Portable refrigerator detection device

By utilizing a portable refrigerator testing device with a magnetic connection and a circuit board display screen, the problem of refrigerators needing to be returned to the factory for testing due to malfunctions has been solved. This enables real-time diagnosis of electrical control faults and improves after-sales service efficiency.

CN223692452UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422771491.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-13

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Technical Problem

When the existing refrigerator's smart system malfunctions, it needs to be sent back to the factory for testing, which causes inconvenience and the risk of food spoilage.

Method used

A portable refrigerator detection device is provided, which is magnetically connected to the refrigerator door or side wall by a magnet on the back of the housing, and uses a circuit board and display screen to detect electrical control faults and achieve real-time diagnosis.

Benefits of technology

Refrigerator electrical control faults can be detected at consumers' homes, improving after-sales efficiency and reducing the need for factory returns for testing.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a portable refrigerator detection device which comprises a shell, a circuit board and a magnet, the circuit board is arranged in the shell, the front side of the shell is provided with a control interface used for being connected with a detected refrigerator and a display screen used for displaying the operation state of a detection result, and the display screen and the control interface are both connected with the circuit board; and the magnet is arranged on the back side of the shell and is used for being magnetically connected with a door body or a side wall of the detected refrigerator. When the portable refrigerator detection device is used, the magnet on the back side of the shell is magnetically connected to the door body or the side wall of the detected refrigerator, the control interface is connected with the detected refrigerator through a cable, electric control fault detection can be conducted on the refrigerator, and the detection result is displayed through the display screen; therefore, after-sales personnel can detect the electric control fault of the refrigerator at home of a consumer, the problem of the electric control fault of the refrigerator can be conveniently solved in time, and after-sales working efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of refrigerator detection, and particularly relates to a portable refrigerator detection device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of the intelligent degree of the refrigerator, the intelligent refrigerator depends on a complex software and hardware system, which increases the risk of system failure. Once the system fails, the normal use of the refrigerator can be affected, and even food spoilage can be caused. The existing technology needs to be returned to the factory to detect the problem when the intelligent system of the refrigerator fails, which is very inconvenient. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The application embodiment provides a portable refrigerator detection device to solve the problem that the existing refrigerator system needs to be returned to the factory to detect the problem when the system fails.

[0004] The portable refrigerator detection device provided by the application embodiment comprises a shell, a circuit board and a magnet, the circuit board is arranged in the shell, the front side of the shell is provided with a control interface for connecting a detected refrigerator and a display screen for displaying the running state of the detection result, and the display screen and the control interface are connected with the circuit board; the magnet is arranged on the back side of the shell and is used for magnetically connecting with the door body or the side wall of the detected refrigerator.

[0005] Optionally, the back side of the shell is provided with a containing groove, the groove opening of the containing groove faces the front side of the shell, and the magnet is arranged in the containing groove.

[0006] Optionally, the portable refrigerator detection device further comprises at least one operation button, the operation button is arranged on the front side of the shell and is connected with the circuit board.

[0007] Optionally, the operation button comprises a button body, an elastic arm and a trigger part, the button body is connected on the circuit board; the front side of the shell is provided with a button hole, the elastic arm has a free end and a fixed end, the fixed end is connected on the hole wall of the button hole, and the trigger part is protruded on one side of the free end facing the button body and is opposite to the button body.

[0008] Optionally, the control interface comprises a first communication interface and a power interface, the front side of the shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, the first communication interface is connected on the circuit board and is arranged in the first through hole, the power interface is connected on the circuit board and is arranged in the second through hole; and / or, the front side of the shell is provided with a third through hole, the display screen is connected on the circuit board and is arranged in the third through hole.

[0009] Optionally, the portable refrigerator detection device further comprises an indicator light, the front surface of the shell is provided with a fourth through hole, and the indicator light is connected to the circuit board and passes through the fourth through hole.

[0010] Optionally, the portable refrigerator detection device further comprises a second communication interface for connecting an external terminal device, the front surface of the shell is provided with a fifth through hole, and the second communication interface is connected to the circuit board and passes through the fifth through hole.

