JP3430089B2 - Refrigerator control device and refrigerator provided with this control device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a refrigerator, which allows the user to check the informa tion of itself even at a place apart from itself and can transmit the setting information and is superior in design aspects and aspect of handiness in use. SOLUTION: This controller is equipped with an indicator 14, such as a liquid crystal panel or the like and a quick-disconnect remote controller 13 equipped with various kinds of switches, at an opening and closing door 7 of the main body of a refrigerator, and since this is easily removed because this projects by the elastic force by the elastic body attached within the opening and closing door 7 when the user removes this, this is superior in design because this is fixed in condition that it is usually continuous with the curved surface of the opening and closing door 7.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator control device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 54-37961, it is possible to easily know the state of the inside of a refrigerator by displaying the temperature inside the refrigerator numerically on the front of the door. There is that.

A conventional control device for a refrigerator will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of a conventional refrigerator control device.

In FIG. 13, 101 is a refrigerator main body, and 1
Reference numeral 02 is a freezer compartment, 103 is a refrigerating compartment, 104 is a cooler for a refrigerating cycle, and 105 is a blower for forcedly ventilating the cool air cooled by the cooler 104 to the freezing compartment 102 and the refrigerating compartment 103. It is configured to operate in synchronization with the compressor 106. Further, 107 is a temperature sensor formed of a thermistor or the like provided in the freezer compartment 102, and 108 is a temperature indicator provided on the surface of the door 109. Further, 110 is a control device of the refrigerator.

Reference numeral 111 is a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the temperature sensor 107. Reference numeral 112 denotes a temperature determination unit that adjusts the internal temperature based on the internal temperature detected by the temperature detection unit 11, and operates the compressor 106 and the blower 105.
Decide to stop. Reference numeral 113 is a temperature indicator driving means that causes the temperature indicator 108 to display the internal temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 111.

The operation of the refrigerator control device configured as described above will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a schematic flowchart showing the entire control program stored in a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer). First, after turning on the power,
In S11, the temperature of the temperature sensor 107 is detected by the temperature detecting means 111.

Subsequently, the temperature determining means 112 in S12 determines whether the internal temperature of the freezer compartment 102 is higher than the set value. If it is higher, the operation of the compressor 106 and the blower 104 is set in S13. In S14, the compressor 106 and the blower 105 are set to stop.

Then, in the compressor control means 114 of S15, the compressor 106 and the blower 105 of the temperature determination means 112 are provided.
The compressor 106 and the blower 105 are driven based on the decision to operate or stop.

Further, the temperature indicator driving means 113 in S16.
The temperature detected by the temperature detecting means 111 is output to the temperature indicator 8. Then, returning to S11, the same operation is repeated thereafter to perform a normal cooling action, and the temperature of the refrigerator is displayed.

With the above-mentioned structure, the inside temperature of the refrigerator can be easily known by displaying the temperature inside the refrigerator numerically on the front surface of the door 109.

[0013]

However, since the temperature indicator 108 for displaying the temperature inside the refrigerator is provided on the surface of the door 109 of the refrigerator main body 101 in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, the user can directly reach the vicinity of the refrigerator main body 101. There was a problem that the temperature inside the refrigerator could not be confirmed unless it came close, and the temperature inside the refrigerator could not be changed unless the refrigerator was directly touched.

An object of the present invention is to provide a communication means capable of exchanging information with the refrigerator and controlling the refrigerator even in a place away from the refrigerator.

[0015]

In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a refrigerator main body having a plurality of storage chambers which are vertically partitioned to cool and store foods and the like, and the refrigerator book.
A wireless remote controller that is detachably provided on the outer shell of the body and has a display device such as a liquid crystal panel, and communication provided to both the refrigerator body and the remote controller.
Means and the remote controller is at the top
Of the remote controller on the outer shell of the refrigerator compartment door
Can be stored in a recess formed in a shape similar to the outer peripheral shape.
And the state that it was removed even when it was attached to the refrigerator body.
Data communication is possible even when
The main body is provided with a storage room temperature setting means, and the temperature setting means
Display setting information and storage room temperature information based on the operation result of
It is displayed on the container .

