the first sensor can be kept within a range of less than or equal to a first preset value. The sensing element can continuously trigger the first sensor, so that the lighting unit can keep the light on.

[0028] In some embodiments, both the sensing element and the first connecting portion are magnetic elements, and the sensing element and the first connecting portion are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0029] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, the sensing element and the first connecting part are set as magnetic elements. The sensing element and the first connecting part can generate magnetic force and attract each other, so that the sensing element can be attached to the first connecting part, thereby enabling the sensing element to continuously trigger the first sensor.

[0030] In some embodiments, the sensing element is a magnetic element, and the second sensor is a magnetic switch.

[0031] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, the second sensor is set as a magnetic switch. When the sensing element approaches the second sensor, the second sensor can generate a corresponding response action under the influence of the magnetic field of the sensing element, so that the lighting unit can turn off the light. In addition, by setting the second sensor as a magnetic switch, the second sensor can be used in conjunction with the sensing element, reducing the probability of the second sensor being falsely triggered.

[0032] In some embodiments, the main body is provided with a receiving groove, and the sensing element is stored in the receiving groove.

[0033] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, a receiving groove is provided in the main body. The receiving groove can be used to store the sensing element. When the sensing element is not needed to trigger the sensor assembly, the sensing element can be placed in the receiving groove, reducing the probability of the sensing element being lost. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the diagram;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged diagram of point B in the image;

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram at point C in the diagram;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of a refrigerator (with hidden sensors).

[0040] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged diagram of point D in the image;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shows another perspective view of the refrigerator;

[0042] Figure 8 for Figure 5 The refrigerator shown is a cross-sectional view.

[0043] Figure 9 for Figure 8 An enlarged diagram of point E in the diagram;

[0044] Figure 10 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the refrigerator.

[0045] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0046] 1. Main body; 11. Receiving cavity; 11A. First cavity; 11B. Second cavity; 11C. Third cavity; 12. Receiving slot; 13. Shelf; 14. First wall; 15. Second wall; 16. Third wall;

[0047] 2. Lighting unit; 21. Light panel;

[0048] 3. Switching unit; 31. Sensing element; 32. Sensor assembly; 321. First sensor; 322. Second sensor; 323. First connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution and the beneficial effects of this application clearer, the following is in conjunction with the appendix. Figures 1 to 10 The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0050] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0051] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "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.

[0052] Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, "multiple sets" means two or more sets, "multiple pieces" means two or more pieces, and "several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0053] A refrigerator is a refrigeration device that maintains a constant low temperature. It can provide a suitable low-temperature environment for food, slow down the growth rate of bacteria in food, and extend the shelf life of food.

[0054] In related technologies, a refrigerator includes a main body and a door hinged to the main body. The main body has a receiving cavity with an opening, through which users can place food. The door is used to seal the opening of the receiving cavity to reduce the loss of cold air inside the receiving cavity. A light is also installed inside the receiving cavity, which can increase the brightness of the receiving cavity when the light is turned on, so that users can quickly find the items stored in the refrigerator when opening the door.

[0055] However, the working status of the refrigerator lights on the market is linked to the position of the door. When the door is open, the light turns on simultaneously, and when the door is closed, the light turns off simultaneously. This design results in a single lighting mode for the lights, making it impossible to flexibly control the lighting according to the user's needs. This leads to poor usability and fails to meet the needs of various usage scenarios.

[0056] Based on this, this application provides a refrigerator, including a main body, a lighting unit, and a switch unit. The main body has a cavity for storing items, such as food and beverages. The lighting unit is located in the cavity and can be turned on or off. When the lighting unit is on, it can increase the brightness of the cavity, making it easier for users to place or retrieve items from the cavity. The switch unit is located in the main body and is communicatively connected to the lighting unit. The switch unit can be manually controlled by the user to turn the lighting unit on or off. After the user manually controls the switch unit, the switch unit can send control information to the lighting unit, causing the lighting unit to perform a corresponding response action, such as turning on or off. In addition, the switch unit can also be used to automatically control the lighting unit, so that the lighting unit can automatically turn on or off.

[0057] The refrigerator provided in this application embodiment includes a switch unit that allows users to manually control the lighting unit to turn on and off. Users can turn on the lighting unit to increase the brightness of the storage cavity and turn it off to decrease the brightness, thus ensuring the lighting unit's operating mode meets user needs. Furthermore, the switch unit can also automatically control the lighting unit to turn on and off, facilitating the placement and removal of items from the storage cavity. The automatic off function of the switch unit also helps reduce energy consumption. The refrigerator's lighting can be controlled manually or automatically, and the various lighting modes allow users to flexibly control the lighting according to their needs, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0058] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application will now be described.