[0011] Optionally, the shell comprises a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell and the rear shell enclose a containing space, and the circuit board is arranged in the containing space; the control interface and the display screen are arranged on the front shell, and the magnet is arranged on the rear shell.

[0012] Optionally, the circuit board is fixed to one surface of the rear shell facing the front shell, a plurality of first supporting protrusions are arranged on one surface of the front shell facing the rear shell and abut against the front surface of the circuit board; and / or, a plurality of second supporting protrusions are arranged on one surface of the rear shell facing the front shell and abut against the back surface of the circuit board.

[0013] Optionally, the circuit board comprises a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge connected in sequence, the first edge is arranged opposite to the third edge, and the second edge is arranged opposite to the fourth edge; a supporting step and a buckle are arranged on one surface of the rear shell facing the front shell, the first edge and the third edge are both supported on a plurality of supporting steps, the buckle and the one surface of the rear shell facing the front shell enclose a clamping groove, the second edge is clamped into the clamping groove, and the fourth edge is connected to the rear shell through a fastener.

[0014] The portable refrigerator detection device provided by the embodiment of the present application is used to magnetically connect the magnet on the back surface of the shell to the door body or the side wall of the refrigerator to be detected, connect the control interface to the refrigerator to be detected through a cable, and thus detect the electrical control fault of the refrigerator, and display the detection result through the display screen, so that the electrical control fault of the refrigerator can be detected by the after-sales personnel at the home of the consumer, the electrical control fault of the refrigerator can be conveniently and timely solved, and the after-sales work efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] 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 effort. In the following description, the same reference numerals represent the same parts.

[0016] Figure 1 A first structural schematic diagram of the portable refrigerator detection device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0017] Figure 2 A second structural schematic diagram of the portable refrigerator detection device is shown. Figure 1

[0018] Figure 3 A third structural schematic diagram of the portable refrigerator detection device is shown. Figure 2

[0019] Figure 4 A fourth structural schematic diagram of the portable refrigerator detection device is shown. Figure 1

[0020] Figure 5 A fifth structural schematic diagram of the portable refrigerator detection device is shown. Figure 4

[0021] A first structural schematic diagram of the front shell provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 6

[0022] A second structural schematic diagram of the front shell is shown. Figure 7 Figure 6

[0023] A first structural schematic diagram of the rear shell provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 8

[0024] A second structural schematic diagram of the rear shell is shown. Figure 9 Figure 8 A structural schematic diagram of the circuit board provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0025] Figure 10 Explanation of the reference signs:

[0026]

[0027] ​​​​​​100, shell; 101, accommodating groove; 102, first through hole; 103, second through hole; 104, third through hole; 105, fourth through hole; 106, fifth through hole; 107, clamping groove; 108, first mounting hole; 109, second supporting protrusion; 110, front shell; 111, first supporting protrusion; 120, rear shell; 121, supporting step; 122, buckle; 200, circuit board; 201, first edge; 202, second edge; 203, third edge; 204, fourth edge; 205, second mounting hole; 300, control interface; 310, first communication interface; 320, power supply interface; 400, display screen; 500, operation key; 510, key body; 520, elastic arm; 530, trigger part; 600, indicator light; 700, second communication interface; 800, fastener. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, 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 the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0030] In the present application, the word "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration". Any implementation described as "exemplary" in the present application is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] The embodiments of the present application provide a portable refrigerator detection device, such as Figures 1-10As shown, the portable refrigerator detection device includes a shell 100, a circuit board 200 and a magnet, the circuit board 200 is arranged in the shell 100, the front side of the shell 100 is provided with a control interface 300 for connecting the detected refrigerator and a display screen 400 for displaying the running state of the detection result, the display screen 400 and the control interface 300 are connected with the circuit board 200; the magnet is arranged on the back side of the shell 100, and is used for magnetically connecting with the door body or the side wall of the detected refrigerator.

