Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator which comprises a main body, a door body, a light assembly, a first detection assembly and a second detection assembly, the main body is provided with a containing cavity, and the containing cavity is used for storing articles; when the light assembly is turned on, illumination can be provided for the containing cavity to improve the brightness of the containing cavity. The first detection assembly is used for detecting the position of the door body; the second detection assembly is used for detecting storage information in the containing cavity, the second detection assembly is in communication connection with the lamplight assembly so as to transmit the storage information to the lamplight assembly, the lamplight assembly is opened or closed according to the position information and the storage information, and when the door body is opened and articles are stored in the containing cavity, the lamplight assembly is opened. The second detection assembly can detect storage information in the refrigerator so as to judge whether articles are stored in the refrigerator or not, and when the articles are not stored in the refrigerator and after a user opens the door body, the light assembly can not be turned on, namely, the light assembly can be kept turned off, so that the electricity consumption of the light assembly can be saved, and light energy waste is reduced.

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, current refrigerator designs on the market often result in wasted energy from lighting. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a refrigerator to solve the technical problem that refrigerator designs in the prior art easily lead to wasted lighting energy.

[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 door body, which is movably connected to the main body, is used to block the opening of the receiving cavity;

[0008] A lighting assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, and when the lighting assembly is turned on, it can provide illumination to the receiving cavity to enhance the brightness of the receiving cavity;

[0009] A first detection component is used to detect the position information of the door body. The first detection component is communicatively connected to the lighting component to transmit the position information to the lighting component.

[0010] The second detection component is used to detect the storage information in the receiving cavity. The second detection component is communicatively connected to the lighting component to transmit the storage information to the lighting component.

[0011] The lighting component is turned on or off according to the location information and the storage information. The lighting component is turned on when the door is open and when there are items in the receiving cavity.

[0012] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, a second detection component is set up to detect the storage information inside the refrigerator, thereby determining whether there are items stored inside. When there are no items stored inside the refrigerator, the light component can remain off after the user opens the door, thus saving power consumption of the light component, reducing energy waste, and helping to reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator. In addition, when the user places items into the storage cavity, the second detection component can detect a change in the storage information inside the storage cavity. At this time, the second detection component can send information to the light component, so that the light component can turn on in time to illuminate the storage cavity, making it convenient for the user to place items into the designated area inside the storage cavity and improving the user experience.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second detection component includes a pressure sensor disposed on the body, the pressure sensor obtaining the storage information by detecting the pressure information of the item.

[0014] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, when an item is placed in the receiving cavity, the main body can support the item, so that the pressure of the item can be applied to the main body. That is, the main body will be subjected to the pressure generated by the weight of the item. The pressure sensor can sense the pressure change and detect the storage information of the item, thereby accurately determining whether there is an item in the receiving cavity, so that the lighting component can respond by turning the light on and off.

[0015] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity is provided with a placement surface for holding an item, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the placement surface.

[0016] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, a shelf surface is provided in the receiving cavity. The shelf surface can serve as a bearing surface for items stored in the receiving cavity, that is, items can be placed on the shelf surface. A pressure sensor is set on the shelf surface. When an item is placed on the shelf surface, the pressure sensor can promptly sense the pressure change of the shelf surface, thereby detecting a change in the storage state of the item in the receiving cavity. This allows the light assembly to turn on in a timely manner, making it convenient for users to store items in the refrigerator. When the user removes the item from the shelf surface, the pressure sensor can also promptly sense the pressure change of the shelf surface, thereby allowing the light assembly to turn off in a timely manner, reducing the consumption of light energy.

[0017] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the receiving cavity is provided with a mounting portion, the receiving cavity is provided with a shelf for carrying items, the shelf is connected to the mounting portion, the pressure sensor is disposed on the mounting portion, and the pressure sensor obtains the storage information by detecting the pressure exerted by the shelf on the mounting portion.

[0018] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, when the shelf is empty, the pressure on the mounting part from the shelf is F1. When an item is placed on the shelf, the pressure exerted by the shelf on the mounting part increases, and the pressure on the mounting part also increases. For example, the pressure change on the mounting part is F2, where F2 > F1. The pressure sensor can detect the increase in the difference in the interaction force between the shelf and the mounting part. At this time, the pressure sensor can determine that there is an item on the shelf, and the light assembly can turn on. When the item is removed from the shelf, the pressure on the mounting part decreases. For example, the pressure change on the mounting part is F3. When F3 > F1, the pressure sensor can determine that there is still an item on the shelf, and the light assembly can turn on. When F3 = F1, the pressure sensor can determine that there is no item on the shelf, and the light assembly can turn off.

