Control method for refrigerator, storage medium, and refrigerator

Abstract

A control method for a refrigerator (100), a storage medium, and the refrigerator (100). The control method comprises: detecting whether a storage chamber door (3) or a secondary door (4) is open, wherein the secondary door (4) is used for opening and closing a dispenser chamber (6) provided on the storage chamber door (3); and if it is detected that the storage chamber door (3) or the secondary door (4) is open, controlling a storage chamber door fan (9) to turn off or decelerate. By means of the configuration, cold air leakage of the dispenser chamber (6) can be reduced while the dispenser chamber (6) is provided with a refrigerated environment, thereby improving the utilization of the dispenser chamber (6).

Description

Refrigerator control method, storage medium and refrigerator

[0001] This application is based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202310763791.2 and application date of June 26, 2023, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application. The entire content of the above patent application is hereby introduced into this application as a reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to a refrigerator control method, a storage medium, and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0003] With technological advancements, refrigerators are becoming increasingly versatile. Existing refrigerators feature a dispenser compartment, located on the storage door that opens and closes the storage compartment. The dispenser compartment is equipped with an ice or water outlet. Users can access ice cubes from the ice outlet or water from the water outlet in the dispenser compartment by opening the secondary door without opening the storage compartment door. However, this design suffers from the following drawbacks: the dispenser compartment is not fully utilized.

[0004] The reference to any prior art in the specification is not an acknowledgement or suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction, or that it could reasonably be expected that the person skilled in the art would understand, consider relevant and / or combine with other prior art.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide a refrigerator that controls the storage chamber door fan to close or slow down when it detects that the storage chamber door or the auxiliary door is open, so as to provide a refrigerated environment for the dispenser chamber while reducing the leakage of cold air in the dispenser chamber and improving the utilization rate of the dispenser chamber.

[0007] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives of the invention, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator control method, wherein the control method includes:

[0008] detecting whether a storage compartment door or a sub-door is open, wherein the sub-door is used to open and close a dispenser chamber provided on the storage compartment door;

[0009] If it is detected that the storage chamber door or the auxiliary door is opened, the storage chamber door fan is controlled to be closed or reduced in speed.

[0010] To achieve the above-mentioned object of the invention, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator control method, wherein the control method includes: detecting whether a storage compartment door is closed;

[0011] If it is detected that the storage chamber door is closed, detecting whether the auxiliary door is closed, the auxiliary door is used to open and close the dispenser chamber provided on the storage chamber door;

[0012] If it is detected that the auxiliary door is closed, the storage chamber door fan is controlled to start. When the storage chamber door fan is running, the storage chamber door fan causes the cold air in the storage chamber to enter the distributor chamber from the air inlet of the distributor chamber.

[0013] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0014] When it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the storage chamber fan is controlled to be closed or reduced in speed.

[0015] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0016] detecting whether a second storage compartment door for opening and closing the storage compartment is open;

[0017] When it is detected that the second storage chamber door is opened, the storage chamber fan is controlled to be closed or reduced in speed.

[0018] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0019] detecting whether a condition for opening the automatic water outlet in the dispenser chamber is met;

[0020] If so, opening the automatic water outlet to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle;

[0021] When it is detected that the storage chamber door or the auxiliary door is opened, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed.

[0022] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0023] When it is detected that the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed; when the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the door lock of the auxiliary door is opened.

[0024] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0025] When the input signal for opening the sub-door is received, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed, and then the sub-door is controlled to be opened.

[0026] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0027] detecting the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle;

[0028] The display device of the refrigerator is controlled to display the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle.

[0029] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0030] When it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the manual water outlet in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed.

[0031] As an embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator control method further includes:

[0032] detecting whether an ice-making door is closed, wherein the ice-making door is used to open and close an ice-making chamber provided on the storage chamber door;

[0033] If it is detected that the ice making door is open, the ice outlet of the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed;

[0034] When it is detected that the storage compartment door is opened, the ice outlet of the dispenser compartment is controlled to be closed.

[0035] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, one embodiment of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments are implemented.

[0036] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, one embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising a box body, a storage chamber formed in the box body, a storage chamber door for opening and closing the storage chamber, and a dispenser chamber provided in the storage chamber door, wherein the dispenser chamber opens outward, wherein:

[0037] The storage compartment refrigeration system includes a storage compartment fan, which promotes the flow of cold air in the storage compartment when the storage compartment fan is running;

[0038] The refrigerator further comprises a sub-door arranged outside the storage chamber door, wherein a heat-insulating material is arranged inside the sub-door, and the sub-door is used to open and close the dispenser chamber opening.

[0039] The wall of the distributor chamber is provided with an air inlet and an air return port which are in communication with the cold air of the storage chamber, the cold air in the storage chamber enters the distributor chamber through the air inlet, and the cold air in the distributor chamber enters the storage chamber through the air return port;

[0040] The refrigerator further includes a storage compartment door fan disposed on the storage compartment door, the fan being opposite to the air inlet. When the storage compartment door fan is in operation, the storage compartment door fan causes the cold air in the storage compartment to enter the distributor compartment from the air inlet of the distributor compartment.

[0041] The refrigerator further includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present application is that it can provide a refrigerated environment for the dispenser chamber while reducing cold air leakage in the dispenser chamber, thereby improving the utilization rate of the dispenser chamber.

[0043] As used herein, the term "comprise" and variations of the term, such as "comprises," "comprised," "comprising," "including," and "containing" do not exclude other features, components, elements, or steps unless the context clearly requires otherwise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the relevant structure of the storage room door shown in FIG1 ;

[0046] FIG3 is an exploded view of the storage room door and related structures shown in FIG1 ;

[0047] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the relevant structure of the storage compartment door shown in FIG1 from another angle;

[0048] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the auxiliary door shown in FIG1 being closed on the storage compartment door;

[0049] FIG6 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the structure shown in FIG5;

[0050] FIG7 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0052] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the coordination height of the first liquid level sensor, the second liquid level sensor, the third liquid level sensor and the automatic water filling kettle shown in FIG1 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present application, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0054] 1 , in one embodiment of the present application, a refrigerator 100 is provided, which may include a housing 1, a storage compartment 2 formed in the housing 1, a storage compartment door 3 for opening and closing the storage compartment 2, and a dispenser chamber 6 disposed in the storage compartment door 3. The storage compartment 2 may be a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, a temperature-controlled chamber, or the like. Preferably, the storage compartment 2 is a refrigerator compartment.

[0055] 2 , the dispenser chamber 6 is provided with a water outlet 62 or an ice outlet 61. The dispenser chamber 6 opens outward.

[0056] In this embodiment, the up-down direction may refer to the height direction of the cabinet 1, the front-back direction may refer to the depth direction of the cabinet 1, and the left-right direction may refer to the width direction of the cabinet 1. Taking the user as a reference, when the user uses the refrigerator 100, the side closer to the user may be the front side, and the side farther from the user may be the rear side.

