CN108709496A - Capacity measuring device and intelligent appliance, Intelligent storage cabinet - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a capacity measuring device, comprising at least one pair of infrared sensors, a bluetooth module, a control module and a display module; each pair of infrared sensors includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, and the infrared transmitter and infrared receiver are separately arranged on the inner walls of the opposite sides of the object to be measured; the bluetooth module is used to send the detection result of the infrared sensor to the control module; the control module is used to calculate the total number of the object to be measured according to the detection result capacity and used capacity, and then calculate the remaining capacity, and output a corresponding control signal; the display module is used to display the remaining capacity and/or storage rate according to the control signal. The multi-directional infrared sensor is used to detect the capacity, and the display module displays the use of the internal capacity of the object to be measured, which is beneficial to the storage of items and the management of storage space. In addition, the present invention also relates to a smart home appliance and a smart locker.

Description

Capacity measuring devices, smart home appliances, and smart lockers

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of smart home, in particular to a capacity measuring device and smart home appliances and smart lockers using the capacity measuring device.

Background technique

At present, home appliances with storage and storage functions, such as refrigerators, generally only have simple storage and storage functions, and cannot directly display the usage of the internal space, which is not conducive to the effective use of the internal space. Similarly, general lockers do not have the function of displaying whether each storage unit is occupied, which is not conducive to the user's management of the space of the locker.

Therefore, there is an urgent need for a capacity measuring device that can detect the capacity usage of objects to be measured, such as home appliances and lockers, so that users can manage and control the available space of home appliances and lockers.

Contents of the invention

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a capacity measuring device that can detect the capacity usage of the object to be measured.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a smart home appliance using the above-mentioned capacity measuring device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent locker using the above-mentioned capacity measuring device.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

A capacity measuring device for measuring the capacity inside an object to be measured, which includes an infrared sensor, a bluetooth module, a control module and a display module; the infrared sensor is provided with at least one pair, and each pair of the infrared sensors includes a An infrared emitter for infrared rays and an infrared receiver for receiving the infrared rays, the infrared emitter and the infrared receiver are respectively arranged on the inner walls of the opposite sides of the object to be measured; the bluetooth module is connected with the infrared sensor and the control The module is electrically connected, and is used to send the detection result of the infrared sensor to the control module; the control module is used to calculate the total capacity and the used capacity of the object to be measured according to the detection result of the infrared sensor, Then calculate the remaining capacity, and output a corresponding control signal; the display module is used to display the remaining capacity and/or storage rate according to the control signal of the control module.

Preferably, there are multiple pairs of infrared sensors, and the multiple pairs of infrared sensors are arranged in layers along the height direction of the object to be measured when installed on the object to be measured.

Preferably, the Bluetooth module includes a Bluetooth transmitter and a Bluetooth receiver, the Bluetooth transmitter is connected to the infrared sensor, and the Bluetooth receiver is connected to the control module.

Further, the capacity measuring device further includes an alarm module, which is connected to the control module and configured to output an alarm signal when the storage rate of the items in the object to be measured reaches a preset range.

Preferably, the alarm module includes at least one of a vibration unit, a status indicator light and a buzzer.

In addition, it also relates to a smart home appliance, including a home appliance body and the above-mentioned capacity measuring device. The home appliance body has a casing, and a space for placing items is provided in the casing, and the infrared sensor is arranged in the space for use. Both the control module and the display module are arranged in the casing.

Preferably, the smart home appliance further includes a WiFi module electrically connected to the control module, and the WiFi module is used to connect with a router and a user terminal.

Preferably, the smart home appliance further includes a smart switch electrically connected to the control module, and the smart switch has a timing reservation opening unit and a timing closing unit.

Preferably, the smart home appliance is a washing machine, multiple pairs of infrared sensors are arranged equidistantly along the height direction of the washing tub of the washing machine, and each pair of infrared sensors is separately arranged on both sides of the washing tub in the radial direction.

Preferably, the washing machine further includes a waterproof structure for realizing the waterproof function of the infrared sensor and the Bluetooth transmitter.

Preferably, the smart home appliance is a refrigerator, which has multiple layers of storage space, and each layer of the storage space is provided with at least one pair of the infrared sensors.

In addition, it also relates to an intelligent locker, comprising a cabinet body and the above-mentioned capacity measuring device, wherein at least one storage unit is provided in the cabinet, and at least one pair of the infrared sensors is arranged in each storage unit.

Compared with the prior art, the solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

The capacity measuring device provided by the present invention measures the total capacity and the used capacity of the object to be measured (such as household appliances or lockers) through a multi-directional infrared sensor based on the principle of infrared distance measurement, and calculates the remaining capacity and/or storage capacity through the controller. The rate is displayed through the display module, so that the user can know the storage rate of the object to be tested without opening the object to be tested, which is convenient for the arrangement, placement and storage of the item, and has a high degree of intelligence, which is conducive to improving the user experience. .

