Refrigerator

The refrigerator design, featuring modular storage boxes and an independent temperature control system, solves the problems of inflexible space utilization and unsuitable temperature regulation in traditional refrigerators, enabling flexible storage and precise temperature control, and improving the refrigerator's intelligence and energy efficiency.

CN223678055UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202423198537.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional refrigerators have fixed storage space and uniform temperature regulation, which cannot adapt to the storage needs of different foods, resulting in problems such as inflexible space utilization and high energy consumption.

Method used

The storage boxes feature a modular design, with each box having an independent temperature control system. The temperature is adjusted by controlling the air intake, and the refrigerator's cooling strategy is coordinated by a central controller. A touchscreen is also included for user settings and recipe recommendations.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible configuration of storage space and precise temperature control according to the needs of food ingredients, improves the intelligence level of the refrigerator, saves energy and improves the adaptability of food preservation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator, which comprises a refrigerator main body, a refrigerator door and a refrigerator door, the detachable storage box is arranged in the refrigerator main body and is used for storing fresh-keeping articles; wherein the number of the storage boxes is multiple, and the multiple storage boxes have multiple volumes; the temperature control systems and the storage boxes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode, each temperature control system at least comprises a controller and an air inlet system, the controllers are used for controlling the air inlet systems, and the temperature in the storage boxes is adjusted by controlling the air inlet amount of the storage boxes. The refrigerator solves the problems that in the prior art, a refrigerator storage drawer is fixed, the temperature is adjusted in a unified mode, and the storage requirements of different objects cannot be met, a user is allowed to flexibly configure storage boxes with different sizes and functions according to the requirements, partitioned storage and accurate temperature control of fresh-keeping objects are achieved, and the intelligent level of the refrigerator is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to refrigerator technical field, specifically, relate to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional refrigerator is fixed in storage space and temperature control, it is difficult to satisfy the diversity of different food storage needs of user. For example, sometimes the volume of food is relatively big, and the storage space needed is also relatively big, when the food of occupying ground is placed in a layer, the remaining space in the same layer is wasted, and it is not suitable for storing and managing food. Therefore, the refrigerator with fixed structure is not flexible in space utilization, and it is difficult to adapt to the storage habits and needs of different users. In addition, different food storage also has different suitable temperatures, and the traditional refrigerator often lacks intelligent adjustment in the refrigeration process, resulting in high energy consumption. The temperature of the compartment of the ordinary refrigerator is set to a fixed value, and when the temperature deviates, the stable temperature is refrigerated. When the user frequently opens and closes the door to take food, the temperature deviation occurs, the compressor continuously refrigerates, and the energy consumption increases.

[0003] In view of the problem that the refrigerator storage drawer is fixed and the temperature is uniformly adjusted in the related technology, it cannot adapt to the preservation needs of different articles, and at present, no effective solution has been proposed. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model provides a kind of refrigerator to at least solve the problem that refrigerator storage drawer is fixed and temperature is uniformly adjusted in prior art, cannot adapt to the preservation needs of different articles.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, according to one aspect of the embodiments of the utility model, a kind of refrigerator is provided, comprising: refrigerator main body;Detachable storage box is arranged in the refrigerator main body, for storing fresh-keeping article;Wherein, the number of storage box is multiple, multiple storage box has multiple volumes;Temperature control system, with the storage box one-to-one correspondence setting, the temperature control system at least includes controller and air intake system, the controller is used to control the air intake system, the temperature in the storage box is adjusted by controlling the air intake of the storage box.

[0006] Further, the temperature control system further includes temperature sensor, located inside the storage box, for detecting the temperature in the storage box;Touch screen is provided on the storage box, for user to set the target temperature of the storage box;The controller is used to compare the temperature detected by the temperature sensor and the target temperature, and adjust the air intake of the storage box according to the comparison result to adjust the temperature in the storage box.

[0007] Further, the air intake system includes: air inlet located on the storage box, fan located at the air inlet, wherein the controller adjusts the air intake of the storage box by adjusting the rotating speed of the fan.

[0008] Further, the refrigerator further comprises a total controller connected with the controller of each storage box, configured to receive temperature data sent by the controller of each storage box, and calculate a refrigeration control strategy of the refrigerator according to the temperature data to adjust the operation of a refrigeration assembly of the refrigerator.

