WO2021189690A1 - Refrigerator system and control method therefor - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to the field of refrigeration, in particular to a refrigerator system and a control method thereof.
- the present invention provides a control method of a refrigerator system.
- the control method includes:
- step of "forming a storage partition of the item on the shelf below the item” includes:
- the step of "obtaining the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage duration" includes:
- the input item name is received, and the corresponding predetermined storage period is retrieved according to the item name.
- the step of "displaying the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time" includes:
- the steps of "sending the storage expiration reminder of the item” include:
- the storage expiration reminder of the item is issued on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal.
- the present invention also provides a refrigerator system, including a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes a box body, and a door body that can be opened and closed on the box body, and a storage space is formed in the box body;
- the refrigerator control system also includes:
- the shelf is arranged in the storage space along the horizontal direction.
- the shelf is divided into a number of cells, and each cell is provided with a sensor and a timer; when an article is placed on the shelf, the article is The combination of the cells below form the storage area of the item;
- the controller is in communication connection with the sensor and the timer, and sends the storage partition and the storage time to the display.
- the refrigerator further includes a control panel arranged on the door body for inputting the name of the item corresponding to the storage zone and the predetermined storage time;
- the refrigerator further includes a control panel disposed on the door, the control panel is used to input the name of the article corresponding to the storage zone, and the controller is connected to the control panel in communication to adjust the name according to the article name. Take the predetermined storage duration.
- the refrigerator system includes a refrigerator, a user mobile terminal and an alarm, and the alarm is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
- the refrigerator system shown includes a refrigerator and a user mobile terminal, and the display shown is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
- the shelf includes a functional area and an edge area arranged along the edge of the functional area, and the cells are arranged in the functional area.
- the sensing element is a pressure sensor.
- the shelf of the refrigerator of the present invention can automatically form storage partitions after items are placed, and display the storage partitions and the storage time of the items in real time, and monitor the items in the refrigerator. , Which can send a reminder to the user to prevent food storage time and deterioration, and further improve the user's quality of life and intelligent life.
- Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf of the refrigerator system of the present invention.
- Fig. 2 is a schematic flow chart of the control method of the refrigerator system of the present invention.
- the present invention provides a control method of a refrigerator system, and the control method includes:
- a storage zone for the item is formed on the shelf 1 below the item;
- the shelf 1 of the refrigerator in the present invention can automatically form storage partitions after items are placed, and the storage partitions and the storage time of the items can be displayed in real time, and the items in the refrigerator can be monitored.
- the user issues a reminder to prevent the food from being stored for a long time and deteriorate, and further improve the user's quality of life and intelligent life.
- the storage partition in the present invention is automatically formed under the objects, instead of pre-partitioning, so that the storage space on the shelf 1 can be better utilized, and more objects can be placed and monitored.
- step of "forming a storage partition of the article on the shelf 1 below the article” includes:
- the refrigerator system in addition to the real-time update and display of the storage duration of the item, it is also possible to track whether the storage of the item expires. Specifically, after the storage zone of the item is formed on the shelf 1, the user can input the item name corresponding to the item, and obtain the predetermined storage period corresponding to the item. After the storage period of the item reaches the predetermined storage period, the refrigerator system will issue a storage expiration reminder to remind the user to take the item out and use it in time, prevent the item from expiring, and facilitate the user's intelligent life.
- the step of "obtaining the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage duration" includes:
- the input item name is received, and the corresponding predetermined storage period is retrieved according to the item name.
- the name of the item and the predetermined storage period can be input by the user, for example, some commodities such as yogurt.
- the user can perform manual input, voice input, or scan the product or QR code through the camera or scanner on the refrigerator to obtain the name of the product and the predetermined storage time.
- the refrigerator system can search for the predetermined storage period corresponding to the item name, such as certain vegetables, fruits, etc., on its local or network side.
- the user can manually input, voice input, or scan vegetables and fruits through the camera or scanner on the refrigerator to obtain the item name of the item, and search for the predetermined storage period corresponding to the item name.
- the present invention provides two methods for obtaining the name of the article and the predetermined storage period, both of which are within the protection scope of the present invention.
- the refrigerator system may include a refrigerator and a user mobile terminal, and the step of "displaying the storage zone and storage time of the item in real time” includes:
- the steps of "sending the storage expiration reminder of the item” include:
- the storage expiration reminder of the item can be issued on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal, and information such as the name or image of the item, storage partition and other information can also be issued. Specifically, it includes sound reminders, image reminders, and so on.