[0019] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity includes a plurality of storage areas;

[0020] The lighting assembly includes multiple lighting lamps, and the multiple lighting lamps are arranged one-to-one in the multiple storage areas;

[0021] The second detection component includes a plurality of first sensors, which are disposed one-to-one in the plurality of storage areas. Each first sensor is communicatively connected to a lamp in the corresponding storage area to transmit the storage information obtained in the corresponding storage area to the corresponding lamp.

[0022] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, the accommodating cavity is divided into multiple storage areas, and lighting lamps and first sensors are set for each storage area. In this way, the lighting in the accommodating cavity can be controlled by zones. When one storage area contains items while the other storage areas do not contain items, only the lighting lamps corresponding to the storage areas containing items can be turned on. This can further reduce the energy consumption of the lighting and help reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator.

[0023] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity has a mounting wall disposed along a first direction, the lighting assembly is disposed on the mounting wall, a plurality of storage areas are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the light emission directions of the lighting lamps in two adjacent storage areas are arranged at an angle.

[0024] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, the lighting components are set on the mounting wall, and the lighting lamps can be centrally installed on the mounting wall, thus reducing the wiring difficulty of the lighting components; by setting the light emission direction of the lighting lamps corresponding to two adjacent storage areas at an angle, the installation position of the lighting lamps can be more concentrated by adjusting the light emission direction of the lighting lamps, which can further reduce the wiring difficulty and help reduce the cost of the refrigerator.

[0025] In some embodiments, the lighting assembly further includes a housing disposed on the mounting wall, the lighting lamp disposed within the housing, and the housing having a light-emitting hole through which the light from the lighting lamp is emitted.

[0026] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, a housing is provided to install the lighting lamp inside the housing. The housing can integrate multiple lighting lamps, improving the integration of the lighting components. This makes it convenient to install the lighting components on the mounting wall. A light-emitting hole is provided on the housing to reduce the obstruction of the lighting lamp light, so that the light from the lighting lamp can be emitted through the light-emitting hole to improve the brightness of the corresponding storage area.

[0027] In some embodiments, the housing has a plurality of light-emitting holes, each of which is corresponding to a plurality of lighting lamps, and the direction of the central axis of the light-emitting hole is parallel to the light-emitting direction of the corresponding lighting lamp.

[0028] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, each lighting lamp is provided with a light-emitting hole, and the direction of the central axis of the light-emitting hole is parallel to the light-emitting direction of the corresponding lighting lamp. In this way, the obstruction of the light by the housing to the lighting lamp can be further reduced. In addition, the light-emitting hole can also guide the light-emitting direction of the lighting lamp. The propagation direction of the light emitted from the light-emitting hole can be directed to the corresponding storage area, thereby improving the brightness of the storage area.

[0029] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a second sensor for detecting ambient brightness. The second sensor is disposed on the main body and is communicatively connected to the lighting assembly to transmit ambient brightness information to the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly turns off when the ambient brightness is higher than a preset value.

[0030] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, a second sensor is set up. The second sensor can detect the brightness of the environment, thereby determining the intensity of the ambient light entering the storage cavity. When the second sensor detects that the ambient brightness is high, the storage cavity can be illuminated by the ambient light after the refrigerator door is opened. At this time, the light assembly can turn off the light, thereby reducing the consumption of light energy. When the second sensor detects that the ambient brightness is low, there is less ambient light entering the storage cavity, and the brightness of the storage cavity is low. In this case, the light assembly can turn on the light to increase the brightness of the storage cavity, making it convenient for users to put items into or take items out of the storage cavity.

[0031] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a control unit, wherein the second sensor, the second detection component, and the light component are respectively communicatively connected to the control unit;

[0032] When the ambient brightness is higher than the preset value, the control unit controls the second detection component and the light component to turn off. When the ambient brightness is lower than the preset value, the control unit is also used to turn on the second detection component.