[0057] The refrigerator 100 may further include a refrigeration system, which may include an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, etc. The evaporator may be disposed in an evaporator chamber, and a refrigerated air inlet duct and a refrigerated air return duct for circulating cold air may be provided between the storage chamber 2 and the evaporator chamber.

[0058] The refrigerator 100 may be equipped with a fan for storage compartment 2. When the fan for storage compartment 2 is activated, it promotes the flow of cold air between the evaporator compartment and storage compartment 2, allowing the cold air in the evaporator compartment to enter the storage compartment 2 through the refrigerated air inlet duct. Simultaneously, the cold air in the storage compartment 2 enters the evaporator compartment through the refrigerated air return duct, thereby lowering the temperature of the storage compartment 2. Specifically, the fan for storage compartment 2 may be installed in the evaporator compartment, in the storage compartment 2, or in the refrigerated air inlet duct.

[0059] 1 , the refrigerator 100 may further include a sub-door 4 disposed outside the storage chamber door 3. A heat-insulating material may be disposed within the sub-door 4. The sub-door 4 may be used to open and close the dispenser chamber 6 opening.

[0060] In this embodiment, refrigerator 100 further includes an ice-making chamber 5 disposed on storage door 3, and an ice-making door 7 disposed on storage door 3 for opening and closing ice-making chamber 5. In other embodiments, ice-making door 7 may be mounted on sub-door 4, as long as it can open and close ice-making chamber 5. Ice-making chamber 5 opens outward, and ice-making door 7 is provided with insulation material.

[0061] In this embodiment, the auxiliary door 4 can be arranged outside the ice-making door 7. When the auxiliary door 4 is in a closed state, the auxiliary door 4 can shield the ice-making door 7.

[0062] 1 to 3 , in this embodiment, an ice maker 51 and an ice storage box 52 disposed below the ice maker 51 may be provided in the ice making chamber 5 , and an ice guide channel 31 may be provided between the ice outlet 61 in the dispenser chamber 6 and the ice storage box 52 .

[0063] The ice cubes stored in the ice storage box 52 can be discharged from the ice outlet 61 through the ice guide channel 31. The user can take the ice cubes through the ice outlet 61 of the dispenser chamber 6 without opening the storage chamber door 3 and the ice making door 7, which is convenient for the user to take ice cubes in daily life.

[0064] The ice storage box 52 can be removably arranged below the ice maker 51. When the user needs to take a large amount of ice cubes, the user can open the ice making door 7 and take out the ice storage box 52 to take out the ice cubes.

[0065] 3 , in this embodiment, the storage chamber door 3 may include a door shell 32 and a door lining 33 that are disposed opposite to each other. A heat-insulating material may be disposed between the door shell 32 and the door lining 33 .

[0066] The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided in the door shell 32. The dispenser chamber 6 may be formed by the door shell 32 being recessed toward the door lining 33. The ice making chamber 5 may also be provided in the door shell 32. The ice making chamber 5 may also be recessed toward the door lining 33. The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided below the ice making chamber 5.

[0067] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 supplies cold air to the distribution chamber 6. Preferably, the temperature of the distribution chamber 6 is a refrigeration temperature that can provide a refrigerated environment. For example, the temperature of the distribution chamber 6 can be maintained between 1-5 degrees Celsius.

[0068] The refrigerator 100 can provide cooling to the dispenser chamber 6 in a variety of ways. Preferably, the refrigerator provides cooling to the dispenser chamber 6 through the storage chamber 2, and utilizes the cooling capacity of the storage chamber 2 to cool the dispenser chamber 6 and reduce the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6.

[0069] 2 and 3 , in this embodiment, the wall of the distributor chamber 6 may be provided with an air inlet 63 and an air return 64 for communicating with the cold air of the storage chamber 2. The cold air in the storage chamber 2 may enter the distributor chamber 6 through the air inlet 63. The cold air in the distributor chamber 6 may enter the storage chamber 2 through the air return 64.

[0070] By arranging an air inlet 63 and an air return outlet 64 on the wall of the distributor chamber 6 that communicate with the cold air of the storage chamber 2, cold air circulation between the storage chamber 2 and the distributor chamber 6 can be achieved, and the distributor chamber 6 can be cooled by using the cold air in the storage chamber 2.

[0071] In this embodiment, a heat-insulating material may be provided between the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6 and the door lining 33 .

[0072] Dispenser chamber 6 is connected to storage chamber 2 for cooling, creating a similar refrigerated and fresh-keeping environment as storage chamber 2. Dispenser chamber 6 can be used to store a kettle to cool the water in the kettle, making it convenient for users to access cold water on a daily basis. Dispenser chamber 6 can also be used to provide a certain amount of storage space, allowing users to store a certain amount of items in dispenser chamber 6 without opening storage chamber door 3, thereby increasing the storage space of refrigerator 100 and facilitating daily use.

[0073] 3 , the refrigerator 100 may further include a storage compartment door fan 9 disposed on the storage compartment door 3 . The storage compartment door fan 9 may be opposite to the air inlet 63 and configured to facilitate the cold air in the storage compartment 2 to enter the dispenser compartment 6 from the air inlet 63 .

[0074] By setting up the storage room door fan 9, the cold air in the storage room 2 can be promoted to enter the distributor room 6 from the air inlet 63, accelerating the air circulation between the distributor room 6 and the storage room 2, so that the distributor room 6 can be cooled as quickly as possible, which can effectively improve the cooling efficiency of the distributor room 6 and make the temperature distribution inside the distributor room 6 more uniform.

[0075] 3 , in this embodiment, the air inlet 63 and the air return port 64 are provided on the rear wall of the distributor chamber 6 . The storage chamber door blower 9 is provided on the rear side of the air inlet 63 .

[0076] 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, a manual water outlet 621 and a brake member 10 for controlling water outflow from the manual water outlet 621 are provided in the dispenser chamber 6 .

[0077] The brake member 10 can be swingably arranged below the manual water outlet 621. The brake member 10 can be arranged so that when the user uses a cup of water or presses the brake member 10 inward with his hand, the manual water outlet 621 opens and water flows out of the manual water outlet 621.

[0078] The manual water outlet 621 can be connected to a water storage box within the storage chamber 2 via a water pipe. The cold air within the storage chamber 2 can cool the water within the water storage box. When a user requires a small amount of ice water, they can place a cup under the manual water outlet 621 and use the cup to push the brake member 10 backward, opening the manual water outlet 621 and filling the cup with water.

[0079] 5 and 6 (the dashed rectangle in FIG6 illustrates the location of the automatic water-filling kettle 8), the air inlet 63 can be located behind the brake member 10, with gaps being provided between at least the left and right sides of the brake member 10 and the wall of the dispenser chamber 6. Cold air entering through the air inlet 63 can be branched into the dispenser chamber 6 through the left and right gaps between the brake member 10 and the wall of the dispenser chamber 6.

[0080] A gap may also be provided between the upper and lower sides of the brake member 10 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6. The cold air entering from the air inlet 63 may also flow into the distributor chamber 6 from the upper gap and the lower gap between the brake member 10 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6.