[0032] The portable refrigerator detection device provided by the embodiment of the application can be magnetically connected to the door body or the side wall of the detected refrigerator through the magnet on the back side of the shell 100 when in use, the control interface 300 is connected with the detected refrigerator through a cable, the electric control fault detection of the refrigerator can be performed, the detection result is displayed through the display screen 400, so that the electric control fault of the refrigerator can be detected by the after-sales personnel in the consumer's home, the electric control fault problem of the refrigerator is conveniently solved in time, and the after-sales work efficiency is improved.

[0033] It should be noted that the magnetic force of the magnet needs to meet the requirement of attaching the portable refrigerator detection device to the exposed metal area on the outer surface of the detected refrigerator. Generally, the door body or the side plate of the refrigerator is a metal plate, so the portable refrigerator detection device can be magnetically attached to the door body or the side wall of the detected refrigerator through the magnet on the back side of the shell 100, and reliable connection of the portable refrigerator detection device and the shell of the detected refrigerator is realized.

[0034] The shell 100 of the portable refrigerator detection device can be a cuboid or other shape convenient for carrying, and the shape of the shell 100 can be selected according to the use requirement.

[0035] In some embodiments of the application, the shell 100 includes a front shell 110 and a rear shell 120, the front shell 110 and the rear shell 120 enclose a containing space, and the circuit board 200 is arranged in the containing space; the control interface 300 and the display screen 400 are arranged on the front shell 110, and the magnet is arranged on the rear shell 120. Optionally, the front shell 110 and the rear shell 120 can be connected through fasteners 800 or through a buckle structure.

[0036] Optionally, the back side of the shell 100 is provided with a containing groove 101, the groove opening of the containing groove 101 faces the front of the shell 100, and the magnet is arranged in the containing groove 101. By arranging the magnet in the containing groove 101, the magnet can be effectively prevented from falling off, and the reliability is improved. Specifically, when the shell 100 includes the front shell 110 and the rear shell 120, the containing groove 101 is arranged on the rear shell 120, and the groove opening of the containing groove 101 faces the front shell 110.

[0037] Optionally, the circuit board 200 is fixed on the side of the rear shell 120 facing the front shell 110, and the side of the front shell 110 facing the rear shell 120 is provided with a plurality of first supporting protrusions 111 which are spaced apart and abut against the front side of the circuit board 200. The front side of the circuit board 200 refers to the side of the circuit board 200 facing the front shell 110, and the control interface 300, the display screen 400 and other components are arranged on the front side of the circuit board 200. By arranging a plurality of first supporting protrusions 111 which are spaced apart and abut against the front side of the circuit board 200, the front side of the circuit board 200 can be supported to prevent the circuit board 200 from warping towards the front shell 110.

[0038] Optionally, the side of the rear shell 120 facing the front shell 110 is provided with a plurality of second supporting protrusions 109 which are spaced apart and abut against the back side of the circuit board 200. The back side of the circuit board 200 refers to the side of the circuit board 200 facing the rear shell 120. By arranging a plurality of second supporting protrusions 109 which are spaced apart and abut against the back side of the circuit board 200, the back side of the circuit board 200 can be supported to prevent the circuit board 200 from warping towards the rear shell 120.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 10 , the circuit board 200 comprises a first edge 201, a second edge 202, a third edge 203 and a fourth edge 204 which are connected in sequence, the first edge 201 is arranged opposite to the third edge 203, and the second edge 202 is arranged opposite to the fourth edge 204. Figure 8 Figure 9 As shown in , the side of the rear shell 120 facing the front shell 110 is provided with a plurality of supporting steps 121 and a buckle 122, the first edge 201 and the third edge 203 are supported on the plurality of supporting steps 121, the buckle 122 and the side of the rear shell 120 facing the front shell 110 form a clamping groove 107, the second edge 202 is clamped into the clamping groove 107, and the fourth edge 204 is connected with the rear shell 120 by a fastener. In this way, the circuit board 200 can be stably and reliably mounted on the rear shell 120.