[0033] By adopting the technical solution of this embodiment, when the second sensor detects that the ambient brightness is higher than a preset value, the second sensor can send information to the control unit, so that the control unit can turn off the second detection component and the light component. At this time, regardless of whether there are items in the cavity, the light component will not light up when the door is opened, and the light component can always be in the off state. When the second sensor detects that the ambient brightness is lower than or equal to the preset value, the second sensor can send information to the control unit, so that the control unit can turn on the second detection component. At this time, the second detection component detects the storage status of items in the cavity and feeds back the storage information of the cavity to the control unit. When the door is open and there are items in the cavity, the control unit can control the light component to light up, thereby increasing the brightness in the cavity. By transmitting information between the second sensor, the second detection component and the light component through the control unit, the control unit can control the opening and closing of the second detection component according to the ambient brightness, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the second detection component and helping to reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator. 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 A schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this application (door not shown);

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows another perspective view of the refrigerator;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the diagram;

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the refrigerator shown;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the refrigerator shown;

[0040] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the illumination range of the refrigerator's light;

[0041] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the refrigerator shown;

[0044] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged diagram of point B in the image.

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

[0046] 1. Main body; 11. Receiving cavity; 111. Upper cavity; 1111. Storage area; 1A. First area; 1B. Second area; 1C. Third area; 112. Lower cavity; 12. Mounting wall; 13. Partition; 14. Shelf; 141. Shelf surface;

[0047] 2. Second detection component; 21. Pressure sensor;

[0048] 3. Lighting assembly; 31. Housing; 311. Convex arc surface; 312. Light emission hole; 313. Wiring hole;

[0049] 4. Second sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0050] 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 10The 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] In related technologies, a refrigerator includes a main body and a door that is rotatably mounted on 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.

[0056] However, the working status of the refrigerator lights on the market is related to the position of the door. When the door is opened, 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. Even if there is no food stored in the refrigerator, the lights will still turn on when the door is open to illuminate the storage cavity, which easily leads to a waste of light energy.

[0057] Based on this, this application provides a refrigerator, which includes a main body, a door, a light assembly, a first detection assembly, and a second detection assembly. The main body has a cavity for storing items. The door is movably disposed on the main body and can move relative to the main body. The door can block or open the opening of the cavity, thereby facilitating the user to retrieve items stored in the cavity. The light assembly is disposed on the main body and located within the cavity. When the light assembly is turned on, it can increase the brightness of the cavity. The first detection assembly can detect the position of the door, that is, detect whether the door is in a blocked or open position at the current moment. The first detection assembly is communicatively connected to the light assembly, thereby transmitting the position information of the door to the light assembly. The second detection assembly is used to detect the storage information within the cavity, that is, detect whether there are items stored in the cavity at the current moment. The second detection assembly is communicatively connected to the light assembly, thereby transmitting the storage information within the cavity to the light assembly, so that the light assembly can turn on when the door is open or when there are items stored in the cavity.

[0058] The refrigerator provided in this application, by incorporating a second detection component, can detect the storage information inside the refrigerator to determine whether there are any items stored inside. When there are no items stored inside, the light component can remain off after the user opens the door, thus saving power consumption and reducing energy waste, which helps to lower the refrigerator's energy consumption. Furthermore, when the user places items into the storage cavity, the second detection component can detect a change in the storage information within the cavity. At this time, the second detection component can send a message to the light component, enabling the light component to turn on promptly, thereby illuminating the storage cavity and facilitating the user to place items into designated areas within the cavity, thus improving the user experience.

[0059] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 The refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application will now be described.

[0060] This application provides a refrigerator comprising a main body 1, a door (not shown), a light assembly 3, a first detection assembly (not shown), and a second detection assembly 2. The main body 1 has a storage cavity 11 for storing items. The door is movably disposed on the main body 1. For example, the door can be hinged to the main body 1, allowing it to move relative to the main body 1. The door can both block and open the opening of the storage cavity 11, facilitating user access to items stored within it. The light assembly 3 is disposed on the main body 1 and located within the storage cavity 11. When activated, the light assembly 3 provides illumination to the storage cavity, thereby increasing its brightness. The first detection assembly... The system can detect the position of the door, that is, whether the door is in a blocked opening position or an open opening position at the current moment. The first detection component is connected to the lighting component 3 to transmit the position information of the door to the lighting component 3. The second detection component 2 is used to detect the storage information in the receiving cavity 11, that is, to detect whether there is an item stored in the receiving cavity 11 at the current moment. The second detection component 2 is connected to the lighting component 3 to transmit the storage information in the receiving cavity 11 to the lighting component 3. The lighting component 3 can turn on or off according to the received position information and storage information, so that the lighting component 3 can be turned on when the door is open or when there is an item stored in the receiving cavity 11.