- the present invention also provides a refrigerator system, including a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes a box body, a door body that can be opened and closed on the box body, and a storage space is formed in the box body; the refrigerator control system further includes:
- the shelf 1 is arranged in the storage space along the horizontal direction.
- the shelf 1 is divided into a number of cells 10, and each cell 10 is provided with a sensor and a timer;
- the cell 10 directly below the item is combined to form a storage zone for the item;
- the controller is in communication connection with the sensor and the timer, and sends the storage partition and the storage time to the display.
- the shelf 1 is divided into a number of cells 10, and each cell 10 is provided with a sensing element, so that it can sense whether there is an item above the cell 10; when there is an item, only the cell directly below the item 10 combinations form the storage compartment. Therefore, when items are placed on the shelf 1, a storage partition corresponding to the number of items is automatically formed on the shelf 1, and a timer is set in the cell 10 to calculate the storage of different storage partitions. duration. And finally unified displayed on the monitor. Therefore, the items placed in the refrigerator can be monitored separately, and the items can be prevented from being stored for too long and expired.
- the shelf 1 is composed of a plurality of cells 10, the combination of a plurality of consecutive cells 10 can form a storage partition; the storage partition is not divided on the shelf 1 in advance, but After the article is placed, the storage zone is composed of the cell 10 directly below the article, and the storage zone is equivalent to the smallest storage zone that the cell 10 can form to surround the article. Therefore, the utilization rate of the shelf 1 is greater, and more items can be placed on the shelf 1, and at the same time, more items can be monitored for storage time.
- the sensing element is a pressure sensor. If the sensing element is other sensors such as a gravity sensor, a photosensitive sensor, etc., the objective of the present invention can also be achieved.
- the refrigerator further includes a control panel arranged on the door body for allowing the user to input the name of the article corresponding to the storage zone.
- the control panel can be used to input the name of the item corresponding to the storage zone and the predetermined storage time; on the other hand, the above-mentioned controller is in communication with the control panel, and The predetermined storage time can be retrieved according to the name of the item entered on the control panel.
- control panel may only be used to input the name of the article, and the controller assumes the role of obtaining the predetermined storage duration; or, the control panel may be used to input the name of the article and the predetermined storage duration.
- the user can perform manual input, voice input, or scan the item or the QR code on the item through the camera or scanner on the refrigerator.
- the refrigerator system includes a refrigerator, a user mobile terminal and an alarm, and the alarm is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
- the alarm is used to send an alarm to the user when the storage time reaches the predetermined storage time. Therefore, an alarm can be installed on the refrigerator. When the user approaches the refrigerator, the alarm can send an alarm to the user through sound or video; or, An alarm is installed on the user's mobile terminal to alert the user at any time.
- the display can also be provided on the door of the refrigerator.
- the display can display the storage area and storage time of the item; or the display is set on the user's mobile terminal , When the user needs, the user can use the display at any time and view the storage area and storage time.
- the shelf 1 includes a functional area 11 and an edge area 12 arranged along the edge of the functional area 11, and the cell 10 is arranged in the functional area 11. Since the shelf 1 is arranged in the box of the refrigerator, the shelf 1 must be provided with an edge area 12 that is engaged with the box of the refrigerator. Therefore, in order to save costs, only the functional area inside the shelf 1 Set the cell 10 in 11.
- the present invention provides a refrigerator system and a control method thereof.
- the shelf 1 in the refrigerator system is divided into a number of cells 10, and the cells 10 are all provided with sensing elements and timers.
- the cell 10 directly below the item is combined to form a storage zone for the item, and the display can display the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time.
- the items in the refrigerator are monitored, which can send reminders to the user, prevent the food from being stored for a long time and deteriorate, and further improve the user's quality of life and intelligent life.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a control method for a refrigerator system. The control method comprises: sensing that an article is placed on a shelf of a refrigerator; forming a storage partition of the article on the shelf below the article; and displaying the storage partition and the storage duration of the article in real time. In the present invention, a storage partition can be automatically formed after an article is placed on a shelf of a refrigerator, the storage partition and the storage duration of the article are displayed in real time, and the article in the refrigerator is monitored, so that a prompt can be sent to a user. In this way, food deterioration due to long storage can be prevented, and thus user life quality is improved and user life is intellectualized.
