Refrigerator

By designing a transparent door and a temperature-controlled flower compartment within the refrigerator, combined with temperature and humidity sensors and light source components, the limitations of traditional refrigerators in terms of display and fixed structure are solved. This achieves professional flower storage and aesthetic display, extends shelf life, and enhances the user experience.

CN223691375UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520262008.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-18
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-18

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Technical Problem

Traditional household refrigerators lack transparent display features, failing to meet the aesthetic requirements of flower storage. Furthermore, fixed shelves and drawers restrict the natural arrangement of flowers, affecting their visual appeal.

Method used

The design incorporates transparent doors and temperature-controlled flower chambers, along with temperature and humidity sensors, light sources, and humidifiers, to provide a professionally customized storage environment, reducing the need for shelves and drawers and ensuring flowers are displayed in their best condition.

Benefits of technology

Extending the freshness of fresh flowers enhances user experience and aesthetics, allowing users to observe the flowers' condition without frequently opening the door, thus maintaining their natural beauty.

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Abstract

The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, the refrigerator body at least comprises a fresh flower temperature changing chamber, the fresh flower temperature changing chamber is provided with a first containing space and a first opening, and the first containing space communicates with the first opening; the transparent door body is connected with the refrigerator body, the transparent door body and the fresh flower temperature changing chamber are correspondingly arranged, and the transparent door body can seal the first opening. The refrigerator not only can prolong the refreshing time, but also is attractive enough to meet the requirements of users.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration, especially to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] Although the traditional household refrigerator refrigeration area can reach the temperature condition required for storing fresh flowers, these refrigerators usually adopt a closed design and do not have the intuitive display function unique to transparent display refrigerators, so there is a deficiency in meeting the user's demand for the aesthetic appearance of fresh flowers. In addition, fresh flowers need a certain space to naturally stretch the stems during storage, and should maintain a vertical posture in the ideal state to maintain the best appearance. However, the traditional household refrigerator is internally configured with various fixed shelves and drawers, which limit the flexible placement of fresh flowers and are not conducive to maintaining the natural form of flowers, thereby affecting the overall ornamental effect. SUMMARY

[0003] The refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present application not only prolongs the shelf life, but also is sufficiently beautiful, meeting the user's demand.

[0004] The refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises:

[0005] A cabinet, which comprises at least a fresh flower temperature changing chamber, the fresh flower temperature changing chamber having a first containing space and a first opening, the first containing space being in communication with the first opening;

[0006] A transparent door body, which is connected with the cabinet, is correspondingly arranged with the fresh flower temperature changing chamber, and can close the first opening.

[0007] The refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present application effectively meets the specific environmental conditions required for fresh flower preservation by precisely controlling the temperature. Compared with the traditional refrigeration method, the refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present application provides a more professional and customized storage environment. The user can clearly observe the state of the fresh flowers, including the freshness and opening state of the flowers, without opening the refrigerator door, greatly improving the user experience and ornamental value. The refrigerator reduces unnecessary shelves and drawers, providing more spacious vertical space for fresh flowers to ensure that the flowers can be displayed in the best posture and maintain their natural beauty. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0009] Figure 1A structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0010] Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0012] The embodiments of the present application provide a refrigerator, which not only prolongs the preservation period, but also is beautiful enough to meet the user's demand. The following will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0014] The embodiments of the present application provide a refrigerator 100, which comprises a cabinet 10 and a transparent door body 20.

[0015] The refrigerator 100 has a shape similar to a cuboid. The cabinet 10 refers to the main structure of the refrigerator 100, which is usually made of a heat insulation material to keep the temperature inside the refrigerator 100 stable. The transparent door body 20 refers to the part of the door of the refrigerator 100 made of transparent material (such as glass), which allows the user to observe the inside of the refrigerator 100 without opening the door of the refrigerator 100.

[0016] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present application. The cabinet 10 at least comprises a flower temperature changing chamber 11, which has a first containing space 111 and a first opening 112, and the first containing space 111 communicates with the first opening 112.

