Refrigerated cabinet with display effect
By installing pressure sensors and door-closing motors inside the refrigerated display case, the system can automatically close any open doors and display the weight of the pallets, thus solving the problems of energy waste and pallet load-bearing capacity in refrigerated display cases and improving intelligence and user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN GUANXUE REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing refrigerated cabinets suffer from cold loss and energy waste when users neglect to close the door in time, and the lack of weight monitoring function leads to pallet overloading and damage.
Pressure sensors and door-closing motors are installed inside the refrigerated cabinet. The pressure sensors monitor the weight of the trays and automatically close the cabinet doors if they are not closed. Combined with Hall effect sensors and a delay mechanism, energy waste is avoided. The weight of the trays is displayed on a screen, enabling intelligent control.
It features intelligent automatic closing of the refrigerated display case, reducing energy waste and monitoring pallet weight in a timely manner to prevent pallet damage and improve user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, specifically a refrigerator with display function. Background Technology
[0002] A refrigerator is a device used to store items that require low-temperature preservation. It is commonly found in home kitchens, supermarkets, restaurants, and various food processing and storage facilities. It uses a refrigeration system to maintain the internal temperature at a low level, typically between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius, to extend the shelf life of food and beverages and ensure their freshness and safety.
[0003] With the rapid development of smart home appliances, although some refrigerators have been equipped with basic smart functions, their application scenarios are still limited to basic operations such as temperature control and internal lighting control. In actual use, users often neglect to close the refrigerator door in time, resulting in continuous loss of cold air. This not only accelerates the risk of food spoilage but also causes unnecessary energy waste. In addition, when users store a large amount of food or items on the refrigerated tray, the lack of weight monitoring function makes it impossible to know the tray's load-bearing capacity. If the total weight of the items exceeds the tray's designed load-bearing capacity, the tray is very likely to be damaged. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerator with a display function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A refrigerator with a display function includes a cabinet body. Several support plates are provided inside the cabinet body, and several pressure sensors are installed on each of the support plates. A tray is placed above each pressure sensor on each support plate. A door-closing motor and a control module are installed on the top of the cabinet body. The door-closing motor is electrically connected to the control module. A door is provided at the front of the cabinet body. A rotating shaft is installed on one side of the door. The lower end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cabinet body, and the upper end of the rotating shaft passes through the cabinet body and is connected to the door-closing motor. An embedded groove is provided on the door, and a display screen assembly is installed in the embedded groove by screws. The pressure sensors are electrically connected to the control module and the display screen assembly.
[0007] Furthermore, each of the support plates is equipped with 5 pressure sensors, which are respectively located at the center and four corners of the corresponding tray.
[0008] Furthermore, the display assembly includes two pieces of glass with the same external dimensions. The two pieces of glass have corresponding mounting grooves on their opposite sides. A display that is electrically connected to the control module is installed in the mounting groove. The upper and lower ends of the two pieces of glass are provided with corresponding and fitting extensions. A U-shaped connector is inserted into each of the two extensions to fit the two pieces of glass together. The connectors and the extensions are provided with several threaded holes for screws to pass through.
[0009] Furthermore, heat dissipation channels are provided on both sides of the two glass panels, and the heat dissipation channels are connected to the embedded grooves.
[0010] Furthermore, the cabinet body is equipped with a Hall sensor, and the cabinet door is equipped with a magnetic component. The Hall sensor is electrically connected to the control module and is used to sense whether the cabinet door is closed.
[0011] Furthermore, the cabinet door is equipped with a proximity sensor electrically connected to the control module. The proximity sensor is electrically connected to the control module and is used to control the display to light up.
[0012] Furthermore, the cabinet is equipped with a temperature control device, which is electrically connected to the control module and the display.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This invention features a cabinet with several support plates, each equipped with a pressure sensor. A tray is placed above each pressure sensor on each support plate. An embedded groove is provided in the cabinet door, into which a display screen assembly is screwed and secured. The pressure sensors convert the sensed pressure values into electrical signals, which are transmitted to a control module. The control module receives these signals and converts them back into corresponding pressure values using a preset algorithm. The processed pressure values are then displayed on the display screen. A door-closing motor and control module are installed at the top of the cabinet. A door is located at the front of the cabinet, with a rotating shaft on one side. The lower end of the shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cabinet, while the upper end passes through the cabinet and connects to the door-closing motor. The door-closing motor is electrically connected to the control module. When the door is not closed, the control module delays for 3 minutes before starting the door-closing motor. After 3 minutes, the door-closing motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, causing the door to rotate as well, thus automatically closing the door and avoiding unnecessary energy waste.
