CN219889876U - Storage device and refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food storage, and discloses a storage device. The storage device includes: a storage box main body defining a storage space for storing food; the detection module is used for detecting parameter information of the food; the reminding module is connected with the detection module and used for reminding parameter information or information related to the parameter information. By using the storage device, parameters such as the moisture content of the cereal food, the total quality of the stored food and the like can be detected, and the user can clearly know the current parameter information state of the stored cereal food through the reminding module to prompt the parameter information or the information related to the parameter information, so that the freshness of the stored cereal food is known, the cereal food is prevented from going moldy and deteriorating in the storage process, and the intelligent reminding function of the freshness of the cereal food in the storage process is realized. The utility model also discloses a refrigerator product.

Description

Storage device and refrigerator

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the field of food storage, in particular to a storage device and a refrigerator.

Background

Currently, food such as cereal food is taken as a key food of a dining table of a consumer, storage conditions and freshness of the food are also paid attention to, and mildewing, long hair and undefined shelf life of cereal and dry products in the storage process are all the pain points of the consumer. Because consumers have difficulty in accurately obtaining the shelf life of cereal foods, the pain points of the cereal foods, which are easy to go beyond the shelf life and go moldy and deteriorate in the storage process, cannot be solved on a storage device and a refrigerator product.

Aiming at the problem that food storage lacks reminding function, the related art has a storage device provided with a reminding module, and the storage device can realize the function of reminding or alarming a user when the stored food is about to reach the shelf life through inputting the shelf life of the stored food so as to avoid food deterioration caused by exceeding the shelf life in the storage process.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art: the related technology is suitable for processed foods with the quality guarantee period being clearly known, and for foods with the quality guarantee period being not clearly known, such as cereal foods, the shelf life of the foods cannot be clearly obtained, so that consumers cannot establish shelf life reminding in a way of inputting the shelf life, the freshness of the cereal foods is difficult to monitor by adopting the existing storage device with the shelf life reminding function, and the intelligent reminding function of the freshness of the cereal foods cannot be realized.

Disclosure of Invention

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview, and is intended to neither identify key/critical elements nor delineate the scope of such embodiments, but is intended as a prelude to the more detailed description that follows.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a storage device and a refrigerator, so as to realize an intelligent reminding function of the freshness of cereal foods in a storage process.

In some embodiments, the storage device comprises: a storage box main body defining a storage space for storing food; the detection module is used for detecting parameter information of the food; the reminding module is connected with the detection module and used for reminding parameter information or information related to the parameter information.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: the calculating module is connected with the detecting module and the reminding module, the detecting module sends the parameter information to the calculating module, the calculating module receives the parameter information and calculates the shelf life of the food according to the parameter information, and the reminding module prompts the shelf life; wherein the information related to the parameter information includes shelf life.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: the detection device is used for detecting the environmental parameters inside and outside the storage space, and is connected with the reminding module so that the reminding module can prompt the environmental parameters; the timing device is used for recording the placement time of the food in the storage space and is connected with the reminding module so that the reminding module prompts the placement time of the food in the storage space.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: the conveying module comprises a conveying main body, the conveying module is provided with a first interface and a second interface, the first interface is communicated between the conveying main body and the storage space, the detection module comprises a testing chamber, the second interface is communicated between the conveying main body and an inlet of the testing chamber, and the first interface and/or the second interface can be controlled to be opened and closed.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: the conveying module is also provided with a third interface which is communicated with the conveying main body and the outside, and the third interface can be controlled to be opened and closed.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: and the baffle is arranged in the conveying main body and can move relative to the conveying main body so as to close one of the first interface, the second interface and the third interface.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: and the food cup is arranged corresponding to the third interface and is used for receiving food from the third interface.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: the outlet of the testing chamber is communicated with the food box.

In some embodiments, the storage device further comprises: the switch is arranged at the outlet of the test chamber and used for controlling the on-off of the outlet of the test chamber.

In some embodiments, the refrigerator includes: a main body defining a refrigerating space; the storage device is arranged in the refrigerating space.

