JP3430089B2 - Refrigerator control device and refrigerator provided with this control device - Google Patents
Refrigerator control device and refrigerator provided with this control deviceInfo
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は冷蔵庫の制御装置に
関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator control device.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、例えば特開昭５４−３７９６１号
公報に開示されているように、扉正面に数字で冷蔵庫内
の温度を表示させることにより、庫内の状態を容易に知
ることができるというものがある。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 54-37961, it is possible to easily know the state of the inside of a refrigerator by displaying the temperature inside the refrigerator numerically on the front of the door. There is that.
【０００３】以下、従来の冷蔵庫の制御装置について図
面を参照しながら説明する。A conventional control device for a refrigerator will be described below with reference to the drawings.
【０００４】図１３は従来の冷蔵庫の制御装置のブロッ
ク図を示す。FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of a conventional refrigerator control device.
【０００５】図１３において、１０１は冷蔵庫本体、１
０２は冷凍室、１０３は冷蔵室、１０４は冷凍サイクル
の冷却器、１０５は冷却器１０４で冷却された冷気を冷
凍室１０２、冷蔵室１０３に強制通風させるための送風
機であり、通常冷凍サイクルの圧縮機１０６と同期して
運転するように構成されている。また、１０７は冷凍室
１０２内に設けられたサーミスタ等で構成されるの温度
センサであり、１０８は扉１０９面に設けられた温度表
示器である。さらに１１０は冷蔵庫の制御装置である。In FIG. 13, 101 is a refrigerator main body, and 1
Reference numeral 02 is a freezer compartment, 103 is a refrigerating compartment, 104 is a cooler for a refrigerating cycle, and 105 is a blower for forcedly ventilating the cool air cooled by the cooler 104 to the freezing compartment 102 and the refrigerating compartment 103. It is configured to operate in synchronization with the compressor 106. Further, 107 is a temperature sensor formed of a thermistor or the like provided in the freezer compartment 102, and 108 is a temperature indicator provided on the surface of the door 109. Further, 110 is a control device of the refrigerator.
【０００６】１１１は温度センサ１０７の温度を検出す
る温度検出手段である。１１２は温度検出手段１１で検
出された庫内温度に基づいて、庫内温度を調節する温度
判定手段であり、圧縮機１０６と送風機１０５の運転、
停止を決定する。１１３は温度検出手段１１１で検出さ
れた庫内温度を温度表示器１０８に表示させる温度表示
器駆動手段である。Reference numeral 111 is a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the temperature sensor 107. Reference numeral 112 denotes a temperature determination unit that adjusts the internal temperature based on the internal temperature detected by the temperature detection unit 11, and operates the compressor 106 and the blower 105.
Decide to stop. Reference numeral 113 is a temperature indicator driving means that causes the temperature indicator 108 to display the internal temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 111.
【０００７】以上のように構成された冷蔵庫の制御装置
について図１４のフローチャートを参照しながら、以下
その動作を説明する。The operation of the refrigerator control device configured as described above will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
【０００８】図１４は、マイクロコンピュータ（以下マ
イコン）に記憶されている制御プログラムの全体を示す
概略フローチャートである。まず、電源を投入した後、
Ｓ１１として温度検出手段１１１で温度センサ１０７の
温度を検出する。FIG. 14 is a schematic flowchart showing the entire control program stored in a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer). First, after turning on the power,
In S11, the temperature of the temperature sensor 107 is detected by the temperature detecting means 111.
【０００９】続いて、Ｓ１２の温度判定手段１１２で冷
凍室１０２の庫内温度が設定値より高いかどうか判定
し、高い場合はＳ１３で圧縮機１０６と送風機１０４の
運転をセットし、低い場合はＳ１４で圧縮機１０６と送
風機１０５の停止をセットする。Subsequently, the temperature determining means 112 in S12 determines whether the internal temperature of the freezer compartment 102 is higher than the set value. If it is higher, the operation of the compressor 106 and the blower 104 is set in S13. In S14, the compressor 106 and the blower 105 are set to stop.
【００１０】そして、Ｓ１５の圧縮機制御手段１１４で
は、温度判定手段１１２の圧縮機１０６と送風機１０５
の運転又は停止決定に基づいて、圧縮機１０６と送風機
１０５を駆動させる。Then, in the compressor control means 114 of S15, the compressor 106 and the blower 105 of the temperature determination means 112 are provided.
The compressor 106 and the blower 105 are driven based on the decision to operate or stop.
【００１１】また、Ｓ１６の温度表示器駆動手段１１３
で温度検出手段１１１にて検出された温度を温度表示器
８に出力する。続いて、Ｓ１１に戻り同様の動作を以後
繰り返して通常の冷却作用が行われると共に、冷蔵庫の
温度が表示される。Further, the temperature indicator driving means 113 in S16.
The temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 111 is output to the temperature indicator 8. Then, returning to S11, the same operation is repeated thereafter to perform a normal cooling action, and the temperature of the refrigerator is displayed.
【００１２】以上のような構成において、扉１０９正面
に数字で冷蔵庫内温度を表示させることにより、庫内の
状態を容易に知ることができるというものである。With the above-mentioned structure, the inside temperature of the refrigerator can be easily known by displaying the temperature inside the refrigerator numerically on the front surface of the door 109.
【００１３】[0013]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記従
来の構成では庫内温度を表示する温度表示器１０８が冷
蔵庫本体１０１の扉１０９面に備えられているため、ユ
ーザーは直接冷蔵庫本体１０１の近くまで寄らないと冷
蔵庫内温度を確認することができず、また直接冷蔵庫に
触れないと庫内温度設定を替えたりすることができない
という問題点があった。However, since the temperature indicator 108 for displaying the temperature inside the refrigerator is provided on the surface of the door 109 of the refrigerator main body 101 in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, the user can directly reach the vicinity of the refrigerator main body 101. There was a problem that the temperature inside the refrigerator could not be confirmed unless it came close, and the temperature inside the refrigerator could not be changed unless the refrigerator was directly touched.
【００１４】本発明は、冷蔵庫から離れた場所でも冷蔵
庫との情報の授受や冷蔵庫の制御ができる通信手段を提
供することを目的としている。An object of the present invention is to provide a communication means capable of exchanging information with the refrigerator and controlling the refrigerator even in a place away from the refrigerator.
