Container

Abstract

The utility model provides a container which comprises a shell, a containing space and a temperature adjusting assembly, the temperature adjusting assembly is used for adjusting the temperature of the containing space, at least one drawable bearing part is arranged in the containing space, and a temperature measuring assembly is arranged on the at least one drawable bearing part. The temperature measuring assembly comprises a temperature sensor and a driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used for driving the temperature sensor to move along a preset path; therefore, the driving assembly drives the temperature sensor to move, so that the temperature sensor can perform temperature measurement at different positions of the accommodating space and obtain temperature data at different positions of the accommodating space, thereby improving the accuracy of temperature measurement of the accommodating space, and facilitating accurate adjustment and control of the temperature in the accommodating space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of container technology, and more particularly to a container having a temperature measurement component. Background Technology

[0002] To meet diverse user needs, existing refrigerators offer a variable temperature compartment, which is individually temperature-controlled and can be set to different modes such as defrosting, light freezing, fruit and vegetable storage, and chilling, thus providing different storage functions. These mode settings require precise temperature control within the variable temperature compartment. However, existing refrigerators generally use a solution of installing a temperature sensor in a fixed location, such as away from the air vent, to measure the temperature inside the refrigerator drawers. The temperature data collected by this sensor is used to characterize the temperature of the entire variable temperature compartment.

[0003] However, using measurement data from a single sensor at a fixed location to characterize the temperature of the entire variable temperature chamber can easily lead to measurement errors. For example, if a lot of food is stored near the sensor and has a large specific heat capacity, when adjusting the temperature, there may be a situation where the temperature in that area changes little while the temperature in other areas has changed significantly. Therefore, this method cannot meet the temperature measurement requirements of variable temperature chambers, which require precise temperature control. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, this disclosure provides a container.

[0005] According to this disclosure, a container is provided, including a shell, a containing space, and a temperature regulating component. The temperature regulating component is used to regulate the temperature of the containing space. At least one pull-out support member is provided in the containing space. At least one pull-out support member is provided with a temperature measuring component. The temperature measuring component includes a temperature sensor and a driving component. The driving component is used to drive the temperature sensor to move along a preset path.

[0006] Optionally, the pull-out support includes a bottom wall and a side wall, and the temperature sensor is movably mounted on the side wall.

[0007] Optionally, the sidewall includes a plurality of sub-sidewalls connected in sequence, and the temperature sensor is movable on at least one of the plurality of sub-sidewalls.

[0008] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a motor and an elongated conveyor body, the elongated conveyor body being disposed on the side wall, the temperature sensor being fixedly disposed relative to the elongated conveyor body, and the motor being used to drive the elongated conveyor body to move.

[0009] Optionally, the sidewall is provided with a track, and at least a portion of the elongated conveyor body is disposed on the track.

[0010] Optionally, the elongated conveyor body has a ring-shaped structure;

[0011] The track is arranged around the plurality of sub-sidewalls, and at least a portion of the elongated conveyor is arranged around the plurality of sub-sidewalls;

[0012] Alternatively, a rotatable wheel is provided on the side wall, one end of the elongated conveyor is connected to the motor drive, and the other end is provided on the circumferential outer surface of the rotatable wheel.

[0013] Optionally, a guide is provided on the side wall, the guide is fixedly connected to the motor shaft of the motor, and the guide is provided with a spiral guide groove for accommodating the elongated conveyor body so that a portion of the elongated conveyor body is wound around the guide.

[0014] Optionally, the guide can be rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall, and the sidewall has two through holes for the elongated conveyor body to pass through the sidewall.

[0015] Optionally, a limiting member is provided at the through hole, which is used to limit the temperature sensor.

[0016] Optionally, the container is a refrigerator or an insulated box.