With this, it is possible to communicate the internal temperature setting and other setting information from a place away from the refrigerator, and it is possible to display data information based on the set operation result on the remote controller main body.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a plurality of compartments vertically formed to cool and store foods and the like.
Refrigerator main body having a storage compartment and outer shell of the refrigerator main body
It is detachable and is equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal panel.
Wire-type remote controller, the refrigerator body and front
Communication means provided for both remote controllers
The remote controller is the top refrigerating room
The outer shape of the remote controller on the outer shell of the door
It can be stored in a recess formed in a similar shape to
In addition, whether it is attached to the refrigerator body or removed,
Data communication is possible and stored in the remote controller body.
Equipped with temperature setting means for the warehouse,
Displaying fruit-based setting information and storage room temperature information on the display
The user is not in a place away from the refrigerator.
Information from the refrigerator and control the refrigerator.
You can Also, depending on the usage status of the user
Since it is possible to choose whether or not to use it, the degree of convenience in use is expanded. Well
In addition, the detachable function can be maintained regardless of the refrigerator installation conditions.
It is easy to recognize the existence of the remote controller. Well
Also, the user should not bend and bend his knees while standing.
Also, the remote controller can be attached and detached, which is convenient.
To be enhanced.

[0018]

[0019]

[0020]

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect of the invention, the peripheral portion of the remote controller and the door surface are continuous with a curved surface when the door is attached to the door,
It is possible to provide a refrigerator in which the remote controller does not easily come off and fall off even if it comes into contact with the door, and the appearance is aesthetically pleasing.

The invention described in claim 3 is the same as claim 1 or
In addition to the invention described in 2 , the remote controller is detached by pressing the remote controller main body and then projecting it from the door surface by elastic force. There is a recess for removal on the door surface around the remote controller. The remote controller can be easily removed without damaging the external design.

[0023]

The invention according to claim 4 is the same as claim 1 or
According to the invention described in 2 , the remote controller main body further includes a rapid cooling command means in the storage chamber, and the command information based on the operation result of the rapid cooling command means and the rapid cooling time information are displayed on the display, and the refrigerator. Approaching,
It is possible to recognize the quick cooling command information at a remote place without checking the display, and to send the quick cooling command and its time information to the refrigerator from a place remote from the refrigerator. It can be displayed on the controller body.

[0025]

Embodiments of the refrigerator according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an essential part of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the main part of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the same embodiment.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a refrigerator body, and 2
Is a refrigerating compartment provided in the upper part of the refrigerator body 1, 3 is a vegetable compartment provided in the lower part of the refrigerating compartment 2, 4 is an independent ice making compartment provided in the lower part of the vegetable compartment 3, 5 Is a switching chamber (from a freezing room temperature of about −18 ° C. to a vegetable room temperature of about 6 ° C.) provided at the lower part of the vegetable room 3 beside the independent ice making room 4.
6 is a freezer compartment located at the bottom of the refrigerator body 1.

Reference numeral 7 is an opening / closing door provided in the opening of the refrigerating compartment 2, and 8, 9, 10 and 11 are openings in the vegetable compartment 3, the independent ice making compartment 4, the switching compartment 5 and the freezing compartment 6, respectively. It is a drawer door provided.

Reference numeral 12 is a handle provided on the opening / closing door 7. Reference numeral 13 denotes a wireless remote controller (hereinafter referred to as remote controller 13), which is located above the handle 12 and attached to the opening / closing door 7.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 14 denotes a display provided on the surface of the remote controller 13, which is formed of a liquid crystal panel or the like. Further, any display such as LED display may be used.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a first recess formed in the opening / closing door 7 and having a shape similar to the outer peripheral shape of the remote controller 13, and the magnet 1 is provided in the substantially central portion of the first recess 15.
6 is provided, and the magnet 16 is surrounded by a mounting member 17 formed of a metal part such as an iron plate.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 18 denotes a second concave portion formed on the back surface of the remote controller 13, and the second concave portion 1
An iron plate 19 is fixed in the inside 8 by screws or the like (not shown).

Reference numeral 20 denotes an elastic body embedded in the mounting member 17, and in the embodiment, a coil spring is mounted.

