Box equipment and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a box body device and a refrigerator. The box body device comprises a box body and a projection device. The box body is provided with a projection plate, and the projection plate and the box body are connected to form a storage cavity and a mounting cavity which are arranged at intervals. The projection plate comprises a display surface located in the storage cavity and a projection surface located in the installation cavity. The projection device is arranged in the box body and located in the installation cavity. The projection direction of the projection device faces the projection plate, and the projection device can perform projection on the projection surface and display projection on the display surface. The attractiveness of the box body equipment and the refrigerator is improved, and the production and manufacturing cost of the refrigerator can be reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a cabinet device and a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of social economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the refrigerator has gradually become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily life. With the continuous improvement of consumers' aesthetic requirements, consumers not only pay attention to the functional diversity of the refrigerator, but also pay great attention to the aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0003] In the related art, the refrigerator manufacturers improve the aesthetics of the refrigerator in a poor way, and increase the cost of producing and manufacturing the refrigerator. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Therefore, the present disclosure provides a cabinet device and a refrigerator, which is beneficial to improve the aesthetics of the cabinet device and the refrigerator, and can reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the refrigerator.

[0005] Specifically, the present disclosure is realized by the following technical solutions.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cabinet device is provided, which comprises a cabinet and a projection device. The cabinet is provided with a projection plate, and the projection plate and the cabinet form a storage cavity and a mounting cavity arranged in a spaced manner. The projection plate comprises a display surface located in the storage cavity and a projection surface located in the mounting cavity. The projection device is arranged in the cabinet and located in the mounting cavity. The projection direction of the projection device is towards the projection plate, and the projection device can project on the projection surface and display the projection on the display surface.

[0007] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can include the following beneficial effects:

[0008] The projection plate and the cabinet are connected to form a storage cavity and a mounting cavity arranged in a spaced manner. The storage cavity can be used to store articles, and when the refrigerator is working, the articles can be refrigerated and frozen by refrigerating the storage cavity. The projection device is arranged in the cabinet to realize the installation of the projection device. The projection device is located in the mounting cavity, and the projection plate is used to separate the projection device from the storage cavity, so as to avoid the refrigeration and freezing environment in the storage cavity from reducing the reliability of the projection device, and also to avoid the projection device from polluting the articles in the storage cavity. The projection device projects on the projection surface and displays the projection on the display surface. The projection can display static patterns, dynamic patterns, and patterns designed by the user according to their own preferences, which can improve the aesthetics of the interior of the refrigerator and improve the user experience. In addition, the projection device can also illuminate the storage cavity when projecting, so as to make the user clearly see the articles in the storage cavity, so that the refrigerator can not need to be provided with an illuminating device, the space of the storage cavity is improved, and the production and manufacturing cost of the refrigerator is reduced.

[0009] The technical solution of this disclosure will be further explained below:

[0010] In one embodiment, the projection device is disposed on the top wall of the enclosure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the projection panel includes a diffusion layer located between the projection surface and the display surface. The projection device is capable of projecting onto the projection surface and displaying the projection on the display surface after passing through the diffusion layer.

[0012] In one embodiment, the projection device includes a light source capable of transmitting light to the projection surface and through the diffusion layer and the display surface to illuminate the storage cavity.

[0013] In one embodiment, the light source includes a laser light source that can be emitted onto the projection surface and transmitted to the display surface through a diffusion layer.

[0014] And / or, the projection area of ​​the projection device is adapted to the area of ​​the projection panel.

[0015] In one embodiment, the projection panel is detachably connected to the housing.

[0016] In one embodiment, one of the projection panel and the inner wall of the housing is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a slot that matches the protrusion. The projection panel and the housing are detachably connected by the cooperation of the protrusion and the slot.

[0017] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a refrigerator is provided, the refrigerator including a door and a cabinet device as described in any of the above embodiments, the door being movably connected to the cabinet to open or close the storage cavity.

[0018] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The refrigerator uses the cabinet device in any of the above embodiments, which can improve the aesthetics of its interior and enhance the user's experience of using the refrigerator.

[0020] The technical solution of this disclosure will be further explained below:

[0021] In one embodiment, the refrigerator also includes a control device that is communicatively connected to the projection device and is capable of controlling the opening and closing of the projection device.

[0022] In one embodiment, the refrigerator further includes a detection component for detecting the opening and closing of the door. The detection component is communicatively connected to a control device. When the detection component detects the door is open, it controls the projection device to open via the control device. When the detection component detects the door is closed, it controls the projection device to close via the control device.

