refrigerator

Abstract

This application discloses a refrigerator, which includes a cabinet and a door. The door is connected to the cabinet and can either close or open the storage compartment. A lighting module is installed inside the storage compartment and is electrically connected to a control main board inside the cabinet. The door includes a door body and a transparent panel disposed on the surface of the door body. A mounting groove is provided on the outer periphery of the door body, and a sensor and a speaker module are disposed within the mounting groove. Both the sensor and the speaker module are electrically connected to the control main board. In the refrigerator disclosed in this application, electronic devices such as the sensor and speaker module are disposed on the outer periphery of the door body via the mounting groove, which is integrally formed on the outer periphery of the door body. This utilizes the space of the outer periphery of the door body, saving space and facilitating the installation of the transparent panel without affecting its visual effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, refrigerators have become an indispensable household appliance. A refrigerator has a storage compartment, which is typically used for the low-temperature refrigeration or freezing of items such as food and medicine.

[0003] In some refrigerators, a transparent window is installed on the door to facilitate observation of the refrigeration or freezing status of items inside. To further enhance visibility through this window, lights may also be installed inside the refrigerator to illuminate the interior. Typically, the lights are controlled by sensors. Additionally, electronic devices such as speakers are often included on the door to indicate the refrigerator's freezing status or whether the door is closed.

[0004] However, because the transparent window on the door takes up a large amount of space, there is little room for installing electronic devices such as sensors and speakers, and the transparent window will expose the electronic devices, affecting the appearance of the door. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application discloses a refrigerator that integrates electronic devices such as sensors and speakers on the outer periphery of the door, thereby effectively improving the appearance of the door without occupying a large space.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] The container has a storage compartment;

[0008] A control motherboard is located inside the enclosure;

[0009] A door, rotatably connected to the housing, is configured to open or close the storage compartment;

[0010] A lighting module is located in the storage room and is electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0011] The door body includes:

[0012] The door body is rotatably connected to the housing;

[0013] A transparent panel is disposed on the surface of the door body along the depth direction of the enclosure;

[0014] The refrigerator also includes:

[0015] A sensor, electrically connected to the control motherboard, is used to detect user operations, and the control motherboard is used to control the lighting module to turn on or off based on the information detected by the sensor.

[0016] A speaker module, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard;

[0017] The outer peripheral surface of the door body is provided with a mounting groove, and the sensor and the speaker module are both located in the mounting groove.

[0018] The door also includes:

[0019] A cover plate, the cover plate being connected to the outer peripheral surface, the cover plate being configured to seal the mounting groove.

[0020] In the refrigerator disclosed in this application, since the door has a transparent panel, to avoid placing electronic components such as sensors and speaker modules near the transparent panel and affecting its appearance, the sensors and speaker modules are placed on the outer periphery of the door body. This prevents these components from being located on the transparent panel, resulting in a better door appearance. Furthermore, the sensors, speaker modules, and other electronic components are mounted on the outer periphery of the door body via a mounting slot, which is integrally formed on the outer periphery of the door body. This utilizes the space on the outer periphery of the door body, saving space and thus preventing the installation of the transparent panel from affecting its visual effect.

[0021] As some alternative implementations, the sensor is disposed on the side of the cover plate facing the mounting groove, and the speaker module is disposed in the mounting groove;

[0022] The cover plate has a sound outlet corresponding to the speaker module, and the sound outlet is spaced apart from the sensor.

[0023] On the one hand, considering that the vibration generated when the speaker module emits sound may affect the sensor's sensing, this application separates the sensor from the speaker module. For example, the speaker module is placed on one side of the mounting groove, and the sensor is placed on the other side of the cover plate, so that the installation of the sensor and the speaker module is separated, thus avoiding the situation where the vibration generated by the speaker module affects the sensor's sensing.

[0024] On the other hand, a sound outlet is provided on the cover plate to ensure that the speaker module can effectively emit sound from the cover plate. In addition, the position of the sound outlet and the sensor is set at an interval, so that the sound wave vibration generated when the speaker module emits sound is emitted from the sound outlet, which can also avoid the speaker module affecting the sensor when emitting sound.

[0025] As some optional implementations, the bottom surface of the mounting groove has a first protruding rib, which surrounds and forms a first mounting position. The first mounting position is provided with a first connecting hole, and the speaker module is provided with a corresponding second connecting hole. The second connecting hole communicates with the first connecting hole and is used for fasteners to pass through, so that the speaker module is installed in the first mounting position.