【００１５】[0015]
【課題を解決するための手段】この目的を達成するため
に本発明は、上下方向に区画形成され食品等を冷却貯蔵
する複数の貯蔵室を備えた冷蔵庫本体と、前記冷蔵庫本
体の外殻に着脱自在に設けられ液晶パネル等の表示器を
備えた無線式のリモートコントローラーと、前記冷蔵庫
本体と前記リモートコントローラーの双方に備えた通信
手段とからなり、前記リモートコントローラーは最上部
の冷蔵室のドアの外殻に前記リモートコントローラーの
外周形状と相似形状に形成された凹み部に収納可能とす
るとともに、冷蔵庫本体に取付けた状態でも取外した状
態でもデータ通信を可能とし、リモートコントローラー
本体に貯蔵室の温度設定手段を備え、前記温度設定手段
の操作結果に基づく設定情報と貯蔵室の温度情報を表示
器に表示させたものである。In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a refrigerator main body having a plurality of storage chambers which are vertically partitioned to cool and store foods and the like, and the refrigerator book.
A wireless remote controller that is detachably provided on the outer shell of the body and has a display device such as a liquid crystal panel, and communication provided to both the refrigerator body and the remote controller.
Means and the remote controller is at the top
Of the remote controller on the outer shell of the refrigerator compartment door
Can be stored in a recess formed in a shape similar to the outer peripheral shape.
And the state that it was removed even when it was attached to the refrigerator body.
Data communication is possible even when
The main body is provided with a storage room temperature setting means, and the temperature setting means
Display setting information and storage room temperature information based on the operation result of
It is displayed on the container .
【００１６】これにより、冷蔵庫から離れた場所からで
も庫内温度設定やその他の設定情報の通信をすることが
でき、また設定した操作結果に基づくデータ情報をリモ
ートコントローラー本体に表示することができる。With this, it is possible to communicate the internal temperature setting and other setting information from a place away from the refrigerator, and it is possible to display data information based on the set operation result on the remote controller main body.
【００１７】[0017]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の請求項１に記載の発明
は、上下方向に区画形成され食品等を冷却貯蔵する複数
の貯蔵室を備えた冷蔵庫本体と、前記冷蔵庫本体の外殻
に着脱自在に設けられ液晶パネル等の表示器を備えた無
線式のリモートコントローラーと、前記冷蔵庫本体と前
記リモートコントローラーの双方に備えた通信手段とか
らなり、前記リモートコントローラーは最上部の冷蔵室
のドアの外殻に前記リモートコントローラーの外周形状
と相似形状に形成された凹み部に収納可能とするととも
に、冷蔵庫本体に取付けた状態でも取外した状態でもデ
ータ通信を可能とし、リモートコントローラー本体に貯
蔵室の温度設定手段を備え、前記温度設定手段の操作結
果に基づく設定情報と貯蔵室の温度情報を表示器に表示
させたものであり、ユーザーは冷蔵庫から離れた場所か
ら冷蔵庫の情報を取得したり、冷蔵庫の制御をしたりす
ることができる。また、ユーザーの使用状態に応じて着
脱の選択ができるため使い勝手の自由度が広がる。ま
た、冷蔵庫の設置条件にかかわらず、着脱機能を保持で
き、リモートコントローラーの存在を認識しやすい。ま
た、ユーザーは立ち姿勢の状態で膝を曲げて屈まなくて
もリモートコントローラーを脱着できるので、利便性が
高められる。 BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a plurality of compartments vertically formed to cool and store foods and the like.
Refrigerator main body having a storage compartment and outer shell of the refrigerator main body
It is detachable and is equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal panel.
Wire-type remote controller, the refrigerator body and front
Communication means provided for both remote controllers
The remote controller is the top refrigerating room
The outer shape of the remote controller on the outer shell of the door
It can be stored in a recess formed in a similar shape to
In addition, whether it is attached to the refrigerator body or removed,
Data communication is possible and stored in the remote controller body.
Equipped with temperature setting means for the warehouse,
Displaying fruit-based setting information and storage room temperature information on the display
The user is not in a place away from the refrigerator.
Information from the refrigerator and control the refrigerator.
You can Also, depending on the usage status of the user
Since it is possible to choose whether or not to use it, the degree of convenience in use is expanded. Well
In addition, the detachable function can be maintained regardless of the refrigerator installation conditions.
It is easy to recognize the existence of the remote controller. Well
Also, the user should not bend and bend his knees while standing.
Also, the remote controller can be attached and detached, which is convenient.
To be enhanced.
【００１８】[0018]
【００１９】[0019]
【００２０】[0020]
【００２１】請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１に記載
の発明にさらにドアへの装着時にリモートコントローラ
ーの周縁部とドア表面を曲面で連続させたものであり、
ドアに接触しても簡単にリモートコントローラーがはず
れて脱落することがなく、また外観意匠的にも見栄えが
よい冷蔵庫を提供することができる。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect of the invention, the peripheral portion of the remote controller and the door surface are continuous with a curved surface when the door is attached to the door,
It is possible to provide a refrigerator in which the remote controller does not easily come off and fall off even if it comes into contact with the door, and the appearance is aesthetically pleasing.
【００２２】請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１または
２に記載の発明にさらにリモートコントローラーの取外
しはリモートコントローラー本体を押圧した後、弾性力
でドア表面より突出させることにより行わせるものであ
り、リモートコントローラーの周囲のドア表面に取り出
し用の窪みなどを設けて外観意匠を損ねることなくリモ
ートコントローラーの取外しを容易に行うことができ
る。The invention described in claim 3 is the same as claim 1 or
In addition to the invention described in 2 , the remote controller is detached by pressing the remote controller main body and then projecting it from the door surface by elastic force. There is a recess for removal on the door surface around the remote controller. The remote controller can be easily removed without damaging the external design.
【００２３】[0023]
【００２４】請求項４に記載の発明は、請求項１または
２に記載の発明にさらにリモートコントローラー本体に
貯蔵室内の急速冷却指令手段を備え、前記急速冷却指令
手段の操作結果に基づく指令情報と急速冷却の時間情報
を表示器に表示させるものであり、冷蔵庫に近づいて、
表示を確認しなくても離れた場所で急速冷却指令情報を
認識することができ、また冷蔵庫から離れた場所から急
速冷却指令とその時間情報を冷蔵庫に送信することがで
き、これらの表示をリモートコントローラー本体に表示
することができる。The invention according to claim 4 is the same as claim 1 or
According to the invention described in 2 , the remote controller main body further includes a rapid cooling command means in the storage chamber, and the command information based on the operation result of the rapid cooling command means and the rapid cooling time information are displayed on the display, and the refrigerator. Approaching,
It is possible to recognize the quick cooling command information at a remote place without checking the display, and to send the quick cooling command and its time information to the refrigerator from a place remote from the refrigerator. It can be displayed on the controller body.
【００２５】[0025]
【実施例】以下、本発明の冷蔵庫の実施例について、図
面を参照しながら説明する。Embodiments of the refrigerator according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
【００２６】（実施例１）図１は本発明の実施例１によ
る冷蔵庫の正面図である。図２は同実施例の要部斜視図
である。図３は同実施例の要部縦断面図である。図４は
同実施例の要部拡大図である。(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an essential part of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the main part of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the same embodiment.