[0040] Figure 8 Optionally, the rear shell 120 is provided with a first mounting hole 108 (as shown in Figure 9 ), and the fourth edge 204 of the circuit board 200 is provided with a second mounting hole 205 (as shown in Figure 10 ). The first mounting hole 108 and the second mounting hole 205 are connected by a fastener to realize the connection between the fourth edge 204 of the circuit board 200 and the rear shell 120.

[0041] ​Specifically, when the circuit board 200 needs to be installed, the second edge 202 of the circuit board 200 is first clamped into the clamping groove, then the first edge 201 and the third edge 203 of the circuit board 200 are respectively supported on the plurality of support steps 121, and finally the fourth edge 204 of the circuit board 200 is connected with the rear shell 120 through a fastener (for example, a screw). When the circuit board 200 needs to be disassembled, the fastener is first loosened, and then the clamping buckle 122 is pried outward to make the second edge 202 of the circuit board 200 out of the clamping groove, so that the disassembly of the circuit board 200 is realized.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 3 、 Figures 5-7 , the control interface 300 includes a first communication interface 310 and a power supply interface 320, the front surface of the shell 100 is provided with a first through hole 102 and a second through hole 103, the first communication interface 310 is connected to the circuit board 200 and passes through the first through hole 102, and the power supply interface 320 is connected to the circuit board 200 and passes through the second through hole 103. Among them, the first communication interface 310 is used for communication with the detected refrigerator, and the power supply interface 320 is used for power supply.

[0043] Optionally, the front surface of the shell 100 is provided with a third through hole 104, and the display screen 400 is connected to the circuit board 200 and passes through the third through hole 104. Optionally, in addition to being used for displaying the detection result (for example, overall normal, abnormal part, etc.), the display screen 400 can also be configured to display the connection state of the portable refrigerator detection device and the detected refrigerator, and to display the current detection item during the detection process.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present application, the portable refrigerator detection device further includes at least one operation button 500, which is arranged on the front surface of the shell 100 and connected with the circuit board 200. By arranging the operation button 500, local operations such as switching and resetting can be realized.

[0045] Optionally, as shown in Figure 3 、 Figures 5-7 , the operation button 500 includes a button body 510, an elastic arm 520 and a trigger part 530, the button body 510 is connected to the circuit board 200; the front surface of the shell 100 is provided with a button hole, the elastic arm 520 has a free end and a fixed end, the fixed end of the elastic arm 520 is connected to the hole wall of the button hole, and the trigger part 530 is protruded on the side of the free end of the elastic arm 520 facing the button body 510 and opposite to the button body 510. Specifically, when the free end of the elastic arm 520 is pressed, the trigger part 530 approaches the button body 510 and triggers the button body 510 to realize the button function; when the free end of the elastic arm 520 is released, the elastic arm 520 will automatically reset the trigger part 530.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1-3 , Figure 5 and Figure 10 , the portable refrigerator detection device further comprises an indicator light 600, the front surface of the shell 100 is provided with a fourth through hole 105, and the indicator light 600 is connected to the circuit board 200 and passes through the fourth through hole 105. The indicator light 600 can be used to indicate the working state of the portable refrigerator detection device, for example, when the portable refrigerator detection device is powered on, the indicator light 600 is lit, indicating that the portable refrigerator detection device is powered on normally; when a fault is detected, the indicator light 600 flashes or changes the light color to prompt the after-sales personnel.

[0047] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1-3 , the portable refrigerator detection device further comprises a second communication interface 700 for connecting external terminal equipment, the front surface of the shell 100 is provided with a fifth through hole 106, and the second communication interface 700 is connected to the circuit board 200 and passes through the fifth through hole 106. Specifically, when the portable refrigerator detection device detects that the refrigerator has a fault, the detection device can be connected with the external terminal equipment (such as a mobile phone, a computer) through the second communication interface 700, and then the fault repair operation is performed on the terminal equipment.

[0048] 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.