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easy to understand from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the capacity measuring device of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the smart home appliance of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the intelligent locker of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals designate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary only for explaining the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

The present invention provides a capacity measuring device 100, which is suitable for objects to be measured such as home appliances, lockers, and racks with functions of storing, storing or placing, and is used to measure the total capacity and used capacity inside the object to be measured. And further calculate and display corresponding capacity data, wherein the displayable capacity data includes but not limited to total capacity, remaining capacity, storage rate and used capacity.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the capacity measuring device 100 includes an infrared sensor, a Bluetooth module, a control module 10 , a display module 9 , and an alarm module 8 .

There are multiple pairs of infrared sensors, such as three pairs, arranged in layers along the height direction in the object to be measured, and each pair of infrared sensors is separately arranged on the inner walls of the opposite sides of the object to be measured. In each pair of infrared sensors, one of the infrared sensors is used to emit infrared rays to form an infrared emitter; the other infrared sensor is used to receive the infrared rays to form an infrared receiver. In this embodiment, among the three pairs of infrared sensors 1-6, infrared sensors 1-3 are used as infrared receivers, and infrared sensors 4-6 are used as infrared emitters.

Preferably, the infrared emitter and the infrared receiver of each pair of infrared sensors are arranged opposite to each other at equal heights or approximately equal heights, so that the infrared rays emitted by the infrared emitters can pass through the internal use space of the object to be measured and directly reach the infrared receiver superior. When the infrared receiver receives infrared rays, it outputs an electrical signal representing that the area detected by the pair of infrared sensors has not been utilized; when the infrared receiver does not receive infrared rays, it outputs an electrical signal representing the area detected by the pair of infrared sensors Electrical signals that have been exploited.

The bluetooth module is electrically connected with the infrared sensor and the control module 10 , and is used for sending the detection result of the infrared sensor to the control module 10 .

The control module 10 is used to send instructions to control the infrared transmitter to emit infrared rays, receive the detection results transmitted by the Bluetooth module, and calculate the capacity of the object to be measured according to the detection results, and finally output to the display module 9 to display the corresponding data. Control instruction. Wherein, the detection result of the infrared sensor is the total capacity and the used capacity of the object to be measured, the capacity condition is the remaining capacity and/or storage rate, and the storage rate is the percentage of the used capacity to the total capacity.

The display module 9 is configured to display the remaining capacity and/or storage rate according to the control instruction of the control module 10 . Preferably, the display module 9 adopts a flexible display terminal to adapt to (fit) the surface installation of the object to be tested, so as to ensure the overall coordination of the appearance of the object to be tested.

In the capacity measuring device 100 provided by the present invention, when measuring the internal capacity of the object to be measured, the multi-directional infrared sensor is used to detect the total capacity and the used capacity, and the remaining capacity and/or storage rate is calculated through the control module , and finally displayed through the flexible display terminal. Therefore, the user can know the usage of the internal capacity without opening the object to be tested, which facilitates the arrangement and storage allocation of the objects, and makes the storage and placement of the object to be tested more convenient and intelligent.

Preferably, the Bluetooth module includes a Bluetooth transmitter 7 and a Bluetooth receiver 11 . In order to facilitate wiring and ensure the clarity of electrical signal transmission, the bluetooth transmitter 7 is arranged close to one of the infrared receivers 1, specifically, the bluetooth transmitter 7 is connected to the infrared receiver by, for example, gluing, binding, etc. 1 packaged into one body, the bluetooth receiver 11 is integrated with the control module 10, the display module 9 and the alarm module 8.

The alarm module 8 is electrically connected to the control module 10, and is used to output an alarm signal when the storage rate reaches a certain range, for example, reminding that the item cannot be loaded further when the storage rate reaches 100%. Preferably, the alarm module 8 includes at least one of a vibration unit, a buzzer, and a status indicator light, so as to remind the user that it is no longer possible to load the item through sound, light, and/or vibration.

More preferably, the status indicator light is a red, yellow and green three-color indicator light. When the use space is sufficient, for example, when the storage rate is less than 80%, the green indicator light is lit; when the storage rate is greater than 80% and less than 100%, The yellow indicator light is turned on; when the storage rate reaches 100%, the red indicator light is turned on, thus giving the user a timely reminder when the user stores items, which is more convenient for the management of the storage space.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the present invention also relates to a smart home appliance 200 , which comprises the smart home appliance 200 by adding the above-mentioned capacity measuring device 100 to the main body of the home appliance.

The smart home appliance 200 includes a home appliance body and a capacity measuring device 100 . The home appliance body has a shell (not marked, the same below), and the shell is provided with a space for placing items (not marked, the same below). The infrared sensor of the capacity measuring device 100 is arranged in the use space, and the control module 10 and the display module 9 are both arranged on the casing.

Further, the smart home appliance 200 further includes a WiFi module 13 electrically connected to the control module 10, and the WiFi module 13 is used for connecting with a router and a user terminal, so as to realize remote connection between the smart home appliance and the user terminal. Thus, the user can remotely obtain the usage status of the space used by the smart home appliance 200 through the user terminal. For example, when purchasing items, the user can read the storage rate of the refrigerator at home through the mobile phone, so as to choose the size and quantity of purchased food according to the needs and storage rate, and make full use of the storage space of the refrigerator, which is more considerate and intelligent .