[0009] Further, the refrigerator further comprises a power supply pipeline module connected with the total controller, configured to distribute and manage power supply according to a control instruction of the total controller.

[0010] Further, the storage box is further provided with a communication interface, and the controller of the storage box communicates with the total controller through the communication interface.

[0011] Further, the storage box is provided with a number, and the controller stores the number of each storage box and fresh-keeping goods stored in each storage box; wherein the fresh-keeping goods at least include food materials.

[0012] Further, the touch screen is used for allowing a user to select food materials, and after the user selects the food materials, the food materials are matched according to a pre-stored recipe, and the number of the storage box where the matched food materials are located is displayed; wherein the touch screen of the storage box where the matched food materials are located is displayed in linkage.

[0013] Further, the storage box is made of a heat preservation material to reduce heat exchange between the inside and outside of the storage box; wherein the heat preservation material at least includes a heat insulation plate.

[0014] Further, the refrigerator main body is provided with a plurality of connecting pieces for connecting the refrigerator main body and the storage box; wherein the connecting pieces at least include one of the following: a track and a slot.

[0015] In the refrigerator, the refrigerator main body is provided with a plurality of connecting pieces for connecting the refrigerator main body and the storage box; wherein the connecting pieces at least include one of the following: a track and a slot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is an optional structural schematic view of an internal space of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2is an optional structural schematic view of the storage box according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is an optional schematic view of the integrated port according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is an optional work flow chart of the refrigerator use stage according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Mark explanation:

[0021] 1, refrigerator main body;2, storage box;3, shelf;4, integrated port;5, touch screen;6, air inlet;7, communication interface. Specific implementation

[0022] In order to make the utility model purposes, technical solutions and advantages more clearly, the utility model will be described in further detail below, obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the utility model embodiment, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without making creative labor are within the scope of the utility model protection.

[0023] The terms used in the embodiment of the utility model are merely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the utility model. The singular form "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiment of the utility model and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Multiple" generally includes at least two.

[0024] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used herein is only to describe the association relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which can represent the three cases of A alone, A and B together, and B alone. In addition, the character " / " in this paper generally represents that the front and rear associated objects are a "or" relationship.

[0025] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in the embodiments of the utility model to describe the controllers, these controllers should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the controllers connected with different devices. For example, the first controller can also be called the second controller without departing from the scope of the embodiments of the utility model, and similarly, the second controller can also be called the first controller.

[0026] Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein can be interpreted to mean "when" or "while" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting." Similarly, the phrase "if it is determined" or "if [a stated condition or event] is detected" can be interpreted to mean "upon determining" or "in response to determining" or "upon detecting [the stated condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the stated condition or event]."

[0027] It is also to be noted that the terms "comprising", "including", and any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or process that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such product or process. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a... " does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the product or process that includes the element.

[0028] The optional embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] In the preferred embodiment 1 of the utility model, a refrigerator is provided. Specifically, Figure 1 An optional structural schematic diagram of the internal space of the refrigerator is shown, as shown in the figure, Figure 1 The refrigerator comprises:

[0031] A refrigerator main body;

[0032] A detachable storage box arranged in the refrigerator main body for storing fresh-keeping items; wherein the number of the storage boxes is multiple, and the multiple storage boxes have multiple volumes; as shown in the figure, Figure 1 As shown in the figure, shelves are arranged in the refrigerator, and the storage boxes are arranged on the shelves, and the sizes of the storage boxes are different, such as different heights and different widths. One or more storage boxes can be arranged on one shelf, and the user can arrange the storage boxes according to needs;

[0033] A temperature control system is arranged one-to-one corresponding to the storage boxes, and the temperature control system at least comprises a controller and an air inlet system, the controller is used for controlling the air inlet system, and the temperature in the storage box is adjusted by controlling the air inlet amount of the storage box.

[0034] In the above embodiments, a modular intelligent temperature-controlled refrigerator is provided, including a refrigerator body and multiple detachable storage boxes. The storage boxes have various volumes, and each storage box is equipped with an independent temperature control system that adjusts the temperature inside the storage box by controlling the air intake. This structure makes the refrigerator suitable for storing items of different volumes, and the temperature inside each storage box can be adjusted as needed. Users can flexibly configure storage boxes of different sizes and functions according to their needs, achieving zoned preservation of fresh items and precise temperature control, thus improving the refrigerator's level of intelligence.