[0017] This disclosure has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] A container is provided, comprising a shell, a containing space, and a temperature regulating component. The temperature regulating component is used to regulate the temperature of the containing space. At least one retractable support member is provided within the containing space. At least one retractable support member is provided with a temperature measuring component. The temperature measuring component includes a temperature sensor and a driving component. The driving component is used to drive the temperature sensor to move along a preset path. Thus, by driving the temperature sensor to move through the driving component, the temperature sensor can measure the temperature at different locations within the containing space, acquiring temperature data at different locations within the containing space, thereby improving the accuracy of temperature measurement within the containing space and facilitating precise adjustment and control of the temperature within the containing space. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a pull-out support member in a container provided in this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram based on the outer surface of the rear sidewall of the container provided in this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the guide provided in this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the limiting component provided in this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the container provided in this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this disclosure provides a container capable of providing a holding space for placing objects. The container includes a shell, a holding space, and a temperature regulating component. The shell may be configured as an insulated shell, for example, the shell includes an insulation layer. The holding space is formed within the shell. The temperature regulating component is used to regulate the temperature of the holding space to achieve a desired temperature.

[0027] Optionally, at least one of the receiving spaces is formed within the housing, and the different receiving spaces may have the same or different temperatures.

[0028] The temperature regulating component is used to regulate the temperature of the containing space. Optionally, the container includes at least one temperature regulating component for regulating the temperature of at least one of the containing spaces.

[0029] The accommodating space is provided with at least one pull-out support member, which can be configured as a drawer or a pull-out panel-like shelf. For example, one or two accommodating spaces are provided with pull-out support members.

[0030] At least one of the retractable support components is equipped with a temperature measurement assembly, which includes a temperature sensor and a drive assembly. The temperature sensor is connected to the drive assembly, which drives the temperature sensor to move along a preset path. Thus, by moving the temperature sensor through the drive assembly, the temperature sensor can measure the temperature at different locations, acquiring temperature data at these locations. This improves the accuracy of temperature measurement within the storage space and facilitates precise adjustment and control of the temperature within the storage space.

[0031] The temperature sensor is a thermocouple temperature sensor or a resistance temperature sensor.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, the retractable support includes a bottom wall 11 and a side wall 12, wherein the side wall 12 is optionally fixedly connected to the side of the bottom wall 11, and provides space for placing objects on the bottom wall 11. The temperature sensor is movably disposed on the side wall 12, thereby enabling the temperature sensor to move to different positions on the side wall 12 for temperature measurement.

[0033] Optionally, the sidewall 12 encloses the bottom wall 11 to form a space for accommodating an object, and the temperature sensor is located on the inner side of the sidewall 12 of the retractable support member, thereby enabling the temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the space for accommodating the object.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the sidewall 12 includes a plurality of sub-sidewalls 13 connected in sequence, and the temperature sensor is movable on at least one of the plurality of sub-sidewalls 13. For example, the sidewall includes four sub-sidewalls 13 connected in sequence, which are connected and enclose a space for accommodating an object. The temperature sensor is movable on at least one sub-sidewall 13, for example, on one, two, three, or four sub-sidewalls 13, thereby allowing the position of the temperature sensor to be adjusted according to temperature measurement requirements.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the driving assembly includes a motor 21 and an elongated conveyor 22, the elongated conveyor 22 being disposed on the side wall. The temperature sensor is fixedly disposed relative to the elongated conveyor 22, and the motor 21 is used to drive the elongated conveyor 22 to move. Thus, the motor 21 drives the elongated conveyor 22 to move, thereby moving the temperature sensor fixed to the elongated conveyor 22, causing the temperature sensor to move relative to the side wall.

[0036] Optionally, the motor 21 is fixedly connected to the side wall.

[0037] Optionally, the elongated conveyor 22 may be a linear structure, a rope-like structure, or a strip-like structure.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, a track 23 is provided on the side wall, and at least a portion of the elongated conveyor 22 is disposed on the track 23. Specifically, the elongated conveyor 22 is movably disposed on the track 23, and the elongated conveyor 22 can move along the track 23, thereby enabling the temperature sensor to move along the track 23, facilitating accurate adjustment of the temperature sensor's position.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the elongated conveyor 22 has a ring-shaped structure. Optionally, the motor 21 can rotate in both directions, thereby driving the elongated conveyor 22 to move back and forth.

[0040] Optionally, the track 23 is arranged around the plurality of sub-sidewalls 13, and at least a portion of the elongated conveyor 22 is arranged around the plurality of sub-sidewalls 13, thereby the track 23 and the elongated conveyor 22 are arranged around the sidewalls, so that the temperature sensor can move along a circumferential path extending on the sidewalls.