[0059] The refrigerator provided in this application embodiment includes a main body 1, a lighting unit 2, and a switch unit 3. The main body 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 11 for storing items, such as food and beverages. The lighting unit 2 is disposed in the receiving cavity 11 and can be turned on or off. When the lighting unit 2 is turned on, it can provide illumination to the receiving cavity 11 to increase the brightness of the receiving cavity 11, thereby facilitating the user to place items in the receiving cavity 11 or to retrieve items from the receiving cavity 11. The switch unit 3 is disposed in the main body 1 and is communicatively connected to the lighting unit 2. The switch unit 3 can at least turn the lighting unit 2 on or off according to the user's control command.

[0060] In this embodiment, the refrigerator includes a main body 1, a lighting unit 2, and a switch unit 3. The main body 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 11 for storing items. The lighting unit 2 is disposed in the receiving cavity 11, and when the lighting unit 2 is turned on, it can provide illumination to the receiving cavity 11 to enhance the brightness of the receiving cavity 11. The switch unit 3 is disposed in the main body 1 and is communicatively connected to the lighting unit 2. The switch unit 3 is used to turn the lighting unit 2 on or off at least according to the user's control command.

[0061] It should be noted that the switch unit 3 is used to turn the light unit 2 on or off at least according to the user's control command. This means that the switch unit 3 can turn the light unit 2 on or off according to the user's control command. In addition, the switch unit 3 can also automatically control the light unit 2 to turn on or off. That is, the light unit 2 can turn on and off without user operation. The signal for the automatic turning on and off of the light unit 2 can come from the switch unit 3. The switch unit 3 can have a manual control mode and an automatic control mode. The user can set the switch unit 3 to manual control mode or automatic control mode according to their own needs. When the switch unit 3 is in manual control mode, the user can control the light unit 2 to turn on and off manually. When the switch unit 3 is in automatic control mode, the switch unit 3 can automatically control the light unit 2 to turn on and off according to the status of the refrigerator.

[0062] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the user can operate the switch unit 3 to switch between manual and automatic light control modes. In other embodiments, related control components can be set on the main body 1 to switch between manual and automatic light control modes.

[0063] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the refrigerator also includes a door (not shown in the figure), which is connected to the main body 1. The door can be used to block the opening of the receiving cavity 11 to reduce the loss of cold air in the receiving cavity 11.

[0064] It should be noted that the refrigerator may include a door sensor (not shown in the figure) for detecting the door position. This door sensor may be set on the door or on the main body 1. In some embodiments, the door sensor may be communicatively connected to the switch unit 3. When the door sensor detects that the door is open, the switch unit 3 will transmit the signal to control the light unit 2 to turn on. In this way, the light unit 2 can turn on when the door is open, reducing the energy consumption of the refrigerator light. In other embodiments, the turning on and off of the light unit 2 may not be affected by the door position. In this way, the light unit 2 can remain on when the door is closed.

[0065] It should be noted that the switch unit 3 and the lighting unit 2 are communicatively connected. This communication connection can be achieved via wired means such as wires, or wireless means such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or mobile networks. Control information from the switch unit 3 can be transmitted to the lighting unit 2. For example, the switch unit 3 can transmit an on signal to the lighting unit 2, and upon receiving the on signal, the lighting unit 2 can respond by turning on the lights. Conversely, when the switch unit 3 transmits an off signal to the lighting unit 2, the lighting unit 2 can respond by turning off the lights.

[0066] The refrigerator provided in this application embodiment has a switch unit 3. The user can send control commands to the light unit 2 through the switch unit 3. When the user wants to increase the brightness of the cavity 11, the user can turn on the light unit 2 through the switch unit 3. When the user wants to decrease the brightness of the cavity 11, the user can turn off the light unit 2 through the switch unit 3. This makes the operation mode of the light unit 2 flexible and diverse, and can meet the usage needs of multiple scenarios.