[0023] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this disclosure, are used to provide a further understanding of this disclosure. The illustrative embodiments of this disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain this disclosure and do not constitute an undue limitation of this disclosure.

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator according to one embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of the refrigerator.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a front view of the refrigerator's cabinet structure.

[0029] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached figures.

[0030] 10. Refrigerator; 100. Door; 200. Cabinet equipment; 210. Cabinet; 220. Projection device; 221. Light source; 230. Projection panel; 231. Display surface; 232. Projection surface; 233. Diffusion layer; 240. Storage cavity; 250. Mounting cavity; 260. Snap-on protrusion; 270. Snap-on slot; 300. Control device. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0032] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, height, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] With the development of society and the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, refrigerators have gradually become an indispensable household appliance. Currently, consumers are increasingly demanding ease of use and smart features in their appliance experiences, and are also paying more attention to the aesthetics of refrigerators.

[0034] In related technologies, refrigerator manufacturers' methods to improve the aesthetics of refrigerators are ineffective and increase the cost of refrigerator production.

[0035] Based on this, the present disclosure provides a cabinet device and a refrigerator, which is beneficial to improving the aesthetics of the cabinet device and the refrigerator, and can reduce the manufacturing cost of the refrigerator.

[0036] To better understand the cabinet device of this application, a refrigerator in which the cabinet device is applied is used as an example.

[0037] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the refrigerator 10 includes a door 100 and a cabinet assembly 200. The cabinet assembly 200 includes a cabinet 210 and a projection device 220. The cabinet 210 is provided with a projection panel 230, which is connected to the cabinet 210 to form a spaced-apart storage cavity 240 and a mounting cavity 250. The projection panel 230 includes a display surface 231 located in the storage cavity 240 and a projection surface 232 located in the mounting cavity 250. The projection device 220 is disposed in the cabinet 210 and located within the mounting cavity 250. The projection direction of the projection device 220 is towards the projection panel 230, and the projection device 220 can project onto the projection surface 232 and display the projection on the display surface 231. The door 100 is movably connected to the cabinet 210 to open or close the storage cavity 240.

[0038] Thus, by connecting the projection panel 230 to the cabinet 210, a storage cavity 240 and a mounting cavity 250 are formed at intervals. The storage cavity 240 can be used to store items. When the refrigerator 10 is working, the storage cavity 240 is cooled to achieve refrigeration and freezing of items. The projection device 220 is installed in the cabinet 210. The projection device 220 is located in the mounting cavity 250, and the projection panel 230 separates the projection device 220 from the storage cavity 240. This prevents the refrigeration and freezing environment in the storage cavity 240 from reducing the reliability of the projection device 220 and also prevents the projection device 220 from contaminating the items in the storage cavity 240. The projection device 220 projects onto the projection surface 232 and displays the projection on the display surface 231. The projection can display static patterns, dynamic patterns, and patterns that users can design according to their preferences, which can improve the aesthetics of the refrigerator 10's interior and enhance the user experience. In addition, when the projection device 220 projects, it can also illuminate the storage cavity 240 so that the user can see the items in the storage cavity 240. This allows the refrigerator 10 to be installed without a lighting device, increasing the space of the storage cavity 240 and reducing the manufacturing cost of the refrigerator 10.

[0039] It should be noted that there are various ways to implement the projection panel 230, including using acrylic panels, etc.

[0040] It should be noted that the projection device 220 can be a miniature projector. Miniature projectors are smaller and more compact than traditional projectors. Setting up a miniature projector inside the refrigerator 10 can reduce the space occupied by the projection device 220 inside the refrigerator 10.

[0041] When the projection device 220 is working, light is emitted by the light source and uniformly illuminated onto the display chip through the optical illumination system. The signal is processed by the circuit system to realize color and gray levels on the display chip and display the image. Then, the projection lens magnifies the image on the display chip and projects it onto the projection panel 230.

[0042] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the projection device 220 is disposed on the top wall of the cabinet 210. Thus, in experiments on the installation position of the projection device 220 inside the refrigerator 10, researchers found that when the projection device 220 is disposed on the top wall of the cabinet 210, the projection effect of the projection device 220 is better, and the lighting effect on the storage cavity 240 is also better.

[0043] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the projection panel 230 includes a diffusion layer 233 located between the projection surface 232 and the display surface 231. The projection device 220 can project onto the projection surface 232 and display the projection on the display surface 231 after passing through the diffusion layer 233. Thus, when the projection device 220 is working, by projecting onto the projection surface 232 and displaying the projection on the display surface 231 after passing through the diffusion layer 233, the diffusion layer 233 can evenly diffuse the light emitted by the projection device 220 onto the display surface 231, improving the quality of the projected pattern on the display surface 231.