【００２７】図１において、１は冷蔵庫本体であり、２
は前記冷蔵庫本体１の上部に備えた冷蔵室であり、３は
前記冷蔵室２の下部に備えた野菜室であり、４は前記野
菜室３の下部に備えられた独立製氷室であり、５は前記
独立製氷室４の側方で前記野菜室３の下部に備えられた
切替え室（冷凍室温度約―１８℃から野菜室温度約６℃
まで切替え可能）であり、６は前記冷蔵庫本体１の最下
部に位置する冷凍室である。In FIG. 1, 1 is a refrigerator body, and 2
Is a refrigerating compartment provided in the upper part of the refrigerator body 1, 3 is a vegetable compartment provided in the lower part of the refrigerating compartment 2, 4 is an independent ice making compartment provided in the lower part of the vegetable compartment 3, 5 Is a switching chamber (from a freezing room temperature of about −18 ° C. to a vegetable room temperature of about 6 ° C.) provided at the lower part of the vegetable room 3 beside the independent ice making room 4.
6 is a freezer compartment located at the bottom of the refrigerator body 1.
【００２８】７は前記冷蔵室２の開口部に備えられた開
閉ドアであり、８、９、１０、１１はそれぞれ野菜室
３、独立製氷室４、切替え室５、冷凍室６の開口部に備
えられた引出しドアである。Reference numeral 7 is an opening / closing door provided in the opening of the refrigerating compartment 2, and 8, 9, 10 and 11 are openings in the vegetable compartment 3, the independent ice making compartment 4, the switching compartment 5 and the freezing compartment 6, respectively. It is a drawer door provided.
【００２９】１２は前記開閉ドア７に備えられたハンド
ルである。１３は無線式のリモートコントローラー（以
下リモコン１３とする）であり、前記ハンドル１２の上
部にあり、前記開閉ドア７に取付けられている。Reference numeral 12 is a handle provided on the opening / closing door 7. Reference numeral 13 denotes a wireless remote controller (hereinafter referred to as remote controller 13), which is located above the handle 12 and attached to the opening / closing door 7.
【００３０】図２において、１４は前記リモコン１３の
表面に備えられた表示器であり、液晶パネル等で形成さ
れている。またＬＥＤ表示等、表示できるものであれば
構わない。In FIG. 2, reference numeral 14 denotes a display provided on the surface of the remote controller 13, which is formed of a liquid crystal panel or the like. Further, any display such as LED display may be used.
【００３１】１５は前記開閉ドア７に形成され、前記リ
モコン１３の外周形状と相似形状に形成された第１の凹
部であり、前記第１の凹部１５のほぼ中央部には磁石１
６が設けられており、前記磁石１６は鉄板等の金属部品
で形成された取付け部材１７によって囲われている。Reference numeral 15 denotes a first recess formed in the opening / closing door 7 and having a shape similar to the outer peripheral shape of the remote controller 13, and the magnet 1 is provided in the substantially central portion of the first recess 15.
6 is provided, and the magnet 16 is surrounded by a mounting member 17 formed of a metal part such as an iron plate.
【００３２】図３において、１８は前記リモコン１３の
裏面に形成された第２の凹部であり、前記第２の凹部１
８内には鉄板１９がビス等（図示しない）で固定されて
いる。In FIG. 3, reference numeral 18 denotes a second concave portion formed on the back surface of the remote controller 13, and the second concave portion 1
An iron plate 19 is fixed in the inside 8 by screws or the like (not shown).
【００３３】２０は前記取付け部材１７内に埋設された
弾性体であり、実施例の場合コイルバネが取付けられて
いる。Reference numeral 20 denotes an elastic body embedded in the mounting member 17, and in the embodiment, a coil spring is mounted.
【００３４】前記リモコン１３は前記第１の凹部１５内
に収納でき、前記磁石１６と前記鉄板１９が引っ付いて
固定される。また取外すときは、前記リモコン１３を押
圧すると前記弾性体２０の弾性力で磁石１６が冷蔵庫本
体１の前方に向かって若干飛び出すため前記リモコン１
３は前記開閉ドア７の表面より突出する。The remote controller 13 can be housed in the first concave portion 15, and the magnet 16 and the iron plate 19 are fixed by being stuck. In addition, when the remote controller 13 is pressed for removal, the elastic force of the elastic body 20 causes the magnet 16 to slightly protrude toward the front of the refrigerator main body 1, so that the remote controller 1 is removed.
Reference numeral 3 projects from the surface of the opening / closing door 7.
【００３５】このため、取外しを容易にすることができ
る。また、前記開閉ドア７に装着する場合、前記リモコ
ン１３を押圧すれば磁石１６はもとの位置に引っ込み、
このとき前記リモコン１３の周縁部２１と前記第１の凹
部端面２２すなわち前記開閉ドア７の表面とは曲面２３
で連続して形成されている。Therefore, the removal can be facilitated. Further, when the remote controller 13 is attached to the opening / closing door 7, the magnet 16 is retracted to its original position by pressing the remote controller 13.
At this time, the peripheral portion 21 of the remote controller 13 and the end face 22 of the first recess, that is, the surface of the opening / closing door 7 are curved surfaces 23.
Are formed continuously.
【００３６】図４において、前記リモコン１３の表面に
形成されている構成について説明する。前記表示器１４
は液晶パネル等の表示器を備えている。２４は前記リモ
コン１３に備えられた第１のプッシュボタンであり、前
記第１のプッシュボタン２４には複数のスイッチが備え
られている。The structure formed on the surface of the remote controller 13 will be described with reference to FIG. The display 14
Is equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal panel. Reference numeral 24 is a first push button provided on the remote controller 13, and the first push button 24 is provided with a plurality of switches.
【００３７】実施例１の場合、２４ａは複数の貯蔵室温
度（実施例の場合、冷蔵室２、野菜室３、切替え室５、
冷凍室６）を各々前記表示器１４に表示したり、各室の
設定温度を替えたりする温度表示／設定スイッチであ
り、２４ｂは急凍／製氷スイッチであり、急凍、製氷の
開始と停止を行うスイッチである。２４ｃは粗熱とりス
イッチであり、冷蔵室２に入れられた食品などを一時的
に冷却させるスイッチである。２４ｄはタイマースイッ
チであり、冷蔵庫の制御には無関係であるが調理時間や
煮込み時間など所定の時間をカウントするのに使用で
き、非常に便利である。In the case of the first embodiment, reference numeral 24a denotes a plurality of storage room temperatures (in the case of the embodiment, the refrigerating room 2, the vegetable room 3, the switching room 5,
A temperature display / setting switch for displaying each of the freezing compartments 6) on the display 14 and changing the set temperature of each compartment, and 24b is a quick freeze / ice making switch for rapid freezing and start / stop of ice making. It is a switch that does. Reference numeral 24c is a rough heat removal switch, which is a switch for temporarily cooling the food or the like placed in the refrigerating compartment 2. Reference numeral 24d is a timer switch, which is very convenient because it can be used to count a predetermined time such as cooking time or simmering time although it is not related to the control of the refrigerator.