[0041] In an alternative embodiment, a rotatable wheel is provided on the side wall, and one end of the elongated conveyor 22 is driven and connected to the motor 21, while the other end is located on the circumferential outer surface of the rotatable wheel. Thus, one end of the elongated conveyor 22 moves via the motor 21, while the other end drives the rotatable wheel, thereby enabling the elongated conveyor 22 to move between the driving end of the motor 21 and the rotatable wheel. The track 23 provides two parallel movement spaces for the elongated conveyor 22 to move, such that the elongated conveyor 22 moves in opposite directions within these two parallel movement spaces. Specifically, one of the elongated conveyor 22 moves towards the drive end of the motor 21, and the other moves away from the drive end of the motor 21. The direction towards the drive end of the motor 21 indicates that the path distance between the elongated conveyor 22 and the drive end of the motor 21 is shorter along this direction, and the direction away from the drive end of the motor 21 indicates that the path distance between the elongated conveyor 22 and the drive end of the motor 21 is longer along this direction. The other end of the elongated conveyor 22 changes its direction of movement via the rotatable wheel. Optionally, the elongated conveyor 22 and the track are disposed on one, two, three, or four sub-sidewalls 13, thereby allowing the temperature sensor to move along with the elongated conveyor 22 on these one, two, three, or four sub-sidewalls 13.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, a guide 24 is provided on the side wall. The guide 24 is fixedly connected to the motor shaft 210 of the motor 21, and the motor shaft 210 can drive the guide 24 to rotate. The guide 24 has a columnar structure, preferably a cylindrical structure. A spiral guide groove 241 is provided on the side wall of the guide 24. The guide groove 241 is used to accommodate the elongated conveyor body 22, so that part of the elongated conveyor body 22 is wound around the guide 24. Thus, the elongated conveyor body 22 is wound around the guide 24 by winding in the guide groove 241 of the guide 24. By driving the guide 24 to rotate, the elongated conveyor body 22 moves with the guide 24, thereby realizing the movement of the elongated conveyor body 22.

[0043] Optionally, the guide 24 is directly or indirectly connected to the motor shaft 210 of the motor.

[0044] Optionally, the guide 24 and the motor are disposed on the rear sidewall of the pull-out support, preferably on the outer surface of the rear sidewall.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the guide 24 is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall, which has two through holes 25 for the elongated conveyor 22 to pass through. Thus, the guide 24 is rotatably mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall and rotates relative to the sidewall under the drive of the motor; along the direction of movement of the elongated conveyor 22,

[0046] The elongated conveyor 22 passes through a through hole 25 from the inside of the sidewall to the outside of the sidewall and wraps around the guide 24. Then it passes through another through hole 25 from the outside of the sidewall and enters the inside of the sidewall, thereby moving inside the sidewall and thus driving the temperature sensor to move inside the sidewall.

[0047] Optionally, the sidewall is provided with a guide fixing member, and the guide member 24 is rotatably connected to the guide fixing member. For example, the sidewall is provided with two guide fixing members, and both ends of the guide member 24 are rotatably connected to one of the guide fixing members.

[0048] In an optional embodiment, a limiting member 26 is provided at the through hole 25, which is used to limit the temperature sensor. Specifically, when the temperature sensor abuts against the limiting member 26, for example when the load of the motor increases to a preset threshold, the motor is controlled to rotate in the opposite direction to the previous rotation direction, and the moving direction of the elongated conveyor 22 changes and moves in the opposite direction to the previous moving direction.

[0049] Optionally, the limiting member 26 includes a through hole for the temperature sensor to pass through, and the limiting member 26 also includes a buffer groove connected to the through hole and extending radially along the limiting member.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the temperature measurement assembly further includes a power supply unit and a control unit, the power supply unit being used to supply power to at least the motor, the control unit, and the temperature sensor, the temperature sensor being electrically connected to the power supply unit via a wire.

[0051] Optionally, the control unit is located on the electronic control board 4.

[0052] The control unit is used to control the rotation of the motor. The control unit also includes a communication module, which is used to acquire temperature data collected by a temperature sensor and to transmit the temperature data to the main control unit of the container. Optionally, the control unit is also used to control the temperature sensor to collect temperature data.