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本发明涉及制冷领域,特别是一种冰箱***及其控制方法。The invention relates to the field of refrigeration, in particular to a refrigerator system and a control method thereof.
随着人们生活水平的提高及生活质量的上升,消费者购买食物的数量和种类也越来越多,冰箱的容积也相应越来越大。With the improvement of people's living standards and the rise of their quality of life, consumers are buying more and more foods, and the volume of refrigerators is correspondingly larger and larger.
但是,由于食物多,消费者很难记住每一件食物的购买时间,则很容易导致食物过长时间在冰箱内放置导致的食物浪费,并且,也大量占用了冰箱内的有效空间,变质食物也容易污染冰箱内环境,带来健康隐患。However, due to the large amount of food, it is difficult for consumers to remember when each piece of food was purchased, which can easily lead to food waste caused by the food being placed in the refrigerator for too long, and it also takes up a large amount of effective space in the refrigerator and deteriorates. Food is also easy to contaminate the environment in the refrigerator and bring health risks.
因此,为了解决上述问题,必须设计一种可以提醒用户食物的放置时间的更加智能化的冰箱***及其控制方法。Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, it is necessary to design a more intelligent refrigerator system and its control method that can remind users of the storage time of food.
发明内容Summary of the invention
为解决上述问题之一,本发明提供了一种冰箱***的控制方法,所述控制方法包括:In order to solve one of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a control method of a refrigerator system. The control method includes:
感应到冰箱的搁板上放置了物品;It senses that there are items placed on the shelf of the refrigerator;
在该物品下方的搁板上形成该物品的储物分区;Form a storage area for the item on the shelf below the item;
实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长。Real-time display of the storage zone and storage duration of the item.
作为本发明的进一步改进,步骤“在该物品下方的搁板上形成该物品的储物分区”之后包括:As a further improvement of the present invention, after the step of "forming a storage partition of the item on the shelf below the item" includes:
获取物品名称及对应的预定存储时长;Obtain the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage time;
判断该物品的储物时长是否到达预定存储时长;Determine whether the storage time of the item reaches the predetermined storage time;
若到达,则发出该物品的存储到期提醒。If it arrives, a reminder of the storage expiration of the item will be issued.
作为本发明的进一步改进,步骤“获取物品名称及对应的预定存储时长”包括:As a further improvement of the present invention, the step of "obtaining the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage duration" includes:
接收输入的物品名称和预定存储时长;Receive the input item name and the scheduled storage time;
或者,接收输入的物品名称,并根据物品名称调取对应的预定存储时长。Alternatively, the input item name is received, and the corresponding predetermined storage period is retrieved according to the item name.
作为本发明的进一步改进,步骤“实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长”包括:As a further improvement of the present invention, the step of "displaying the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time" includes:
在冰箱或用户移动端上实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长;Display the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal;
步骤“发出该物品的存储到期提醒”包括:The steps of "sending the storage expiration reminder of the item" include:
在冰箱或用户移动端上发出该物品的存储到期提醒。The storage expiration reminder of the item is issued on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal.
为解决上述问题之一,本发明还提供了一种冰箱***,包括冰箱,所述冰箱包括箱体、可开合设置于箱体上的门体,所述箱体内形成储物空间;所述冰箱控制***还包括:In order to solve one of the above problems, the present invention also provides a refrigerator system, including a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes a box body, and a door body that can be opened and closed on the box body, and a storage space is formed in the box body; The refrigerator control system also includes:
搁板,沿水平方向设置于储物空间内,所述搁板上划分有若干个单元格,每一单元格内均设置有感应件和计时器;当搁板上放置有物品时,物品正下方的单元格组合形成该物品的储物分区;The shelf is arranged in the storage space along the horizontal direction. The shelf is divided into a number of cells, and each cell is provided with a sensor and a timer; when an article is placed on the shelf, the article is The combination of the cells below form the storage area of the item;
显示器,用以显示储物分区及储物时长;Display, used to display storage partition and storage time;
控制器,与所述感应件和计时器通信连接,并将储物分区及储物时长发送给显示器。The controller is in communication connection with the sensor and the timer, and sends the storage partition and the storage time to the display.