[0081] 1 and 2 , in this embodiment, an automatic water outlet 622 and a removable automatic water filling kettle 8 placed below the automatic water outlet 622 are provided in the dispenser chamber 6 .

[0082] 6 (the dotted rectangular frame in FIG6 is used to illustrate the location of the automatic water filling kettle 8), the return air vent 64 can be set behind the automatic water filling kettle 8. When the automatic water filling kettle 8 is placed below the automatic water filling kettle 8, a gap is set between at least the left and right sides of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the dispenser chamber 6.

[0083] The cold air in the distributor chamber 6 can flow into the return air vent 64 through the left and right gaps between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6. A gap can also be provided between the upper side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6, and the cold air in the distributor chamber 6 can also flow into the return air vent 64 through the upper gap between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the wall of the distributor chamber 6.

[0084] 2 and 6 , the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6 may be recessed to form a placement space 65 , and the automatic water filling kettle 8 may be at least partially placed in the placement space 65 . The return air vent 64 may be provided on the rear wall of the placement space 65 .

[0085] The automatic water filling kettle 8 and the rear wall, left and right side walls, and upper wall of the placement space 65 can be spaced apart. When the auxiliary door 4 is in the closed state, the front side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be spaced apart from the auxiliary door 4, so that the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 can flow through the front side, left and right sides, and upper side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 and then flow into the return air vent 64 from the rear side of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0086] The automatic water outlet 622 can be connected to a water storage box placed in the storage chamber 2 through a water pipe assembly, or can be connected to a water source outside the refrigerator 100 through a water pipe assembly.

[0087] 4 , the dispenser chamber 6 may be provided with a placement groove 66 below the automatic water filling kettle 8 , which is matched with the bottom of the automatic water filling kettle 8 .

[0088] The manual water outlet 621 can be arranged near the right side of the dispenser chamber 6 , and the automatic water outlet 622 can be arranged near the left side of the dispenser chamber 6 .

[0089] Part of the cold air entering from the air inlet 63 can flow into the return air outlet 64 from the right side gap between the brake part 10 and the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, along the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the right side wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the auxiliary door 4, the front side of the automatic water filling kettle 8, the left side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the left side wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the left side wall of the placement space 65), and the rear side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the rear wall of the placement space 65).

[0090] Another part of the cold air entering from the air inlet 63 can flow into the return air outlet 64 from the gap between the brake part 10 and the left side of the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, along the rear wall of the dispenser chamber 6, the right side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the right side wall of the placement space 65), and the rear side of the automatic water filling kettle 8 (the rear wall of the placement space 65).

[0091] Such an arrangement enables the brake member 10 and the automatic water filling kettle 8 to divert and guide the cold air flowing in the dispenser chamber 6, making the wind circulation in the entire dispenser chamber 6 more reasonable and the temperature distribution in the dispenser chamber 6 more uniform.

[0092] 3 , in this embodiment, the door lining 33 is recessed toward the air inlet 63 to form a mounting portion 331 . The mounting portion 331 may be provided with an opening corresponding to the air inlet 63 , and the storage compartment door fan 9 may be disposed in the mounting portion 331 .

[0093] The storage chamber door blower 9 can be completely placed in the mounting portion 331. The mounting portion 331 can be opened toward the opening side of the storage chamber 2, and the storage chamber door blower 9 can be mounted in the mounting portion 331 of the door lining 33 from the opening side of the storage chamber 2.

[0094] 1 and 3 , in this embodiment, a control method for a refrigerator 100 is provided, wherein the control method includes:

[0095] Detect whether the storage room door 3 is closed;

[0096] If it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is closed, it is detected whether the auxiliary door 4 is open. The auxiliary door 4 is used to open and close the dispenser chamber 6 provided on the storage chamber door 3;

[0097] If it is detected that the auxiliary door 4 is closed, the storage chamber door fan 9 is controlled to start. When the storage chamber door fan 9 is running, the storage chamber door fan 9 causes the cold air in the storage chamber 2 to enter the distributor chamber 6 from the air inlet 63 of the distributor chamber 6.

[0098] The refrigerator 100 may be provided with a control module.

[0099] The storage compartment door fan 9 can be connected to the control module for communication, and the control module can control the start, stop, running speed and running time of the storage compartment door fan 9.

[0100] 1 , 3 and 7 , in another embodiment of the present application, a control method of the refrigerator 100 may include:

[0101] Detecting whether the storage chamber door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is open, wherein the auxiliary door 4 is used to open and close the dispenser chamber 6 provided in the storage chamber door 3;

[0102] If it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the storage chamber door fan 9 is controlled to be closed or reduced in speed.

[0103] The refrigerator 100 may be provided with a door switch detection device for detecting the opening and closing of the door of the refrigerator 100. The door switch detection device may be communicatively connected to the control module, and the door switch detection device may transmit information on the opening and closing of the door to the control module.

[0104] When the door is detected to be open, the door switch detection device can send a door opening signal to the control module; when the door is detected to be closed, the door switch detection device can send a door closing signal to the control module.

[0105] The door switch detection device can adopt an existing structure capable of realizing the door switch detection function. For example, a Hall sensor and a magnet can be used that are arranged in conjunction with the door body and the door body opening and closing chamber.

[0106] Each independently openable and closable door of the refrigerator 100 may be provided with a corresponding door switch detection device. Specifically, the door switch detection device may include a storage compartment door 3 switch detection device for detecting whether the storage compartment door 3 is opened and closed, and a sub-door 4 switch detection device for detecting whether the sub-door 4 is opened and closed.

[0107] When the storage room door 3 is closed and the auxiliary door 4 is open, if the storage room door fan 9 runs at a high speed, it will not only cause the cold air in the distributor room 6 to leak, but also cause the cold air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6 to leak into the storage room 2; when the storage room door 3 is opened and the auxiliary door 4 is closed, since the air inlet 63 and the return air outlet 64 of the distributor room 6 are exposed to the outside, if the storage room door fan 9 runs at a high speed, it will also cause the cold air in the distributor room 6 to leak.

[0108] Therefore, when it is detected that either the storage room door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to stop running or reduce the speed, which can reduce the cold air leakage of the distributor room 6 and the storage room 2 and reduce the temperature fluctuation of the distributor room 6 and the storage room 2.

[0109] In this embodiment, the control method further includes:

[0110] When it is detected that the auxiliary door 4 is closed, if it is detected that the storage door 3 is also closed, the storage chamber door fan 9 is controlled to run for a preset time period.

[0111] When the user opens the auxiliary door 4, the dispenser chamber 6 is connected to the outside environment, causing the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 to leak out and the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6 to rise. Since the user needs to open and close the auxiliary door 4 to get water or ice, the dispenser chamber 6 is frequently opened, and the temperature inside the dispenser chamber 6 fluctuates frequently, making it difficult to control.