Furthermore, the smart home appliance 200 also includes a smart switch 12 electrically connected to the control module 10, and the smart switch 12 has a timing appointment opening unit and a timing closing unit. Thus, when going out, the user can pre-schedule the opening or closing of the home appliances through the mobile phone to meet the user's immediate use needs, such as remotely controlling the switch of the refrigerator.

In this embodiment, the smart home appliance 200 is preferably a washing machine or a refrigerator.

When the smart home appliance 200 is a washing machine, multiple pairs of infrared sensors are arranged equidistantly along the height direction of the washing tub of the washing machine, and each pair of infrared sensors is separately arranged on both sides of the washing tub in the radial direction.

Further, the washing machine also includes a waterproof structure for realizing the waterproof function of the infrared sensor and the Bluetooth transmitter 7, so as to protect the infrared sensor and the Bluetooth transmitter, thereby ensuring detection accuracy and prolonging the service life of the capacity measuring device .

Therefore, the user can know the space rate (i.e. storage rate) occupied by the clothes inside the washing tub without opening the washing machine cover, and it is also convenient for some washing machines to start working, and the washing machine cover cannot be opened after the internal water enters and the internal space rate is not known. , improving the user experience.

When the smart home appliance 200 is a refrigerator, and the refrigerator has multiple layers of storage space, each layer of the storage space is provided with at least one pair of the infrared sensors to respectively detect the capacity of each layer of storage space .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , the present invention also relates to an intelligent storage cabinet, such as a drawer cabinet 300 , including a cabinet body and the above-mentioned capacity measuring device 100 . There are three storage units (not marked, the same below) in the cabinet, and a pair of infrared sensors are provided in each storage unit. By setting an infrared sensor in each storage unit, it can be known whether the corresponding storage unit is in use, which facilitates the management of the storage space. The smart lockers include, but are not limited to, wardrobes, filing cabinets, cupboards, safes, and the like.

In addition, the above-mentioned smart locker can also be transformed into a smart storage rack, such as a bookshelf or a display rack, which has multiple storage spaces, and each storage space is equipped with an infrared sensor correspondingly, so as to facilitate the management of the storage space by the user.

The above descriptions are only some of the embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that those skilled in the art can make some improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention. It should be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (12)

1. A capacity measuring device, which is used to measure the capacity inside the object to be measured, is characterized in that it includes an infrared sensor, a bluetooth module, a control module and a display module; The infrared sensor is provided with at least one pair, and each pair of infrared sensors includes an infrared emitter for emitting infrared rays and an infrared receiver for receiving the infrared rays, and the infrared emitter and the infrared receiver are respectively located opposite to the object to be measured. on the inner walls of both sides; The Bluetooth module is electrically connected to the infrared sensor and the control module, and is used to send the detection result of the infrared sensor to the control module; The control module is configured to calculate the total capacity and the used capacity of the object to be measured according to the detection result of the infrared sensor, and then calculate the remaining capacity, and output a corresponding control signal; The display module is configured to display the remaining capacity and/or storage rate according to the control signal of the control module. 2. The capacity measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the infrared sensor is provided with multiple pairs, and the multiple pairs of infrared sensors are divided along the height direction of the object to be measured when installed on the object to be measured. layer arrangement. 3. The capacity measuring device according to claim 2, wherein the bluetooth module includes a bluetooth transmitter and a bluetooth receiver, the bluetooth transmitter is connected to the infrared sensor, and the bluetooth receiver is connected to the bluetooth receiver Control module connection. 4. The capacity measuring device according to claim 1, further comprising an alarm module connected to the control module for outputting when the storage rate of the object in the object to be measured reaches a preset range warning sign. 5. The capacity measuring device according to claim 4, wherein the alarm module comprises at least one of a vibration unit, a status indicator light and a buzzer. 6. A smart home appliance, comprising a home appliance body, the home appliance body has a casing, and a space for placing items is provided in the casing; it is characterized in that it also includes a capacity as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 As for the measuring device, the infrared sensor is arranged in the use space, and the control module and the display module are both arranged in the casing. 7. The smart home appliance according to claim 6, further comprising a WiFi module electrically connected to the control module, and the WiFi module is used for connecting with a router and a user terminal. 8. The smart home appliance according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising a smart switch electrically connected to the control module, the smart switch having a timing appointment opening unit and a timing closing unit. 9. The smart home appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that, the smart home appliance is a washing machine, multiple pairs of infrared sensors are arranged equidistantly along the height direction of the washing tub of the washing machine, and each pair of infrared sensors is separately located at The radial sides of the washing tub. 10. The smart home appliance according to claim 9, further comprising a waterproof structure for realizing the waterproof function of the infrared sensor and the Bluetooth transmitter. 11 . The smart home appliance according to claim 6 , wherein the smart home appliance is a refrigerator and has multiple layers of storage space, and each layer of the storage space is provided with at least one pair of the infrared sensors. 12. An intelligent locker, comprising a cabinet body, in which there is at least one storage unit, characterized in that it also includes the capacity measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, each of the storage units At least one pair of infrared sensors is arranged in the object unit.