【００３８】２５は上記第１のプッシュボタン２４を押
した後、そのスイッチで確定した表示に対して、指示を
出す設定ボタンである。Reference numeral 25 is a setting button for issuing an instruction to the display confirmed by the switch after the first push button 24 is pressed.
【００３９】このように、所定のスイッチを押せば表示
器１４の上部にそのスイッチの項目（実施例の場合、温
度表示／設定スイッチ２４ａが押されている）が表示さ
れ、設定情報が設定ボタン２５を押すことで前記冷蔵庫
本体１に送信される。As described above, when a predetermined switch is pressed, the item of the switch (in the case of the embodiment, the temperature display / setting switch 24a is pressed) is displayed on the upper part of the display unit 14, and the setting information is set. It is transmitted to the refrigerator body 1 by pressing 25.
【００４０】図５は本発明の実施例１における冷蔵庫の
制御装置のブロック図である。図６は本発明の実施例１
における冷蔵庫の制御装置の冷蔵庫からリモコン１３へ
のデータ送信時の冷蔵庫側の動作を説明するためのフロ
ーチャートである。図７は本発明の実施例１の冷蔵庫の
制御装置の冷蔵庫からリモコン１３へのデータ送信時の
リモコン１３側の動作を説明するためのフローチャート
である。図８は本発明の実施例１の冷蔵庫の制御装置の
リモコン１３から冷蔵庫へのデータ送信時のリモコン１
３側の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。図
９は本発明の実施例１の冷蔵庫の制御装置のリモコン１
３から冷蔵庫へのデータ送信時の冷蔵庫側の動作を説明
するためのフローチャートである。FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control device for the refrigerator in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation on the refrigerator side when transmitting data from the refrigerator to the remote controller 13 of the refrigerator control device in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the remote controller 13 side when transmitting data from the refrigerator to the remote controller 13 of the refrigerator control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a remote controller 1 for transmitting data from the remote controller 13 of the refrigerator control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention to the refrigerator.
It is a flow chart for explaining operation of the 3rd side. FIG. 9 is a remote controller 1 of the control device for the refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement by the side of a refrigerator at the time of data transmission from 3 to a refrigerator.
【００４１】図５において２６は圧縮機、２７は凝縮
器、２８は蒸発器、２９は前記冷蔵室２の温度により冷
蔵室２へ冷気の循環を制御するダンパーである。３０は
冷凍室６に設けて冷凍室６内の温度を検知する冷凍室温
度検知器で、３１は冷蔵室２に設けて冷蔵室２内の温度
を検知する冷蔵室温度検知器である。In FIG. 5, 26 is a compressor, 27 is a condenser, 28 is an evaporator, and 29 is a damper for controlling the circulation of cold air to the refrigerating compartment 2 according to the temperature of the refrigerating compartment 2. Reference numeral 30 is a freezer compartment temperature detector that is provided in the freezer compartment 6 to detect the temperature in the freezer compartment 6, and 31 is a refrigerating compartment temperature detector that is provided in the refrigerating compartment 2 and detects the temperature in the refrigerating compartment 2.
【００４２】３２は冷凍室温度検知器３０で冷凍室６の
温度を検知する冷凍室温度検知手段であり、３３は冷凍
室６の設定された温度値を出力する冷凍室温度設定値決
定手段であり、３４は冷凍室温度設定値決定手段３３で
設定された設定温度値より冷凍室温度検知手段３２で検
知された温度の方が高ければ圧縮機２６を運転する圧縮
機制御手段である。Reference numeral 32 is a freezing room temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the freezing room 6 by the freezing room temperature detector 30, and 33 is freezing room temperature set value determining means for outputting the set temperature value of the freezing room 6. Yes, 34 is a compressor control means for operating the compressor 26 if the temperature detected by the freezer compartment temperature detection means 32 is higher than the set temperature value set by the freezer compartment temperature set value determination means 33.
【００４３】３５は冷蔵室温度検知器３１で冷蔵室２の
温度を検知する冷蔵室温度検知手段であり、３６は冷蔵
室２の設定された温度値を出力する冷蔵室温度設定値決
定手段であり、３７は冷蔵室温度設定値決定手段３６で
設定された設定温度値より冷蔵室温度検知手段３５で検
知された温度の方が高ければダンパー２９を開放するダ
ンパー制御手段である。Reference numeral 35 is a refrigerating compartment temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the refrigerating compartment 2 with the refrigerating compartment temperature detector 31, and 36 is a refrigerating compartment temperature set value determining means for outputting the set temperature value of the refrigerating compartment 2. Yes, 37 is a damper control means for opening the damper 29 when the temperature detected by the refrigerating compartment temperature detecting means 35 is higher than the set temperature value set by the refrigerating compartment temperature set value determining means 36.
【００４４】３８は送信タイマーであり所定の時間毎に
信号を出力する。本実施の形態では所定の時間は１分と
するが何分であってもかまわない。Reference numeral 38 denotes a transmission timer, which outputs a signal at predetermined time intervals. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is 1 minute, but it may be any number of minutes.
【００４５】３９は前記送信タイマー３８から信号を入
力すると冷凍室温度検知手段３２で検知した冷凍室３の
温度値と冷蔵室温度検知手段３５で検知した冷蔵室２の
温度値を前記リモコン１３に送信する冷蔵庫送信手段で
ある。When a signal 39 is inputted from the transmission timer 38, the temperature value of the freezer compartment 3 detected by the freezer compartment temperature detecting means 32 and the temperature value of the refrigerating compartment 2 detected by the refrigerating compartment temperature detecting means 35 are supplied to the remote controller 13. It is a refrigerator transmitting means for transmitting.
【００４６】なお、送信タイミングは送信タイマー３８
を用いなくてもリモコン１３からの要求信号によってリ
モコン１３側に冷蔵庫の温度値を送信する等してもかま
わない。The transmission timing is the transmission timer 38.
The temperature value of the refrigerator may be transmitted to the remote controller 13 side by a request signal from the remote controller 13 without using.