[0017] The flower temperature changing chamber 11 is a specially designed area in the refrigerator 100, which is used to store flowers and can keep the freshness of the flowers by temperature adjustment. The first containing space 111 refers to the area inside the flower temperature changing chamber 11 for storing flowers. The flower temperature changing chamber 11 can provide the optimal temperature environment required for preserving flowers. Unlike the single refrigeration or freezing area of the traditional refrigerator 100, the flower temperature changing chamber 11 can be adjusted to the most suitable temperature range according to the needs of different flower species, thereby prolonging the preservation period of the flowers.

[0018] The transparent door body 20 is connected with the cabinet 10, the transparent door body 20 is arranged corresponding to the flower temperature changing chamber 11, and the transparent door body 20 can close the first opening 112. For example, the transparent door body 20 and the cabinet 10 can be connected through a hinge, so that the transparent door body 20 can be rotated to close or expose the first opening 112. The transparent door body 20 is arranged, so that the user can directly and intuitively observe the state of the fresh flowers without frequently opening the door of the refrigerator 100, which helps to discover and handle any possible problems affecting the preservation of the fresh flowers in time. In addition, the transparent door body 20 also endows the refrigerator 100 with a certain decoration function, so that the refrigerator 100 becomes a furniture with both practicality and beauty in the home.

[0019] To sum up, in the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application, the specific environmental conditions required for the preservation of fresh flowers are effectively met by accurately controlling the temperature, and compared with the traditional refrigeration mode, the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application provides a more professional and customized storage environment; the user can clearly observe the state of the fresh flowers, including the freshness and opening state of the flowers, without opening the door of the refrigerator 100, which greatly improves the user experience and ornamental value; unnecessary shelves and drawers are reduced in the refrigerator 100, so as to provide more spacious vertical space for the fresh flowers, so as to ensure that the flowers can be displayed in the best posture and maintain their natural beauty.

[0020] The refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application further comprises an evaporation cabin, an evaporator, a fan and an air duct.

[0021] The evaporation cabin is used for installing the evaporator and other refrigeration components, and is an important component of the refrigeration system of the refrigerator 100. The evaporator is a key component in the refrigeration system of the refrigerator 100, which changes the refrigerant from liquid state to gaseous state by absorbing heat, so as to reduce the temperature of the evaporation cabin and the surrounding environment. The fan is used to generate air flow inside the refrigerator 100, helping to circulate cold air and improve refrigeration efficiency. The evaporator and the fan are arranged in the evaporation cabin, and the air duct communicates the evaporation cabin and the first containing space 111. The air duct is a channel connecting the evaporation cabin and the first containing space 111, and is used for guiding and distributing cold air. The temperature changing air door 30 is arranged in the air duct, which effectively adjusts the flow and temperature of the cold air, helps to maintain the stability of the temperature inside the refrigerator 100, and is also beneficial to the air circulation without odor. The temperature changing air door 30 is an adjustable component arranged in the air duct, which is used to control the flow and temperature of the cold air, so as to realize more precise temperature management and air circulation control.

[0022] Please continue to refer to Figure 2The refrigerator 100 further comprises a temperature and humidity sensor 40 arranged in the first storage space 111, which can monitor and adjust the temperature and humidity environment of the first storage space 111 in real time, improve the preservation effect of fresh flowers, and optimize the user experience. The temperature and humidity sensor 40 is a device used to detect and measure the temperature and humidity of the environment. It is usually composed of two independent sensors, one for measuring temperature and the other for measuring humidity. The temperature and humidity sensor 40 can monitor and feedback the temperature and humidity data of the environment in real time, providing decision basis for the control system.