[0044] It should be noted that there are various ways to implement the diffusion layer 233, including but not limited to PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PC (polycarbonate) and PS (polystyrene).

[0045] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the projection device 220 includes a light source 221 that transmits light to the projection surface 232, and through the diffusion layer 233 and the display surface 231, to illuminate the storage cavity 240. Thus, when the light source 221 is working, it transmits light to the projection surface 232, and the light passes through the diffusion layer 233 and the display surface 231 to illuminate the storage cavity 240. Using the light source 221 further improves the illumination within the storage cavity 240, making it easier for users to see the items inside and enhancing the user experience.

[0046] Understandably, the diffusion layer 233 can evenly diffuse the light emitted by the light source 221 to the outside world, thereby improving the brightness uniformity of the light emitted by the light source 221 through the projection panel 230.

[0047] It should be noted that the light source of the light source component 221 includes LED light source and laser light source.

[0048] In one example, the light source 221 includes a laser light source that is emitted onto the projection surface 232 and transmitted to the display surface 231 via the diffusion layer 233. Thus, the laser light source can provide more vivid, saturated, and natural color effects. The laser light source has a wider color gamut, capable of displaying more colors and subtle variations, and can more realistically reproduce image information such as pictures and videos, improving the quality of projection within the refrigerator 10 and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the laser light source has higher brightness and contrast, capable of displaying more details and layers. And the laser light source has higher transmittance to the diffusion layer 233, further improving the illumination effect on the storage cavity 240.

[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the light source of the light source 221 may also be an LED light source.

[0050] In some embodiments, the projection surface 232 of the projection device 220 is adapted to the area of ​​the projection panel 230. In this way, by adapting the projection surface 232 of the projection device 220 to the area of ​​the projection panel 230, the projection of the projection device 220 can be completely projected onto the projection panel 230, which helps to improve the user's viewing experience and enhance the aesthetics of the interior of the refrigerator 10.

[0051] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the projection panel 230 is detachably connected to the housing 210. Thus, when the refrigerator 10 is assembled, the projection device 220 can be installed onto the housing 210 first, and then the projection panel 230 can be installed onto the housing 210, so that the projection device 220 is located within the mounting cavity 250. This method facilitates the assembly of the refrigerator 10 and improves production efficiency. Furthermore, when the projection device 220 needs repair or replacement, the projection panel 230 is first removed, and then the projection device 220 is detached from the housing 210. This method facilitates the repair and replacement of the projection device 220 and improves the user experience.

[0052] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the projection panel 230 and the inner wall of the housing 210 is provided with a latching protrusion 260, and the other is provided with a latching groove 270 adapted to the latching protrusion 260. The projection panel 230 and the housing 210 are detachably connected by the engagement of the latching protrusion 260 and the latching groove 270. Thus, when the projection panel 230 and the housing 210 are connected, the latching protrusion 260 and the latching groove 270 engage to achieve a fixed connection between the projection panel 230 and the housing 210, ensuring the reliability of the connection of the projection panel 230. When it is necessary to disassemble the projection panel 230 and the housing 210, the latching protrusion 260 and the latching groove 270 are disengaged to allow the projection panel 230 to be disassembled from the housing 210. This disassembly method is simple and easy to implement.

[0053] It should be noted that one of the projection plate 230 and the inner wall of the housing 210 is provided with a protrusion 260, and the other is provided with a slot 270 adapted to the protrusion 260. This includes the projection plate 230 being provided with a protrusion 260 and the inner wall of the housing 210 being provided with a slot 270, and the projection plate 230 being provided with a slot 270 and the inner wall of the housing 210 being provided with a protrusion 260.

[0054] Of course, in some embodiments, the projection panel 230 can also be screwed to the housing 210 to achieve a detachable connection. In this way, the method is simple and easy to implement.

[0055] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the refrigerator 10 further includes a control device 300, which is communicatively connected to the projection device 220. The control device 300 can be used to control the opening and closing of the projection device 220. Thus, the control device 300 can flexibly control the opening and closing of the projection device 220, improving the user experience of the refrigerator 10.

[0056] Understandably, the communication connection between the control device 300 and the projection device 220 can be an electrical connection or a wireless connection, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, which uses electromagnetic waves to transmit information.

