Storage structure and refrigerator

By setting up a storage structure in the refrigerator and using release and timing modules to precisely control carbon dioxide concentration and cooling rate, the high mortality rate of aquatic products stored at low temperatures has been solved, achieving low-temperature dormancy preservation of aquatic products and improving storage efficiency and shelf life.

CN223610429UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202423113143.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

Existing refrigerators are prone to causing high mortality rates when storing aquatic products at low temperatures, as they cannot accurately control temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration, leading to the rapid death of aquatic products.

Method used

The system employs a storage structure, including a release module, a timing module, a temperature detection module, and a control module. By precisely controlling the carbon dioxide concentration and cooling rate, and combining image recognition technology to identify the type of aquatic product, it achieves a gradient increase in carbon dioxide and a gradient decrease in temperature, thereby collaboratively controlling the dormant state of the aquatic products.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the mortality rate of aquatic products during low-temperature storage, extends the shelf life of aquatic products, reduces energy consumption, and improves storage efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a storage structure and a refrigerator, according to the embodiment of the utility model, the storage structure comprises a storage chamber used for storing food to be stored; the release module is used for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide in the storage chamber; the timing module is used for measuring the storage time; the temperature detection module is used for detecting the temperature of the air outside the storage room, the temperature of the air in the storage room and the surface of the food to be stored; and the control module is used for controlling the release module to absorb or release the carbon dioxide according to the timing information and the temperature information, and the control module is used for controlling the cooling rate in the storage chamber according to the timing information and the temperature information. The storage structure solves the technical problem that aquatic products are prone to being damaged and die when stored at low temperature.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a refrigerator technical field, concretely relates to a storage structure and refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of living standards, the improvement of dietary structure, people's requirement for food freshness and food preservation is higher and higher. The refrigerator is the terminal of consumer to store food, and people's demand for refrigerator preservation function is increasing day by day.

[0003] At present, a large number of fresh aquatic products such as hairy crabs, crayfish and shellfish cannot be eaten on the same day after being purchased, and there is a demand for keeping alive for about 7 days in the family.

[0004] There is a method for keeping aquatic products alive and freezing in the refrigerator in the prior art, which controls temperature, humidity and oxygen for keeping aquatic products alive, and judges the survival state of aquatic products, and freezes when aquatic products are about to die to prevent aquatic products from deteriorating rapidly after death. The above method does not accurately control the keeping alive conditions of aquatic products. For example, the utility model only roughly controls the storage temperature according to the type of aquatic products to provide survival conditions for aquatic products, such as shrimps at about 10 DEG C and crabs at about 4 DEG C. However, in fact, shrimps and crabs and other aquatic products in normal temperature state purchased from the market will die due to sudden temperature change when directly placed in a room at 4 DEG C to 10 DEG C, and the mortality rate is more than 80%. The keeping alive and cooling of fresh aquatic products need to be cooled at a temperature of about 1 DEG C / hour. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at overcoming the above technical defects, and provides a storage structure and refrigerator to solve the technical problem that aquatic products are easily damaged and die when stored at low temperature in related technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a storage structure is provided, which comprises:

[0007] The storage room is used for storing food to be stored;

[0008] The release module is used for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide in the storage room;

[0009] The timing module is used for measuring the storage time;

[0010] The temperature detection module is used for detecting the temperature of the air outside the storage room, the air in the storage room and the surface of the food to be stored;

[0011] A control module is configured to control the release module to absorb or release carbon dioxide according to the timing information and the temperature information, and the control module is configured to control a cooling rate in the storage compartment according to the timing information and the temperature information.

[0012] Further, the storage structure further comprises:

[0013] A storage module is configured to store information, including timing, temperature, and carbon dioxide concentration.

[0014] A carbon dioxide detection module is configured to detect the carbon dioxide concentration in the storage compartment.

[0015] Further, the release module comprises:

[0016] A release compartment is provided with a communication port in communication with the storage compartment, and a release component for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide.

[0017] Further, the storage structure further comprises a partition plate, which divides the storage compartment into a plurality of refrigeration areas, and the communication port is in communication with the plurality of refrigeration areas.

[0018] Further, the storage structure further comprises a refrigeration module, which comprises a plurality of refrigeration fans, and the plurality of refrigeration fans are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of refrigeration areas, and the plurality of refrigeration fans are configured to blow cold air into the corresponding refrigeration areas.

[0019] Further, the storage structure further comprises a baffle component, which is movably arranged at the communication port to close or open the communication port.

[0020] Further, the storage structure further comprises a first pipeline, one end of which is in communication with the storage compartment, and the other end of which is in communication with the release module.

[0021] Further, the storage structure further comprises:

[0022] A drying compartment;

[0023] A second pipeline, one end of which is in communication with the drying compartment, and the other end of which is in communication with the release module.