[0067] In some embodiments, the switch unit 3 can also automatically control the light unit 2 to turn on and off, which makes it convenient for users to put items into or take items out of the receiving cavity 11. The switch unit 3 can also automatically control the light unit 2 to turn off, which helps to reduce the energy consumption of the light unit 2. The refrigerator light can be manually controlled by the user or automatically controlled. The refrigerator has various lighting modes, and users can flexibly control the light unit 2 to turn on and off according to their own needs, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0068] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the switch unit 3 has a first control mode and a second control mode. When the switch unit 3 is in the first control mode, the switch unit 3 is used to turn the light unit 2 on or off according to the user's instruction. When the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode, the switch unit automatically controls the light unit 2 to turn on or off. The switch unit 3 includes a sensor assembly 32 and a sensing element 31 adapted to the sensor assembly 32. The sensor assembly 32 is communicatively connected to the light unit 2. The sensing element 31 is used to connect to the trigger sensor assembly 32 to trigger the sensor assembly 32. When the sensor assembly 32 is not triggered, the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode. When the sensing element 31 triggers the sensor assembly 32, the switch unit 3 switches from the second control mode to the first control mode.

[0069] It should be noted that when the sensor component 32 is not triggered by the sensing element 31, the switch unit 3 can be in the second control mode. At this time, the lighting unit 2 can automatically turn on and off. When the sensor component 32 is triggered by the sensing element 31, the switch unit 3 can switch from the second control mode to the first control mode. At this time, the user can manually control the lighting unit 2 to turn on and off.

[0070] By setting up the sensor assembly 32 and the sensing element 31 adapted to the sensor assembly 32, the sensing element 31 and the sensor assembly 32 work together, and the user can easily select the first control mode and the second control mode of the switch unit 3. In addition, the working together of the sensing element 31 and the sensor assembly 32 can improve the detection accuracy of the sensor assembly 32, reduce the probability of the sensor assembly 32 being falsely triggered, and help reduce the failure rate of the refrigerator.

[0071] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the refrigerator also includes a door body, which is movably connected to the main body. The door body is used to block the opening of the receiving cavity 11. The sensor assembly 32 includes a first sensor 321, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 11. When the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode, the first sensor 321 is used to detect the storage information of the items in the receiving cavity 11 so that the door body is opened and the light unit 2 lights up when there are items in the receiving cavity 11.

[0072] When the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode, the first sensor 321 can detect the receiving cavity 11 to determine whether there are items stored in the receiving cavity 11. When the first sensor 321 detects that there are items stored in the receiving cavity 11, the switch unit 3 can send information to the light unit 2, so that the light unit 2 can turn on. When the first sensor 321 detects that there are no items stored in the receiving cavity 11, the light unit 2 can turn off. In this way, the light unit 2 can automatically control the turning on and off according to the items stored in the receiving cavity 11. When there are no items in the receiving cavity 11, the light unit 2 can turn off, which can reduce the energy consumption of the light unit 2 and help reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator. When the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode and there are items stored in the receiving cavity 11, the signal for the switch unit 3 to control the light unit 2 to turn on will only be transmitted to the light unit 2 when the door sensor detects that the door is open. In this way, the light unit 2 can turn on when the door is open and turn off when the door is closed, which can further reduce the energy consumption of the light unit 2 and help further reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first sensor 321 is a light sensor. The first sensor 321 is used to emit and receive detection light into the receiving cavity 11. The first sensor 321 obtains the storage information of the receiving cavity 11 based on the information of the received detection light.

[0074] The first sensor 321 is configured as a light sensor. The first sensor 321 can emit detection light into the receiving cavity 11. When there is no object in the receiving cavity 11, the detection light is reflected by the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11. At this time, the detection light received by the first sensor 321 is the light reflected by the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11. When there is an object in the receiving cavity 11, the object can reflect the detection light. At this time, the first sensor 321 can receive the light reflected by the object. Thus, it is possible to determine whether there is an object in the receiving cavity 11 based on the received detection light.

[0075] In some embodiments, the light emitted by the first sensor 321 can be infrared light, laser light, etc.

[0076] Reference Figure 7 The receiving cavity 11 includes a first wall 14 and a second wall 15 spaced apart in the horizontal direction. A first sensor 321 can be disposed on the first wall 14. The detection light emitted by the first sensor 321 can be directed toward the second wall 15. When there is no item in the receiving cavity 11, the detection light emitted by the first sensor 321 is reflected by the second wall 15. When there is an item in the receiving cavity 11, the light emitted by the first sensor 321 is reflected by the item. Since the item is located between the first wall 14 and the second wall 15, the distance between the item and the first sensor 321 is less than the distance between the second wall 15 and the first sensor 321. The travel distance of the detection light reflected by the second wall 15 is greater than the travel distance of the detection light reflected by the item. Thus, the time interval from the first sensor 321 emitting the detection light to receiving the detection light reflected by the second wall 15 will be longer. The first sensor 321 can determine whether there is an item in the receiving cavity 11 based on the time interval of the received detection light reflection.