【００４７】４０は双方向のデータ通信が可能な通信手
段であり、例えば光通信を行う場合、赤外線ＬＥＤや受
光ＩＣ等で構成され、赤外線ＬＥＤでデータ送信を行
い、受光ＩＣでデータ受信を行うという方法を用いる。Reference numeral 40 denotes a communication means capable of bidirectional data communication. For example, when performing optical communication, it is composed of an infrared LED, a light receiving IC, etc., and the infrared LED transmits data and the light receiving IC receives data. Method is used.
【００４８】４１は冷蔵庫の前記通信手段４０によって
データを受信する冷蔵庫受信手段である。Reference numeral 41 is a refrigerator receiving means for receiving data by the communication means 40 of the refrigerator.
【００４９】４２は前記冷蔵庫受信手段４１で受信した
データの内容を解析する冷蔵庫情報解析手段である。Reference numeral 42 is a refrigerator information analyzing means for analyzing the contents of the data received by the refrigerator receiving means 41.
【００５０】４３は庫内温度設定手段であり、ユーザー
からの第１のプッシュボタン２４の温度表示／設定スイ
ッチ２４ａの操作によって冷凍室３の温度を設定する冷
凍室温度設定手段４３ａや冷蔵室２の温度を設定する冷
蔵室温度設定手段４３ｂからなる。Reference numeral 43 denotes an inside temperature setting means, which is a freezing room temperature setting means 43a for setting the temperature of the freezing room 3 by a user operating the temperature display / setting switch 24a of the first push button 24 and the refrigerating room 2. It comprises a refrigerating room temperature setting means 43b for setting the temperature of.
【００５１】また、庫内温度設定手段４３は上記２室の
庫内温度設定手段４３に限るものではなく、必要に応じ
て前記切替え室５の庫内温度も設定できる。The internal temperature setting means 43 is not limited to the internal temperature setting means 43 for the two chambers, and the internal temperature of the switching chamber 5 can be set as required.
【００５２】４４は急速冷却設定手段であり、第１のプ
ッシュボタン２４の急凍／製氷スイッチ２４ｂの操作に
よって冷凍室３に急速冷却指令手段４４ａが冷蔵庫本体
１に送信され、圧縮機２６はあらかじめ設定された急速
冷却時間情報４４ｂに応じて所定時間駆動する。Reference numeral 44 is a quick cooling setting means, and by operating the quick freeze / ice making switch 24b of the first push button 24, the quick cooling command means 44a is transmitted to the freezer compartment 3 to the refrigerator body 1, and the compressor 26 is preset. It drives for a predetermined time according to the set rapid cooling time information 44b.
【００５３】４５は前記庫内温度設定手段４３や前記急
速冷却設定手段４４で設定した設定情報を冷蔵庫に送信
するリモコン送信手段である。Reference numeral 45 is a remote control transmitting means for transmitting the setting information set by the inside temperature setting means 43 and the rapid cooling setting means 44 to the refrigerator.
【００５４】４６は前記リモコン１３の通信手段４０に
よって情報を受信するリモコン受信手段である。Reference numeral 46 is a remote controller receiving means for receiving information by the communication means 40 of the remote controller 13.
【００５５】４７は前記リモコン受信手段２６で受信し
た情報の内容を予め決められたコマンド等から解析する
リモコン情報解析手段である。Reference numeral 47 is remote control information analysis means for analyzing the content of the information received by the remote control reception means 26 from a predetermined command or the like.
【００５６】４８は「冷凍室−１８℃」等ユーザーにわ
かりやすいように表示し、テキスト形式でなくてもグラ
フィック形式で表示してもかまわない。Reference numeral 48 is displayed so that it is easy for the user to understand, such as "freezer room-18 ° C", and it may be displayed in a graphic format instead of a text format.
【００５７】以上のように構成された冷蔵庫の制御装置
について図６、図７，図８，図９のフローチャートを用
いてその動作を説明する。The operation of the refrigerator control device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9.
【００５８】図６，図７のフローチャートは冷蔵庫本体
１側からリモコン１３側に情報送信時の動作を示し、図
８、図９のフローチャートはリモコン１３側から冷蔵庫
本体１側にデータ送信時の動作を示すものである。The flowcharts of FIGS. 6 and 7 show the operation when transmitting information from the refrigerator body 1 side to the remote controller 13 side, and the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 and 9 show the operation when transmitting data from the remote controller 13 side to the refrigerator body 1 side. Is shown.
【００５９】まず冷蔵庫側の図６は、特に庫内温度設定
表示のフローチャートである。まずＳ２０１で送信タイ
マー３８のタイマーを初期化（ｔ＝０）し、続いてＳ２
０２でタイマーカウントをスタートさせる。First, FIG. 6 on the refrigerator side is a flow chart for displaying the temperature setting in the refrigerator. First, in S201, the timer of the transmission timer 38 is initialized (t = 0), and then S2
At 02, the timer count is started.
【００６０】次にＳ２０３で冷凍室温度検知器３０、冷
蔵室温度検知器３１による庫内温度の検知を行い、Ｓ２
０４で送信タイマー３８のタイマーｔが１分を経過すれ
ばＳ２０５に進む。１分を経過しないならばＳ２０３に
戻る。Next, in S203, the freezer temperature detector 30 and the refrigerating room temperature detector 31 detect the inside temperature, and S2
In 04, if the timer t of the transmission timer 38 has passed 1 minute, the process proceeds to S205. If 1 minute has not elapsed, the process returns to S203.
【００６１】Ｓ２０５では庫内温度情報（冷凍室温度と
冷蔵室温度）をリモコン１３側に送信し、続いてＳ２０
６で送信タイマー３８のタイマーをｔ＝０にして、Ｓ２
０３に戻る。In S205, the internal temperature information (freezer compartment temperature and refrigerating compartment temperature) is transmitted to the remote controller 13, and then S20.
In step 6, the timer of the transmission timer 38 is set to t = 0 and S2 is set.
Return to 03.
【００６２】また、リモコン１３側の図７においては、
Ｓ２２１で冷蔵庫側からの通信情報の有無を監視し、情
報があれば受信を行い、Ｓ２２２に進む。Ｓ２２２では
受信した情報の解析を行い、冷凍室温度と冷蔵室温度ま
た急凍情報、製氷情報、粗熱とり情報、タイマー設定情
報を把握する。Further, in FIG. 7 on the remote controller 13 side,
In S221, the presence or absence of communication information from the refrigerator side is monitored, and if there is information, it is received and the process proceeds to S222. In S222, the received information is analyzed and the freezing room temperature, the refrigerating room temperature, the quick freeze information, the ice making information, the rough heat removal information, and the timer setting information are grasped.
【００６３】Ｓ２２３では表示手段４８により液晶表示
器１４に庫内温度表示あるいは急凍冷却表示等を行う。In S223, the display means 48 displays the temperature inside the refrigerator or the quick freeze cooling display on the liquid crystal display 14.