作为本发明的进一步改进,所述冰箱还包括设置于门体上的控制面板,用以输入储物分区所对应的物品名称和预定存储时长;As a further improvement of the present invention, the refrigerator further includes a control panel arranged on the door body for inputting the name of the item corresponding to the storage zone and the predetermined storage time;
或者,所述冰箱还包括设置于门体上的控制面板,所述控制面板用以输入储物分区所对应的物品名称,所述控制器与所述控制面板通讯连接用以根据该物品名称调取预定存储时长。Alternatively, the refrigerator further includes a control panel disposed on the door, the control panel is used to input the name of the article corresponding to the storage zone, and the controller is connected to the control panel in communication to adjust the name according to the article name. Take the predetermined storage duration.
作为本发明的进一步改进,所述冰箱***包括冰箱、用户移动端及报警器,所述报警器设置于冰箱或用户移动端上。As a further improvement of the present invention, the refrigerator system includes a refrigerator, a user mobile terminal and an alarm, and the alarm is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
作为本发明的进一步改进,所示冰箱***包括冰箱、用户移动端,所示显示器设置于冰箱或用户移动端上。As a further improvement of the present invention, the refrigerator system shown includes a refrigerator and a user mobile terminal, and the display shown is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
作为本发明的进一步改进,所述搁板包括功能区及沿功能区边缘设置的边沿区,所述单元格设置于所述功能区内。As a further improvement of the present invention, the shelf includes a functional area and an edge area arranged along the edge of the functional area, and the cells are arranged in the functional area.
作为本发明的进一步改进,所述感应件为压力传感器。As a further improvement of the present invention, the sensing element is a pressure sensor.
与现有技术相比,本发明中冰箱的搁板上可在放置了物品后自动形成储物分区,并且对储物分区及该物品的储物时长进行实时显示,对冰箱内的物品进行监控,从而可向用户发出提醒,防止食物存储时间过长并变质,进一步提高用户的生活品质和智能化生活。Compared with the prior art, the shelf of the refrigerator of the present invention can automatically form storage partitions after items are placed, and display the storage partitions and the storage time of the items in real time, and monitor the items in the refrigerator. , Which can send a reminder to the user to prevent food storage time and deterioration, and further improve the user's quality of life and intelligent life.
图1为本发明冰箱***的搁板的结构示意图;Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf of the refrigerator system of the present invention;
图2为本发明冰箱***的控制方法的流程示意图。Fig. 2 is a schematic flow chart of the control method of the refrigerator system of the present invention.
为了使本技术领域的人员更好地理解本发明中的技术方案,下面将结合本发明实施例中的附图,对本发明实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述,显然,所描述的实施例仅仅是本发明一部分实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本发明中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有做出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都应当属于本发明保护的范围。In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described The embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
如图1和图2所示,本发明提供了一种冰箱***的控制方法,所述控制方法包括:As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the present invention provides a control method of a refrigerator system, and the control method includes:
感应到冰箱的搁板1上放置了物品;Sense that items are placed on shelf 1 of the refrigerator;
在该物品下方的搁板1上形成该物品的储物分区;A storage zone for the item is formed on the shelf 1 below the item;
实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长。Real-time display of the storage zone and storage duration of the item.
因此,本发明中冰箱的搁板1上可在放置了物品后自动形成储物分区,并且对储物分区及该物品的储物时长进行实时显示,对冰箱内的物品进行监控,从而可向用户发出提醒,防止食物存储时间过长并变质,进一步提高用户的生活品质和智能化生活。Therefore, the shelf 1 of the refrigerator in the present invention can automatically form storage partitions after items are placed, and the storage partitions and the storage time of the items can be displayed in real time, and the items in the refrigerator can be monitored. The user issues a reminder to prevent the food from being stored for a long time and deteriorate, and further improve the user's quality of life and intelligent life.
并且,本发明中的储物分区自动形成于物品下方,而不是预先进行分区,因而可以更好的对搁板1上的储物空间进行利用,可以放置并监控更多的物品。In addition, the storage partition in the present invention is automatically formed under the objects, instead of pre-partitioning, so that the storage space on the shelf 1 can be better utilized, and more objects can be placed and monitored.
进一步的,步骤“在该物品下方的搁板1上形成该物品的储物分区”之后包括:Further, after the step of "forming a storage partition of the article on the shelf 1 below the article" includes:
获取物品名称及对应的预定存储时长;Obtain the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage time;
判断该物品的储物时长是否到达预定存储时长;Determine whether the storage time of the item reaches the predetermined storage time;
若到达,则发出该物品的存储到期提醒。If it arrives, a reminder of the storage expiration of the item will be issued.