[0057] Specifically, the projection device 220 may include components such as a switch, a timer, an intelligent control system, and a light detection sensor. Users can control the operating mode of the projection device 220 by operating the control device 300, such as setting a timer switch, light detection, and door 100 opening / closing detection, so as to turn the projection function of the projection device 220 on or off under specific conditions.

[0058] Specifically, the control device 300 can control the projection device 220 to turn on or off by the user operating the control device 300 according to actual needs. The control device 300 may also include one or more interactive modules, such as a touch screen, operation input keys, etc., to facilitate interaction with the projection device 220.

[0059] Furthermore, the control device 300 can also control the overall operation of the refrigerator 10, such as operations related to refrigeration and temperature display. The control device 300 may include programmable controllers, motion control cards, microcomputers, and other control components.

[0060] In some embodiments, the control device 300 may include one or more processors to execute instructions to perform the aforementioned control. The processor may be a microcontroller unit (MCU), a central processing unit (CPU), or a digital signal processor (DSP), etc.

[0061] Furthermore, the communication and control methods between the control device 300 and each actuator (e.g., compressor) and feedback element (e.g., detection component) are conventional technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0062] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 10 further includes a detection component (not shown) for detecting the opening and closing of the door 100. The detection component is communicatively connected to the control device 300. When the detection component detects that the door 100 is open, it controls the projection device 220 to open via the control device 300. When the detection component detects that the door 100 is closed, it controls the projection device 220 to close via the control device 300. Thus, when the user opens the refrigerator 10, the projection device 220 can be opened promptly for projection and illumination of the storage cavity 240, which improves the aesthetics of the refrigerator 10's interior and enhances the user experience. When the user closes the refrigerator 10, the projection device 220 closes, saving energy and reducing the operating costs of the refrigerator 10.

[0063] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 10 further includes a vision detection component (not shown), which is connected to the control device 300. The vision detection component can detect whether a user is present. When the vision detection component detects a user, the control device 300 controls the projection device 220 to turn on. When the vision detection component detects no user, the control device 300 controls the projection device 220 to turn off. Thus, by utilizing the vision detection component, the projection device 220 can be flexibly turned on or off when a user opens the refrigerator 10, providing timely illumination and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the projection device 220 can be turned off promptly, saving energy and reducing the operating costs of the refrigerator 10.

[0064] It should be noted that there are various ways to implement a visual inspection device, including cameras, visual sensors, and so on.

[0065] Understandably, the detection components and vision inspection devices can be installed separately to the refrigerator 10, or they can be installed together in the refrigerator 10.

[0066] It should be noted that the above embodiments can complement each other without conflict. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above embodiments are described; however, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification.

[0067] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this disclosure, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of this disclosure, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A cabinet apparatus characterized by comprising: The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises a box body provided with a projection plate, wherein the projection plate and the box body are connected to form a storage cavity and a mounting cavity which are arranged at intervals; the projection plate comprises a display surface located in the storage cavity and a projection surface located in the mounting cavity; and a projection device is arranged in the box body and located in the mounting cavity; the projection direction of the projection device is towards the projection plate; the projection device can project on the projection surface and display the projection on the display surface. The projection device is arranged on the top wall of the box body. The projection plate comprises a diffusion layer located between the projection surface and the display surface; the projection device can project on the projection surface, and the projection is displayed on the display surface through the diffusion layer. The projection device comprises a light source which can transmit light to the projection surface and through the diffusion layer and the display surface to illuminate the storage cavity.

2. The cabinet apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The light source comprises a laser light source which can emit light to the projection surface and through the diffusion layer to the display surface.

3. The cabinet apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The projection area of the projection device is matched with the area of the projection plate.

4. The cabinet apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The projection plate is detachably connected to the box body.

5. The cabinet apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by One of the projection plate and the inner wall of the box body is provided with a clamping convex, and the other is provided with a clamping groove matched with the clamping convex; the projection plate and the box body are detachably connected through the clamping convex and the clamping groove. The refrigerator further comprises a control device which is in communication connection with the projection device and can be used for controlling the opening and closing of the projection device.

6. The cabinet apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The refrigerator further comprises a detection assembly which is used for detecting the opening and closing of the box door; the detection assembly is in communication connection with the control device; when the detection assembly detects that the box door is opened, the detection assembly controls the projection device to be opened through the control device; when the detection assembly detects that the box door is closed, the detection assembly controls the projection device to be closed through the control device.

7. The chest apparatus of claim 6, wherein, ​ 8. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: ​ 9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, ​ 10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that, ​

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