[0061] In this embodiment, the refrigerator includes a main body 1, a door, a light assembly 3, a first detection assembly, and a second detection assembly 2. The main body 1 has a receiving cavity 11 for storing items. The door is movably connected to the main body 1 and is used to seal the opening of the receiving cavity 11. The light assembly 3 is disposed in the receiving cavity 11 and illuminates the receiving cavity 11 to increase its brightness when turned on. The first detection assembly is used to detect the position of the door and is communicatively connected to the light assembly 3 to transmit the detected position information to the light assembly 3. The second detection assembly 2 is used to detect the storage information inside the receiving cavity 11 and is communicatively connected to the light assembly 3 to transmit the detected storage information to the light assembly 3. The light assembly 3 is turned on or off according to the position information and the storage information. The light assembly 3 is turned on when the door is open and when items are stored in the receiving cavity 11.

[0062] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the first detection component may include a sensor. The first detection component may be disposed on the door or on the main body. When the first detection component is disposed on the door, it can detect the relative position change between the door and the main body 1 to obtain the position information of the door, or it can detect the relative position change between the door and the ground to obtain the position information of the door. When the first detection component is disposed on the main body 1, it may be disposed inside or outside the receiving cavity 11. The first detection component can detect the relative position change between the main body 1 and the door to obtain the position information of the door, thereby determining the current state of the door and whether the door is in a blocked opening position or an open opening position.

[0063] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the second detection component 2 may include a sensor, the second detection component 2 may be disposed on the main body 1, and the second detection component 2 may be disposed within the receiving cavity 11, so that the detection range of the second detection component 2 can cover the entire receiving cavity 11; in other embodiments, the second detection component 2 may be disposed on the door body, in which case the second detection component 2 may be disposed on the side of the door body facing the receiving cavity 11, so that the detection range of the second detection component 2 can cover the entire receiving cavity 11.

[0064] It should be noted that when the door is open and there are no items in the receiving cavity 11, the light component 3 may not be lit. At this time, the light in the receiving cavity 11 can come from the external environment. When the user puts an item into the receiving cavity 11, the second detection component 2 can detect that there is a change in the storage information in the receiving cavity 11. At this time, the second detection component 2 can send information to the light component 3 to make the light component 3 light up, thereby illuminating the receiving cavity 11 and making it convenient for the user to put the item into the designated area in the receiving cavity 11.

[0065] It should be noted that communication connections can be established via wired means such as wires, or wireless means such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or mobile networks. For example, the first detection component is connected to the lighting component 3, and the detection result of the first detection component can be transmitted to the lighting component 3. After receiving the information detected by the first detection component, the lighting component 3 can take corresponding actions, such as turning the light on or off. As another example, the second detection component 2 is connected to the lighting component 3, and the detection result of the second detection component 2 can be transmitted to the lighting component 3. After receiving the information detected by the second detection component 2, the lighting component 3 can take corresponding actions, such as turning the light on or off.

[0066] It should be noted that the lighting component 3 may include a controller, which is part of the lighting component 3. The controller is used to receive information transmitted to the lighting component 3 by the first detection component and the second detection component 2, and to control the lighting of the lighting component 3 to perform corresponding response operations, such as turning the lighting of the lighting component 3 on or off.

[0067] The refrigerator provided in this application, by setting a second detection component 2, can detect the storage information inside the refrigerator to determine whether there are items stored inside. When there are no items stored inside the refrigerator, the light component 3 can remain off after the user opens the door, thus saving power consumption of the light component 3, reducing energy waste, and helping to reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator. In addition, when the user places items into the storage cavity 11, the second detection component 2 can detect a change in the storage information inside the storage cavity 11. At this time, the second detection component 2 can send information to the light component 3, so that the light component 3 can turn on in time, thereby illuminating the storage cavity 11, making it convenient for the user to place items into the designated area inside the storage cavity 11, and improving the user experience.

[0068] In some embodiments, the second detection component 2 includes a pressure sensor 21 disposed in the receiving cavity 11, and the pressure sensor 21 obtains the storage information in the receiving cavity 11 by detecting the pressure information of the item.

[0069] It should be noted that after the item is placed into the receiving cavity 11, the main body 1 can provide support for the item. In some embodiments, the item can be placed directly on the bottom of the receiving cavity 11. In this case, the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 11 can serve as the supporting surface of the item, and the weight of the item can be applied to the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 11 to compress the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 11. At this time, the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 11 will be subjected to the pressure of the item. In some embodiments, a support frame can be provided in the receiving cavity 11, and the item can be placed on the support frame. In this case, the surface of the support frame can serve as the supporting surface of the item, and the surface of the support frame will be subjected to the pressure of the item.