The remote controller 13 can be housed in the first concave portion 15, and the magnet 16 and the iron plate 19 are fixed by being stuck. In addition, when the remote controller 13 is pressed for removal, the elastic force of the elastic body 20 causes the magnet 16 to slightly protrude toward the front of the refrigerator main body 1, so that the remote controller 1 is removed.
Reference numeral 3 projects from the surface of the opening / closing door 7.

Therefore, the removal can be facilitated. Further, when the remote controller 13 is attached to the opening / closing door 7, the magnet 16 is retracted to its original position by pressing the remote controller 13.
At this time, the peripheral portion 21 of the remote controller 13 and the end face 22 of the first recess, that is, the surface of the opening / closing door 7 are curved surfaces 23.
Are formed continuously.

The structure formed on the surface of the remote controller 13 will be described with reference to FIG. The display 14
Is equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal panel. Reference numeral 24 is a first push button provided on the remote controller 13, and the first push button 24 is provided with a plurality of switches.

In the case of the first embodiment, reference numeral 24a denotes a plurality of storage room temperatures (in the case of the embodiment, the refrigerating room 2, the vegetable room 3, the switching room 5,
A temperature display / setting switch for displaying each of the freezing compartments 6) on the display 14 and changing the set temperature of each compartment, and 24b is a quick freeze / ice making switch for rapid freezing and start / stop of ice making. It is a switch that does. Reference numeral 24c is a rough heat removal switch, which is a switch for temporarily cooling the food or the like placed in the refrigerating compartment 2. Reference numeral 24d is a timer switch, which is very convenient because it can be used to count a predetermined time such as cooking time or simmering time although it is not related to the control of the refrigerator.

Reference numeral 25 is a setting button for issuing an instruction to the display confirmed by the switch after the first push button 24 is pressed.

As described above, when a predetermined switch is pressed, the item of the switch (in the case of the embodiment, the temperature display / setting switch 24a is pressed) is displayed on the upper part of the display unit 14, and the setting information is set. It is transmitted to the refrigerator body 1 by pressing 25.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control device for the refrigerator in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation on the refrigerator side when transmitting data from the refrigerator to the remote controller 13 of the refrigerator control device in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the remote controller 13 side when transmitting data from the refrigerator to the remote controller 13 of the refrigerator control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a remote controller 1 for transmitting data from the remote controller 13 of the refrigerator control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention to the refrigerator.
It is a flow chart for explaining operation of the 3rd side. FIG. 9 is a remote controller 1 of the control device for the refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement by the side of a refrigerator at the time of data transmission from 3 to a refrigerator.

In FIG. 5, 26 is a compressor, 27 is a condenser, 28 is an evaporator, and 29 is a damper for controlling the circulation of cold air to the refrigerating compartment 2 according to the temperature of the refrigerating compartment 2. Reference numeral 30 is a freezer compartment temperature detector that is provided in the freezer compartment 6 to detect the temperature in the freezer compartment 6, and 31 is a refrigerating compartment temperature detector that is provided in the refrigerating compartment 2 and detects the temperature in the refrigerating compartment 2.

Reference numeral 32 is a freezing room temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the freezing room 6 by the freezing room temperature detector 30, and 33 is freezing room temperature set value determining means for outputting the set temperature value of the freezing room 6. Yes, 34 is a compressor control means for operating the compressor 26 if the temperature detected by the freezer compartment temperature detection means 32 is higher than the set temperature value set by the freezer compartment temperature set value determination means 33.

Reference numeral 35 is a refrigerating compartment temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the refrigerating compartment 2 with the refrigerating compartment temperature detector 31, and 36 is a refrigerating compartment temperature set value determining means for outputting the set temperature value of the refrigerating compartment 2. Yes, 37 is a damper control means for opening the damper 29 when the temperature detected by the refrigerating compartment temperature detecting means 35 is higher than the set temperature value set by the refrigerating compartment temperature set value determining means 36.

Reference numeral 38 denotes a transmission timer, which outputs a signal at predetermined time intervals. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is 1 minute, but it may be any number of minutes.

When a signal 39 is inputted from the transmission timer 38, the temperature value of the freezer compartment 3 detected by the freezer compartment temperature detecting means 32 and the temperature value of the refrigerating compartment 2 detected by the refrigerating compartment temperature detecting means 35 are supplied to the remote controller 13. It is a refrigerator transmitting means for transmitting.