[0077] In some embodiments, the sensor 31 can be triggered by bringing the sensor assembly 32 close to it.

[0078] Reference Figure 2 The first sensor 321 is also used to detect the distance information of the sensing element 31. When the distance between the sensing element 31 and the first sensor 321 is less than or equal to a first preset value, the sensor assembly 32 is triggered and sends information to the lighting unit 2 to turn on the lighting unit 2; see reference. Figure 3 The sensor assembly 31 also includes a second sensor 322, which is connected to the main body 1. The second sensor 322 is used to detect the distance information of the sensing element 31. When the distance between the sensing element 31 and the second sensor 322 is less than or equal to a second preset value, the sensor assembly 32 is triggered and sends information to the lighting unit 2 to turn off the lighting unit 2.

[0079] It should be noted that the first preset value and the second preset value can be equal or unequal.

[0080] It should be noted that the sensor 31 can be triggered by approaching the sensor assembly 32. When the distance between the sensor 31 and the first sensor 321 is less than or equal to a first preset value, or when the distance between the sensor 31 and the second sensor 322 is less than or equal to a second preset value, the switch unit 3 is in the first control mode. When the distance between the sensor 31 and the first sensor 321 is greater than the first preset value, and when the distance between the sensor 31 and the second sensor 322 is greater than the second preset value, the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode.

[0081] By setting the second sensor 322, the first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 can detect the distance between themselves and the sensing element 31, thereby transmitting information to the lighting unit 2. The combined use of the first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 can transmit on and off signals to the lighting unit 2 respectively, so that the user can manually control the lighting unit 2 to turn on and off, so that the lighting mode of the refrigerator can meet the user's needs.

[0082] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 are mounted on the same side wall of the receiving cavity 11. Positioning the first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 on the same side wall of the receiving cavity 11 allows the user to easily adjust the position of the sensing element 31, thus facilitating manual control of the light unit 2 on and off. Furthermore, positioning the first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 on the same side wall of the receiving cavity also simplifies the refrigerator's wiring layout, reduces wiring difficulty, and helps lower the refrigerator's cost.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 may be disposed on the first wall 14 of the receiving cavity 11.

[0084] Reference Figures 2 to 4 The first sensor 321 is provided with a first connection part 323, which is connected to the sensing element 31 so that the sensing element 31 can continuously trigger the first sensor 321.

[0085] A first connection portion 323 is provided on the first sensor 321. The first connection portion 323 can be connected to the sensing element 31. In this way, when the sensing element 31 is connected to the first connection portion 323, the distance between the sensing element 31 and the first sensor 321 can be kept within a range less than or equal to a first preset value. The sensing element 31 can continuously trigger the first sensor 321, so that the lighting unit 2 can keep the light on.

[0086] In some embodiments, the sensing element 31 and the first connecting portion 323 are magnetic elements, and the sensing element 31 and the first connecting portion 323 are magnetically attracted to each other. By making the sensing element 31 and the first connecting portion 323 magnetic elements, a magnetic force can be generated between the sensing element 31 and the first connecting portion 323, causing them to attract each other. This allows the sensing element 31 to be attached to the first connecting portion 323, thereby enabling the sensing element 31 to continuously trigger the first sensor 321.

[0087] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 323 is annular and is arranged around the center of the first sensor 321. In this way, when the sensing element 31 is attached to the first connecting portion 323, the sensing element 31 can completely block the light-emitting portion of the first sensor 321, and the detection light emitted by the first sensor 321 can be reflected by the sensing element 31.

[0088] In some embodiments, the sensing element 31 is a magnetic element, and the second sensor 322 is a magnetic switch. By configuring the second sensor 322 as a magnetic switch, when the sensing element 31 approaches the second sensor 322, the second sensor 322 can generate a corresponding response action under the influence of the magnetic field of the sensing element 31, allowing the lighting unit 2 to turn off. Furthermore, configuring the second sensor 322 as a magnetic switch allows it to work in conjunction with the sensing element 31, reducing the probability of the second sensor 322 being falsely triggered.