[0026] On the one hand, the first mounting position formed by the first protruding rib makes it easier for technicians to identify. When installing the speaker module, technicians can more easily set the speaker module to the first mounting position, improving the convenience of installation during production.

[0027] On the other hand, when the speaker module is installed in the first mounting position, considering that the speaker module is not easily damaged and requires little maintenance, fasteners are used to pass through the first connection hole and the second connection hole to fix the speaker module.

[0028] As some alternative implementations, the cover plate has a second rib protruding from the surface facing the mounting groove. The second rib encloses and forms a second mounting position. The second mounting position is provided with a buckle for engaging the sensor, thereby fixing the sensor in the second mounting position.

[0029] On the one hand, the second mounting position formed by the second rib at the cover plate is easy for technicians to identify. When installing the sensor, technicians can more easily set the sensor to the second mounting position, which improves the convenience of installation during production.

[0030] On the other hand, considering that sensors are relatively sensitive electronic devices and that they interact frequently with users during use, making them prone to damage, designing the sensor to be detachable from the cover facilitates subsequent maintenance.

[0031] As some alternative implementations, the cover is configured as a touchpad, and the sensor is used to detect user touch operations on the cover.

[0032] It's easy to see that because the sensor is mounted on the cover, users can transmit operation information to the sensor by reaching out and operating the cover. In this way, the entire cover can become a touchpad. When a user touches the cover, pressure is applied to the sensor from any point on the cover to transmit touch information, thus eliminating the need to align the touchpad with the sensor and improving user convenience.

[0033] As some optional implementations, a handle position is also provided on the outer peripheral surface. The handle position is located on one side of the mounting groove and communicates with the mounting groove. Along the first direction, the handle position, the sensor and the speaker module are arranged in sequence.

[0034] Wherein, the first direction is the width direction of the box body.

[0035] When the user operates the sensor-controlled lighting module, the user can observe the items inside the storage compartment through the transparent panel. Once the user observes that the items are readily accessible, a handle located on the sensor side becomes available for easy door opening. Furthermore, the handle is integrated into the mounting groove, facilitating rapid assembly and improving refrigerator production efficiency.

[0036] As some alternative implementations, the door body has an internal space, the bottom surface of the mounting groove is provided with a wire hole, the wire hole passes through the door body to connect the mounting groove and the internal space, the sensor is provided with an electrical connection wire, the electrical connection wire passes through the wire hole so that a portion of the electrical connection wire extends into the internal space, the electrical connection wire passes through the internal space and extends into the housing to connect to the control main board.

[0037] When setting up the mounting slot, a wire hole is provided on the bottom surface of the mounting slot, connecting the internal space to the mounting slot. This allows the sensor to be installed by using an electrical connection wire, which passes through the wire hole and then runs through the internal space of the door body to extend into the enclosure and connect to the control board. This facilitates the connection between the sensor and the control board, thereby controlling the lighting module. Similarly, when installing the speaker module, the speaker module can also be wired through the wire hole and then through the internal space to connect to the control board inside the enclosure. This avoids the electrical connection wires running on the outside of the door, making it easier to conceal the wiring and improving the door's appearance.

[0038] As some alternative implementations, the wire hole is provided with a seal in the circumferential direction of the electrical connection wire to seal the gap between the electrical connection wire and the wire hole.

[0039] To ensure the insulation effect within the internal space, the gap between the wire hole and the electrical connection wire is sealed when setting the wire hole to prevent the insulation effect of the internal space from being affected by the wire hole.

[0040] As some alternative implementations, the cover plate is detachably connected to the mounting groove, and the edge side of the cover plate is provided with a handle for removing the cover plate.

[0041] This application takes into account the disassembly, installation, and maintenance of the sensor and speaker module. When installing the cover plate, the cover plate is detachably connected to the mounting groove. The cover plate has a handle on its edge, allowing users or technicians to easily and quickly remove it by placing their fingers on the handle.

[0042] As some alternative implementations, the storage compartment includes:

[0043] First storage room;

[0044] The second sub-storage compartment is located below the first sub-storage compartment along the height direction of the box body;

[0045] The main body of the door includes:

[0046] The first main door is connected to the first sub-storage room;

[0047] The second main body is connected to the second sub-storage room;

[0048] The first door body has the outer peripheral surface, which includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface. The lower surface and the upper surface are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing. The side surface connects the upper surface and the lower surface. The mounting groove, the sensor, and the speaker module are all located on the lower surface.