The transmission timing is the transmission timer 38.
The temperature value of the refrigerator may be transmitted to the remote controller 13 side by a request signal from the remote controller 13 without using.

Reference numeral 40 denotes a communication means capable of bidirectional data communication. For example, when performing optical communication, it is composed of an infrared LED, a light receiving IC, etc., and the infrared LED transmits data and the light receiving IC receives data. Method is used.

Reference numeral 41 is a refrigerator receiving means for receiving data by the communication means 40 of the refrigerator.

Reference numeral 42 is a refrigerator information analyzing means for analyzing the contents of the data received by the refrigerator receiving means 41.

Reference numeral 43 denotes an inside temperature setting means, which is a freezing room temperature setting means 43a for setting the temperature of the freezing room 3 by a user operating the temperature display / setting switch 24a of the first push button 24 and the refrigerating room 2. It comprises a refrigerating room temperature setting means 43b for setting the temperature of.

The internal temperature setting means 43 is not limited to the internal temperature setting means 43 for the two chambers, and the internal temperature of the switching chamber 5 can be set as required.

Reference numeral 44 is a quick cooling setting means, and by operating the quick freeze / ice making switch 24b of the first push button 24, the quick cooling command means 44a is transmitted to the freezer compartment 3 to the refrigerator body 1, and the compressor 26 is preset. It drives for a predetermined time according to the set rapid cooling time information 44b.

Reference numeral 45 is a remote control transmitting means for transmitting the setting information set by the inside temperature setting means 43 and the rapid cooling setting means 44 to the refrigerator.

Reference numeral 46 is a remote controller receiving means for receiving information by the communication means 40 of the remote controller 13.

Reference numeral 47 is remote control information analysis means for analyzing the content of the information received by the remote control reception means 26 from a predetermined command or the like.

Reference numeral 48 is displayed so that it is easy for the user to understand, such as "freezer room-18 ° C", and it may be displayed in a graphic format instead of a text format.

The operation of the refrigerator control device configured as described above will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9.

The flowcharts of FIGS. 6 and 7 show the operation when transmitting information from the refrigerator body 1 side to the remote controller 13 side, and the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 and 9 show the operation when transmitting data from the remote controller 13 side to the refrigerator body 1 side. Is shown.

First, FIG. 6 on the refrigerator side is a flow chart for displaying the temperature setting in the refrigerator. First, in S201, the timer of the transmission timer 38 is initialized (t = 0), and then S2
At 02, the timer count is started.

Next, in S203, the freezer temperature detector 30 and the refrigerating room temperature detector 31 detect the inside temperature, and S2
In 04, if the timer t of the transmission timer 38 has passed 1 minute, the process proceeds to S205. If 1 minute has not elapsed, the process returns to S203.

In S205, the internal temperature information (freezer compartment temperature and refrigerating compartment temperature) is transmitted to the remote controller 13, and then S20.
In step 6, the timer of the transmission timer 38 is set to t = 0 and S2 is set.
Return to 03.

Further, in FIG. 7 on the remote controller 13 side,
In S221, the presence or absence of communication information from the refrigerator side is monitored, and if there is information, it is received and the process proceeds to S222. In S222, the received information is analyzed and the freezing room temperature, the refrigerating room temperature, the quick freeze information, the ice making information, the rough heat removal information, and the timer setting information are grasped.

In S223, the display means 48 displays the temperature inside the refrigerator or the quick freeze cooling display on the liquid crystal display 14.

The flowchart of FIG. 8 is a flowchart on the remote controller 13 side.

First, in S301, it is determined whether or not the temperature display SW 24a for selecting the storage room whose temperature setting is to be changed is turned on. If the temperature display SW 24a is turned on, S3
If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S303.

In S302, if the freezer compartment 6 is selected on the liquid crystal panel 14 (for example, the characters of the freezer compartment are displayed in bold or white so that the selected status can be visually recognized). The selection state is switched from the chamber 2 to the freezing chamber 6.