[0035] To achieve precise temperature control, the temperature control system also includes a temperature sensor located inside the storage compartment to detect the internal temperature. A touchscreen is installed on the storage compartment for users to set the target temperature. The controller compares the temperature detected by the sensor with the target temperature and adjusts the airflow into the storage compartment based on the comparison result to regulate the internal temperature. In other words, each storage compartment has an independent temperature control system and touchscreen, allowing users to set the target temperature via the touchscreen. Users can also view the current temperature in real time. The touchscreen also includes other function buttons, such as power on / off and temperature range selection. The storage compartment also has air inlets and outlets; controlling the airflow regulates the internal temperature. Figure 2 This diagram illustrates one possible structural design of the storage box, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the storage box has a touch screen on one side and an air inlet on the other side.

[0036] In the above embodiment, the air intake system includes: an air inlet located on the storage box and a fan located at the air inlet. The controller adjusts the air intake of the storage box by regulating the fan's rotation speed. The fan's rotation speed is adjustable; by adjusting the fan's rotation speed, the air intake volume of the storage box is adjusted, thereby achieving temperature regulation inside the storage box. That is, the storage box's temperature control system includes a temperature sensor, a controller, and a fan. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the storage box in real time and sends the temperature data to the controller. The controller compares the received temperature data with the target temperature and controls the air intake volume by adjusting the fan's rotation speed, thereby achieving precise temperature regulation inside the storage box.

[0037] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air inlet of the storage box is located on the box body. In addition, the storage box is equipped with a communication interface, through which its controller communicates with other devices, such as the main controller. Communication between the refrigerator body and the storage box can be achieved via a wired connection, such as a wired communication interface using the RS-485 protocol.

[0038] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2In the middle, the air inlet and the communication port are integrated, and air inlet and communication are realized. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the air inlet interface integrated port is shown as Figure 3 As shown, the air inlet and the air outlet are arranged on the integrated port, facilitating the installation and disassembly of the port.

[0039] In order to realize the overall control of the refrigerator, the refrigerator in the utility model further comprises: a general controller connected with the controllers of the plurality of storage boxes, for receiving temperature data sent by the controllers of the plurality of storage boxes, calculating a refrigeration control strategy of the refrigerator according to the temperature data, and adjusting the operation of the refrigeration assembly of the refrigerator. A power supply pipeline module is connected with the general controller, for distributing and managing the power supply according to the control instruction of the general controller. The refrigerator main body is further provided with a general controller and a power management module, the general controller is used for receiving temperature data sent by the plurality of storage boxes, and the optimal refrigeration strategy of the whole refrigerator system is calculated according to a preset algorithm. The power management module is used for distributing and managing the power supply of the refrigerator system according to the instruction of the general controller, so as to realize the energy-saving effect.

[0040] In another preferred embodiment of the utility model, the storage box is provided with a number, and the controller stores the number of each storage box and the fresh-keeping goods stored in each storage box; wherein the fresh-keeping goods at least include food materials. The storage box is provided with a number, which facilitates the control of the general controller.

[0041] The touch screen of the storage box in the utility model is also used for selecting food materials by the user, and after the user selects the food materials, the food materials are matched according to the pre-stored menu, and the number of the storage box where the matched food materials are displayed is displayed; wherein the touch screen of the storage box where the matched food materials are displayed is displayed in linkage.

[0042] For example, the touch screens of all the storage boxes are in the same network, each storage box has its own layer number and serial number, such as the first layer and the second box, 1-2. When selecting food materials, click a food material on the touch screen to select and use, and the system can match the menu according to the existing food materials. The matchable food materials can display the menu picture in linkage on the touch screen, informing the user that several food materials can be matched and eaten together, facilitating the user to eat and improving the intelligence of the refrigerator.

[0043] Preferably, the storage box is made of heat preservation material to reduce the heat exchange between the inside and outside of the storage box; wherein the heat preservation material at least includes a heat insulation plate. The material of the storage box can be selected from materials with good heat preservation performance, such as vacuum heat insulation plates, to reduce the heat exchange between the inside and outside of the storage box and improve the efficiency of the temperature control system.