The storage device and the refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects:

the detection module can detect parameters such as the moisture content of the cereal food and the total quality of the stored food, and can clearly know the current parameter information state of the stored cereal food by the reminding module through reminding the parameter information or the information related to the parameter information, so that the freshness of the stored cereal food is known, the cereal food is prevented from going moldy and deteriorating in the storage process, and the intelligent reminding function of the freshness of the cereal food in the storage process is realized.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the utility model.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements, and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a memory device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2a is a schematic diagram of another memory device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2b is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of portion A of the memory device of FIG. 2 a;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a computing module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of a detection module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the structure of a cartridge body provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a transmission module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 7a is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transmission module with a third interface closed and a second interface opened according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

fig. 7b is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transmission module with a second interface closed and a third interface opened according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

fig. 7c is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first interface closure in a transmission module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of a refrigerator product according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals:

100: a storage box main body; 200: a detection module; 300: a reminding module; 400: a computing module; 500: a transport module; 101: a first detection device; 102: a timing device; 103: a case body; 104: a cover body; 105: a base; 106: a power line; 201: a test chamber; 202: a test chamber; 203: a switch; 204: a test chamber outlet; 301: a display screen; 302: a voice module; 501: a transfer device; 502: a conveying body; 503: a test chamber inlet; 504: a food cup; 505: a first interface; 506: a second interface; 507: a third interface; 508: a baffle; 600: a storage device; 700: refrigerator product

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and techniques of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in more detail, a more particular description of the embodiments of the disclosure, briefly summarized below, may be had by reference to the appended drawings, which are not intended to be limiting of the embodiments of the disclosure. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown simplified in order to simplify the drawing.

The terms first, second and the like in the description and in the claims of the embodiments of the disclosure and in the above-described figures are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate in order to describe embodiments of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "comprise" and "have," as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", and the like indicate an azimuth or a positional relationship based on that shown in the drawings. These terms are used primarily to better describe embodiments of the present disclosure and embodiments thereof and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to a particular orientation or to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation. Also, some of the terms described above may be used to indicate other meanings in addition to orientation or positional relationships, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate some sort of attachment or connection in some cases. The specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the specific circumstances.

In addition, the terms "disposed," "connected," "secured" and "affixed" are to be construed broadly. For example, "connected" may be in a fixed connection, a removable connection, or a unitary construction; may be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intervening media, or may be in internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to specific circumstances.

The term "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise indicated.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character "/" indicates that the front and rear objects are an or relationship. For example, A/B represents: a or B.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship that describes an object, meaning that there may be three relationships. For example, a and/or B, represent: a or B, or, A and B.

It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.

Referring to fig. 1 to 7, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage device including a storage box main body 100, a detection module 200, and a reminder module 300.

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a storage device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

The cartridge body 100 defines a storage space for storing food; the detection module 200 is used for detecting parameter information of food; the reminding module 300 is connected to the detecting module 200 and is used for reminding parameter information or information related to the parameter information.

By adopting the storage device provided by the embodiment of the disclosure, the parameter information of stored foods can be detected, and the parameter information obtained by detection or the information related to the parameter information is provided for a user, so that the user can learn the actual storage state of the stored foods, the intelligent reminding function of the cereal foods is realized, and the cereal foods are convenient to keep fresh and store.

The parameter information may be information such as quality of a food sample, moisture content of stored food, etc., the parameter related information may be information such as shelf life of the stored food obtained by performing calculation processing on the parameter information, and the information prompted by the prompting module 300 may include any one or more of the parameter information or the parameter related information.

Alternatively, the reminding module 300 may be a display 301, and the parameter information or the information related to the parameter information is displayed through the display 301, or the reminding module 300 may be a voice module 302, and the parameter information or the information related to the parameter information is broadcasted through the voice module 302.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of another storage device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a computing module 400 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in fig. 3, the storage device further includes a computing module 400. The computing module 400 is connected with the detecting module 200 and the reminding module 300, the detecting module 200 sends the parameter information to the computing module 400, the computing module 400 receives the parameter information and calculates the shelf life of the food according to the parameter information, and the reminding module 300 prompts the shelf life; wherein the information related to the parameter information includes shelf life. In this way, the calculating module 400 can calculate the clear shelf life of the stored food according to the detection result of the detecting module 200, so as to avoid the stored food from going moldy and going bad due to exceeding the shelf life, and facilitate the storage of the food.