[0023] It can be understood that fresh flowers, as fresh products, have very high requirements for the temperature and humidity of the storage environment. The temperature and humidity sensor 40 can monitor the temperature and humidity data of the first storage space 111 in real time, ensuring that the area always maintains the optimal temperature and humidity range required for fresh flower preservation. This precise control helps to slow down the aging process of fresh flowers and prolong their preservation and viewing periods. The temperature and humidity sensor 40 can intelligently adjust the temperature and humidity environment inside the refrigerator 100 according to the characteristics of different types of fresh flowers to meet the preservation needs of different fresh flowers.

[0024] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further comprises a light source assembly, which can be used to provide light to promote plant growth or for disinfection and sterilization purposes. The light source assembly is arranged in the first storage space 111 and at the top of the fresh flower temperature-changing chamber 11, so that the light source assembly can irradiate the fresh flowers placed in the first storage cavity, thereby effectively improving the utilization rate of the light source and reducing energy waste.

[0025] The light source assembly comprises a plurality of light-emitting units arranged in an array. By adopting a multi-point array arrangement, a soft and uniform lighting effect can be achieved. This not only improves the convenience of users when accessing fresh flowers, but also increases the aesthetics and ornamental value of the interior of the refrigerator 100.

[0026] In some cases, the light-emitting unit can emit white light to provide illumination at night or in dim light, improving the user experience.

[0027] In other cases, the light-emitting unit emits not only white light. For example, the light-emitting unit can be at least one of an infrared light-emitting unit, a blue light-emitting unit, and a ultraviolet light-emitting unit.

[0028] The infrared light emitted by the infrared light-emitting unit has a heating effect, which can promote cell division in fresh flowers and accelerate the maturation process of fresh flowers, while also helping to maintain the color and shape of fresh flowers.

[0029] The blue light-emitting unit can simulate the blue light component in natural light, which is essential for promoting photosynthesis in plants. In fresh flower preservation, blue light helps to synthesize chlorophyll in fresh flowers, slows down the aging process of fresh flowers, and thus prolongs their preservation period.

[0030] The ultraviolet light-emitting unit plays a role in sterilization and disinfection in the refrigerator 100. Ultraviolet light can destroy the DNA structure of bacteria and mold, thereby effectively reducing the number of microorganisms in the refrigerator 100, and can significantly reduce the risk of rot caused by microbial contamination during the storage of fresh flowers.

[0031] The refrigerator 100 further comprises a humidifier, which is arranged in the first containing space 111. The humidifier converts moisture into tiny water droplets or water mist through a specific technology and releases it into the air, thereby increasing the humidity of the environment. During the storage of fresh flowers, a suitable humidity environment is crucial for maintaining their freshness and prolonging their viewing period. The humidifier can continuously release water mist to maintain the humidity in the storage space within a suitable range. This humidity control helps to slow down the aging process of the flowers and reduce wilting caused by water evaporation, thereby maintaining the fullness and color of the flowers.

[0032] Among them, the humidifier comprises a vibrating screen atomizer, an ultrasonic atomizer or a nozzle atomizer. The vibrating screen atomizer scatters water molecules into tiny mist droplets through high-frequency vibration, has the advantages of uniform humidification and small mist droplets; the ultrasonic atomizer uses ultrasonic technology to decompose water molecules into tiny particles, has high humidification efficiency and low noise; the nozzle atomizer generates tiny water droplets by high-pressure water flow impacting the inner wall of the nozzle, has direct and controllable humidification effect. These atomization technologies can effectively improve the humidification efficiency and ensure that the humidity in the flower storage space is maintained at the optimal level.

[0033] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 The cabinet 10 further comprises a freezing compartment 12, which is arranged in parallel with the flower temperature-changing compartment 11. This not only ensures the long-term frozen preservation of foodstuffs, but also provides a suitable low-temperature environment for fresh flowers, thereby prolonging their viewing period.

[0034] The freezing compartment 12 has a second containing space and a second opening, and the second containing space is in communication with the second opening.

[0035] The cabinet 10 further comprises a first door body 50, which is connected with the cabinet 10. The first door body 50 is arranged correspondingly with the freezing compartment 12, and the first door body 50 can close the second opening to ensure the freshness and safety of frozen foodstuffs.