[0024] A third pipeline, one end of which is in communication with the drying compartment, and the other end of which is in communication with the storage compartment.

[0025] Further, the storage structure further comprises:

[0026] A fruit and vegetable compartment is provided spaced from the storage compartment;

[0027] A fourth pipeline, one end of which is communicated with the fruit and vegetable compartment, and the other end of which is communicated with the dry compartment.

[0028] A refrigerator comprising a storage structure as described above.

[0029] Advantages:

[0030] The storage structure utilizes the characteristics of the moisture-variable adsorption material in absorbing carbon dioxide at low humidity and releasing carbon dioxide at high humidity environment, dries and heats the carbon dioxide gas generated by the respiration of fruits and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable drawer or the respiration of aquatic products, absorbs and stores the carbon dioxide by using the moisture-variable material, and is used for improving the carbon dioxide concentration of the fresh aquatic product storage drawer.

[0031] The storage structure contacts the high-humidity aquatic product drawer gas with the moisture-variable adsorption material, releases the absorbed carbon dioxide in the material, increases the carbon dioxide concentration of the aquatic product drawer, realizes the dormancy of the aquatic product, and prolongs the preservation period.

[0032] The storage structure determines the type of aquatic product by image recognition, judges the final storage temperature, the cooling rate, the storage carbon dioxide concentration, and the carbon dioxide increasing rate of the aquatic product, alternately performs gradient increase of carbon dioxide and gradient decrease of temperature, cooperatively controls the cooling rate and the carbon dioxide increasing rate, realizes the low-temperature dormancy preservation environment of the aquatic product, and prevents the aquatic product from dying due to sudden environmental change.

[0033] In the process of dormancy preservation of the aquatic product, the storage structure adopts the control mode of first gradient increase of carbon dioxide and then gradient decrease of temperature, releases carbon dioxide at a higher temperature first, reduces the energy consumption generated by heating due to insufficient carbon dioxide release temperature, reduces the reaction time, and improves the efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator adopted by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first perspective of a storage structure adopted by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a second perspective of a storage structure adopted by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a third perspective of a storage structure adopted by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 is the fourth perspective view of the storage structure of the embodiment of the utility model, and the structure schematic diagram is adopted by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 is the working flow chart of the storage structure of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0040] Among them, the above-mentioned drawing includes the following figure marks:

[0041] 1, storage room; 2, release module; 3, temperature detection unit Z; 4, refrigeration air duct; 5, drying room; 6, fruit and vegetable room;

[0042] 7, A1 position aquatic surface temperature detection unit H1; 8, A2 position aquatic surface temperature detection unit H2; 9, A3 position aquatic surface temperature detection unit H3; 10, A4 position aquatic surface temperature detection unit H4;

[0043] 11, A1 position air temperature detection unit L1; 12, A2 position air temperature detection unit L2; 13, A3 position air temperature detection unit L3; 14, A4 position air temperature detection unit L4; 15, electric heating module; 16, first pipeline; 17, second pipeline; 18, air pump; 19, third pipeline; 20, fourth pipeline; 21, grille; 22, humidification inlet;

[0044] 23, left baffle; 24, right baffle; 25, guide rail; 26, communication port;

[0045] 27, air duct air outlet; 28, air duct; 29, air replacement pump; 30, cold guide plate; 31, refrigeration fan M1; 32, refrigeration fan M2; 33, refrigeration fan M3; 34, refrigeration fan M4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In order for the person skilled in the art to better understand the present application scheme, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, not all. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor should be within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0047] Referring to Figures 1 to 6The utility model discloses an embodiment provides a storage structure, comprising: storage chamber 1 for storing food to be stored, release module 2 for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide in the storage chamber 1, timing module for determining storage time, temperature detection module for detecting the temperature of air in the storage chamber 1 and the surface of food to be stored, control module for controlling the release module 2 to absorb or release carbon dioxide according to timing information and temperature information, and the control module is used for controlling the cooling rate in the storage chamber 1 according to timing information and temperature information.

[0048] By the above arrangement, the live-keeping cooling speed, cooling air speed, air outlet position, dormant temperature and humidity are accurately controlled according to the type, position and quantity of aquatic products, and the carbon dioxide concentration is cooperatively controlled to reduce the mortality of aquatic products, thereby solving the technical problem of damage and death of aquatic products during low-temperature storage.

[0049] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises a storage module for storing information including timing, temperature and carbon dioxide concentration, and a carbon dioxide detection module for detecting the carbon dioxide concentration in the storage chamber 1.

[0050] By the above arrangement, the temperature and carbon dioxide concentration can be detected in real time, so that control can be performed in real time.

[0051] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the release module 2 comprises a release chamber provided with a communication port 26 in communication with the storage chamber 1, and a release component for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide in the release chamber.