[0049] It's easy to see that the lower surface is the lower surface of the first door body, which in turn is located above the second door body. This means that the mounting slot, sensor, and speaker module are positioned near the upper or upper-middle part of the refrigerator's height. When the user raises their hand, it's easier for them to reach the lower surface of the first door body, facilitating the sensor's activation and thus illuminating the lighting module, improving user convenience. Furthermore, the mounting slot on the lower surface of the first door body does not affect its appearance, resulting in a pleasing overall look for the refrigerator.

[0050] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0051] In the refrigerator disclosed in this application, since the door has a transparent panel, to avoid placing electronic components such as sensors and speaker modules near the transparent panel and affecting its appearance, the sensors and speaker modules are placed on the outer peripheral surface of the door body. This prevents these components from being located on the transparent panel, resulting in a better door appearance. Furthermore, the sensors, speaker modules, and other electronic components are mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the door body via a mounting slot, which is integrally formed on the outer peripheral surface of the door body. This utilizes the space on the outer peripheral surface of the door body, saving space and facilitating the installation of the transparent panel without affecting its visual effect. Attached Figure Description

[0052] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0054] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the door structure disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the door body disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0057] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a structure of the cover plate disclosed in this application;

[0058] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one outer peripheral surface of the door body disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a mounting slot disclosed in this application.

[0060] Figure 8 Another structural schematic diagram of the cover plate disclosed in this application;

[0061] Figure 9 This is another schematic diagram of one outer peripheral surface of the door body disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0062] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portion of the door body disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0063] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0064] 100. Refrigerator; 1. Cabinet; 11. Storage compartment; 11a. First sub-storage compartment; 11b. Second sub-storage compartment; 2. Door; 21. Door body; 21a. First door body; 21b. Second door body; 21c. Internal space; 211. Outer perimeter; 2111. First rib; 2112. First connecting hole; 2113. Wire fastening position; 211a. Mounting groove; 211b. First mounting position; 211c. Opening; 211d. Recess; 211e. Handle position; 211f. Wire hole; 22. Transparent panel; 23. Cover plate; 23a. Handle; 23b. Sound outlet; 23c. Second mounting position; 231. Second rib; 232. Buckle; 3. Sensor; 4. Speaker module; 41. Second connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0066] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0067] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0068] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0069] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0070] In some refrigerators, a transparent window is installed on the door to facilitate observation of the refrigeration or freezing status of items inside. To further enhance visibility through this window, lights are also installed inside the refrigerator to illuminate the interior. Typically, the lights are controlled by sensors. These sensors are usually located on the door for easy operation. The sensors detect user actions, such as direct touch or proximity, to control the lights. Additionally, speakers and other electronic devices are also installed on the door to indicate the refrigerator's freezing status or whether the door is closed.

[0071] However, because the transparent window on the door occupies a large portion of the door space, the available space for electronic devices such as sensors and speakers is limited, making it inconvenient to arrange these devices. Moreover, if the transparent window is placed nearby, the electronic devices will be exposed, affecting the appearance of the door.

[0072] In response, this application discloses a refrigerator that integrates electronic devices such as sensors and speakers into the space of the outer periphery of the door. This fully utilizes the space of the door itself without affecting the setting of the transparent window, improves the space utilization of the door, reduces the impact of electronic devices on the transparent window, and effectively enhances the appearance of the door.

[0073] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0074] Please see Figure 1 This application discloses a refrigerator 100, which can be, for example, a double-door refrigerator, a single-door refrigerator, a three-door refrigerator, or a French door refrigerator. Alternatively, it can be a French door refrigerator, that is, the upper part is a double-door refrigerator compartment, providing users with spacious storage space, and the lower part is usually a drawer-type freezer compartment, which makes it easier to classify, store, and access frozen foods. The specific form is not limited in this application embodiment.

[0075] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 includes a cabinet 1 that defines a storage compartment 11 for storing food. The storage compartment 11 may include a freezer compartment, a refrigerator compartment, or a variable temperature compartment (not shown).

[0076] Understandably, the temperature of a refrigerator compartment is typically between 0°C and 8°C, which keeps food refrigerated. The temperature of a freezer compartment is typically between -14°C and -26°C, which keeps food frozen. The temperature of a variable-temperature compartment is generally adjustable between 0°C and -7°C, or it can be directly set to -18°C for use as a freezer.

[0077] Optionally, the storage room 11 may include a first sub-storage room 11a and a second sub-storage room 11b, with the second sub-storage room 11b located below the first sub-storage room 11a along the height direction of the housing 1.

[0078] It is understandable that either the first sub-storage compartment 11a or the second sub-storage compartment 11b can be a freezer compartment or a refrigerator compartment.