[0044] Optionally, a plurality of connecting members are arranged in the refrigerator main body, for connecting the refrigerator main body and the storage box; wherein the connecting member comprises at least one of the following: a rail and a slot.

[0045] Figure 4 The working flow chart of the refrigerator in the use stage is shown, as shown in the figure, comprising the following steps: Figure 4

[0046] S401: the food materials are loaded into the storage box, and the storage temperature is set;

[0047] S402: the storage box is inserted into the refrigerator for power supply communication;

[0048] S403: the refrigerator controller receives the data of the storage box and starts working;

[0049] S404: the storage box displays and monitors the temperature, and the temperature is controlled.

[0050] In actual use, the user can select a suitable storage box for installation according to the type and storage requirement of the food materials. After setting the target temperature in the storage box through the touch screen, the temperature control system of the storage box will automatically start working, and the air volume is controlled by adjusting the rotating speed of the fan, so as to realize the accurate adjustment of the temperature in the storage box. At the same time, the total controller of the refrigerator main body will monitor the temperature data of each storage box in real time, and calculate the optimal refrigeration strategy of the whole refrigerator system according to the preset algorithm, so as to realize the energy saving effect. The refrigerator can also realize remote control, such as when the user needs to thaw, the single storage box can also be remotely thawed, without affecting the storage temperature of the food materials in other storage boxes.

[0051] The above-mentioned embodiment numbers of the utility model are only for description, and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0052] In the above-mentioned embodiments of the utility model, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the related description of other embodiments.

[0053] In the several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed technology can be implemented in other ways. Of course, the device embodiment described above is only schematic. For example, the division of units can be a logical function division, and there can be another division manner in actual implementation, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the units shown or discussed can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, units or modules, and can be electrical or other forms.

[0054] ​The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed to multiple units. Part or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the embodiment scheme.

[0055] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be realized in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional unit.

[0056] The integrated unit, if realized in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical scheme of the present application essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or the whole or part of the technical scheme can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes a plurality of instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: a U disk, a read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), a mobile hard disk, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes.

[0057] Other embodiments of the present application will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the present application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptive changes of the present application following the general principles of the present application and including common knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field of the present application not disclosed by the present application. The specification and examples are only considered as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0058] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise construction that has been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises: a refrigerator body; a plurality of detachable storage boxes arranged in the refrigerator body and used for storing fresh-keeping articles, wherein the storage boxes have multiple volumes; a temperature control system corresponding to the storage boxes, wherein the temperature control system comprises a controller and an air inlet system, the controller is used for controlling the air inlet system, and the temperature in the storage box is adjusted by controlling the air inlet amount of the storage box.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control system further comprises a temperature sensor arranged in the storage box and used for detecting the temperature in the storage box; a touch screen is arranged on the storage box and used for allowing a user to set a target temperature of the storage box; the controller is used for comparing the temperature detected by the temperature sensor with the target temperature and adjusting the air inlet of the storage box according to the comparison result to adjust the temperature in the storage box.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet system comprises an air inlet arranged on the storage box and a fan arranged at the air inlet, wherein the controller adjusts the air inlet of the storage box by adjusting the rotating speed of the fan.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, Further comprising: a general controller connected with the controller of each storage box, used for receiving the temperature data sent by the controller of each storage box, calculating a refrigeration control strategy of the refrigerator according to the temperature data, and adjusting the operation of a refrigeration assembly of the refrigerator.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, Further comprising: a power supply pipeline module connected with the general controller and used for distributing and managing power supply according to the control instruction of the general controller.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage box is further provided with a communication interface, and the controller of the storage box communicates with the general controller through the communication interface.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage box is provided with a number, and the controller stores the number of each storage box and fresh-keeping articles stored in each storage box; wherein the fresh-keeping articles at least comprise food materials.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The touch screen is used for allowing a user to select food materials and perform food material matching according to a pre-stored recipe after the user selects the food materials, and displays the number of the storage box in which the matched food materials are arranged; wherein the touch screen of the storage box in which the matched food materials are arranged is displayed in linkage.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box adopts a heat preservation material to reduce heat exchange between the inside and outside of the storage box; wherein the heat preservation material at least comprises a heat insulation plate.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of connecting pieces are arranged in the refrigerator body and used for connecting the refrigerator body and the storage box; wherein the connecting pieces at least comprise one of the following: a track and a slot.