[0089] In some embodiments, the sensing element 31 may be a magnet, the first connection portion 323 may be a magnet, or the first connection portion 323 may be made of magnetic metal, and the second sensor 322 may be a reed switch, Hall switch, etc.

[0090] In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 32 may further include a second connecting portion (not shown in the figure). The second connecting portion may be a magnetic component. When the second connecting portion is magnetically attracted to the sensing component 31, the distance between the sensing component 31 and the second sensor 322 may be kept less than or equal to a second preset value.

[0091] In some embodiments, the second connection may be the housing of the second sensor 322, the second connection may be a magnet, or the second connection may be made of magnetic metal.

[0092] Reference Figure 2 When the sensing element 31 is magnetically attracted to the first connecting part 323, the sensing element 31 can block the first sensor 321. At this time, the switching unit 3 is in the first control mode, and the switching unit 3 can transmit a signal to the lighting unit 2, causing the lighting unit 2 to light up; see reference. Figure 3When the sensing element 31 magnetically engages with the second connecting part, the second sensor 322 is triggered by the sensing element 31. At this time, the switching unit 3 is in the first control mode, and the switching unit 3 can transmit a signal to the lighting unit 2, causing the lighting unit 2 to turn off; see reference. Figure 4 When the distance between the sensing element 31 and the first sensor 321 is greater than the first preset value, and the distance between the sensing element 31 and the second sensor 322 is greater than the second preset value, the switch unit 3 is in the second control mode. The first sensor 321 of the switch unit 3 can automatically control the lighting unit 2 to turn on or off by detecting whether there is an item in the receiving cavity 11.

[0093] Reference Figures 2 to 4 The main body 1 is provided with a receiving groove 12, in which the sensor 31 can be stored. The receiving groove 12 is provided in the main body 1 to store the sensor 31. When the sensor 31 is not needed to trigger the sensor assembly 32, the sensor 31 can be placed in the receiving groove 12 to reduce the probability of the sensor 31 being lost.

[0094] In some embodiments, the receiving groove 12 is disposed on the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11, and the receiving groove 12 is formed by the recess of the cavity wall 11. Disposing the receiving groove 12 on the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11 facilitates the retrieval of the sensor 31, thereby making it easier for the user to select the corresponding lighting mode; the recess of the cavity wall 11 forms the receiving groove 12, and when the sensor 31 is placed in the receiving groove 12, the sensor 31 does not occupy the space of the receiving cavity 11, which helps to improve the space utilization rate of the refrigerator's internal storage cavity 11.

[0095] In some embodiments, the receiving slot 12 can be disposed on the first wall 14, so that the receiving slot 12, the first sensor 321 and the second sensor 322 can be located on the same side of the receiving cavity 11, which can further facilitate the user to take the sensor 31 to select the corresponding lighting mode.

[0096] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the main body 1 is provided with multiple receiving cavities 11, and the lighting unit 2 is provided with multiple lamp panels 21. The multiple lamp panels 21 are arranged one-to-one with the multiple receiving cavities 11, and a switch unit 3 is provided for each receiving cavity 11. By providing a switch unit 3 for each receiving cavity 11, the lighting of each receiving cavity 11 can be controlled individually. For example, only the lamp panel 21 in one receiving cavity 11 can be lit, while the lamp panels 21 in the other receiving cavities 11 can be turned off. In this way, the energy consumption of the refrigerator's lighting can be reduced, which helps to reduce the refrigerator's energy consumption.

[0097] In some embodiments, the plurality of receiving cavities 11 within the main body 1 can be arranged vertically or horizontally, or some of the receiving cavities 11 can be arranged vertically while others can be arranged horizontally. In this embodiment, the plurality of receiving cavities 11 within the main body 1 are arranged vertically.