Subsequently, if the setting SW 25 is turned on in S303, the process proceeds to S304, the temperature setting means 43 changes the temperature setting of the selected storage chamber (freezer 6 or refrigerating chamber 2), and S305. Proceed to. If it is not turned on, the process returns to S301. In the present embodiment, the temperature setting can be changed in three stages of “weak”, “medium”, and “strong” in both the freezing compartment 6 and the refrigerating compartment 2, and the temperature setting can be freely changed by the setting SW 25.

In S305, the temperature setting display with the changed setting is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 14. Next, in S306, the temperature setting information whose setting has been changed by the remote control transmitting means 45 in S306 is transmitted to the refrigerator side.

Further, in FIG. 9 on the refrigerator side, S32
At 1, the presence or absence of communication information from the remote controller 13 side is monitored, and if there is information, it is received, and the process proceeds to S322. In S322, the received information is analyzed to extract the freezing room temperature setting information or the refrigerating room temperature setting information, and then in S323, the freezing room temperature setting value determining means 33 or the refrigerating room temperature setting value determining means 36 sets the temperature setting value. Is determined, and the process returns to S321.

Also, quick freeze / ice making SW 24b, rough heat removal S
The flow of W24C or the timer SW24d is almost the same as the flow of the internal temperature setting display.

Thus, the refrigerator body 1 and the remote controller 13
Since data communication is possible with, the remote controller 13 can obtain information about the refrigerator from a place remote from the refrigerator body 1,
You can change the temperature setting in the refrigerator.

Further, since the refrigerator temperature information is transmitted from the refrigerator main body 1 to the remote controller 13 at regular time intervals and the temperature inside the refrigerator can be managed, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the cold is good or bad. , Easy to use.

Since the remote controller 13 can be removably attached to the surface of the opening / closing door 7 of the refrigerator body 1,
When the refrigerator body 1 is used, it operates almost standing in front, so it is easy to pick up the remote controller 13, and the top opening / closing door 7
Since it is installed on the stand, it can be attached and detached without bending while standing, which is convenient.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 10 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a main part of the same embodiment. FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part of the embodiment.

In FIG. 10, reference numeral 49 is a refrigerator main body, 50 is a refrigerating compartment provided at the upper portion of the refrigerator main body 49, 51 is a vegetable compartment provided at the lower portion of the refrigerating compartment 50,
Reference numeral 52 denotes an independent ice making chamber provided at the bottom of the vegetable compartment 51, and 53 denotes a switching chamber provided at the side of the independent ice making compartment 52 at the bottom of the vegetable compartment 51 (from a freezing compartment temperature of about −18 ° C. to a vegetable compartment temperature. It is possible to switch to about 6 ° C.), and 54 is a freezer compartment located at the bottom of the refrigerator main body 49.

55 is an opening / closing door provided in the opening of the refrigerating compartment 50, and 56, 57, 58, 59 are provided in the opening of the vegetable compartment 51, the independent ice making compartment 52, the switching compartment 53, and the freezing compartment 54, respectively. It is a drawer door.

Reference numeral 60 is a handle provided on the opening / closing door 55. Reference numeral 61 is a substantially elliptical wireless remote controller (hereinafter referred to as remote controller 61),
It is attached near the lower side of 5.

The structure formed on the surface of the remote controller 61 in FIG. 11 will be described. 62 is a remote control 6
1 is a display provided on the surface of the liquid crystal display panel 1 and is formed of a liquid crystal panel or the like. Further, any display such as LED display may be used.

Reference numeral 63 denotes a plurality of switches provided on the remote controller 61, which are a quick freeze SW 63a and a temperature setting SW, respectively.
63b, temperature display SW63C, ice making ON / OFF SW63d are provided. As for the surface layout of the remote controller 61, the indicator 62 is arranged in the central portion, and the quick freeze SW 63 is arranged on both sides of the indicator 62.
a, a temperature setting SW 63b, a rough heat removing SW 63c, and an ice making ON / OFF SW 63d are arranged.

The display 62 can display the temperature of each storage room selected by the SW 63C.

In FIG. 12, 64 is the remote controller 61.
The third concave portion 64 formed on the back surface of the
An iron plate 65 is fixed inside with screws or the like (not shown).