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a detection module 200 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

As shown in fig. 4, the detection module 200 includes a test cavity 201 and a test chamber 202. The test chamber 201 is provided with test means. Test chamber 202 inside test chamber 201, the food to be tested is placed in test chamber 202 when the food is tested. Optionally, the testing devices provided in the testing cavity 201 are a moisture content detecting device and a quality detecting device, which are respectively used for detecting a moisture content parameter and a quality parameter of the food. Further, the moisture content detection device can be an infrared moisture content detection device or an evaporation moisture content detection device.

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of a cartridge body 100 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in fig. 5, the cartridge body 100 includes a storage space detecting means. The detection device comprises a first detection device 101, wherein the first detection device 101 is arranged at the inner side and the outer side of the storage box main body 100 and is used for detecting the environmental parameters inside and outside the storage space. The first detecting device 101 is connected to the reminding module 300, so that the reminding module 300 prompts the environmental parameter. Alternatively, the first detecting device 101 may be a temperature sensor or a humidity sensor, for example, a temperature or humidity sensor is disposed in the storage space to obtain the temperature or humidity in the storage space, and a temperature or humidity sensor is also disposed outside the storage space to obtain the temperature or humidity outside the storage space. Therefore, the temperature or humidity inside and outside the storage space can be monitored, and a user can know the storage condition of food conveniently.

Optionally, the storage space detecting means comprises second detecting means comprising gas composition detecting means (not shown in the figure). The cereal food has oxygen absorption and carbon dioxide emission in the storage process, and a gas component detection device can be arranged in the storage space to detect the gas component in the storage space, wherein the gas component comprises the oxygen ratio or the carbon dioxide ratio in the air. The gas concentration ratio in the food storage space can be monitored by arranging the gas component detection device, so that the storage environment and the current storage state of cereal foods are further monitored, the storage environment is timely adjusted, and the cereal foods are ensured to be stored in a proper storage environment.

The storage means comprises a timing means 102. The timing device 102 is used for recording the time of food placement in the storage space, and the timing device 102 is connected with the reminding module 300, so that the reminding module 300 prompts the time of food placement in the storage space.

Further, when the calculating module 400 is configured to calculate the shelf life of the stored food, the timing device 102 may be further connected to the calculating module 400, and the shelf life obtained by the calculating module 400 is used to subtract the time duration of the stored food recorded by the timing device 102 in the storage space, so that the remaining shelf life duration of the stored food may be obtained, and the remaining shelf life duration is prompted by the reminding module 300, so that the user can conveniently learn the remaining shelf life of the stored food.

The storage box main body 100 includes a box body 103 and a cover 104. The storage device further comprises a base 105 and a power cord 106. The cover 104 is openably and closably provided above the case 103, and the case 103 and the cover 104 define a storage space. When the cover 104 is opened, food items may be placed in or removed from the storage space. The base 105 is located at the bottom of the cartridge body 100 for supporting the cartridge body 100 to ensure that the cartridge body 100 remains stable during use. A power cord 106 is connected to the cartridge body 100 to supply power to the entire memory device.

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a transmission module 500 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

As shown in fig. 6, the storage device provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure further includes a transport module 500. The transport module 500 comprises a transport body 502 and the transport module 500 is provided with a first interface 505 and a second interface 506, the first interface 505 being connected between the transport body 502 and the storage space, the test chamber 202 having a test chamber inlet 503 and a test chamber outlet 204 which are connected, the second interface 506 being connected between the transport body 502 and the test chamber inlet 503, wherein the first interface 505 and/or the second interface 506 are controllably openable and closable. In this way, the food stored in the storage box main body 100 can be transported to the detection module 200 through the transport module 500, so that convenient sampling detection of the stored food can be realized. The conveying module 500 is further provided with a third interface 507, the third interface 507 communicates the conveying main body 502 with the outside, and the third interface 507 can be controlled to be opened and closed. The third interface 507 is used for taking out the stored food during the use of the storage device.