【００６４】図８のフローチャートはリモコン１３側の
フローチャートである。The flowchart of FIG. 8 is a flowchart on the remote controller 13 side.
【００６５】まず、Ｓ３０１で温度設定を変更する貯蔵
室を選択する温度表示ＳＷ２４ａがＯＮされたかどうか
を判断する。温度表示ＳＷ２４ａがＯＮされれば、Ｓ３
０２に進み、ＯＮされないならば、Ｓ３０３に進む。First, in S301, it is determined whether or not the temperature display SW 24a for selecting the storage room whose temperature setting is to be changed is turned on. If the temperature display SW 24a is turned on, S3
If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S303.
【００６６】Ｓ３０２において、液晶パネル１４上に冷
凍室６が選択された状態であれば（例えば冷凍室の文字
を太字や白抜き表示をして視覚的に選択状態がわかるよ
うにする）、冷蔵室２から冷凍室６に選択状態を切り替
える。In S302, if the freezer compartment 6 is selected on the liquid crystal panel 14 (for example, the characters of the freezer compartment are displayed in bold or white so that the selected status can be visually recognized). The selection state is switched from the chamber 2 to the freezing chamber 6.
【００６７】続いてＳ３０３で、設定ＳＷ２５がＯＮさ
れたならば、Ｓ３０４に進み、庫内温度設定手段４３で
選択状態の貯蔵室（冷凍室６または冷蔵室２）の温度設
定を変更し、Ｓ３０５に進む。ＯＮされていないならば
Ｓ３０１に戻る。なお本実施の形態では、温度設定は冷
凍室６、冷蔵室２ともに「弱」「中」「強」と３段階に
変更が可能で、設定ＳＷ２５によって自在に温度設定が
変更できる。Subsequently, if the setting SW 25 is turned on in S303, the process proceeds to S304, the temperature setting means 43 changes the temperature setting of the selected storage chamber (freezer 6 or refrigerating chamber 2), and S305. Proceed to. If it is not turned on, the process returns to S301. In the present embodiment, the temperature setting can be changed in three stages of “weak”, “medium”, and “strong” in both the freezing compartment 6 and the refrigerating compartment 2, and the temperature setting can be freely changed by the setting SW 25.
【００６８】Ｓ３０５において、設定変更された温度設
定表示を液晶パネル１４上に行う。次にＳ３０６に進
み、Ｓ３０６において、リモコン送信手段４５により設
定変更した温度設定情報を冷蔵庫側へ送信する。In S305, the temperature setting display with the changed setting is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 14. Next, in S306, the temperature setting information whose setting has been changed by the remote control transmitting means 45 in S306 is transmitted to the refrigerator side.
【００６９】また、冷蔵庫側の図９においては、Ｓ３２
１でリモコン１３側からの通信情報の有無を監視し、情
報があれば受信を行い、Ｓ３２２に進む。Ｓ３２２では
受信した情報の解析を行い、冷凍室温度設定情報あるい
は冷蔵室温度設定情報を抽出し、次にＳ３２３で冷凍室
温度設定値決定手段３３または冷蔵室温度設定値決定手
段３６で温度設定値を決定し、Ｓ３２１に戻る。Further, in FIG. 9 on the refrigerator side, S32
At 1, the presence or absence of communication information from the remote controller 13 side is monitored, and if there is information, it is received, and the process proceeds to S322. In S322, the received information is analyzed to extract the freezing room temperature setting information or the refrigerating room temperature setting information, and then in S323, the freezing room temperature setting value determining means 33 or the refrigerating room temperature setting value determining means 36 sets the temperature setting value. Is determined, and the process returns to S321.
【００７０】また、急凍／製氷ＳＷ２４ｂ、粗熱とりＳ
Ｗ２４ＣあるいはタイマーＳＷ２４ｄのフローについて
も庫内温度設定表示のフローとほぼ同様に行われる。Also, quick freeze / ice making SW 24b, rough heat removal S
The flow of W24C or the timer SW24d is almost the same as the flow of the internal temperature setting display.
【００７１】このように、冷蔵庫本体１とリモコン１３
でデータ通信が可能であるので、冷蔵庫本体１から離れ
た場所からリモコン１３で冷蔵庫の情報を取得したり、
庫内温度設定をかえたりすることができる。Thus, the refrigerator body 1 and the remote controller 13
Since data communication is possible with, the remote controller 13 can obtain information about the refrigerator from a place remote from the refrigerator body 1,
You can change the temperature setting in the refrigerator.
【００７２】また、一定時間毎に冷蔵庫本体１からリモ
コン１３に庫内温度情報が送信され、庫内状況を温度で
管理することができるので、冷えがよいのか悪いのか一
目で認識することができ、使い勝手がよい。Further, since the refrigerator temperature information is transmitted from the refrigerator main body 1 to the remote controller 13 at regular time intervals and the temperature inside the refrigerator can be managed, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the cold is good or bad. , Easy to use.
【００７３】また、冷蔵庫本体１の開閉ドア７の表面に
脱着可能にリモコン１３を取付けることが出来るので、
冷蔵庫本体１の使用時ほぼ正面に立って動作するのでリ
モコン１３を手に取りやすく、また最上部の開閉ドア７
に設けられているので、立ち姿勢で屈むことなく脱着可
能となり使い勝手がよい。Since the remote controller 13 can be removably attached to the surface of the opening / closing door 7 of the refrigerator body 1,
When the refrigerator body 1 is used, it operates almost standing in front, so it is easy to pick up the remote controller 13, and the top opening / closing door 7
Since it is installed on the stand, it can be attached and detached without bending while standing, which is convenient.
【００７４】（実施例２）図１０は本発明の実施例２に
よる冷蔵庫の正面図である。図１１は同実施例の要部拡
大図である。図１２は同実施例の要部縦断面図である。(Second Embodiment) FIG. 10 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a main part of the same embodiment. FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part of the embodiment.
【００７５】図１０において、４９は冷蔵庫本体であ
り、５０は前記冷蔵庫本体４９の上部に備えた冷蔵室で
あり、５１は冷蔵室５０の下部に備えた野菜室であり、
５２は野菜室５１の下部に備えられた独立製氷室であ
り、５３は独立製氷室５２の側方で野菜室５１の下部に
備えられた切替え室（冷凍室温度約―１８℃から野菜室
温度約６℃まで切替え可能）であり、５４は冷蔵庫本体
４９の最下部に位置する冷凍室である。In FIG. 10, reference numeral 49 is a refrigerator main body, 50 is a refrigerating compartment provided at the upper portion of the refrigerator main body 49, 51 is a vegetable compartment provided at the lower portion of the refrigerating compartment 50,
Reference numeral 52 denotes an independent ice making chamber provided at the bottom of the vegetable compartment 51, and 53 denotes a switching chamber provided at the side of the independent ice making compartment 52 at the bottom of the vegetable compartment 51 (from a freezing compartment temperature of about −18 ° C. to a vegetable compartment temperature. It is possible to switch to about 6 ° C.), and 54 is a freezer compartment located at the bottom of the refrigerator main body 49.