[0112] Therefore, each time the opened sub-door 4 is detected to be closed, the storage room door fan 9 is started to force the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6, so that the lost cold air can be replenished for the distributor room 6 in time, and the temperature of the distributor room 6 can be quickly reduced, so as to effectively control the temperature of the distributor room 6, so that the temperature of the distributor room 6 is as close to the refrigeration temperature range as possible, and ensure that the distributor room 6 can provide a good refrigeration and preservation environment, so that the distributor room 6 can cool water or other items, and improve the utilization rate of the distributor room 6.

[0113] In this embodiment, the duration for which the storage compartment door fan 9 is activated and operated each time the auxiliary door 4 is opened or closed can be a specific value, such as one minute, preset before the refrigerator 100 leaves the factory. Specifically, the maximum duration for which the fan needs to operate when the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6 reaches the same temperature as the storage compartment 2 can be determined through experiments, and this duration can be determined as the preset duration for the storage compartment door fan 9 to operate each time the auxiliary door 4 is opened or closed.

[0114] 1 and 3 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0115] When it is detected that the storage room door fan 9 has been running for a preset time, the operating status of the storage room 2 fan of the storage room 2 refrigeration system is detected;

[0116] If it is detected that the fan of the storage room 2 is running, the fan 9 of the storage room door is controlled to run;

[0117] If it is detected that the fan of the storage chamber 2 is turned off, the fan 9 of the storage chamber door is controlled to be turned off or reduced in speed.

[0118] The fan of the storage chamber 2 can be connected to the control module of the refrigerator 100. The control module can control the start, stop and running time of the fan of the storage chamber 2.

[0119] The operation of the fan in the storage chamber 2 can promote heat exchange between the evaporator chamber and the storage chamber 2, thereby reducing the temperature of the storage chamber 2. The operation of the fan in the storage chamber door 9 can promote heat exchange between the storage chamber 2 and the distributor chamber 6, thereby reducing the temperature of the distributor chamber 6.

[0120] By controlling the synchronous operation of the fans in storage room 2 and storage room 2, the temperature of storage room 2 and distributor room 6 can be balanced, avoiding a large temperature difference between storage room 2 and distributor room 6, ensuring that distributor room 6 can provide a refrigerated and heat-insulating environment similar to that of storage room 2, and improving the utilization rate of distributor room 6.

[0121] 1 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0122] Detecting the temperature of storage room 2;

[0123] If it is detected that the temperature of storage room 2 is higher than the preset temperature, the fan of storage room 2 is controlled to start;

[0124] When it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is open, the fan of the storage chamber 2 is controlled to be closed or reduced in speed.

[0125] The refrigerator 100 may include a refrigeration temperature sensor disposed within the storage compartment 2. The refrigeration temperature sensor may be communicatively connected to the control module of the refrigerator 100. When the refrigeration temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the storage compartment 2 is higher than a preset temperature value, such as 5°C, the control module may activate the fan in the storage compartment 2 to lower the temperature of the storage compartment 2.

[0126] In addition, when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 is lower than a preset temperature, such as 1° C., the control module can control the fan of the storage chamber 2 to stop.

[0127] Correspondingly, when it is detected that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 is higher than the preset temperature or lower than the preset temperature, the storage chamber door fan 9 can be started or stopped synchronously while the storage chamber 2 fan is started or stopped.

[0128] With such a setting, the operation of the fan in the storage chamber 2 can be controlled according to the temperature of the storage chamber 2, and the synchronous operation of the fan in the storage chamber 2 and the storage chamber door fan 9 can be controlled, so that the temperature of the storage chamber 2 and the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6 are always within a specific temperature range, thereby achieving effective control of the temperature of the storage chamber 2 and the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6, reducing the temperature fluctuation of the storage chamber 2 and the dispenser chamber 6, and enabling the storage chamber 2 and the dispenser chamber 6 to provide a good refrigeration and preservation environment.

[0129] 1 and 2 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0130] Detecting whether the conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 in the dispenser chamber 6 are met;

[0131] If yes, then open the automatic water outlet 622 to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0132] When it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 or the auxiliary door 4 is opened, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0133] With such an arrangement, when the storage room door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed, the automatic water outlet 622 is automatically opened to add water to the automatic water filling kettle 8, so that the cold air in the closed dispenser chamber 6 can exchange heat with the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, so that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is cooled to low-temperature cold water. After the user opens the auxiliary door 4, the automatic water filling kettle 8 filled with ice water can be directly taken out for use, which is simple and convenient, saves the user's time in getting water, and provides the user with a large amount of cold water that is easy to take.

[0134] Since the dispenser chamber 6 is arranged on the storage chamber door 3, when the storage chamber door 3 is detected to be in an open state, that is, when the storage chamber door 3 is detected to be open and the closing signal of the storage chamber door 3 has not been obtained, it indicates that the storage chamber door 3 is in an unstable active state and the dispenser chamber 6 should not be used. In addition, the active storage chamber door 3 may have an adverse effect on the operation of the functional components in the dispenser chamber 6. Therefore, the function of the dispenser chamber 6 can be turned off while the storage chamber door 3 is open.

[0135] Therefore, this embodiment can achieve closing the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the storage chamber door 3 is open, thereby preventing the automatic water filling function from being triggered by mistake.

[0136] Closing the automatic water outlet 622 when detecting that the auxiliary door 4 is opened can avoid affecting the user's use of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0137] In addition to the automatic water outlet 622, the dispenser chamber 6 is generally provided with other water outlets 62, such as a manual water outlet 621. These different water outlets 62 are generally connected to the same water source via a diverter valve, etc. Disabling the automatic water outlet function when the auxiliary door 4 is open can prevent the automatic water filling function from being accidentally triggered, thereby preventing the normal use of the other water outlets 62 in the dispenser chamber 6 from being affected.

[0138] 1 to 3 and 6 , in one embodiment of the present application, a control method for a refrigerator 100 is further provided, wherein the control method includes:

[0139] When it is detected that the conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 are met, the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, and the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to run for a preset time. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 to flow through the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0140] In this embodiment, each time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water, the duration for controlling the operation of the storage compartment door fan 9 can be a specific value preset before the refrigerator 100 leaves the factory, such as 2 minutes. Specifically, the maximum time required from the time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to start filling the automatic water filling kettle 8, to the time the automatic water filling kettle 8 is filled with water, and finally to the time the water in the full automatic water filling kettle 8 is cooled to a certain temperature, such as 2°C, can be determined through experiments. This time can then be determined as the duration for the storage compartment door fan 9 to operate each time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water.

[0141] When the storage room door fan 9 is turned on, the cold air in the dispenser room 6 can flow quickly around the automatic water filling kettle 8, thereby accelerating the heat exchange speed between the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the cold air in the dispenser room 6, and then accelerating the cooling efficiency of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0142] In addition, when the storage room door fan 9 is turned on, it can also prompt the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6 through the air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6, and prompt the low-temperature cold air entering from the storage room 2 to flow quickly around the automatic water filling kettle 8, thereby further accelerating the cooling efficiency of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0143] The technical solution of the present application can increase the heat exchange speed between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the air conditioner, improve the cold water efficiency of the automatic water filling kettle 8, shorten the cooling time of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, and quickly reduce the water temperature in the automatic water filling kettle 8, so as to provide users with a large amount of cold water that is easy to use in a timely manner.