[0079] Understandably, in Figure 1 In the example, X indicates the width of box 1, Y indicates the depth of box 1, and Z indicates the height of box 1.

[0080] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 includes a door 2, which is movably connected to the cabinet 1 to open or close the storage compartment 11 to prevent cold air from leaking out of the storage compartment 11.

[0081] It is understandable that doors 2 are also installed outside the storage rooms 11, such as freezers and variable temperature rooms, to close or open these storage rooms 11.

[0082] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the door 2 has a front surface, a rear surface, and an outer peripheral surface 211 that surrounds and connects the front and rear surfaces along the depth direction of the housing 1. It is understood that the door 2 is generally square, and the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door 2 may include an upper surface and a lower surface along the height direction of the housing 1, and the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door 2 may be a side surface along the width direction of the housing 1, that is, the upper surface and the lower surface are connected by the side surface.

[0083] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 may include two independent doors 2, both of which are rotatably connected to the cabinet 1 and can be opened from the sides of the two doors 2 that are close to each other.

[0084] Taking the refrigerator compartment as an example, the door 2 has an inner side and an outer side along its own thickness direction. When the door 2 is closed, the inner side of the door 2 is usually facing the refrigerator compartment, and the outer side of the door 2 is the side exposed to the outside of the refrigerator compartment, which can usually face the user for operation.

[0085] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further includes a refrigeration module (not shown), which is disposed inside the cabinet 1. The refrigeration module can lower the temperature inside the storage compartment 11 to different temperatures to meet the different storage needs of users.

[0086] Optionally, the refrigeration module can be a direct refrigeration module or an air-cooled refrigeration module.

[0087] Specifically, a direct refrigeration module may include a compressor, condenser, evaporator, and capillary tube. The refrigerant first passes through the compressor and condenser to become a high-pressure refrigerant liquid. The high-pressure refrigerant from the condenser is then throttled through the capillary tube to become a low-pressure refrigerant liquid. It first enters the high-temperature evaporator in the refrigerator compartment, where partial evaporation and vaporization occur, before entering the low-temperature evaporator in the freezer compartment. During low-temperature evaporation, after complete vaporization, it is drawn into the compressor for compression and then condensed into a liquid by the condenser. This cycle continues continuously, achieving the refrigeration effect.

[0088] An air-cooled refrigeration module may include a compressor, condenser, evaporator, capillary tube, and fan. After the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and capillary tube generate cold air through the cooling process, the fan blows air onto the evaporator. The air passing through the evaporator becomes cold air, which can be blown into the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment for cooling.

[0089] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 also includes a control motherboard, which is electrically connected to a structure such as a refrigeration module to control the operation of the refrigerator 100.

[0090] In some embodiments, the door 2 includes a door body 21 and a transparent panel 22. The door body 21 is rotatably connected to the box 1, and the transparent panel 22 is disposed on the surface of the door body 21 (the side facing the user) along the depth direction of the box 1, so that the user can see through the transparent panel 22 to see the contents of the storage room 11.

[0091] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further includes a lighting module (not shown), which is disposed in the storage compartment 11 and electrically connected to the control main board. The lighting module is configured to illuminate the storage compartment 11.

[0092] Understandably, when the lighting module illuminates the storage room 11, the user can see the space inside the storage room 11 more clearly through the transparent panel 22.

[0093] Optionally, the lighting module may be a light bulb, light strip, LED chip, etc., and this application does not make specific limitations.

[0094] In order to effectively control the lighting module, in some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 also includes a sensor 3, which is electrically connected to the control board. The sensor 3 is used to detect user operations, and the control board is used to control the lighting module to turn on or off based on the detection of the sensor 3.

[0095] Optionally, sensor 3 can be an infrared sensor, a pressure sensor, a capacitive sensor, etc.

[0096] For example, when sensor 3 is an infrared sensor, sensor 3 detects whether the user's hand or other limbs are near. If the user is near, sensor 3 controls the lighting module to turn on; if the user moves away from sensor 3, it controls the lighting module to turn off. Alternatively, when sensor 3 is a pressure sensor, sensor 3 controls the lighting module to turn on when the user applies pressure to sensor 3, and controls the lighting module to turn off when the user does not apply pressure.

[0097] In some embodiments, the refrigerator 100 further includes a speaker module 4, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0098] For example, when a user forgets to close the door, the speaker module 4 can emit a sound to remind the user to close the door 2.

[0099] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door body 21 is provided with a mounting groove 211a, and the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4 are both located in the mounting groove 211a.