[0098] Reference Figures 8 to 10 In this embodiment, the main body 1 is provided with multiple stacked shelf panels 13. Two adjacent shelf panels 13 are spaced apart to form a receiving cavity 11. The receiving cavity 11 also has a third wall 16. The two sides of the third wall 16 are connected to the first wall 14 and the second wall 15, respectively. A lamp panel 21 can be disposed on the third wall 16. Each switch unit 3 is connected to the corresponding lamp panel 21, thereby realizing individual control of the light in each receiving cavity 11. For example, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The main body 1 includes at least three vertically arranged receiving cavities 11, which can be referred to as the first cavity 11A, the second cavity 11B, and the third cavity 11C from top to bottom, respectively. Figure 2 When the distance between the sensing element 31 and the first sensor 321 in the first cavity 11A is less than or equal to a first preset value, the switching unit 3 in the first cavity 11A is in the first control mode. The sensing element 31 in the first cavity 11A triggers the first sensor 321 in the first cavity 11A. Thus, the sensor assembly 32 in the first cavity 11A can transmit a signal to the lamp board 21 in the first cavity 11A, causing the lamp board 21 in the first cavity 11A to light up. (Refer to...) Figure 3 When the distance between the sensing element 31 and the second sensor 322 in the second cavity 11B is less than or equal to a second preset value, the switching unit 3 in the second cavity 11B is in the first control mode. The sensing element 31 in the second cavity 11B triggers the second sensor 322 in the second cavity 11B. Thus, the sensor assembly 32 in the second cavity 11B can transmit a signal to the lamp panel 21 in the second cavity 11B, causing the lamp panel 21 in the second cavity 11B to turn off. (Refer to...) Figure 4The sensor 31 in the third cavity 11C is stored in the receiving slot 12. The sensor assembly 32 in the third cavity 11C is not triggered by the sensor 31. Thus, the switch unit 3 in the third cavity 11C is in the second control mode. The first sensor 321 in the third cavity 11C can detect whether there is an item stored in the third cavity 11C. When the first sensor 321 in the third cavity 11C detects that there is an item stored in the third cavity 11C, the sensor assembly 32 in the third cavity 11C can transmit a signal to the lamp panel 21 in the third cavity 11C, causing the lamp panel 21 in the third cavity 11C to light up. When the first sensor 321 in the third cavity 11C does not detect that there is an item stored in the third cavity 11C, the sensor assembly 32 in the third cavity 11C can transmit a signal to the lamp panel 21 in the third cavity 11C, causing the lamp panel 21 in the third cavity 11C to turn off.

[0099] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The main body is provided with a receiving cavity for storing items; A lighting unit is disposed in the receiving cavity, and when the lighting unit is turned on, it can provide illumination to the receiving cavity to enhance the brightness of the receiving cavity; A switching unit, wherein the switching unit is disposed on the main body; The switch unit is communicatively connected to the lighting unit, and the switch unit is used to turn the lighting unit on or off at least according to the user's control command.

2. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The switching unit has a first control mode and a second control mode. When the switching unit is in the first control mode, it is used to turn the light unit on or off according to the control command. When the switching unit is in the second control mode, it automatically controls the light unit to turn on or off. The switching unit includes: A sensor assembly, which is communicatively connected to the lighting unit; A sensor, the sensor being connected to the sensor assembly to trigger the sensor assembly; When the sensor component is not triggered, the switching unit is in the second control mode; when the sensor triggers the sensor component, the switching unit switches from the second control mode to the first control mode.

3. The refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a door, which is movably connected to the main body and is used to seal the opening of the receiving cavity; The sensor assembly includes a first sensor disposed in the receiving cavity. When the switching unit is in the second control mode, the first sensor is used to detect the storage information of the items in the receiving cavity, so that the door is opened and the light unit is turned on when there are items in the receiving cavity.

4. The refrigerator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first sensor is a light sensor, which is used to emit and receive detection light into the cavity. The first sensor obtains the storage information of the cavity based on the information of the received detection light.

5. The refrigerator as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first sensor is also used to detect the distance information of the sensing element. When the distance between the sensing element and the first sensor is less than or equal to a first preset value, the sensor assembly is triggered and sends information to the lighting unit to turn on the lighting unit. The sensor assembly further includes a second sensor connected to the main body. The second sensor is used to detect the distance information of the sensing element. When the distance between the sensing element and the second sensor is less than or equal to a second preset value, the sensor assembly is triggered and sends information to the lighting unit to turn off the lighting unit.

6. The refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first sensor and the second sensor are mounted on the same side wall of the receiving cavity.

7. The refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first sensor is provided with a first connection part, which is connected to the sensing element so that the sensing element can continuously trigger the first sensor.

8. The refrigerator as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Both the sensing element and the first connecting part are magnetic elements, and the sensing element and the first connecting part are magnetically attracted to each other.

9. The refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sensing element is a magnetic element, and the second sensor is a magnetic switch.

10. The refrigerator as described in any one of claims 2-9, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a receiving groove, and the sensing element is stored in the receiving groove.

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