[0144] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0145] Detect whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in a preset position;

[0146] The conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 include:

[0147] Detecting that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in a preset position;

[0148] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0149] The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided with a position detection device that can be in communication with the control module of the refrigerator 100 and can transmit a signal to the control module of the refrigerator 100 indicating whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in a preset placement position.

[0150] The automatic water filling kettle 8 being in the preset placement position may refer to the automatic water filling kettle 8 being in the placement slot for the dispenser chamber 6. The placement slot may be specifically used to hold the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0151] The position detection device can be arranged in or above the placement slot and can cooperate with the automatic water filling kettle 8. The position detection device can be a switch component or a sensor etc. that the automatic water filling kettle 8 triggers by contact or shielding mode.

[0152] When the automatic water filling kettle 8 is placed in the placement slot, the position detection device detects the automatic water filling kettle 8 and can send a signal to the control module that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position; when the automatic water filling kettle 8 is taken out of the placement slot, the position detection device cannot detect the automatic water filling kettle 8 and can send a signal to the control module that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset placement position.

[0153] With this arrangement, the automatic water outlet 622 can be opened to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 only when the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset placement position, ensuring the coordination between the automatic water filling kettle 8 and the automatic water outlet 622 and preventing water from the automatic water outlet 622 from dripping into the dispenser chamber 6.

[0154] 1 and 2 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0155] Detecting whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached a preset liquid level;

[0156] The conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 include:

[0157] Detecting that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has not reached the preset liquid level;

[0158] If it is detected that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0159] A liquid level detection device may be provided in the dispenser chamber 6. The liquid level detection device may be in communication with the control module and may transmit liquid level information of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 to the control module.

[0160] 9 , the top of the automatic water filling kettle 814 may be provided with a water filling port 81 that opens upward and cooperates with the automatic water outlet 622 .

[0161] The preset liquid level of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be a liquid level at a certain distance below the water filling port 81, for example, 2 cm below the water filling port 81.

[0162] The liquid level detection device can be flush with the preset liquid level height of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8. The liquid level detection device can adopt an existing water level sensor.

[0163] When there is no water or less water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, the liquid level detection device detects that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has not reached the preset liquid level, and the position detection device can send a signal to the control module that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has not reached the preset liquid level; when the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is full, the position detection device detects that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level, and the liquid level detection device can send a signal to the control module that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is at the preset liquid level.

[0164] With such a setting, it is possible to open the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water when there is no water or the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is small, and stop injecting water when the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the set water level, so as to control the opening and closing of the automatic water outlet 622 according to the water amount of the automatic water filling kettle 8, thereby avoiding the automatic water filling kettle 8 having too little water to meet user needs and avoiding the automatic water filling kettle 8 having too much water and overflowing.

[0165] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0166] Detect whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0167] The conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 include: detecting that there is no water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0168] If it is detected that there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0169] The dispenser chamber 6 may be provided with a water storage detection device. The water storage detection device may be used to detect whether there is water in the groove of the automatic water filling kettle 8. If water is detected, it indicates that water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 may be full and may have overflowed.

[0170] The water storage detection device can be connected to the control module for communication, and can transmit information to the control module as to whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0171] Specifically, the bottom surface of the placement groove can be recessed downward to form a water storage groove 67. When the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 overflows, it will first flow downward into the placement groove, and then flow in the placement groove and accumulate in the water storage groove 67.

[0172] The water storage detection device can be arranged on the side wall of the water storage tank 67 formed by the placement groove depression to more accurately detect whether there is water overflow in the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water storage detection device can be an existing sensor capable of detecting whether water exists.

[0173] When there is water in the water tank 67, the water detection device detects the presence of water and can send water information to the control module; when there is no water in the water tank 67, the water detection device detects the absence of water and can send water information to the control module.

[0174] This arrangement can prevent the automatic water outlet 622 from being opened, causing a large amount of water to accumulate in the dispenser chamber 6, and can promptly control the automatic water outlet 622 to be closed when water overflows from the automatic water filling kettle 8. In addition, the simultaneous use of the water accumulation sensor and the liquid level detection device can also prevent the automatic water outlet 622 from being continuously opened or the automatic water filling kettle 8 from overflowing due to failure of the liquid level detection device.

[0175] 1 and 2 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0176] Detecting the duration of water injection from the automatic water outlet 622 to the automatic water injection kettle 8;

[0177] When the time duration for the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 exceeds a preset time duration, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed.

[0178] The preset time length for the automatic water outlet 622 to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be the time length required for the water output of the automatic water outlet 622 to reach the maximum water storage capacity of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0179] If the time duration of the automatic water outlet 622 injecting water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 exceeds the preset time duration, it indicates that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is full or even overflows, but the automatic water outlet 622 has not been closed.

[0180] Such an arrangement can avoid the automatic water outlet 622 being continuously open due to failure of the liquid level detection device and the water storage detection device, and can avoid a large amount of water accumulation in the distributor chamber 6.

[0181] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0182] If it is detected that there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, or if it is detected that the automatic water outlet 622 automatically fills the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for more than a preset time, the abnormal filling information of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is output.

[0183] The information about abnormal water filling of the automatic water filling kettle 8 can be output to the user through the voice interaction module or display screen of the refrigerator 100, and the user can be notified of the abnormal water filling by sounding a prompt sound, flashing an alarm light, etc.

[0184] Such a setting can promptly remind the user when water injection abnormality occurs, so that the user can promptly understand the abnormal situation of the automatic water injection function of the refrigerator 100, and enable the user to promptly assist the refrigerator 100 to restore the normal automatic water injection function.

[0185] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0186] If the input instruction information of the test automatic water outlet 622 for the abnormal reason of filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0187] When the input instruction information for filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained, whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8 is detected;

[0188] If it is detected that there is no water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 according to the instruction information for filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0189] Detect whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, and detect whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches a preset liquid level;

[0190] If it is detected that there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, and it is not detected that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is invalid is output.

[0191] When the user finds that the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is abnormal, the user can send a command message to the refrigerator 100 by clicking a function button or issuing a voice command to test the cause of the abnormal water filling of the automatic water outlet 622 into the automatic water filling kettle 8. After receiving the command message, the refrigerator 100 enters the water filling abnormality cause test mode and tests the cause of the abnormal automatic water filling function according to the user's next command message.

[0192] Specifically, after entering the water filling abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, then after confirming that there is no water in the slot containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, the user's instruction can be executed, and the automatic water outlet 622 can be opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8. If water is detected in the slot containing the automatic water filling kettle 8 later, it indicates that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is full and overflowing, but the liquid level detection device does not send out the information that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level, indicating that the liquid level detection device has failed, and the liquid level detection device cannot correctly detect whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level. Therefore, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the liquid level detection device has failed.