[0015] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 : Overall structural diagram of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 : Internal structural diagram of the cabinet of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 : Exploded view of the display screen assembly of this utility model.
[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Support plate; 3. Cabinet door; 4. Rotary shaft; 5. Embedded groove; 6. Display screen assembly; 11. Door closing motor; 12. Control module; 13. Hall sensor; 14. Temperature control device; 31. Magnetic component; 32. Proximity sensor; 21. Pressure sensor; 22. Tray; 61. Glass; 62. Mounting groove; 63. Display; 64. Extension; 65. Connector; 66. Threaded hole; 67. Heat dissipation channel. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0021] Please refer to Figure 1-3 ;
[0022] A refrigerator with a display function includes a cabinet body 1. The cabinet body 1 contains several support plates 2, each equipped with a pressure sensor 21. A tray 22 is placed above each pressure sensor 21 on each support plate 2. The pressure sensors 21 monitor the total weight of the items on the tray 22 in real time to prevent damage due to excessive weight. A door-closing motor 11 and a control module 12 are installed on the top of the cabinet body 1. A door 3 is located at the front of the cabinet body 1. A rotating shaft 4 is installed on one side of the door 3. The lower end of the rotating shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cabinet body 1, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 4 passes through the cabinet body 1 and connects to the door-closing motor 11. The door-closing motor 11 is electrically connected to the control module 12. When the door 3 is not closed, the control module 12 delays for 3 minutes before starting the door-closing motor 11. After the clock strikes, the door closing motor 11 drives the rotating shaft 4 to rotate. When the rotating shaft 4 rotates, it drives the cabinet door 3 to rotate together, thereby automatically closing the cabinet door 3 and avoiding unnecessary energy waste. The cabinet door 3 is provided with an embedded groove 5. The display screen assembly 6 is installed in the embedded groove 5 by screws. The pressure sensor 21 is electrically connected to the control module 12 and the display screen assembly 6. The pressure sensor 21 converts the pressure value it senses into an electrical signal and transmits it to the control module 12. The control module 12 receives these electrical signals and converts them into corresponding pressure values through a preset algorithm. The processed pressure values can be transmitted by the control module 12 to the display screen assembly 6 for display, so that users can intuitively understand the weight of the items on each tray 22 and adjust the distribution of items on overweight trays 22 in a timely manner.
[0023] In this embodiment, each support plate 2 is provided with 5 pressure sensors 21. The 5 pressure sensors 21 are respectively located at the center and four corners of the corresponding tray 22. The upper surfaces of the 5 pressure sensors 21 are horizontally aligned to ensure stable support for the tray 22.
[0024] In this embodiment, the display assembly 6 includes two pieces of glass 61 with the same external dimensions. A corresponding mounting groove 62 is provided on one side of each of the two pieces of glass 61 facing each other. A display 63 electrically connected to the control module is installed in the mounting groove 62. Encasing the display 63 with the glass 61 not only protects the display 63 but also prevents dirt and dust. The upper and lower ends of each of the two pieces of glass 61 are provided with corresponding fitting extensions 64. A U-shaped connector 65 is inserted into each of the two extensions 64, and the two pieces of glass 61 are bonded together by the two connectors 65. The connectors 65 and the extensions 64 are provided with several threaded holes 66 for screw sensing. Screws are then inserted through these holes. The display assembly 6 is fixedly connected to the cabinet door 3 through the threaded hole 66. During installation, the display 63 is first placed into the mounting groove 62 of one of the glass pieces 61. Then, the other glass piece 61 is aligned with the first glass piece 61 with its mounting groove 62 facing down, so that the two pieces fit together and wrap around the display 63. Next, the two connectors 65 are inserted into the upper and lower extensions 64 respectively to clamp the two glass pieces 61 so that they do not separate. Finally, the screws are tightened to lock the glass and connectors together. Finally, the display assembly 6 is placed into the embedded groove 5 and the screws are turned to install the display assembly 6 and the cabinet door 3 together.
[0025] In this embodiment, heat dissipation channels 67 are provided on both sides of the two glass plates 61. The heat dissipation channels 67 are connected to the embedded groove 5. The heat dissipation channels 67 are used for air inflow to avoid damage to the display 63 due to overheating.