本发明中,除了可以实时更新并显示物品的储物时长以外,还可以对物品存储是否到期进行追踪。具体的,在搁板1上形成该物品的储物分区后,用户可以输入该物品对应的物品名称,并获取该物品对应的预定存储时长。在该物品的储物时长到达预定存储时长后,冰箱***则会发出存储到期提醒,提醒用户将该物品及时取出并使用,防止物品过期,方便用户的智能化生活。In the present invention, in addition to the real-time update and display of the storage duration of the item, it is also possible to track whether the storage of the item expires. Specifically, after the storage zone of the item is formed on the shelf 1, the user can input the item name corresponding to the item, and obtain the predetermined storage period corresponding to the item. After the storage period of the item reaches the predetermined storage period, the refrigerator system will issue a storage expiration reminder to remind the user to take the item out and use it in time, prevent the item from expiring, and facilitate the user's intelligent life.
其中,步骤“获取物品名称及对应的预定存储时长”包括:Among them, the step of "obtaining the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage duration" includes:
接收输入的物品名称和预定存储时长;Receive the input item name and the scheduled storage time;
或者,接收输入的物品名称,并根据物品名称调取对应的预定存储时长。Alternatively, the input item name is received, and the corresponding predetermined storage period is retrieved according to the item name.
即,一方面,物品名称和预定存储时长均可由用户进行输入,例如某些商品如酸奶等。用户可以进行手动输入、语音输入或者通过冰箱上的摄像头或扫描器对商品或二维码进行扫描,从而获取物品名称及预定存储时长。That is, on the one hand, the name of the item and the predetermined storage period can be input by the user, for example, some commodities such as yogurt. The user can perform manual input, voice input, or scan the product or QR code through the camera or scanner on the refrigerator to obtain the name of the product and the predetermined storage time.
另一方面,在用户输入物品名称后,冰箱***可在其本地端或网络端查找与该物品名称对应的预定存储时长,例如某些蔬菜、水果等。同样的,用户可以手动输入、语音输入或者通过冰箱上的摄像头或扫描器对蔬菜、水果进行扫描从而获取该物品的物品名称,并搜索与该物品名称相对应的预定存储时长。On the other hand, after the user inputs the item name, the refrigerator system can search for the predetermined storage period corresponding to the item name, such as certain vegetables, fruits, etc., on its local or network side. Similarly, the user can manually input, voice input, or scan vegetables and fruits through the camera or scanner on the refrigerator to obtain the item name of the item, and search for the predetermined storage period corresponding to the item name.
因而,本发明中提供了两种物品名称和预定存储时长的获取方法,均可在本发明的保护范围之内。Therefore, the present invention provides two methods for obtaining the name of the article and the predetermined storage period, both of which are within the protection scope of the present invention.
则,进一步的,如上所述,冰箱***可包括冰箱及用户移动端,则步骤“实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长”包括:Then, further, as described above, the refrigerator system may include a refrigerator and a user mobile terminal, and the step of "displaying the storage zone and storage time of the item in real time" includes:
在冰箱或用户移动端上实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长;Display the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal;
步骤“发出该物品的存储到期提醒”包括:The steps of "sending the storage expiration reminder of the item" include:
在冰箱或用户移动端上发出该物品的存储到期提醒,同时也可以发出该物品的名称或图像、储物分区等信息。具体的,包括声音提醒、图像提醒等。The storage expiration reminder of the item can be issued on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal, and information such as the name or image of the item, storage partition and other information can also be issued. Specifically, it includes sound reminders, image reminders, and so on.
本发明中还提供了一种冰箱***,包括冰箱,所述冰箱包括箱体、可开合设置于箱体上的门体,所述箱体内形成储物空间;所述冰箱控制***还包括:The present invention also provides a refrigerator system, including a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes a box body, a door body that can be opened and closed on the box body, and a storage space is formed in the box body; the refrigerator control system further includes:
如图1所示,搁板1,沿水平方向设置于储物空间内,所述搁板1上划分有若干个单元格10,每一单元格10内均设置有感应件和计时器;当搁板1上放置有物品时,物品正下方的单元格10组合形成该物品的储物分区;As shown in Figure 1, the shelf 1 is arranged in the storage space along the horizontal direction. The shelf 1 is divided into a number of cells 10, and each cell 10 is provided with a sensor and a timer; When an item is placed on the shelf 1, the cell 10 directly below the item is combined to form a storage zone for the item;
显示器,用以显示储物分区及储物时长;Display, used to display storage partition and storage time;
控制器,与所述感应件和计时器通信连接,并将储物分区及储物时长发送给显示器。The controller is in communication connection with the sensor and the timer, and sends the storage partition and the storage time to the display.