[0193] Such a setting can realize the test of the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the distribution chamber of refrigerator 100 under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of refrigerator 100.

[0194] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0195] If the input instruction information of the test automatic water outlet 622 for the abnormal reason of filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0196] When the input instruction information of the preset time length for filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained, it is detected whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position;

[0197] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position, the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for the preset time according to the instruction information of filling the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for the preset time;

[0198] When the automatic water outlet 622 fills water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for a preset time, it detects whether there is water in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0199] If no water is detected in the tank containing the automatic water filling kettle 8, information indicating that the water storage detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is invalid is output.

[0200] Specifically, after entering the water filling abnormality cause test mode, if the user then inputs an instruction information room to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for a preset time, then after confirming that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position, the user's instruction can be executed, and the automatic water outlet 622 can be opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 for a preset time. The preset time can be the time when the water output of the automatic water outlet 622 is greater than the maximum water storage capacity of the automatic water filling kettle 8, so as to ensure that when the automatic water outlet 622 fills the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for the preset time, the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 will overflow. If the automatic water outlet 622 fills the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water for the preset time, but the water storage detection device does not detect water in the water storage tank 67, it indicates that the water storage detection device has failed, and the water storage detection device cannot correctly detect whether there is water in the water storage tank 67. Therefore, the information that the water storage detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the water storage detection device has failed.

[0201] Such a setting can realize the test of the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the distribution chamber of refrigerator 100 under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of refrigerator 100.

[0202] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0203] If the input instruction information of the test automatic water outlet 622 for the abnormal reason of filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0204] When the input information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not at the preset position is obtained, detecting whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level;

[0205] If it is detected that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the preset liquid level, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is failed is output.

[0206] Specifically, after entering the water filling abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, it indicates that the user has taken the automatic water filling kettle 8 out of the dispenser chamber 6, but the liquid level detection device detects that the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level, indicating that the liquid level detection device has failed, and the liquid level detection device cannot correctly detect whether the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 has reached the preset liquid level. Therefore, the information that the liquid level detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the liquid level detection device has failed.

[0207] Such a setting can realize the test of the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the distribution chamber of refrigerator 100 under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of refrigerator 100.

[0208] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0209] If the input instruction information of the test automatic water outlet 622 for the abnormal reason of filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0210] When the input information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position is obtained, detecting whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset placement position;

[0211] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is at the preset position, the position detection device failure information of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is output.

[0212] Specifically, after entering the water filling abnormality cause test mode, if the user then inputs the instruction information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, it indicates that the user has taken the automatic water filling kettle 8 out of the dispenser chamber 6, but the position detection device detects that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position, indicating that the position detection device has failed, that is, the position detection device cannot correctly detect whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position. Therefore, the position detection device can output the failure information of the position detection device of the automatic water filling kettle 8 to the user, prompting the user that the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is caused by the failure of the position detection device. With this configuration, it is possible to test the cause of the abnormality of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing the abnormality of the automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of the refrigerator 100 and facilitate the restoration of the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100.

[0213] 1 , 2 and 4 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0214] If the input instruction information of the test automatic water outlet 622 for the abnormal reason of filling water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 is obtained;

[0215] When the input information that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset position is obtained, detecting whether the automatic water filling kettle 8 is in the preset placement position;

[0216] If it is detected that the automatic water filling kettle 8 is not in the preset position, the position detection device failure information of the automatic water filling kettle 8 is output.

[0217] Specifically, after entering the water injection abnormality cause test mode, if the instruction information input by the user next is that the automatic water injection kettle 8 is in the preset position, it indicates that the user has placed the automatic water injection kettle 8 in the placement slot of the dispenser chamber 6 specifically for holding the automatic water injection kettle 8, but the position detection device detects that the automatic water injection kettle 8 is not in the preset position, indicating that the position detection device has failed, that is, the position detection device cannot correctly detect whether the automatic water injection kettle 8 is in the preset position, and thus the information that the position detection device of the automatic water injection kettle 8 has failed can be output to the user, prompting the user that the reason for the abnormality of the automatic water injection function of the dispenser chamber 6 of the refrigerator 100 is because the position detection device has failed.

[0218] Such a setting can realize the test of the cause of abnormal automatic water filling function of the distribution chamber of refrigerator 100 under the instruction and assistance of the user, and timely discover the factors causing abnormal automatic water filling function, so as to facilitate the maintenance of refrigerator 100 and restore the automatic water filling function of the dispenser chamber 6 of refrigerator 100.

[0219] In one embodiment of the present application, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0220] detecting the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle;

[0221] The display device of the refrigerator is controlled to display the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle.

[0222] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a water temperature detection device. The water temperature detection device may be used to detect the temperature of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water temperature detection device may be communicatively connected to the refrigerator control module. The water temperature detection device may detect the temperature of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 in real time and transmit the information to the refrigerator control module.

[0223] The water temperature detection device can be disposed in the dispenser chamber 6. The water temperature detection device can be disposed in a non-contact manner with the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water temperature detection device can be an infrared temperature sensor. Of course, in other embodiments of the present application, the water temperature detection device can also use other types of temperature sensors besides infrared temperature sensors. The water temperature detection device can also be disposed on the automatic water filling kettle 8, for example, disposed within the automatic water filling kettle 8, or disposed to be attached to the automatic water filling kettle 8, to detect the water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0224] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a display device. The display device may be communicatively connected to the control module. The display device may include a display screen. Under the control of the refrigerator control module, the display device may display the water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle 8 detected by the water temperature detection device, so that the user can accurately and promptly understand the water temperature in the automatic water filling kettle 8 without opening the door.

[0225] Referring to FIG9 , in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 may further include a water level detection device. The water level detection device is configured to detect the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 . The water level detection device may be communicatively connected to the refrigerator control module and transmit the detected water level information of the automatic water filling kettle 8 to the control module.

[0226] Under the control of the control module, the display device can display the water level of the automatic water filling kettle 8 detected by the water level detection device, so that the user can accurately and timely understand the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8 without opening the refrigerator door.

[0227] Preferably, in this embodiment, the water level detection device may include a first liquid level sensor 121, a second liquid level sensor 122, and a third liquid level sensor 123. The first liquid level sensor 121 may be located above the automatic water filling kettle 8 and below the water inlet 81 of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The water inlet 81 cooperates with the automatic water outlet 622. The second liquid level sensor 122 may be located in the middle of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The third liquid level sensor 123 may be located below the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0228] In this embodiment, the water level detection device can be disposed in the distribution chamber. The water level detection device can be disposed in a non-contact manner with the automatic water filling kettle 8. Of course, in other embodiments of the present application, the water level detection device can also be disposed on the automatic water filling kettle 8, for example, disposed within the automatic water filling kettle 8, or disposed so as to be attached to the automatic water filling kettle 8, to detect the water level in the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0229] When the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches the height of the first liquid level sensor 121, the first liquid level sensor 121, the second liquid level sensor 122, and the third liquid level sensor 123 can all detect that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and send a signal to the control module. The control module can control the display device to display whether the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is too much or full according to the signal transmitted by the water level detection device.