[0100] In the refrigerator 100 disclosed in this application, since the door 2 is provided with a transparent panel 22, in order to avoid the sensor 3, speaker module 4 and other electronic devices being placed near the transparent panel 22 and affecting its appearance, the sensor 3 and speaker module 4 are placed on the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door 2. This prevents the sensor 3, speaker module 4 and other components from being placed on the transparent panel 22, resulting in a better appearance for the door 2. Secondly, the sensor 3, speaker module 4 and other electronic devices are placed on the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door body 21 through a mounting groove 211a. The mounting groove 211a is integrally formed on the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door body 21, utilizing the space of the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door body 21, saving space in the door body 21, and facilitating the installation of the transparent panel 22 without affecting its visual effect.

[0101] Please see Figure 4 Optionally, the door body 2 also includes a cover plate 23, which is connected to the outer peripheral surface 211 and is configured as a sealing mounting groove 211a.

[0102] Correspondingly, when the cover plate 23 is set on the elongated mounting groove 211a, the cover plate 23 can also be an elongated plate, so that the cover plate 23 can effectively cover the mounting groove 211a.

[0103] By setting the cover plate 23, the cover plate 23 can block the mounting groove 211a, which can shield the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4 from dust and other contaminants. Secondly, it can also prevent the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4 from being damaged by external impact or collision.

[0104] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the cover plate 23 is detachably connected to the mounting groove 211a, and the edge side of the cover plate 23 is provided with a handle 23a for disassembling the cover plate 23.

[0105] In consideration of the disassembly, installation, and maintenance of the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4, this application provides that the cover plate 23 is detachably connected to the mounting groove 211a. The cover plate 23 is also equipped with a handle 23a on its edge, allowing users or technicians to easily and quickly remove it by placing their fingers on the handle 23a.

[0106] Optionally, the detachable connection between the cover plate 23 and the mounting groove 211a can be achieved through a hook, a sliding groove, or a sliding rail, etc., which are not specifically limited in this application.

[0107] Please see also Figures 5 to 8 In some embodiments, the sensor 3 is disposed on the side of the cover plate 23 facing the mounting groove 211a, and the speaker module 4 is disposed in the mounting groove 211a.

[0108] Since sensor 3 is a relatively sensitive electronic device, and considering that the vibration generated when the speaker module 4 emits sound may affect the sensing of sensor 3, this application separates sensor 3 from speaker module 4. For example, speaker module 4 is placed on one side of mounting groove 211a, and sensor 3 is placed on one side of cover plate 23, so that the installation of sensor 3 and speaker module 4 is separated, so that the vibration generated by the speaker cannot be transmitted to sensor 3, thus avoiding the impact of vibration of speaker module 4 on the sensing of sensor 3.

[0109] Please see Figure 5 Optionally, the cover plate 23 is provided with a sound outlet 23b corresponding to the speaker module 4, and the sound outlet 23b is spaced apart from the sensor 3.

[0110] On the one hand, a sound outlet 23b is provided on the cover plate 23 to ensure that the speaker module 4 can effectively emit sound from the cover plate 23. Moreover, the sound outlet 23b and the sensor 3 are positioned at an interval, so that the sound wave vibration generated when the speaker module 4 emits sound is emitted from the sound outlet 23b, which also avoids the speaker module 4 from affecting the sensor 3 when emitting sound. On the other hand, the sound outlet 23b and the sensor 3 are positioned at an interval, so that the sound wave vibration generated when the speaker module 4 emits sound is emitted from the sound outlet 23b, which also avoids the speaker module 4 from affecting the sensor 3 when emitting sound.

[0111] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the mounting groove 211a has a first protruding rib 2111 protruding, the first protruding rib 2111 enclosing and forming a first mounting position 211b, the first mounting position 211b having a first connecting hole 2112, and the speaker module 4 having a corresponding second connecting hole 41, the second connecting hole 41 communicating with the first connecting hole 2112 and used for fasteners to pass through, so that the speaker module 4 is installed in the first mounting position 211b.

[0112] On the one hand, the first mounting position 211b formed by the first protruding rib 2111 protrudes outwards, making it easy for technicians to identify. When installing the speaker module 4, technicians can more easily set the speaker module 4 to the first mounting position 211b, improving the ease of installation during production.

[0113] On the other hand, when the speaker module 4 is installed in the first mounting position 211b, considering that the speaker module 4 is not easily damaged and requires little maintenance, fasteners are used to pass through the first connecting hole 2112 and the second connecting hole 41 to fix the speaker module 4.