因此,所述搁板1上划分有若干个单元格10,每个单元格10内设置有感应件,从而可 以感应单元格10上方是否有物品;有物品时,仅有物品正下方的单元格10组合形成所述储物分区。因而,在搁板1上放置有物品时,所述搁板1上自动形成与物品数量相对应的储物分区,并且单元格10内设置有计时器,可以分别计算不同储物分区的储物时长。并且最终统一在显示器上显示出来。从而,可以对冰箱内放置的物品进行分别监控,防止物品存储时间过长而过期。Therefore, the shelf 1 is divided into a number of cells 10, and each cell 10 is provided with a sensing element, so that it can sense whether there is an item above the cell 10; when there is an item, only the cell directly below the item 10 combinations form the storage compartment. Therefore, when items are placed on the shelf 1, a storage partition corresponding to the number of items is automatically formed on the shelf 1, and a timer is set in the cell 10 to calculate the storage of different storage partitions. duration. And finally unified displayed on the monitor. Therefore, the items placed in the refrigerator can be monitored separately, and the items can be prevented from being stored for too long and expired.
并且,由于所述搁板1由多个单元格10组成,因此,多个连续的单元格10组合即可形成储物分区;该储物分区并不是事先在搁板1上进行划分的,而是在物品放置上去后,物品正下方的单元格10组成的储物分区,则该储物分区相当于是单元格10可以组成的用以包围物品的最小储物分区。从而,搁板1的利用率更大,可以在搁板1上放置更多的物品,同时,也可以对更多的物品进行储物时长监控。Moreover, since the shelf 1 is composed of a plurality of cells 10, the combination of a plurality of consecutive cells 10 can form a storage partition; the storage partition is not divided on the shelf 1 in advance, but After the article is placed, the storage zone is composed of the cell 10 directly below the article, and the storage zone is equivalent to the smallest storage zone that the cell 10 can form to surround the article. Therefore, the utilization rate of the shelf 1 is greater, and more items can be placed on the shelf 1, and at the same time, more items can be monitored for storage time.
在本发明中,所述感应件为压力传感器,若所述感应件为其他传感器如重力传感器、光敏传感器等,也均可达到本发明的目的。In the present invention, the sensing element is a pressure sensor. If the sensing element is other sensors such as a gravity sensor, a photosensitive sensor, etc., the objective of the present invention can also be achieved.
进一步的,所述冰箱还包括设置于门体上的控制面板,用以让用户输入储物分区所对应的物品名称。则与上述控制方法相对应的是,一方面,所述控制面板可以用以输入储物分区所对应的物品名称和预定存储时长;另一方面,上述控制器与所述控制面板通讯连接,并可根据控制面板输入的物品名称调取预定存储时长。Further, the refrigerator further includes a control panel arranged on the door body for allowing the user to input the name of the article corresponding to the storage zone. Corresponding to the above-mentioned control method, on the one hand, the control panel can be used to input the name of the item corresponding to the storage zone and the predetermined storage time; on the other hand, the above-mentioned controller is in communication with the control panel, and The predetermined storage time can be retrieved according to the name of the item entered on the control panel.
即,所述控制面板可以仅用以输入物品名称,由控制器承担获取预定存储时长的作用;或者,所述控制面板可以用以输入物品名称和预定存储时长。同样的,在输入物品名称或预定存储时长时,用户可以进行手动输入、语音输入或者通过冰箱上的摄像头或扫描器对物品或物品上的二维码进行扫描。That is, the control panel may only be used to input the name of the article, and the controller assumes the role of obtaining the predetermined storage duration; or, the control panel may be used to input the name of the article and the predetermined storage duration. Similarly, when inputting the name of an item or a predetermined storage period, the user can perform manual input, voice input, or scan the item or the QR code on the item through the camera or scanner on the refrigerator.