[0070] After the item is placed in the receiving cavity 11, the main body 1 can support the item, so that the weight of the item can be applied to the main body 1. That is, the main body 1 will be subjected to the pressure generated by the weight of the item. The pressure sensor 21 can sense the pressure change and detect the storage information of the item, thereby accurately determining whether there is an item in the receiving cavity 11, so that the lighting component 3 can respond by turning the light on and off.

[0071] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the receiving cavity 11 is provided with a placement surface 141 for holding items, and the pressure sensor 21 is disposed on the placement surface 141.

[0072] A shelf 141 is provided inside the receiving cavity 11. The shelf 141 can serve as a support surface for items stored in the receiving cavity 11, meaning that items can be placed on the shelf 141. A pressure sensor 21 is installed on the shelf 141. When an item is placed on the shelf 141, the pressure sensor 21 can promptly sense the pressure change on the shelf 141, thereby detecting a change in the storage status of the item inside the receiving cavity 11. This allows the light assembly 3 to turn on promptly, making it convenient for users to store items in the refrigerator. When the user removes an item from the shelf 141, the pressure sensor 21 can also promptly sense the pressure change on the shelf 141, thereby allowing the light assembly 3 to turn off promptly, reducing energy consumption of the light.

[0073] In this embodiment, a shelf 14 is provided in the receiving cavity 11, and the shelf surface 141 is the upper surface of the shelf 14. The shelf 14 can be used to support items, and the pressure sensor 21 can be set on the shelf 14, which facilitates the installation of the pressure sensor 21.

[0074] In some embodiments, the shelf 14 may be a glass plate, a plastic plate, etc.

[0075] In other embodiments, the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11 is provided with a mounting part, the receiving cavity 11 is provided with a shelf, the shelf is connected to the mounting part, the shelf is used to carry items, and a pressure sensor 21 is provided in the mounting part. The pressure sensor 21 obtains the storage information of the items by detecting the pressure of the shelf acting on the mounting part.

[0076] When the shelf is empty, the pressure on the mounting part from the shelf is F1. When an item is placed on the shelf, the pressure exerted by the shelf on the mounting part increases, and the pressure on the mounting part also increases. For example, the pressure change on the mounting part is F2. F2 > F1. The pressure sensor can detect the increase in the difference in the interaction force between the shelf and the mounting part. At this time, the pressure sensor 21 can determine that there is an item on the shelf, and the light assembly 3 can turn on. When the item is removed from the shelf, the pressure on the mounting part decreases. For example, the pressure change on the mounting part is F3. When F3 > F1, the pressure sensor 21 can determine that there is still an item on the shelf, and the light assembly 3 can remain on. When F3 = F1, the pressure sensor 21 can determine that there is no item on the shelf, and the light assembly 3 can turn off.

[0077] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the receiving cavity 11 includes multiple storage areas 1111; the lighting assembly 3 includes multiple lighting lamps (not shown in the figure), each of which is correspondingly disposed in the multiple storage areas 1111, and the lighting lamps are used to enhance the brightness of the corresponding storage area 1111; the second detection assembly 2 includes multiple first sensors, each of which is correspondingly disposed in the multiple storage areas 1111, and each first sensor is communicatively connected to the lighting lamp in the corresponding storage area 1111 to transmit the storage information obtained in the corresponding storage area 1111 to the corresponding lighting lamp.

[0078] It should be noted that multiple lights are set one-to-one in multiple storage areas 1111. There can be one light for each storage area 1111, and one light increases the brightness of one storage area 1111. The lights can be set inside or outside the storage area 1111. When the light is set outside the storage area 1111, the light emission direction of the light can be pointed to its corresponding storage area 1111, so as to ensure that the light emitted by the light can illuminate the storage area 1111.

[0079] It should be noted that multiple first sensors are set one-to-one in multiple storage areas 1111. For example, one first sensor can be set for each storage area 1111. The first sensor can detect the storage information of the items in its corresponding storage area 1111.

[0080] By dividing the cavity 11 into multiple storage areas 1111 and setting up lighting and a first sensor for each storage area 1111, the brightness in the cavity 11 can be controlled by zone. When one storage area 1111 contains items while the other storage areas 1111 are empty, only the lighting corresponding to the storage area 1111 containing items can be turned on. This can further reduce the energy consumption of the lighting and help reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first sensor may be a pressure sensor 21, and multiple pressure sensors 21 are disposed in multiple storage areas 1111 in a one-to-one correspondence. The pressure sensor 21 is communicatively connected to the lighting lamp in the corresponding storage area 1111 to transmit the detected pressure information in the corresponding storage area to the corresponding lighting lamp.