A magnet and an elastic body are attached to the opening / closing door 50 in the same configuration as in the first embodiment, and the remote controller 61 can be detached from the opening / closing door 50, and when mounted, the remote controller is the same as in the first embodiment. The peripheral portion 66 of 61 and the surface of the door 50 are continuous with a curved surface, without impairing the appearance design.
It looks great.

[0083]

As described above, the invention according to claim 1 is a compound that is vertically partitioned to cool and store foods and the like.
The refrigerator body with a number of storage chambers and the outside of the refrigerator body
Equipped with a display such as a liquid crystal panel that is detachably attached to the shell
Wireless remote controller and the refrigerator body
With communication means provided in both of the remote controller
The remote controller consists of the top refrigeration
The outer shape of the remote controller on the outer shell of the room door
If it can be stored in a recess formed in a shape similar to the shape
Even if it is attached to the refrigerator body or removed
Enables data communication and enables remote controller
A storage room temperature setting means is provided, and the temperature setting means is operated.
Display the setting information based on the result and the temperature information of the storage room on the display.
The user is in a place away from the refrigerator.
To get information about the refrigerator from the
can do. Also, depending on the usage status of the user
Since it can be attached or detached, the degree of usability is expanded. Well
In addition, the detachable function can be maintained regardless of the refrigerator installation conditions.
It is easy to recognize the existence of the remote controller. Well
Also, the user should not bend and bend his knees while standing.
Also, the remote controller can be attached and detached, which is convenient.
To be enhanced.

[0084]

[0085]

[0086]

The invention described in claim 2 is the same as claim 1
In addition, since the peripheral portion of the remote controller and the door surface are connected with a curved surface when the door is attached to the door, it is possible to provide a nice-looking refrigerator without damaging the exterior appearance line of the main door of the refrigerator by design. Also, since the remote control will not easily fall off even if it is rubbed by the door,
It is possible to prevent damage due to dropping.

The invention described in claim 3 is the same as claim 1
Or , in addition to 2 , the remote controller is detached by pressing the remote controller body and then elastically projecting it from the door surface.
Easy to remove without damaging the door design around the remote controller.

[0089]

The invention described in claim 4 is the same as claim 1
Or 2 further comprising a quick cooling instruction means in the storage compartment in the remote controller main body, which displays the command information and time information of the rapid cooling based on the operation result of the rapid cooling instruction means on the display, touch the refrigerator It can be quickly operated on-site without the need to keep food fresher.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts of the refrigerator according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control device for a refrigerator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the refrigerator side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart on the remote controller side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart on the remote controller side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart on the refrigerator side of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a main part of the refrigerator according to the same embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part of the refrigerator according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a conventional refrigerator control device.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a conventional refrigerator control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,49 Refrigerator body 2,50 Cold room (storage room) 3, 51 Vegetable room (storage room) 4,52 Ice making room (storage room) 5,53 Switching room (storage room) 6,54 Freezing room (storage room) 7,55 open / close door 13, 61 Remote controller 14,62 Indicator 21, 66 peripheral part 23 curved surface 40 Communication means 43 Temperature setting means 44a Rapid cooling command means

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A radio having a refrigerator main body having a plurality of storage chambers vertically partitioned and configured to cool and store foods and the like, and a display detachably provided on an outer shell of the refrigerator main body such as a liquid crystal panel. Type remote controller and communication means provided in both the refrigerator body and the remote controller, the remote controller being the best
The remote controller on the outer shell of the refrigerator compartment door
Can be stored in a recess formed in a shape similar to the outer peripheral shape of
As well as, also to enable data communication in a state removed even when attached to the refrigerator body, a remote controller
-The main body is equipped with a temperature setting means for the storage room,
Display setting information and storage room temperature information based on the operation result
A refrigerator characterized by being displayed on an indicator . 2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the peripheral portion of the remote controller and the door surface are formed into a continuous curved surface when mounted on the door. 3. After removal of the remote controller of pressing the remote controller main body, the refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that effected by projecting from the door surface by the elastic force. 4. The remote controller main body is provided with a quick cooling command means for the storage chamber, and command information based on the operation result of the quick cooling command means and quick cooling time information are displayed on a display. The refrigerator according to 1 .