另外,所述冰箱***包括冰箱、用户移动端及报警器,所述报警器设置于冰箱或用户移动端上。所述报警器用以在储物时长到达预定存储时长时向用户发出警报,因而,可以在冰箱上安装报警器,在用户靠近冰箱时,报警器可以通过声音或影像向用户发出警报;或者,在用户移动端上安装报警器,可随时向用户发出提醒。In addition, the refrigerator system includes a refrigerator, a user mobile terminal and an alarm, and the alarm is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal. The alarm is used to send an alarm to the user when the storage time reaches the predetermined storage time. Therefore, an alarm can be installed on the refrigerator. When the user approaches the refrigerator, the alarm can send an alarm to the user through sound or video; or, An alarm is installed on the user's mobile terminal to alert the user at any time.
则,同样的,所述显示器也可以设置冰箱的门体上,在用户靠近冰箱或者用户启动显示功能时,显示器可以显示物品的储物分区及储物时长;或者,显示器设置于用户移动端上,在用户需要时,用户可随时使用该显示器并查看该储物分区及储物时长。Then, similarly, the display can also be provided on the door of the refrigerator. When the user approaches the refrigerator or the user starts the display function, the display can display the storage area and storage time of the item; or the display is set on the user's mobile terminal , When the user needs, the user can use the display at any time and view the storage area and storage time.
并且,如图1所示,所述搁板1包括功能区11及沿功能区11边沿设置的边沿区12,所述单元格10设置于所述功能区11内。由于,所述搁板1设置于冰箱的箱体内,因而搁板1上必须设置有与冰箱箱体相卡持配合的边沿区12,因而,为了节约成本,仅在搁板1内部的功能区11内设置所述单元格10。In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the shelf 1 includes a functional area 11 and an edge area 12 arranged along the edge of the functional area 11, and the cell 10 is arranged in the functional area 11. Since the shelf 1 is arranged in the box of the refrigerator, the shelf 1 must be provided with an edge area 12 that is engaged with the box of the refrigerator. Therefore, in order to save costs, only the functional area inside the shelf 1 Set the cell 10 in 11.
综上所述,本发明提供了一种冰箱***及其控制方法,所述冰箱***内的搁板1划分有若干个单元格10,所述单元格10内均设置有感应件和计时器,在隔板上放置有物品时,物品正下方的单元格10组合形成该物品的储物分区,并且显示器可以实时显示该物品的储物 分区及储物时长。从而对冰箱内的物品进行监控,从而可向用户发出提醒,防止食物存储时间过长并变质,进一步提高用户的生活品质和智能化生活。In summary, the present invention provides a refrigerator system and a control method thereof. The shelf 1 in the refrigerator system is divided into a number of cells 10, and the cells 10 are all provided with sensing elements and timers. When an item is placed on the partition, the cell 10 directly below the item is combined to form a storage zone for the item, and the display can display the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time. Thereby, the items in the refrigerator are monitored, which can send reminders to the user, prevent the food from being stored for a long time and deteriorate, and further improve the user's quality of life and intelligent life.
此外,应当理解,虽然本说明书按照实施方式加以描述,但并非每个实施方式仅包含一个独立的技术方案,说明书的这种叙述方式仅仅是为清楚起见,本领域技术人员应当将说明书作为一个整体,各实施方式中的技术方案也可以经适当组合,形成本领域技术人员可以理解的其他实施方式。In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in accordance with the implementation manners, not each implementation manner only includes an independent technical solution. This narration in the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
上文所列出的一系列的详细说明仅仅是针对本发明的可行性实施方式的具体说明,并非用以限制本发明的保护范围,凡未脱离本发明技艺精神所作的等效实施方式或变更均应包含在本发明的保护范围之内。The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementations of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementations or changes made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention All should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
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- 一种冰箱***的控制方法,其特征在于,所述控制方法包括:A control method of a refrigerator system, characterized in that the control method includes:感应到冰箱的搁板上放置了物品;It senses that there are items placed on the shelf of the refrigerator;在该物品下方的搁板上形成该物品的储物分区;Form a storage area for the item on the shelf below the item;实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长。Real-time display of the storage zone and storage duration of the item.