[0052] Specifically, the release component in the release module 2 is a humidity-changing adsorption material, which is a strong alkali ion exchange resin, and the adsorbent comprises a quaternary ammonium ion (NR4+) functional group grafted mesoporous polymer, an amine group anion exchange resin dispersed in a polypropylene sheet, an ion exchange resin (IER-PO4) and a bamboo fiber quaternary ammonium material.

[0053] The humidity-changing adsorption material can absorb carbon dioxide in air under a low-humidity environment (40-60%) and release carbon dioxide in the material under a high-humidity (90-95%) environment. The reaction temperature needs to be greater than 20℃.

[0054] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises a partition plate for dividing the storage chamber 1 into a plurality of refrigeration areas, and the communication port 26 is in communication with the plurality of refrigeration areas.

[0055] With the above arrangement, the aquatic products can be stored in different zones and controlled in different zones.

[0056] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises a refrigeration module, the refrigeration module comprises a plurality of refrigeration fans, the plurality of refrigeration fans are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of refrigeration areas, and the plurality of refrigeration fans are used to blow cold air into the corresponding refrigeration areas.

[0057] Specifically, the refrigeration module comprises: a refrigeration air duct 4, which is used to cool the metal cold guide plate above the fresh aquatic product storage chamber, so as to cool the storage chamber below.

[0058] An air duct outlet 27 is used to connect the refrigerator refrigeration air duct; an air duct 28; an air replacement pump 29 is used to exchange the gas outside the refrigerator and the fresh aquatic product storage chamber; a cold guide plate 30 is used to absorb the cold of the air duct above to cool the chamber below; a refrigeration fan M1; a refrigeration fan M2; a refrigeration fan M3; a refrigeration fan M4.

[0059] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises a baffle component, which is movably arranged at the communication port 26 to close or open the communication port 26.

[0060] Specifically, the baffle component comprises a left baffle 23, which can slide left and right along the guide rail 25 to close or open the communication port between the fresh aquatic product storage chamber and the carbon dioxide absorption and release cabin; and a right baffle 24, which can slide left and right along the guide rail 25 to close or open the communication port between the fresh aquatic product storage chamber and the carbon dioxide absorption and release cabin.

[0061] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises a first pipeline 16, one end of the first pipeline 16 communicates with the storage chamber 1, and the other end of the first pipeline 16 communicates with the release module 2.

[0062] With the above arrangement, the first pipeline 16 is used to send the air with reduced carbon dioxide concentration back to the fresh aquatic product storage chamber.

[0063] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises: a drying chamber 5; a second pipeline 17, one end of the second pipeline 17 communicates with the drying chamber 5, and the other end of the second pipeline 17 communicates with the release module 2; and a third pipeline 19, one end of the third pipeline 19 communicates with the drying chamber 5, and the other end of the third pipeline 19 communicates with the storage chamber 1.

[0064] Specifically, a conventional moisture-absorbing material is arranged in the drying chamber 5, which can be replaced for drying the gas. The second pipeline 17 is used for conveying the dried gas into the carbon dioxide absorption and release cabin, and the third pipeline 19 is used for conveying the gas in the storage chamber 1 into the drying chamber.

[0065] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 In the storage structure of the embodiment, the storage structure further comprises a fruit and vegetable chamber 6 which is arranged separately from the storage chamber 1, and a fourth pipeline 20 which is in communication with the fruit and vegetable chamber 6 at one end and in communication with the drying chamber 5 at the other end.

[0066] With the above arrangement, the fruit and vegetable chamber 6 stores fruits and vegetables, which will generate high-concentration carbon dioxide, and the carbon dioxide can be enriched by the release module 2.

[0067] The fourth pipeline 20 is used for conveying the high-concentration carbon dioxide gas in the fruit and vegetable storage chamber into the drying chamber and then into the carbon dioxide absorption and release cabin to absorb the carbon dioxide.

[0068] The refrigerator of the embodiment comprises the above-mentioned storage structure.

[0069] The utility model discloses a storage chamber is arranged in the refrigerator.

[0070] The specific implementation of the utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and the embodiments, and the following embodiments are only used for illustrating the utility model, but not used for limiting the range of the utility model.

[0071] Embodiment one:

[0072] The release module 2 is divided into two working modes: absorption mode and release mode.

[0073] The absorption mode is to use the high-concentration carbon dioxide gas in the fruit and vegetable chamber 6 to extract the high-concentration carbon dioxide gas through the drying chamber (the fruits and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable chamber 6 will release moisture, and the humidity is high, which is not conducive to carbon dioxide absorption, so drying is needed), and the dried gas is absorbed by the material of the release module 2, and the absorbed gas is discharged back to the fruit and vegetable chamber 6. In this mode, the communication port between the fresh and live aquatic product storage chamber and the release module 2 is closed, and the communication port between the fruit and vegetable chamber 6 and the release module 2 is open. In this mode, the temperature needs to be 20-25℃, if it is lower than 20℃, the electric heating is started, and if it is lower than 25℃, the electric heating is closed.