[0053] Optionally, the side wall is provided with a receiving body 31, the motor is fixed in the receiving body, the receiving body is provided with a shaft hole, the shaft hole is used for the motor shaft 210 of the power supply motor to pass through.

[0054] The housing also includes the power supply unit 32 and the control unit. Optionally, the housing includes a wire receiving portion 33 for accommodating at least a portion of the wire, the wire being able to extend out of or retract from the housing, for example, the wire being wound around a reciprocating rotatable resettable shaft, one end of the wire being electrically connected to the power supply unit, and the other end of the wire being electrically connected to the temperature sensor.

[0055] During the temperature measurement process, the control unit controls the motor to stop after rotating for a certain period of time, thereby causing the elongated conveyor 22 and the temperature sensor to move a certain distance. Then, the control unit controls the temperature sensor to perform temperature measurement. After that, the control unit repeatedly controls the motor to rotate and stop, and controls the temperature sensor to collect temperature data, until the temperature measurement of the accommodating space is completed.

[0056] Optionally, the control unit periodically controls the motor to perform sensor position correction. For example, by continuously running the motor, the total time required for the sensor to move between two extreme positions is obtained, and the time required for the sensor to move a certain distance is obtained based on this total time. These two extreme positions can be the positions where the temperature sensor abuts against two limiting members, or the positions where the sensor abuts against one limiting member and the position where it abuts against the rotatable wheel. In other examples, these two extreme positions can also be two other preset positions.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the container is used to provide a containment space with a desired temperature, and the container can be a refrigerator or an insulated box. Optionally, the insulated box can be an incubator or a sterilization box, and the incubator can be a biochemical incubator, a cell culture incubator, or a microbial incubator.

[0058] Optionally, the container includes a variable temperature containment space, which is a containment space capable of providing different temperature conditions and whose temperature can be maintained at different temperature levels.

[0059] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely a few preferred embodiments of this disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of this disclosure shall still fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A container comprising a housing, a holding space and a temperature regulating assembly for regulating the temperature of the holding space, at least one pull-out carrier being provided in the holding space, characterized in that At least one of the pullable carriers is provided with a temperature measuring assembly, which comprises a temperature sensor and a driving assembly for driving the temperature sensor to move along a preset path.

2. The container of claim 1, wherein The pullable carrier comprises a bottom wall (11) and a side wall (12), and the temperature sensor is movable on the side wall.

3. The container of claim 2, wherein The side wall comprises a plurality of sub-side walls (13) connected in sequence, and the temperature sensor is movable on one, two, three or four of the sub-side walls (13).

4. A container according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that The driving assembly comprises a motor (21) and an elongated transmission body (22), the elongated transmission body (22) is arranged on the side wall, the temperature sensor is fixedly arranged relative to the elongated transmission body (22), and the motor is used to drive the elongated transmission body (22) to move.

5. The container of claim 4, wherein The side wall is provided with a track (23), and at least part of the elongated transmission body (22) is arranged on the track.

6. The container of claim 5, wherein The elongated transmission body (22) is in a ring structure, the side wall comprises a plurality of sub-side walls (13) connected in sequence, the track is arranged around the plurality of sub-side walls (13), and at least part of the elongated transmission body (22) is arranged around the plurality of sub-side walls (13). Alternatively, the side wall is provided with a rotatable wheel body, one end of the elongated transmission body (22) is drivingly connected with the motor, and the other end is arranged on the circumferential outer surface of the rotatable wheel body.

7. The container of claim 6, wherein The side wall is provided with a guide member (24), the guide member (24) is fixedly connected to the motor shaft (210) of the motor, the guide member (24) is provided with a spiral guide groove (241), the guide groove is used to accommodate the elongated transmission body (22), so that part of the elongated transmission body (22) is arranged around the guide member (24).

8. The container of claim 7, wherein The guide member (24) is rotatably installed on the outer surface of the side wall, the side wall is provided with two through holes (25), and the through holes are used to allow the elongated transmission body (22) to pass through the side wall.

9. The container of claim 8, wherein, The through hole is provided with a limiting member (26), and the limiting member is used to limit the temperature sensor.

10. The container according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein The container is a refrigerator or a heat preservation box.

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