When the first port 505 is closed, food product cannot enter the transport body 502; when the first port 505 is opened, the food product in the storage space enters the transport body 502 via the first port 505. After the food in the storage space enters the conveying main body 502, the food enters the testing chamber inlet 503 through the second interface 506 under the conditions that the second interface 506 is opened and the third interface 507 is closed; when the third port 507 is opened and the second port 506 is closed, the food is taken out to the outside through the third port 507.

The conveying module 500 further comprises a conveying device 501, wherein the conveying device 501 is arranged in the storage space, and one end of the conveying device 501 extends out of the storage space and is connected with the conveying main body 502, so as to convey food in the storage space to the conveying main body 502.

Further, the transport module 500 further includes a baffle 508. A shutter 508 is disposed within the delivery body 502 and is movable relative to the delivery body 502 to close one of the first port 505, the second port 506, and the third port 507. In this way, the direction of the food taken out of the cartridge body 100 can be controlled.

Fig. 7a is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transmission module 500 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a third interface 507 is closed, and a first interface and a second interface 506 are opened;

fig. 7b is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transmission module 500 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the second interface 506 is closed, and the first interface and the third interface 507 are opened;

fig. 7c is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transmission module 500 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, where the first interface 505 is closed, the second interface is opened, and the third interface is opened.

As shown in fig. 7a, the food in the cartridge body 100 can be delivered to the detection module 200 by closing the third interface 507; as shown in fig. 7b, the food in the cartridge body 100 can be taken out to the outside by closing the second interface 506; by closing the first port 505, the cartridge body 100 can be closed, preventing food from flowing out of the storage space, as shown in fig. 7 c.

Alternatively, the shutter 508 may be connected to a three-way valve switch (not shown), and rotation of the three-way valve switch moves the shutter 508 within the transport body 502. Illustratively, when the three-way valve is opened and closed longitudinally, the shutter 508 rotates to the second port 506, closing the second port 506 and food product falls from the delivery body 502 into the third port 507; when the three-way valve switch is transversely left, the baffle 508 rotates to the third interface 507, the third interface 507 is closed, and the food sample passes from the conveying main body 502 to the second interface 506 and then enters the testing chamber 202 through the testing chamber inlet 503 for detection; when the three-way valve is opened and closed transversely to the right, the baffle 508 is rotated to the first port 505 to close the first port 505, and the food in the storage space cannot be taken out.

Optionally, the delivery module 500 further comprises a food cup 504 arranged in correspondence of the third interface 507 for receiving food from the third interface 507.

As shown in fig. 4, the detection module 200 further includes a switch 203. The switch 203 is disposed at the test chamber outlet 204, and is used for controlling the on-off of the test chamber outlet 204. When the detection is completed, the switch 203 is opened and the food in the test chamber 202 flows out through the test chamber outlet 204. Optionally, the test chamber outlet 204 communicates with the food cup 504, and the detected food falls into the food cup 504 through the test chamber outlet 204.

A connection tube (not shown) may be provided at the test chamber outlet 204, and the food flowing out of the test chamber outlet 204 may flow into the food cup 504 or the outside through the connection tube. The switch is arranged on the connecting pipe and used for controlling the on-off of the connecting pipe.

A switch (not shown) may also be provided directly at the end of the test chamber outlet 204 for controlling the on/off of the test chamber outlet 204 to the food cup 504. Further, the switch may be configured as a suspension device that at least partially blocks the test chamber outlet 204 when the switch is closed, preventing food in the test chamber 202 from flowing from the suspension device into the food cup 504, and thus separating the test chamber 202 from the external environment, and preventing dust from entering the test chamber 202 from the test chamber outlet 204; when the switch is open, the suspension device is retracted from the test chamber outlet 204 and food flows from the test chamber outlet 204 into the food cup 504.

Optionally, the switch has a detecting member (not shown) for detecting whether food is present at the position of the switch, so that the switch can be automatically opened and closed according to whether food is present at the switch. The switch can also be a mechanical switch, and the switch can be opened or closed under the acting force of food.