【００７６】５５は冷蔵室５０の開口部に備えられた開
閉ドアであり、５６，５７，５８，５９はそれぞれ野菜
室５１、独立製氷室５２、切替え室５３、冷凍室５４の
開口部に備えられた引出しドアである。55 is an opening / closing door provided in the opening of the refrigerating compartment 50, and 56, 57, 58, 59 are provided in the opening of the vegetable compartment 51, the independent ice making compartment 52, the switching compartment 53, and the freezing compartment 54, respectively. It is a drawer door.
【００７７】６０は開閉ドア５５に備えられたハンドル
である。６１は略楕円形状の無線式のリモートコントロ
ーラー（以下リモコン６１とする）であり、開閉ドア５
５の下辺近傍に取付けられている。Reference numeral 60 is a handle provided on the opening / closing door 55. Reference numeral 61 is a substantially elliptical wireless remote controller (hereinafter referred to as remote controller 61),
It is attached near the lower side of 5.
【００７８】図１１において、リモコン６１の表面に形
成されている構成について説明する。６２はリモコン６
１の表面に備えられた表示器であり、液晶パネル等で形
成されている。またＬＥＤ表示等、表示できるものであ
れば構わない。The structure formed on the surface of the remote controller 61 in FIG. 11 will be described. 62 is a remote control 6
1 is a display provided on the surface of the liquid crystal display panel 1 and is formed of a liquid crystal panel or the like. Further, any display such as LED display may be used.
【００７９】６３はリモコン６１に備えられた複数のス
イッチであり、それぞれ急凍ＳＷ６３ａ、温度設定ＳＷ
６３ｂ、温度表示ＳＷ６３Ｃ、製氷入／切ＳＷ６３ｄが
備えられている。リモコン６１の表面レイアウトは中央
部に表示器６２が配置され、その両側に急凍ＳＷ６３
ａ、温度設定ＳＷ６３ｂと粗熱とりＳＷ６３ｃ、製氷入
／切ＳＷ６３ｄが配置する。Reference numeral 63 denotes a plurality of switches provided on the remote controller 61, which are a quick freeze SW 63a and a temperature setting SW, respectively.
63b, temperature display SW63C, ice making ON / OFF SW63d are provided. As for the surface layout of the remote controller 61, the indicator 62 is arranged in the central portion, and the quick freeze SW 63 is arranged on both sides of the indicator 62.
a, a temperature setting SW 63b, a rough heat removing SW 63c, and an ice making ON / OFF SW 63d are arranged.
【００８０】表示器６２にはＳＷ６３Ｃによって選択さ
れた各貯蔵室の温度を表示することができる。The display 62 can display the temperature of each storage room selected by the SW 63C.
【００８１】図１２において、６４は前記リモコン６１
の裏面に形成された第３の凹部であり、第３の凹部６４
内には鉄板６５がビス等（図示しない）で固定されてい
る。In FIG. 12, 64 is the remote controller 61.
The third concave portion 64 formed on the back surface of the
An iron plate 65 is fixed inside with screws or the like (not shown).
【００８２】開閉ドア５０には実施例１と同様の構成で
磁石や弾性体が取付けられており、リモコン６１は開閉
ドア５０から取外しが可能であり、また装着時、実施例
１と同様にリモコン６１の周縁部６６とドア５０の表面
を曲面で連続させており、外観意匠を害することなく、
極めて見栄えがよい。A magnet and an elastic body are attached to the opening / closing door 50 in the same configuration as in the first embodiment, and the remote controller 61 can be detached from the opening / closing door 50, and when mounted, the remote controller is the same as in the first embodiment. The peripheral portion 66 of 61 and the surface of the door 50 are continuous with a curved surface, without impairing the appearance design.
It looks great.
【００８３】[0083]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように請求項１に記載の発
明は、上下方向に区画形成され食品等を冷却貯蔵する複
数の貯蔵室を備えた冷蔵庫本体と、前記冷蔵庫本体の外
殻に着脱自在に設けられ液晶パネル等の表示器を備えた
無線式のリモートコントローラーと、前記冷蔵庫本体と
前記リモートコントローラーの双方に備えた通信手段と
からなり、前記リモートコントローラーは最上部の冷蔵
室のドアの外殻に前記リモートコントローラーの外周形
状と相似形状に形成された凹み部に収納可能とするとと
もに、冷蔵庫本体に取付けた状態でも取外した状態でも
データ通信を可能とし、リモートコントローラー本体に
貯蔵室の温度設定手段を備え、前記温度設定手段の操作
結果に基づく設定情報と貯蔵室の温度情報を表示器に表
示させたものであり、ユーザーは冷蔵庫から離れた場所
から冷蔵庫の情報を取得したり、冷蔵庫の制御をしたり
することができる。また、ユーザーの使用状態に応じて
着脱の選択ができるため使い勝手の自由度が広がる。ま
た、冷蔵庫の設置条件にかかわらず、着脱機能を保持で
き、リモートコントローラーの存在を認識しやすい。ま
た、ユーザーは立ち姿勢の状態で膝を曲げて屈まなくて
もリモートコントローラーを脱着できるので、利便性が
高められる。 As described above, the invention according to claim 1 is a compound that is vertically partitioned to cool and store foods and the like.
The refrigerator body with a number of storage chambers and the outside of the refrigerator body
Equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal panel that is detachably attached to the shell
Wireless remote controller and the refrigerator body
With communication means provided in both of the remote controller
The remote controller consists of the top refrigeration
The outer shape of the remote controller on the outer shell of the room door
If it can be stored in a recess formed in a shape similar to the shape
Even if it is attached to the refrigerator body or removed
Enables data communication and enables remote controller
A storage room temperature setting means is provided, and the temperature setting means is operated.
Display the setting information based on the result and the temperature information of the storage room on the display.
The user is in a place away from the refrigerator.
To get information about the refrigerator from the
can do. Also, depending on the usage status of the user
Since it can be attached or detached, the degree of usability is expanded. Well
In addition, the detachable function can be maintained regardless of the refrigerator installation conditions.
It is easy to recognize the existence of the remote controller. Well
Also, the user should not bend and bend his knees while standing.
Also, the remote controller can be attached and detached, which is convenient.
To be enhanced.