[0036] The refrigerator 100 can be a cross refrigerator, with the upper half being a refrigeration part, the lower half having a freezing part on the left and a flower temperature-changing room on the right. Not only is the storage space reasonably divided, but also the appearance of the refrigerator 100 is both beautiful and practical.

[0037] The refrigerator 100 further comprises a first refrigeration compartment 13 and a second refrigeration compartment 14, the first refrigeration compartment 13 and the second refrigeration compartment 14 are arranged side by side, the first refrigeration compartment 13 is arranged above the freezing compartment 12, and the second refrigeration compartment 14 is arranged above the flower temperature-changing compartment 11.

[0038] The first refrigeration compartment 13 has a third containing space and a third opening, and the third containing space and the third opening are communicated. The second refrigeration compartment 14 has a fourth containing space and a fourth opening, and the fourth containing space and the fourth opening are communicated.

[0039] The cabinet 10 further comprises a second door body 60 and a third door body 70, the second door body 60 and the third door body 70 are connected with the cabinet 10 respectively. The second door body 60 is arranged corresponding to the first refrigeration compartment 13, the third door body 70 is arranged corresponding to the second refrigeration compartment 14, the second door body 60 can close the third opening, and the third door body 70 can close the fourth opening, so as to ensure the freshness and safety of refrigerated food.

[0040] The first door body 50, the second door body 60 or the third door body 70 can be an opaque door body 20, specifically comprising a door body shell located outside the cabinet 10, a door body inner container located inside the cabinet 10, an upper end cover, a lower end cover and a heat insulation layer located between the door body shell, the door body inner container, the upper end cover and the lower end cover. Generally, the heat insulation layer is filled with foaming material.

[0041] In the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiment, the specific environmental conditions required for flower preservation are effectively met by accurately controlling the temperature. Compared with the traditional refrigeration mode, the refrigerator 100 provided by the embodiment provides a more professional and customized storage environment. The user can clearly observe the state of the flowers, including the freshness and opening state of the flowers, without opening the door of the refrigerator 100, which greatly improves the user experience and ornamental value. The refrigerator 100 reduces unnecessary shelves and drawers, provides more spacious vertical space for flowers, ensures that the flowers can be displayed in the best posture, and maintains their natural beauty.

[0042] In the above embodiments, 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.

[0043] In the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0044] The above has carried on the detailed introduction to the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the application. The principle and implementation mode of the application are described by applying specific examples in this paper, and the above embodiment description is only used to help understand the application. Meanwhile, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the application, the specific implementation mode and application range will be changed, and the above description should not be understood as the limitation of the application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: The box comprises: a box body, which comprises at least a fresh flower temperature changing chamber having a first accommodating space and a first opening; a transparent door body connected to the box body, which is arranged in correspondence with the fresh flower temperature changing chamber and can close the first opening.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box further comprises an evaporation cabin, an evaporator, a fan and an air duct, the evaporator and the fan are arranged in the evaporation cabin, the air duct is in communication with the evaporation cabin and the first accommodating space, and a temperature changing air door is arranged in the air duct.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box further comprises a temperature and humidity sensor arranged in the first accommodating space.

4. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The box further comprises a light source assembly arranged in the first accommodating space and at the top of the fresh flower temperature changing chamber.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The light source assembly comprises a plurality of light emitting units arranged in an array.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The light emitting units are at least one of infrared light emitting units, blue light emitting units and ultraviolet light emitting units.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The box further comprises a humidifier arranged in the first accommodating space.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The humidifier comprises a vibrating screen atomizer, an ultrasonic atomizer or a nozzle atomizer.

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The box further comprises a freezing chamber arranged in parallel with the fresh flower temperature changing chamber.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, The box further comprises a first refrigeration chamber and a second refrigeration chamber arranged in parallel, the first refrigeration chamber is arranged above the freezing chamber, and the second refrigeration chamber is arranged above the fresh flower temperature changing chamber.