[0230] When the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 reaches or exceeds the height of the second liquid level sensor 122 and is lower than the height of the first liquid level sensor 121, the second liquid level sensor 122 and the third liquid level sensor 123 can detect that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and send a signal to the control module. The control module can control the display device to display that the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is medium according to the signal transmitted by the water amount detection device.

[0231] When the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is lower than the height of the second liquid level sensor 122, only the third liquid level sensor 123 can detect that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 and send a signal to the control module. The control module can control the display device to display that the amount of water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 is a small amount according to the signal transmitted by the water level detection device.

[0232] In addition, when the first liquid level sensor 121 detects that there is water in the automatic water filling kettle 8, the automatic water outlet 622 can be controlled to close to prevent the automatic water outlet 622 from continuing to inject water into the automatic water filling kettle 8 and causing the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 to overflow.

[0233] In this embodiment, a bracket can be provided in the dispenser chamber 6. The bracket can extend along the height direction of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The bracket can be arranged in conjunction with the side wall of the automatic water filling kettle 8. The first liquid level sensor 121, the second liquid level sensor 122, and the third liquid level sensor 123 can all be provided on the bracket.

[0234] The water temperature detecting device also can be arranged at support.In addition, the water quantity detecting device can be arranged at support away from automatic water filling kettle 8 sides, to realize the hidden setting of water quantity detecting device, while avoiding the water quantity detecting device water inlet as far as possible.

[0235] In one embodiment of the present application, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0236] When it is detected that the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed, and when the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the door lock of the auxiliary door is opened.

[0237] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 further includes a door lock. The door lock can be provided on the secondary door 4 and can be used to lock the secondary door 4 in a position closing the dispenser chamber 6. The door lock can be a push-type door lock. When the door lock is pressed, the door lock opens to allow the secondary door 4 to be opened.

[0238] The refrigerator 100 may further include a pressure detection device, which may be provided in conjunction with a door lock. The pressure detection device is used to detect whether the door lock is pressed, so that the refrigerator 100 can control the opening and closing of the automatic water outlet 622 according to a signal output by the pressure detection device.

[0239] When the pressure detection device detects that the door lock is pressed, it indicates that the user is opening the auxiliary door 4 and intends to use the dispenser chamber 6. Based on the signal transmitted by the pressure detection device, the refrigerator control module can control the automatic water outlet 622 to close, causing the automatic water outlet 622 to stop filling the automatic water filling kettle 8. This configuration ensures that the automatic water outlet 622 is always closed when the auxiliary door 4 is open, preventing water from splashing out of the automatic water outlet 622 or preventing the automatic water outlet 622 from filling the automatic water filling kettle 8, which could affect the user's ability to use the dispenser chamber 6, such as accessing the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0240] Specifically, the pressure detection device can be a pressure sensor or an electrical switch triggered when the door lock is pressed, which can output a corresponding signal to the control module of the refrigerator when the door lock is pressed.

[0241] In another embodiment of the present application, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0242] When the input signal for opening the sub-door is received, the automatic water outlet 622 is controlled to be closed, and then the sub-door is controlled to be opened.

[0243] In this embodiment, the door lock can be an automatic door lock. The user does not need to manually press the door lock, but can input a door unlock command to the refrigerator via the display screen or voice. When the refrigerator receives the user's input command to open the auxiliary door 4, the refrigerator control module can first detect whether the automatic water outlet 622 is closed. If the automatic water outlet 622 is open, it can first control the automatic water outlet 622 to close, and then control the door lock to open. This ensures that the automatic water outlet 622 is closed before the auxiliary door 4 is opened, ensuring that the automatic water outlet 622 is closed when the auxiliary door 4 is opened.

[0244] 1 and 2 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0245] When it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 is opened, the manual water outlet 621 in the dispenser chamber 6 is controlled to be closed.

[0246] Such an arrangement can achieve closing the manual water outlet function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the storage chamber door 3 is open, thereby preventing the manual water outlet 621 from being accidentally opened.

[0247] 1 and 2 , in this embodiment, the control method of the refrigerator 100 further includes:

[0248] Detecting whether the ice-making door 7 is closed, the ice-making door 7 is used to open and close the ice-making chamber 5 provided on the storage chamber door 3;

[0249] If it is detected that the ice making door 7 is open, the ice outlet 61 of the dispenser chamber 6 is controlled to be closed;

[0250] When it is detected that the storage compartment door 3 is opened, the ice outlet 61 of the dispenser compartment 6 is controlled to be closed.

[0251] With such an arrangement, the ice dispensing function of the dispenser chamber 6 can be turned off while the storage chamber door 3 is open, thereby preventing the ice outlet 61 from being accidentally opened.

[0252] Ice outlet 61 of dispenser chamber 6 is connected to ice storage bin 52 within dispenser chamber 6 via an ice guide channel. Ice storage bin 52 is removably located within ice-making chamber 5. When a user needs to take a large amount of ice at once, they may open ice-making door 7 to access ice storage bin 52. Therefore, if the ice-dispensing function of dispenser chamber 6 is still enabled when ice-making door 7 is opened, that is, ice outlet 61 is still accessible, this may interfere with the user's use of ice-making chamber 5.

[0253] Therefore, such a configuration can achieve closing the ice dispensing function of the dispenser chamber 6 while the ice-making door 7 is open, thereby preventing the ice outlet 61 from being accidentally opened and preventing the ice-making chamber 5 and the dispenser chamber 6 from interfering with each other.

[0254] 8 , in another embodiment of the present application, the control method of the refrigerator 200 further includes:

[0255] Detecting whether the second storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2 is open;

[0256] When it is detected that the second storage chamber door 3 is opened, the fan of the storage chamber 2 is controlled to be closed.

[0257] In this embodiment, the storage chamber 2 of the refrigerator 200 can adopt a double door, that is, the refrigerator 200 not only includes a storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2, but also includes a second storage chamber door 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2. The second storage chamber door 3 and the storage chamber door 3 can be arranged side by side and can be pivoted in opposite directions to open and close the storage chamber 2.

[0258] The door opening and closing detection device of refrigerator 200 may also include a second storage compartment door 3 opening and closing detection device for detecting the opening and closing of second storage compartment door 3. When second storage compartment door 3 is open, storage compartment 2 is connected to the external environment. If the fan in storage compartment 2 is still running, it will accelerate the leakage of cold air from storage compartment 2. Therefore, when the second storage compartment door 3 is detected to be open, the fan in storage compartment 2 is controlled to be turned off, thereby reducing the leakage of cold air from storage compartment 2.

[0259] Correspondingly, when it is detected that the second storage room door 3 is opened, the storage room door fan 9 can be synchronously controlled to stop while stopping the storage room 2 fan, so as to avoid the operation of the storage room door fan 9 causing cold air leakage in the storage room 2 or the distributor room 6.