【００８４】[0084]
【００８５】[0085]
【００８６】[0086]
【００８７】また、請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１
にさらに、ドアへの装着時にリモートコントローラーの
周縁部とドア表面を曲面で連続させたものであり、意匠
的に冷蔵庫の主要となるドアの外観ラインを損なうこと
なく見栄えのよい冷蔵庫を提供できる。また、ドアに摺
れても簡単にリモコンがはずれ落ちることはないので、
落下による破損を防止することができる。The invention described in claim 2 is the same as claim 1
In addition, since the peripheral portion of the remote controller and the door surface are connected with a curved surface when the door is attached to the door, it is possible to provide a nice-looking refrigerator without damaging the exterior appearance line of the main door of the refrigerator by design. Also, since the remote control will not easily fall off even if it is rubbed by the door,
It is possible to prevent damage due to dropping.
【００８８】また、請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１
または２にさらに、リモートコントローラーの取外しは
リモートコントローラー本体を押圧した後、弾性力でド
ア表面より突出させることにより行わせるものであり、
リモートコントローラー周りのドア意匠を損なわず取外
しもしやすい。The invention described in claim 3 is the same as claim 1
Or , in addition to 2 , the remote controller is detached by pressing the remote controller body and then elastically projecting it from the door surface.
Easy to remove without damaging the door design around the remote controller.
【００８９】[0089]
【００９０】また、請求項４に記載の発明は、請求項１
または２にさらに、リモートコントローラー本体に貯蔵
室内の急速冷却指令手段を備え、前記急速冷却指令手段
の操作結果に基づく指令情報と急速冷却の時間情報を表
示器に表示させるものであり、冷蔵庫に触れなくてもす
ばやくその場で操作でき、食品をより新鮮に保つことが
できる。The invention described in claim 4 is the same as claim 1
Or 2 further comprising a quick cooling instruction means in the storage compartment in the remote controller main body, which displays the command information and time information of the rapid cooling based on the operation result of the rapid cooling instruction means on the display, touch the refrigerator It can be quickly operated on-site without the need to keep food fresher.
【図１】本発明の実施例１による冷蔵庫の正面図FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】同実施例の冷蔵庫の要部斜視図FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts of the refrigerator according to the embodiment.
【図３】同実施例の冷蔵庫の要部縦断面図FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the same embodiment.
【図４】同実施例の冷蔵庫の要部拡大図FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the same embodiment.
【図５】本発明の実施例１による冷蔵庫の制御装置のブ
ロック図FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control device for a refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図６】本発明の実施例１による制御装置の冷蔵庫側の
フローチャートFIG. 6 is a flowchart of the refrigerator side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図７】本発明の実施例１による制御装置のリモートコ
ントローラー側のフローチャートFIG. 7 is a flowchart on the remote controller side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図８】本発明の実施例１による制御装置のリモートコ
ントローラー側のフローチャートFIG. 8 is a flowchart on the remote controller side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図９】本発明の実施例１による制御装置の冷蔵庫側の
フローチャートFIG. 9 is a flow chart on the refrigerator side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図１０】本発明の実施例２による冷蔵庫の正面図FIG. 10 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図１１】同実施例の冷蔵庫の要部拡大図FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the same embodiment.
【図１２】同実施例の冷蔵庫の要部縦断面図FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part of the refrigerator according to the embodiment.
【図１３】従来の冷蔵庫の制御装置のブロック図FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a conventional refrigerator control device.
【図１４】従来の冷蔵庫の制御装置のフローチャートFIG. 14 is a flowchart of a conventional refrigerator control device.
１、４９ 冷蔵庫本体 ２、５０ 冷蔵室（貯蔵室） ３、５１ 野菜室（貯蔵室） ４、５２ 製氷室（貯蔵室） ５、５３ 切替え室（貯蔵室） ６、５４ 冷凍室（貯蔵室） ７、５５ 開閉ドア １３、６１ リモートコントローラー １４、６２ 表示器 ２１、６６ 周縁部 ２３ 曲面 ４０ 通信手段 ４３ 温度設定手段 ４４ａ 急速冷却指令手段 1,49 Refrigerator body 2,50 Cold room (storage room) 3, 51 Vegetable room (storage room) 4,52 Ice making room (storage room) 5,53 Switching room (storage room) 6,54 Freezing room (storage room) 7,55 open / close door 13, 61 Remote controller 14,62 Indicator 21, 66 peripheral part 23 curved surface 40 Communication means 43 Temperature setting means 44a Rapid cooling command means
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Claims (4)
蔵する複数の貯蔵室を備えた冷蔵庫本体と、前記冷蔵庫
本体の外殻に着脱自在に設けられ液晶パネル等の表示器
を備えた無線式のリモートコントローラーと、前記冷蔵
庫本体と前記リモートコントローラーの双方に備えた通
信手段とからなり、前記リモートコントローラーは最上
部の冷蔵室のドアの外殻に前記リモートコントローラー
の外周形状と相似形状に形成された凹み部に収納可能と
するとともに、冷蔵庫本体に取付けた状態でも取外した
状態でもデータ通信を可能とし、リモートコントローラ
ー本体に貯蔵室の温度設定手段を備え、前記温度設定手
段の操作結果に基づく設定情報と貯蔵室の温度情報を表
示器に表示させたことを特徴とする冷蔵庫。1. A radio having a refrigerator main body having a plurality of storage chambers vertically partitioned and configured to cool and store foods and the like, and a display detachably provided on an outer shell of the refrigerator main body such as a liquid crystal panel. Type remote controller and communication means provided in both the refrigerator body and the remote controller, the remote controller being the best
The remote controller on the outer shell of the refrigerator compartment door
Can be stored in a recess formed in a shape similar to the outer peripheral shape of
As well as, also to enable data communication in a state removed even when attached to the refrigerator body, a remote controller
-The main body is equipped with a temperature setting means for the storage room,
Display setting information and storage room temperature information based on the operation result
A refrigerator characterized by being displayed on an indicator .
ーの周縁部とドア表面を曲面で連続させたことを特徴と
する請求項１に記載の冷蔵庫。2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the peripheral portion of the remote controller and the door surface are formed into a continuous curved surface when mounted on the door.
ートコントローラー本体を押圧した後、弾性力でドア表
面より突出させることにより行わせることを特徴とする
請求項１または２に記載の冷蔵庫。3. After removal of the remote controller of pressing the remote controller main body, the refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that effected by projecting from the door surface by the elastic force.
の急速冷却指令手段を備え、前記急速冷却指令手段の操
作結果に基づく指令情報と急速冷却の時間情報を表示器
に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の冷蔵
庫。4. The remote controller main body is provided with a quick cooling command means for the storage chamber, and command information based on the operation result of the quick cooling command means and quick cooling time information are displayed on a display. The refrigerator according to 1 .
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