[0114] It is understandable that the shape of the first mounting position 211b is adapted to the shape of the speaker module 4. When the speaker module 4 is located in the first mounting position 211b, the first protruding rib 2111 can prevent the speaker module 4 from shifting and facilitate the positioning and installation of fasteners.

[0115] Alternatively, the fastener may be a pin, screw, etc., and this application does not make specific limitations.

[0116] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 Optionally, the first rib 2111 is provided with an opening 211c, and the bottom surface of the mounting groove 211a forms a recess 211d corresponding to the position of the opening 211c.

[0117] Considering that the wiring position of the electrical connection cable needs to be set after the speaker module 4 is installed in the first mounting position 211b, an opening 211c is provided on the first protruding rib 2111 to facilitate the wiring. Moreover, the recess 211d formed at the position corresponding to the opening 211c can accommodate the electrical connection cable of the speaker module 4, avoiding the electrical connection cable occupying the space of the mounting slot 211a.

[0118] Please see Figure 8 In some embodiments, the cover plate 23 has a second rib 231 protruding from the surface facing the mounting groove 211a. The second rib 231 surrounds and forms a second mounting position 23c. The second mounting position 23c is provided with a buckle 232, which is used to engage the sensor 3 so that the sensor 3 is fixed in the second mounting position 23c.

[0119] On the one hand, the second mounting position 23c formed by the second protruding rib 231 at the cover plate 23 has a protruding structure, which is easy for technicians to identify. When installing the sensor 3, technicians can more easily set the sensor 3 to correspond to the second mounting position 23c, which improves the convenience of installation during production.

[0120] On the other hand, considering that sensor 3 is a relatively sensitive electronic device and that it interacts frequently with the user during use, making it prone to damage, sensor 3 is designed to be detachable from cover plate 23 to facilitate subsequent maintenance.

[0121] In some embodiments, the cover plate 23 is configured as a touchpad.

[0122] It is understandable that when sensor 3 is a capacitive sensor, since sensor 3 is set on cover plate 23, the user can touch cover plate 23 by reaching out, and the sensor will sense the change in capacitance at cover plate, so that sensor 3 transmits operation information to the control motherboard.

[0123] In this way, the entire cover plate 23 can become a touchpad. When the user touches the cover plate 23, the user can apply operation information to the sensor 3 by touching any position on the cover plate 23, so that the sensor 3 can transmit touch information to the control motherboard. There is no need to operate by aligning the sensor 3 on the cover plate 23, which improves the convenience of user operation.

[0124] For example, when components such as mounting groove 211a, sensor 3 and cover plate 23 are set on the outer peripheral surface 211 of the upper or lower surface of the door body 21, users usually cannot directly observe the position of sensor 3 on these surfaces. In this regard, the cover plate 23 increases the touch area of ​​sensor 3 on the upper or lower surface, so that users can trigger sensor 3 through cover plate 23 without aligning it with the sensor 3, thereby improving the convenience of user operation.

[0125] In some embodiments, both the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4 are disposed in the mounting groove 211a, or both the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4 are disposed on the cover plate 23.

[0126] It is understandable that during the production process, when installing the speaker module 4 and the sensor 3, the speaker module 4 and the sensor 3 are installed simultaneously on the mounting slot 211a or the cover plate 23, so that the speaker module 4 and the sensor 3 are modularly installed, which helps to improve installation efficiency and product production efficiency.

[0127] Please see Figure 9 In some embodiments, a handle position 211e is also provided on the outer peripheral surface 211. The handle position 211e is located on one side of the mounting groove 211a and is connected to the mounting groove 211a. Along the first direction, the handle position 211e, the sensor 3 and the speaker module 4 are arranged in sequence.

[0128] On the one hand, when the user operates the sensor 3 to control the lighting module, the user can observe the items in the storage room 11 through the transparent panel 22. When it is observed that the items in the storage room 11 can be directly taken, the handle position 211e located on the side of the sensor 3 can be used by the user to open the door 2.

[0129] On the other hand, when setting the handle position 211e, the handle position 211e is integrally formed with the mounting groove 211a so that the handle position 211e is connected to the mounting groove 211a, which facilitates the rapid forming of the handle position 211e and helps to improve the production efficiency of the refrigerator 100.

[0130] It is understood that when the first direction is the width direction of the box body 1, the outer peripheral surface 211 can be the upper or lower surface of the door body 21. When the first direction is the height direction of the box body 1, the outer peripheral surface 211 can be the side surface of the door body 21.