[0049] The portable refrigerator detection device provided by the embodiments of the present application is described in detail above, and the principles and implementation modes of the present application are described by applying specific examples in this paper. The above description of the embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present application and its core idea; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, the specific implementation mode and application range will be changed; in conclusion, the content of the specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present application.

Claims

1. A portable refrigerator detection device, characterized by, The portable refrigerator detection device comprises a shell (100), a circuit board (200) and a magnet, the circuit board (200) is arranged in the shell (100), the front side of the shell (100) is provided with a control interface (300) for connecting a detected refrigerator and a display screen (400) for displaying the running state of the detection result, the display screen (400) and the control interface (300) are connected with the circuit board (200); the magnet is arranged on the back side of the shell (100) and is used for magnetically connecting with the door body or the side wall of the detected refrigerator.

2. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein The back side of the shell (100) is provided with a containing groove (101), the slot of the containing groove (101) faces the front side of the shell (100), and the magnet is arranged in the containing groove (101).

3. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein The portable refrigerator detection device further comprises at least one operation button (500), the operation button (500) is arranged on the front side of the shell (100) and is connected with the circuit board (200).

4. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 3, wherein The operation button (500) comprises a button body (510), an elastic arm (520) and a trigger part (530), the button body (510) is connected on the circuit board (200); the front side of the shell (100) is provided with a button hole, the elastic arm (520) has a free end and a fixed end, the fixed end is connected on the hole wall of the button hole, and the trigger part (530) is protruded on the side of the free end facing the button body (510) and is opposite to the button body (510).

5. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein The control interface (300) comprises a first communication interface (310) and a power interface (320), the front side of the shell (100) is provided with a first through hole (102) and a second through hole (103), the first communication interface (310) is connected on the circuit board (200) and is arranged in the first through hole (102), and the power interface (320) is connected on the circuit board (200) and is arranged in the second through hole (103); And / or, the front side of the shell (100) is provided with a third through hole (104), the display screen (400) is connected on the circuit board (200) and is arranged in the third through hole (104).

6. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein The portable refrigerator detection device further comprises an indicating lamp (600), the front side of the shell (100) is provided with a fourth through hole (105), the indicating lamp (600) is connected on the circuit board (200) and is arranged in the fourth through hole (105).

7. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein The portable refrigerator detection device further comprises a second communication interface (700) for connecting an external terminal device, the front side of the shell (100) is provided with a fifth through hole (106), and the second communication interface (700) is connected on the circuit board (200) and is arranged in the fifth through hole (106).

8. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by The shell (100) comprises a front shell (110) and a rear shell (120), the front shell (110) and the rear shell (120) enclose a containing space, and the circuit board (200) is arranged in the containing space; the control interface (300) and the display screen (400) are arranged on the front shell (110), and the magnet is arranged on the rear shell (120).

9. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The circuit board (200) is fixed on a side of the rear shell (120) facing the front shell (110), a plurality of first supporting protrusions (111) are arranged on a side of the front shell (110) facing the rear shell (120), and the first supporting protrusions (111) are arranged at intervals and abut against a front surface of the circuit board (200); And / or, a plurality of second supporting protrusions (109) are arranged on a side of the rear shell (120) facing the front shell (110), and the second supporting protrusions (109) are arranged at intervals and abut against a back surface of the circuit board (200).

10. The portable refrigerator detection apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The circuit board (200) comprises a first edge (201), a second edge (202), a third edge (203) and a fourth edge (204) connected in sequence, the first edge (201) is arranged opposite to the third edge (203), and the second edge (202) is arranged opposite to the fourth edge (204); A supporting step (121) and a buckle (122) are arranged on a side of the rear shell (120) facing the front shell (110), the first edge (201) and the third edge (203) are supported on the supporting steps (121), the buckle (122) and the side of the rear shell (120) facing the front shell (110) enclose a clamping groove (107), the second edge (202) is clamped into the clamping groove (107), and the fourth edge (204) is connected to the rear shell (120) by a fastener.