[0082] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, the cavity 11 may be provided with three storage areas 1111. In other embodiments, the cavity 11 may be provided with two, four, five or even more storage areas 1111.

[0083] In this embodiment, three storage areas 1111 are provided, as shown in the figure. Figure 6The three storage areas 1111 can be sequentially designated as Zone 1A, Zone 1B, and Zone 1C. The corresponding lights for the three storage areas 1111 can be designated as Light 1, Light 2, and Light 3, respectively. Light 1 is used to enhance the brightness of Zone 1A, Light 2 is used to enhance the brightness of Zone 2B, and Light 3 is used to enhance the brightness of Zone 1C. When only Zone 1A contains items, only the pressure sensor 21 in Zone 1A can be triggered by the pressure of the items. At this time, only Light 1 is lit, while Light 2 and Light 3 are off. When both Zone 1A and Zone 1B contain items, the pressure sensors 21 in both Zone 1A and Zone 1B can be triggered by the pressure of the items. At this time, both Light 1 and Light 2 are lit, while Light 3 is off. When all three zones 1A, Zone 1B, and Zone 1C contain items, the pressure sensors 21 in all three zones can be triggered by the pressure of the items. At this time, Light 1, Light 2, and Light 3 are all lit.

[0084] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity 11 has a mounting wall 12 arranged along a first direction, the lighting assembly 3 is disposed on the mounting wall 12, a plurality of storage areas 1111 are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the light emission directions of the lighting lamps in two adjacent storage areas 1111 are arranged at an angle.

[0085] By placing the lighting assembly 3 on the mounting wall 12, the lighting fixtures can be concentrated on the mounting wall 12, which reduces the wiring difficulty between the lighting assembly 3 and the main body 1. By setting the light emission direction of the lighting fixtures corresponding to two adjacent storage areas 1111 at an angle, the installation position of the lighting fixtures can be more concentrated by adjusting the light emission direction of the lighting fixtures, which can further reduce the wiring difficulty and help reduce the cost of the refrigerator.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first direction can be the X direction shown in the figure, and the mounting wall 12 can be the top wall of the receiving cavity 11. In this case, the light assembly 3 is disposed on the top of the receiving cavity 11. In other embodiments, the first direction can be perpendicular to the X direction shown in the figure. In this case, the mounting wall 12 can be the side wall of the receiving cavity 11, and the light assembly 3 can be disposed on the side of the receiving cavity 11.

[0087] In this embodiment, the first direction is the X direction shown in the figure. The receiving cavity 11 is disposed within the shelf 14, and the storage area 1111 is located above the shelf 14. The upper surface of the shelf 14 is the shelf surface 141. Conversely, the bottom surface of the storage area 1111 is a part of the shelf surface 141 of the shelf 14. Multiple pressure sensors 21 are disposed on the shelf surface 141, each pressure sensor 21 corresponding to a storage area 1111. (Refer to...) Figure 6 The double-dotted line in the figure can represent the illumination range of the lighting lamp. The illumination area of ​​the lighting component 3 can cover the bottom surface of its corresponding storage area 1111.

[0088] In this embodiment, three storage areas 1111 are provided, as shown in the figure. Figure 6 The three storage areas 1111 can be sequentially referred to as Area 1A, Area 1B, and Area 1C. Area 1A, Area 1B, and Area 1C can be arranged in the first direction.

[0089] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the lighting assembly 3 further includes a housing 31, which is disposed on the mounting wall 12. The lighting lamp is disposed inside the housing 31, and the housing 31 is provided with a light-emitting hole 312 through which the light from the lighting lamp is emitted.

[0090] By setting up housing 31, the lighting lamp is installed inside housing 31. Housing 31 can integrate multiple lighting lamps, improving the integration of lighting component 3. This makes it easy to install lighting component 3 on mounting wall 12. Light emission hole 312 is set on housing 31, which can reduce the obstruction of lighting lamp light by housing 31, so that the light of lighting lamp can be emitted through light emission hole 312 to improve the brightness of the corresponding storage area 1111.

[0091] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The housing 31 has multiple light-emitting holes 312, which are corresponding to multiple lighting lamps. Each lighting lamp may have one light-emitting hole 312, and the direction of the central axis of the light-emitting hole 312 is parallel to the light-emitting direction of the corresponding lighting lamp.