[0131] For example, when the first direction is the width direction of the enclosure 1, the handle position 211e, the sensor 3, and the speaker module 4 are sequentially arranged on the upper or lower surface of the door body 21 along the first direction. In this way, when the user needs to open the door to retrieve items after activating the lighting module by operating the sensor 3, the user can simply move their hand to place it in the handle position 211e to open the door, improving the convenience of user operation.

[0132] Optionally, the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door body 21 can be the surface of the door panel of the door body 21 itself, or it can be the surface of a panel that is installed separately on the door body 21.

[0133] For example, such as Figure 9 As an example, a single panel is installed on the door body 21, and one surface of the panel forms the outer peripheral surface 211 of the door body 21. For example, when a long strip-shaped panel extending in the first direction is installed on the door body 21 along the height direction of the housing 1, one side surface of the long strip-shaped panel can form the upper or lower surface of the door body 21. If the long strip-shaped panel is installed on the door body 21 along the width direction of the housing 1, one side surface of the long strip-shaped panel can form the side surface of the door body 21, and then a mounting groove 211a is provided on the outer peripheral surface 211.

[0134] Understandably, the mounting groove 211a can be adapted to the shape of the elongated plate to form an elongated mounting groove 211a, so as to make full use of the space of the elongated plate.

[0135] Please see again Figure 1 and Figure 3Optionally, when there are two storage compartments 11, the door body 21 may include a first door body 21a and a second door body 21b, with the second door body 21b located below the first door body 21a along the height direction of the housing 1. The first door body 21a may be connected to the first sub-storage compartment 11a, and the second door body 21b may be connected to the second sub-storage compartment 11b. The mounting groove 211a may be located on the lower surface of the first door body 21a.

[0136] In this way, the lower surface of the first door body 21a is roughly located in the middle of the cabinet 1 along its height. When the user raises their hand, it is easier for the user's hand to reach the lower surface of the first door body 21a, making it easier for the user to trigger the sensor 3 and thus illuminating the lighting module, improving user convenience. Moreover, the mounting groove 211a located on the lower surface of the first door body 21a does not affect the appearance of the first door body 21a, resulting in a good overall appearance of the refrigerator 100.

[0137] Understandably, the handle position 211e is constructed as a groove to accommodate the user's hand.

[0138] Please see Figure 10 In some embodiments, the door body 21 has an internal space 21c, and the bottom surface of the mounting groove 211a is provided with a wire hole 211f. The wire hole 211f passes through the door body 21 to connect the mounting groove 211a and the internal space 21c. The sensor 3 is provided with an electrical connection wire, which passes through the wire hole 211f so that part of the electrical connection wire extends into the internal space 21c. The electrical connection wire passes through the internal space 21c and extends into the housing 1 to connect to the control main board.

[0139] It is understandable that a foam layer (not shown) can be provided in the internal space 21c inside the door body 21 to insulate the door body 21.

[0140] For example, when the electrical connection wire of the sensor 3 is installed in the mounting slot 211a, the wire is routed through the wire hole 211f from inside the internal space 21c, avoiding exposure of the wire. The wire hole 211f connects the internal space 21c and the mounting slot 211a. In this way, when the sensor 3 is installed, the electrical connection wire can pass through the wire hole 211f and then through the internal space 21c of the door body 21, so that the electrical connection wire extends into the housing 1 and connects to the control board, allowing the sensor 3 to connect to the control board and control the lighting module.

[0141] Understandably, when setting up speaker module 4, speaker module 4 can also be routed through wire hole 211f, and then through internal space 21c to connect to the control board inside the enclosure 1, thus avoiding exposed electrical connection wires.

[0142] In some embodiments, the wire hole 211f is provided with a seal (not shown) in the circumferential direction around the electrical connection wire to seal the gap between the electrical connection wire and the wire hole 211f.

[0143] Considering the insulation effect within the internal space 21c, when setting the wire hole 211f, the gap between the wire hole 211f and the electrical connection wire is sealed to prevent the insulation effect of the internal space 21c from being affected by the wire hole 211f.

[0144] Alternatively, the seal may be made of foam, resin, etc., and this application does not make specific limitations.

[0145] In some embodiments, the mounting groove 211a is further provided with a wire fastening position 2113 on the side facing the internal space 21c. The electrical connection wire located in the internal space 21c can be connected to the wire fastening position 2113 so that the electrical connection wire is attached to the wiring of the door body 21, avoiding the electrical connection wire from affecting the setting of the foam layer and the transparent panel 22.