[0026] In this embodiment, a Hall sensor 13 is provided on the cabinet body 1, and a magnetic component 31 is provided on the cabinet door 3. The Hall sensor 13 is electrically connected to the control module 12 and is used to sense whether the cabinet door 3 is closed. When the cabinet door 3 is closed, the magnetic component 31 on the cabinet door 3 will approach the Hall sensor 13 on the cabinet body 1, causing a change in the magnetic field around the Hall sensor 13. The Hall sensor 13 can capture this change and convert it into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the control module 12. The control module 12 analyzes the state of the cabinet door 3 based on the received signal strength and pattern. If the detected signal indicates that the Hall sensor is closed, the control module 12 will detect the change. If the Hall sensor 13 successfully senses the magnetic field of the magnetic component 31, it determines that the cabinet door 3 is closed. Conversely, if the Hall sensor 13 fails to sense the magnetic field of the magnetic component 31, it means that the cabinet door 3 is not completely closed. In this case, the control module 12 will not immediately start the door closing motor 11, but will set a 3-minute delay time to give the user enough time to manually close the cabinet door 3. If the cabinet door 3 is still not closed within this time, the control module 12 will start the door closing motor 11, which will drive the cabinet door 3 to rotate through the shaft 4 until it is completely closed, thereby avoiding unnecessary energy waste and ensuring the refrigeration effect.
[0027] In this embodiment, a proximity sensor 32 electrically connected to the control module 12 is provided on the cabinet door 3. When a person stands in front of the proximity sensor 32, the proximity sensor 32 transmits a signal to the control module 12, and the control module 12 lights up the control display 63 so that the user can understand the situation inside the cabinet 1.
[0028] In this embodiment, a temperature control device 14 is provided inside the cabinet 1 to control the temperature inside the cabinet 1. The temperature control device 14 is electrically connected to the control module 12 and the display 63. The temperature inside the cabinet 1 is adjusted by the temperature control device 14, and the temperature inside the cabinet 1 is displayed on the display 63.
[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0030] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementations that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A refrigerator with display function, comprising a cabinet body (1), characterized in that, The cabinet (1) is provided with several support plates (2), and several pressure sensors (21) are installed on several support plates (2). A tray (22) is placed above each pressure sensor (21) on each support plate (2). A door closing motor (11) and a control module (12) are installed on the top of the cabinet (1). The door closing motor (11) is electrically connected to the control module (12). The front end of the cabinet (1) is provided with a cabinet door (3). A rotating shaft (4) is installed on one side of the cabinet door (3). The lower end of the rotating shaft (4) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cabinet (1). The upper end of the rotating shaft (4) passes through the cabinet (1) and is connected to the door closing motor (11). The cabinet door (3) is provided with an embedded groove (5). A display screen assembly (6) is installed in the embedded groove (5) by screws. The pressure sensor (21) is electrically connected to the control module (12) and the display screen assembly (6).
2. A cold display cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that Each of the support plates (2) is equipped with 5 pressure sensors (21), which are respectively located at the center and four corners of the corresponding tray (22).
3. The display case of claim 1, wherein, The display assembly (6) includes two pieces of glass (61) with the same external dimensions. The two pieces of glass (61) have corresponding mounting grooves (62) on their opposite sides. A display (63) electrically connected to the control module (12) is installed in the mounting grooves (62). The upper and lower ends of the two pieces of glass (61) are provided with corresponding fitting extensions (64). The two extensions (64) are each inserted with a U-shaped connector (65). The two pieces of glass (61) are fitted together by the connectors (65). The connectors (65) and the extensions (64) are provided with several threaded holes (66) for screws to pass through.
4. A cabinet with a display effect according to claim 3, characterized in that Heat dissipation channels (67) are provided on both sides of the two glass pieces (61), and the heat dissipation channels (67) are connected to the embedded groove (5).
5. The display case of claim 1, wherein, The cabinet (1) is equipped with a Hall sensor (13), and the cabinet door (3) is equipped with a magnetic component (31). The Hall sensor (13) is electrically connected to the control module (12) and is used to sense whether the cabinet door (3) is closed.
6. A display case according to claim 3, wherein The cabinet door (3) is equipped with a proximity sensor (32) electrically connected to the control module (12). The proximity sensor (32) is electrically connected to the control module (12) and is used to control the display (63) to light up.
7. A display case according to claim 3, wherein The cabinet (1) is equipped with a temperature control device (14), which is electrically connected to the control module (12) and the display (63).