[0092] Each lighting lamp is provided with a light-emitting hole 312, and the direction of the central axis of the light-emitting hole 312 is parallel to the light-emitting direction of the corresponding lighting lamp. In this way, the obstruction of the light by the housing 31 to the light of the lighting lamp can be further reduced. In addition, the light-emitting hole 312 can also guide the light-emitting direction of the lighting lamp. The propagation direction of the light emitted from the light-emitting hole 312 can be directed to the corresponding storage area 1111, thereby improving the brightness of the storage area 1111.

[0093] In some embodiments, the side of the housing 31 facing away from the mounting wall 12 is a convex arc surface 311. The distance between the end of the convex arc surface 311 along the first direction and the mounting wall 12 is L1, and the distance between the middle of the convex arc surface 311 and the mounting wall 12 is L2, where L1 < L2. A plurality of light-emitting holes 312 are arranged on the convex arc surface 311 along the first direction. By setting the side of the housing 31 facing away from the mounting wall 12 as a convex arc surface 311, the central axis directions of the plurality of light-emitting holes 312 formed after the opening of the convex arc surface 311 can be at an angle. In this way, the central axis of the light-emitting holes 312 formed on the convex arc surface 311 can be consistent with the light-emitting direction of their corresponding lighting lamps.

[0094] Reference Figure 3 In some embodiments, the end of the convex arc surface 311 along the first direction can be connected to the mounting wall 12, in which case the value of L1 is zero.

[0095] Reference Figure 7 In some embodiments, a wire hole 313 is provided on the side of the housing 31 that fits against the mounting wall 12, through which the wire of the lighting lamp can pass and be connected to the circuit board of the main body 1. In some embodiments, multiple wire holes 313 can be provided, with multiple wire holes 313 corresponding to multiple lighting lamps. For example, when there are three lighting lamps, three wire holes 313 can be provided on the housing 31. When there are two, four, five or more lighting lamps, two, four, five or more wire holes 313 can be provided on the housing 31.

[0096] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the refrigerator also includes a second sensor 4 for detecting the brightness of the environment. The second sensor 4 is disposed on the main body 1 and is communicatively connected to the lighting assembly 3 to transmit the detected ambient brightness information to the lighting assembly 3 so that the lighting assembly 3 turns off when the ambient brightness is higher than a preset value.

[0097] Understandably, when the refrigerator door is opened, ambient light can enter the cavity 11 through the opening, thereby increasing the brightness of the cavity 11. A second sensor 4 is provided to detect the ambient brightness and determine the intensity of the ambient light entering the cavity 11. When the second sensor 4 detects high ambient brightness, the cavity 11 can be illuminated by ambient light after the refrigerator door is opened. At this time, the light assembly 3 can remain off, thus reducing the energy consumption of the light. When the second sensor 4 detects low ambient brightness, less ambient light enters the cavity 11, and the brightness of the cavity 11 is low. In this case, the light assembly 3 can be turned on to increase the brightness of the cavity 11, making it easier for users to place or retrieve items from the cavity 11.

[0098] In some embodiments, the refrigerator also includes a control unit (not shown in the figure). The second sensor 4, the second detection component 2, and the light component 3 are respectively connected to the control unit for communication. The second sensor 4, the second detection component 2, and the light component 3 transmit information to each other through the control unit. When the ambient brightness is higher than a preset value, the control unit controls the second detection component 2 and the light component 3 to turn off. When the ambient brightness is lower than the preset value, the control unit is also used to turn on the second detection component 2.

[0099] In this embodiment, when the second sensor 4 detects that the ambient brightness is higher than a preset value, the second sensor 4 can send information to the control unit, so that the control unit can turn off the second detection component 2 and the light component 3. At this time, regardless of whether there are items in the cavity 11, the light component 3 will not light up when the door is open, and the light component 3 can always be in the off state. When the second sensor 4 detects that the ambient brightness is lower than or equal to the preset value, the second sensor 4 can send information to the control unit, so that the control unit can turn on the second detection component 2. At this time, the second detection component 2 detects the storage status of items in the cavity 11 and feeds back the storage information of the cavity 11 to the control unit. When the door is open and there are items in the cavity 11, the control unit can control the light component 3 to light up, thereby increasing the brightness in the cavity 11. By transmitting information between the second sensor 4, the second detection component 2 and the light component 3 through the control unit, the control unit can control the opening and closing of the second detection component 2 according to the ambient brightness, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the second detection component 2 and helping to reduce the energy consumption of the refrigerator.

[0100] In some embodiments, the lighting assembly 3 includes a controller, and the control unit can communicate with the lighting lamp of the lighting assembly 3 through the controller.