[0146] Optionally, the wire clip 2113 can be a hook or an opening to facilitate the connection of the electrical connection wire to the side of the mounting groove 211a facing the internal space 21c, so that the electrical connection wire is attached to the side of the mounting groove 211a facing the internal space 21c, so as to avoid the wiring of the electrical connection wire affecting the transparent panel 22.

[0147] To further understand how the lighting module is controlled via sensor 3 in this application, a detailed explanation is provided below.

[0148] Taking the refrigerator 100 in its height direction, with the storage compartment 11 including a first sub-storage compartment 11a and a second sub-storage compartment 11b as an example:

[0149] The first sub-storage compartment 11a is located above the second sub-storage compartment 11b. The first door body 21a is connected to the first sub-storage compartment 11a, and the second door body 21b is connected to the second sub-storage compartment 11b. A transparent panel 22 is provided on the first door body 21a, and the mounting groove 211a, cover plate 23, sensor 3, and speaker module 4 are provided on the lower surface of the first door body 21a. A lighting module is provided inside the first storage compartment 11a.

[0150] When a user stands in front of the transparent panel 22, the user can reach to the lower surface of the first door body 21a. When the user's hand touches or approaches the cover plate 23, the sensor 3 can sense the user's operation and send an electrical signal to the control board inside the cabinet 1. Then, the control board controls the lighting module to emit light to illuminate the first sub-storage room 11a.

[0151] When the user observes the contents of the first sub-storage compartment 11a using the lighting module, the user can move their hand and place it on the handle 211e located next to the sensor 3 to directly open the first door body 21a. In this way, the user can easily observe the contents of the first sub-storage compartment 11a and quickly retrieve items, improving the user's convenience.

[0152] The refrigerator disclosed in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the refrigerator of this application and its core ideas. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The container has a storage compartment; A control motherboard is located inside the enclosure; A door, rotatably connected to the housing, is configured to open or close the storage compartment; A lighting module is located in the storage room and is electrically connected to the control motherboard. The door body includes: The door body is rotatably connected to the housing; A transparent panel is disposed on the surface of the door body along the depth direction of the enclosure; The refrigerator also includes: A sensor, electrically connected to the control motherboard, is used to detect user operations, and the control motherboard is used to control the lighting module to turn on or off based on the information detected by the sensor. A speaker module, which is electrically connected to the control motherboard; The outer peripheral surface of the door body is provided with a mounting groove, and the sensor and the speaker module are both located in the mounting groove. The door also includes: A cover plate, the cover plate being connected to the outer peripheral surface, the cover plate being configured to seal the mounting groove.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is disposed on the side of the cover plate facing the mounting groove, and the speaker module is disposed in the mounting groove; The cover plate has a sound outlet corresponding to the speaker module, and the sound outlet is spaced apart from the sensor.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the mounting groove has a first protruding rib, which surrounds and forms a first mounting position. The first mounting position has a first connecting hole, and the speaker module has a corresponding second connecting hole. The second connecting hole communicates with the first connecting hole and is used for fasteners to pass through, so that the speaker module is installed in the first mounting position.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate has a second rib protruding from the surface facing the mounting groove. The second rib encloses and forms a second mounting position. The second mounting position is provided with a buckle, which is used to engage the sensor so that the sensor is fixed in the second mounting position.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover plate is configured as a touch panel, and the sensor is used to detect the user's touch operation on the cover plate.

6. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface is also provided with a handle position, which is located on one side of the mounting groove and connected to the mounting groove. Along the first direction, the handle position, the sensor and the speaker module are arranged in sequence. Wherein, the first direction is the width direction of the box body.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The door body has an internal space. The bottom surface of the mounting slot is provided with a wire hole. The wire hole passes through the door body to connect the mounting slot with the internal space. The sensor is provided with an electrical connection wire. The electrical connection wire passes through the wire hole so that part of the electrical connection wire extends into the internal space. The electrical connection wire passes through the internal space and extends into the housing to connect to the control motherboard.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The wire hole is provided with a sealing element in the circumferential direction of the electrical connection wire to seal the gap between the electrical connection wire and the wire hole.

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The cover plate is detachably connected to the mounting groove, and the edge of the cover plate is provided with a handle for removing the cover plate.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The storage room includes: First storage room; The second sub-storage compartment is located below the first sub-storage compartment along the height direction of the box body; The main body of the door includes: The first main door is connected to the first sub-storage room; The second main body is connected to the second sub-storage room; The first door body has the outer peripheral surface, which includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface. The lower surface and the upper surface are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing. The side surface connects the upper surface and the lower surface. The mounting groove, the sensor, and the speaker module are all located on the lower surface.

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