[0074] Or when the fresh water products storage compartment water products breathing produces carbon dioxide, the compartment carbon dioxide exceeds the preset limit, can extract high concentration of carbon dioxide gas through the drying compartment (gas humidity is higher, not conducive to carbon dioxide absorption, therefore need to dry), the dried gas through the release module 2 material for absorption, the absorption of gas through the first pipeline back to the fresh water products storage compartment. The fresh water products storage compartment and release module 2 communication port is open in this mode, fruit and vegetable compartment 6 and release module 2 communication port is closed. The temperature needs to be 20~25℃ in this mode, if less than 20℃, the electric heating starts, less than 25℃ electric heating is closed.

[0075] Release mode, mainly used to improve the fresh water products storage compartment carbon dioxide concentration, the fresh water products storage compartment and release module 2 communication port is open in this mode, high humidity fresh water products storage compartment gas and carbon dioxide adsorption material contact, thereby releasing carbon dioxide, when the carbon dioxide concentration reaches the preset value, the fresh water products storage compartment and release module 2 communication port is closed. The temperature needs to be 20~25℃ in this mode, if less than 20℃, the electric heating starts, less than 25℃ electric heating is closed.

[0076] Example two:

[0077] The storage structure of the embodiment, the system comprises: timing unit, temperature detection unit, storage unit, control unit, refrigeration unit, image recognition unit.

[0078] Timing unit, for measuring the cooling time.

[0079] Storage unit, for storing timing, temperature, carbon dioxide concentration and other information.

[0080] Temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of the air outside the refrigerator, the fresh water products storage compartment and the surface of the water products.

[0081] Carbon dioxide detection unit for detecting the carbon dioxide concentration of the fresh water products storage compartment.

[0082] Control unit, for controlling the refrigeration device, fan device, humidification device, carbon dioxide release cabin opening and suspension, gas pump start and stop according to the timing information and temperature information.

[0083] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and in the claims of the present application are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data used herein can be interchanged, in suitable cases, without departing from the scope of the present application as described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", "including", and the like are to be construed in a non- limiting fashion as meaning that recited means or steps can be present, or combined, or that recited steps can be repeated or combined, unless otherwise indicated. The terms "plurality" and "a plurality" contained herein refer to two or more.

[0084] Optionally, the specific examples in the embodiments can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and the embodiments will not be described here again.

[0085] The sequence numbers of the above-described embodiments of the present application are only for description, and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0086] In the above-described embodiments of the present application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0087] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the present application, a number of improvements and refinements can be made, which should be considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A storage structure, characterized by, The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises: a storage chamber (1) for storing food to be stored; a release module (2) for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide in the storage chamber (1); a timing module for measuring the storage time; a temperature detection module for detecting the temperature of air in the storage chamber (1) and the surface of food to be stored; a control module for controlling the release module (2) to absorb or release carbon dioxide according to timing information and temperature information, and for controlling the cooling rate in the storage chamber (1) according to the timing information and the temperature information.

2. The storage structure of claim 1, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises: a storage module for storing information, which includes timing, temperature and carbon dioxide concentration; a carbon dioxide detection module for detecting the carbon dioxide concentration in the storage chamber (1).

3. The storage structure of claim 1, wherein, The release module (2) comprises: a release chamber, which is provided with a communication port (26) communicating with the storage chamber (1); and release components for absorbing and releasing carbon dioxide.

4. The storage structure of claim 3, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises a partition plate, which divides the storage chamber (1) into a plurality of cold storage areas; and the communication port (26) communicates with the plurality of cold storage areas.

5. The storage structure of claim 4, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises a refrigeration module, which comprises a plurality of refrigeration fans, and the plurality of refrigeration fans are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of cold storage areas, and the plurality of refrigeration fans are used for blowing cold air into the corresponding cold storage areas.

6. The storage structure of claim 4, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises a baffle component, which is movably arranged at the communication port (26) to close or open the communication port (26).

7. The storage structure of claim 1, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises a first pipeline (16), one end of which communicates with the storage chamber (1), and the other end of which communicates with the release module (2).

8. The storage structure of claim 7, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises: a drying chamber (5); a second pipeline (17), one end of which communicates with the drying chamber (5), and the other end of which communicates with the release module (2); a third pipeline (19), one end of which communicates with the drying chamber (5), and the other end of which communicates with the storage chamber (1).

9. The storage structure of claim 8, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises: a fruit and vegetable chamber (6), which is arranged apart from the storage chamber (1); a fourth pipeline (20), one end of which communicates with the fruit and vegetable chamber (6), and the other end of which communicates with the drying chamber (5).

10. A refrigerator comprising a storage structure, characterized by, The refrigerator is the refrigerator as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.