Optionally, the calculating module 400 calculates the shelf life of the stored food product includes: the calculation module 400 includes a data storage device (not shown) provided inside the calculation module 400 and storing the permeation coefficient data P of the storage box material, the film thickness data X of the storage box material, the surface area data a of the storage box, and the critical moisture content data m corresponding to various foods _c Moisture activity corresponding to various kinds of foodsData of the data Aw; the computing device 400 is according to the formula

The shelf life H of the food product was calculated. Wherein m is _e Is the equilibrium moisture content of food in storage environment, m _i Is the initial moisture content of the food in the storage environment, mc is the critical moisture content of the food, P is the permeability coefficient of the storage box material, X is the film thickness of the storage box material, A is the storage box surface area, W is the dry weight of the food, P0 is the saturated vapor pressure of pure water in the storage environment, b is the slope of the moisture absorption isotherm, and the slope b of the moisture absorption isotherm is determined by the temperature data T of the storage box main body and the water activity Aw of the stored food. Wherein the equilibrium moisture content of the food in the storage environment, the initial moisture content of the food in the storage environment and the temperature data of the storage box main body 100 are obtained by the first detecting means 101, the storage box material permeability coefficient, the storage box material film thickness, the storage box surface area, the critical moisture content corresponding to each kind of food and the water activity corresponding to each kind of food are recalled from the data storing means, the initial moisture content of the food in the storage environment and the dry weight of the food are obtained by detecting the food sample placed in the test chamber 202 by the moisture detecting means and the quality detecting means provided in the test chamber 201.

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of a refrigerator product according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in connection with fig. 8, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator including a main body 700 and any one of the storage devices 600 described above.

The main body 700 defines a refrigerating space, and the storage device is provided in the refrigerating space.

The storage device 600 may be placed in a refrigerator door bottle seat position, a refrigerator compartment position, a multifunctional zone, or the like, without limitation.

When the storage device is located in the refrigerating space, the connection mode of the power line of the storage device may be that the power line 106 is directly connected to an external power source other than the refrigerator, so as to realize power-on, or may be that the power line 106 is connected to the power source of the main body 700 through a power line terminal, so as to realize power-on.

Alternatively, the reminder module 300 of the storage device 600 may be integrated onto the display screen of the main body 700 or attached outside the main body 700.

The above description and the drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure sufficiently to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other modifications. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in, or substituted for, those of others. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A memory device, comprising:

a storage box main body defining a storage space for storing food;

the detection module is used for detecting parameter information of the food;

the reminding module is connected with the detection module and used for reminding parameter information or information related to the parameter information.

2. The storage device of claim 1, further comprising:

the calculating module is connected with the detecting module and the reminding module, the detecting module sends the parameter information to the calculating module, the calculating module receives the parameter information and calculates the shelf life of the food according to the parameter information, and the reminding module prompts the shelf life; wherein the information related to the parameter information includes shelf life.

3. The storage device of claim 1, further comprising:

the detection device is used for detecting the environmental parameters inside and outside the storage space, and is connected with the reminding module so that the reminding module can prompt the environmental parameters; and/or

The timing device is used for recording the placement time of the food in the storage space and is connected with the reminding module so that the reminding module prompts the placement time of the food in the storage space.

4. A storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

the conveying module comprises a conveying main body, the conveying module is provided with a first interface and a second interface, the first interface is communicated between the conveying main body and the storage space, the detection module comprises a testing chamber, the second interface is communicated between the conveying main body and an inlet of the testing chamber, and the first interface and/or the second interface can be controlled to be opened and closed.

5. The storage device of claim 4, wherein the memory is configured to store the data,

the conveying module is also provided with a third interface which is communicated with the conveying main body and the outside, and the third interface can be controlled to be opened and closed.

6. The storage device of claim 4, wherein the transport module further comprises: and the baffle is arranged in the conveying main body and can move relative to the conveying main body so as to close one of the first interface, the second interface and the third interface.

7. The storage device of claim 5, further comprising:

and the food cup is arranged corresponding to the third interface and is used for receiving food from the third interface.

8. The storage device of claim 7, wherein the memory is configured to store the data,

the outlet of the testing chamber is communicated with the food cup.

9. The storage device of claim 4, further comprising:

the switch is arranged at the outlet of the test chamber and used for controlling the on-off of the outlet of the test chamber.

10. A refrigerator, comprising:

a main body defining a refrigerating space;

a storage device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, provided within the refrigerated space.