[0101] In some embodiments, the second sensor 4 is disposed in the receiving cavity 11. The second sensor 4 can be disposed on the side of the light assembly 3 facing the opening of the receiving cavity 11. In this way, when the door is opened, the second sensor 4 can quickly sense the ambient light information and transmit the information to the control unit, so that the control unit can perform corresponding actions, such as turning off the second detection assembly 2 and the light assembly 3, or turning on the second detection assembly 2, so that the second detection assembly 2 can detect the storage information of the items in the receiving cavity 11 in a timely manner. Thus, when the door is open, the ambient brightness is lower than or equal to a preset value, and there are items in the receiving cavity 11, the light assembly 3 can turn on to increase the brightness in the receiving cavity 11.

[0102] In some embodiments, the second sensor 4 may operate only after the door is opened and before the lighting assembly 3 is turned on. When the ambient brightness is lower than or equal to a preset value, the control unit may turn on the lighting assembly 3. When the lighting assembly 3 is lit, even if the second sensor 4 determines that the brightness value is higher than the preset value due to the light from the lighting assembly 3, the control unit may not turn off the lighting assembly 3.

[0103] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the second sensor 4 can also be installed on the mounting wall 12 of the receiving cavity 11, which makes it easier to lay out conductive lines and reduces the wiring difficulty of the refrigerator.

[0104] In some embodiments, a horizontal partition 13 may also be provided inside the receiving cavity 11. The partition 13 can divide the receiving cavity 11 into an upper cavity 111 and a lower cavity 112. The upper cavity 111 and the lower cavity 112 may both be provided with the lighting component 3, or the lighting component 3 may be provided only in the upper cavity 111 or only in the lower cavity 112.

[0105] 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 door body, which is movably connected to the main body, is used to block the opening of the receiving cavity; A lighting assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, and when the lighting assembly is turned on, it can provide illumination to the receiving cavity to enhance the brightness of the receiving cavity; A first detection component is used to detect the position information of the door body. The first detection component is communicatively connected to the lighting component to transmit the position information to the lighting component. The second detection component is used to detect the storage information in the receiving cavity. The second detection component is communicatively connected to the lighting component to transmit the storage information to the lighting component. The lighting component is turned on or off according to the location information and the storage information. The lighting component is turned on when the door is open and when there are items in the receiving cavity.

2. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second detection component includes a pressure sensor disposed on the main body, which obtains the storage information by detecting the pressure information of the item.

3. The refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving cavity is provided with a placement surface for holding items, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the placement surface.

4. The refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a mounting part, and the accommodating cavity is provided with a shelf for carrying items. The shelf is connected to the mounting part, and the pressure sensor is provided in the mounting part. The pressure sensor obtains the storage information by detecting the pressure exerted by the shelf on the mounting part.

5. The refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity includes multiple storage areas; The lighting assembly includes multiple lighting lamps, and the multiple lighting lamps are arranged one-to-one in the multiple storage areas; The second detection component includes a plurality of first sensors, which are disposed one-to-one in the plurality of storage areas. Each first sensor is communicatively connected to a lamp in the corresponding storage area to transmit the storage information obtained in the corresponding storage area to the corresponding lamp.

6. The refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The receiving cavity has a mounting wall arranged along a first direction, the lighting assembly is disposed on the mounting wall, and a plurality of storage areas are arranged sequentially along the first direction, with the light emission directions of the lighting lamps in two adjacent storage areas arranged at an angle.

7. The refrigerator as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The lighting assembly also includes a housing disposed on the mounting wall, the lighting lamp disposed inside the housing, and the housing having a light-emitting hole through which the light from the lighting lamp is emitted.

8. The refrigerator as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The housing has a plurality of light-emitting holes, each of which is corresponding to a plurality of lighting lamps, and the direction of the central axis of the light-emitting hole is parallel to the light-emitting direction of the corresponding lighting lamp.

9. The refrigerator as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a second sensor for detecting ambient brightness. The second sensor is disposed on the main body and is communicatively connected to the lighting component to transmit ambient brightness information to the lighting component. The lighting component turns off when the ambient brightness is higher than a preset value.

10. The refrigerator as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The refrigerator also includes a control unit, and the second sensor, the second detection component, and the light component are respectively communicatively connected to the control unit; When the ambient brightness is higher than the preset value, the control unit controls the second detection component and the light component to turn off. When the ambient brightness is lower than the preset value, the control unit is also used to turn on the second detection component.

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