[0260] In this embodiment, when it is detected that the storage compartment door 3 is closed and the second storage compartment door 3 is open, the water and ice dispensing functions of the dispenser compartment 6 continue to operate normally. That is, when the storage compartment door 3 is closed and the user only opens the second storage compartment door 3, the automatic water outlet 622, the manual water outlet 621, and the ice outlet 61 remain open. The user can open the auxiliary door 4 to dispense water from the manual water outlet 621 in the dispenser compartment 6 or ice from the ice outlet 61 in the dispenser compartment 6. When the conditions for automatic water filling are met, the automatic water outlet 622 can be controlled to open and fill the automatic water filling kettle 8 with water.

[0261] In this embodiment, the condition for starting the storage chamber door fan 9 should also include detecting that the second storage chamber door 3 is closed. If the second storage chamber door 3 is detected to be open, the storage chamber door fan 9 is not started or is controlled to stop.

[0262] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control method for controlling the storage chamber door fan 9 to run for a preset time each time the auxiliary door 4 is opened or closed to replenish the cold air leaked from the distributor chamber 6 may be:

[0263] Detect whether the storage compartment door 3 and the second storage compartment door 3 are closed;

[0264] If it is detected that the storage chamber door 3 and the second storage chamber door 3 are both closed, then it is detected whether the auxiliary door 4 is open;

[0265] If it is detected that the auxiliary door 4 is open, when the closing signal of the auxiliary door 4 is obtained, the storage room door fan 9 is controlled to start and run for a preset time. When the storage room door fan 9 is running, the storage room door fan 9 causes the cold air in the storage room 2 to enter the distributor room 6 from the air inlet 63 of the distributor room 6.

[0266] Specifically, in this embodiment, each time the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, the control method for controlling the storage compartment door fan 9 to run for a preset time to accelerate the cooling of the water in the automatic water filling kettle 8 may be:

[0267] Check whether the storage room door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed;

[0268] If it is detected that both the storage chamber door 3 and the auxiliary door 4 are closed, it is detected whether the conditions for opening the automatic water outlet 622 in the dispenser chamber 6 are met;

[0269] If yes, then open the automatic water outlet 622 to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8;

[0270] When it is detected that the condition for opening the automatic water outlet 622 is met, it is detected whether the second storage chamber door 3 is closed;

[0271] If so, when the automatic water outlet 622 is opened to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle 8, the storage chamber door fan 9 is controlled to run for a preset time. When the storage chamber door fan 9 is running, the storage chamber door fan 9 causes the cold air in the dispenser chamber 6 to flow through the automatic water filling kettle 8.

[0272] In one embodiment of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium is further provided, on which a computer program is stored, wherein when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0273] In one embodiment of the present application, the refrigerator further includes a memory and a processor, the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps in the refrigerator control method in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0274] To sum up, the refrigerator of the present application can solve the technical problem of low utilization of the dispenser chamber 6. Each time the opened sub-door 4 is detected to be closed, the storage chamber door fan 9 is started to prompt the cold air of the storage chamber 2 to enter the dispenser chamber 6, which can replenish the lost cold air for the dispenser chamber 6 in time, quickly reduce the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6, and effectively control the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6, ensuring that the dispenser chamber 6 can provide a refrigerated and heat-insulating environment similar to that of the storage chamber 2, improve the utilization of the dispenser chamber 6, and can also control the synchronous operation of the storage chamber 2 fan and the storage chamber 2 fan to achieve the balance of the temperature of the storage chamber 2 and the temperature of the dispenser chamber 6, and can avoid the operation of the storage chamber door fan 9 causing cold air leakage in the storage chamber 2 or the dispenser chamber 6.

[0275] It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation method can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0276] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of this application. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of this application should be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator control method, characterized in that: The control method comprises: Detecting whether a storage compartment door or a sub-door is open, wherein the sub-door is used to open and close a dispenser chamber provided on the storage compartment door; If it is detected that the storage room door or the sub-door is opened, the storage room door fan is controlled to be closed or slowed down. When the storage room door fan is running, the storage room door fan causes the cold air in the storage room to enter the distributor room from the air inlet of the distributor room.

2. A refrigerator control method, characterized in that: The control method comprises: Check whether the storage room door is closed; If it is detected that the storage chamber door is closed, then detecting whether a secondary door is closed, the secondary door being used to open and close a dispenser chamber provided at the storage chamber door; If it is detected that the sub-door is closed, the storage room door fan is controlled to start. When the storage room door fan is running, the storage room door fan causes the cold air in the storage room to enter the distributor room from the air inlet of the distributor room.

3. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: When it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the storage chamber fan is controlled to be closed or slowed down.

4. The refrigerator control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: Detecting whether a second storage compartment door used for opening and closing the storage compartment is open; When it is detected that the second storage chamber door is opened, the storage chamber fan is controlled to be closed or reduced in speed.

5. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: detecting whether a condition for opening the automatic water outlet in the dispenser chamber is met; If yes, opening the automatic water outlet to fill water into the automatic water filling kettle; When it is detected that the storage room door or the sub-door is opened, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed.

6. The refrigerator control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: When it is detected that the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed, and when the door lock of the auxiliary door is pressed, the door lock of the auxiliary door is opened.

7. The refrigerator control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: When the input signal for opening the sub-door is received, the automatic water outlet is controlled to be closed, and then the sub-door is controlled to be opened.

8. The refrigerator control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: Detecting the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle; The display device of the refrigerator is controlled to display the water volume and / or water temperature of the automatic water filling kettle.

9. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: When it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the manual water outlet in the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed.

10. The refrigerator control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: Detecting whether an ice-making door is closed, wherein the ice-making door is used to open and close an ice-making chamber disposed on the storage chamber door; If it is detected that the ice-making door is opened, the ice outlet of the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed; When it is detected that the storage chamber door is opened, the ice outlet of the dispenser chamber is controlled to be closed.

11. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the refrigerator control method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 are implemented.

12. A refrigerator, comprising a box body, a storage chamber formed in the box body, a storage chamber door for opening and closing the storage chamber, and a dispenser chamber arranged in the storage chamber door, wherein the dispenser chamber opens outward, characterized in that: The refrigeration system of the storage room includes a storage room fan, and when the storage room fan is running, the storage room fan promotes the flow of cold air in the storage room; The refrigerator further comprises a sub-door arranged outside the storage chamber door, wherein a heat preservation material is arranged inside the sub-door, and the sub-door is used to open and close the dispenser chamber opening. The wall of the distributor chamber is provided with an air inlet and an air return port which are in communication with the cold air of the storage chamber, the cold air in the storage chamber enters the distributor chamber through the air inlet, and the cold air in the distributor chamber enters the storage chamber through the air return port; The refrigerator further comprises a storage compartment door fan disposed on the storage compartment door, the fan being opposite to the air inlet, and when the storage compartment door fan is running, the storage compartment door fan causes the cold air in the storage compartment to enter the distributor compartment from the air inlet of the distributor compartment, The refrigerator also includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program that can be run on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps in the refrigerator control method described in any one of claims 1-10 are implemented.

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