- 根据权利要求1所述的控制方法,其特征在于,步骤“在该物品下方的搁板上形成该物品的储物分区”之后包括:The control method according to claim 1, wherein after the step of "forming a storage zone of the article on the shelf below the article" comprises:获取物品名称及对应的预定存储时长;Obtain the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage time;判断该物品的储物时长是否到达预定存储时长;Determine whether the storage time of the item reaches the predetermined storage time;若到达,则发出该物品的存储到期提醒。If it arrives, a reminder of the storage expiration of the item will be issued.
- 根据权利要求2所述的控制方法,其特征在于,步骤“获取物品名称及对应的预定存储时长”包括:The control method according to claim 2, wherein the step of "obtaining the name of the item and the corresponding predetermined storage period" comprises:接收输入的物品名称和预定存储时长;Receive the input item name and the scheduled storage time;或者,接收输入的物品名称,并根据物品名称调取对应的预定存储时长。Alternatively, the input item name is received, and the corresponding predetermined storage period is retrieved according to the item name.
- 根据权利要求2所述的控制方法,其特征在于,步骤“实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长”包括:The control method according to claim 2, wherein the step of "displaying the storage zone and storage time of the item in real time" comprises:在冰箱或用户移动端上实时显示该物品的储物分区及储物时长;Display the storage zone and storage duration of the item in real time on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal;步骤“发出该物品的存储到期提醒”包括:The steps of "sending the storage expiration reminder of the item" include:在冰箱或用户移动端上发出该物品的存储到期提醒。The storage expiration reminder of the item is issued on the refrigerator or the user's mobile terminal.
- 一种冰箱***,包括冰箱,所述冰箱包括箱体、可开合设置于箱体上的门体,所述箱体内形成储物空间;其特征在于,所述冰箱控制***还包括:A refrigerator system includes a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a box body and a door body that can be opened and closed on the box body, and a storage space is formed in the box body; the refrigerator control system further includes:搁板,沿水平方向设置于储物空间内,所述搁板上划分有若干个单元格,每一单元格内均设置有感应件和计时器;当搁板上放置有物品时,物品正下方的单元格组合形成该物品的储物分区;The shelf is arranged in the storage space along the horizontal direction. The shelf is divided into a number of cells, and each cell is provided with a sensor and a timer; when an article is placed on the shelf, the article is The combination of the cells below form the storage area of the item;显示器,用以显示储物分区及储物时长;Display, used to show storage partition and storage time;控制器,与所述感应件和计时器通信连接,并将储物分区及储物时长发送给显示器。The controller is in communication connection with the sensor and the timer, and sends the storage partition and the storage time to the display.
- 根据权利要求5所述的冰箱***,其特征在于,所述冰箱还包括设置于门体上的控制面板,用以输入储物分区所对应的物品名称和预定存储时长;The refrigerator system according to claim 5, wherein the refrigerator further comprises a control panel arranged on the door body for inputting the name of the item corresponding to the storage zone and the predetermined storage duration;或者,所述冰箱还包括设置于门体上的控制面板,所述控制面板用以输入储物分区所对应的物品名称,所述控制器与所述控制面板通讯连接用以根据该物品名称调取预定存储时长。Alternatively, the refrigerator further includes a control panel disposed on the door, the control panel is used to input the name of the article corresponding to the storage zone, and the controller is connected to the control panel in communication to adjust the name according to the article name. Take the predetermined storage duration.
- 根据权利要求5所述的冰箱***,其特征在于,所述冰箱***包括冰箱、用户移动端及报警器,所述报警器设置于冰箱或用户移动端上。The refrigerator system according to claim 5, wherein the refrigerator system comprises a refrigerator, a user mobile terminal and an alarm, and the alarm is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
- 根据权利要求5所述的冰箱***,其特征在于,所示冰箱***包括冰箱、用户移动端,所示显示器设置于冰箱或用户移动端上。The refrigerator system according to claim 5, wherein the refrigerator system includes a refrigerator and a user mobile terminal, and the display is arranged on the refrigerator or the user mobile terminal.
- 根据权利要求5所述的冰箱***,其特征在于,所述搁板包括功能区及沿功能区边缘设置的边沿区,所述单元格设置于所述功能区内。The refrigerator system according to claim 5, wherein the shelf includes a functional area and an edge area arranged along an edge of the functional area, and the cells are arranged in the functional area.
- 根据权利要求5所述的冰箱***,其特征在于,所述感应件为压力传感器。The refrigerator system according to claim 5, wherein the sensing element is a pressure sensor.
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