JP3512377B2 - refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a refrigerator having a plurality of operational functions being set by a plurality of operational switches in which convenience is enhanced by informing the content concerning to each operational function by voice. SOLUTION: The refrigerator comprises an operational switch 60 arranged at the front section of a door 10, a voice unit 80 having a speaker 83 for informing an operational function by voice, and a controller 39 for controlling the cooling operation of the refrigerator and the voice unit 80 based on the setting of the operational switch 60 wherein the controller 39 comprises a voice control means for informing the content concerning to each operational function set by the operational switch 60 by voice.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and
This is suitable for a refrigerator provided with an audio device. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art A refrigerator of the prior art 1 is disclosed in
Refrigerated, as described in US Pat.
An operation panel is provided on the room door, and in the center of this operation panel
A liquid crystal display device is arranged, and cooling is provided around the liquid crystal display device.
Multiple for setting the temperature inside the storage room, switching room and refrigerator room
The operation switch of the liquid crystal display device and the setting
Switches are connected to the control unit, and each room is operated
Compressor with a control device to reach the internal temperature set in
The fan, damper motor, etc. are controlled, and the
LCDs are displayed in multiple areas of the
Turn on the display device lighting only when necessary.
It is known. The refrigerator of the prior art 2 is disclosed in
As described in JP-A-60-42577, the door
A warning that automatically warns you when you forget to close the
Is knowledge. That is, the refrigerator of the prior art 2 is a freezer compartment door.
Or, when the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the door detection device turns on and O
R is output from the R circuit, and based on this, a one-pulse generator
1 pulse output, which is supported by the voice storage device
Words (for example, "Please be careful not to overpack")
Sound from the speaker. Also, freezer door or refrigerated
If the chamber door is kept open, the pulse generator and
AND times after a certain time (approximately 30 seconds) elapses by the delay circuit
The voice storage device operates with the output from the road,
Is another word (for example, "The door is open.
Please ") and repeatedly output from the speaker
You. When both doors close, the door detection device turns off and the OR
The output from the circuit disappears, one pulse generator,
Input is reset to 0 for both circuit and pulse generation circuit.
Is done. [0004] The refrigerator of the prior art 3 is refrigerated.
Set the pin on the control board that is stored and installed on the back of the cabinet.
The demo function can be set by short-circuiting the
There is something we can do. How to short this pin
As a special connector is prepared and set
The method was to insert it into a pin. [0005] [0005] In recent refrigerators, the operation of
As the number of switches increases, multiple operation functions and
Function, demo function, alarm function, button lock function, etc.
Product functions are becoming more complex,
It is important to improve selfishness. However, in the prior art 1, the liquid crystal display
Indication of operating status at required timings in multiple areas of the device
I try to improve usability,
It only improves the visibility of driving conditions,
Limiting the improvement of usability only with the display of the display device
was there. In the prior art 2, when the door is forgotten to be closed,
Will only automatically sound an alert
Regarding setting the operation function with multiple operation switches
Refrigerators that do not generate sound
It did not improve usability for Noh. In the prior art 3, a demonstration function is set.
Prepare a special connector to release or release
Short-circuit and release control board pins stored on the back
And that work is very cumbersome
Met. It is an object of the present invention to provide a plurality of driving functions for a plurality of functions.
When using the operation switches,
Improved usability by giving voice notification of what to do
It is to provide a refrigerator. Another object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of driving functions.
Each operation function can be set by setting the number of operation switches.
Display of contents and sound notification for usability
It is to provide a refrigerator with improved hands. Another object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of driving functions.
In the setting with the number of operation switches, the control device
Separate the main microcomputer and the operation unit microcomputer
Display and voice notification of contents related to each driving function by controlling the computer
To provide refrigerators with improved usability
It is in. Another object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of driving functions.
Each operation function can be set by setting the number of operation switches.
Display of contents and sound notification for usability
Improve your hands and have a high demonstration effect
To provide a refrigerator that can easily set the demo function
You. Another object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of driving functions.
Each operation function can be set by setting the number of operation switches.
And sound notification of the contents related to button lock
It is to provide a refrigerator with improved usability. [0014] [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] To achieve the above object
The first feature of the present invention is thatSwitch to multiple temperature operating modes
A switching room to be replaced and cooled, and a number of operating machines for the switching room
A display for displaying the contents of the function in a number of areas;Refrigerator door
Located on the front andMultiple temperature zones in the switching roomDriving machine
Set the functionOperationOperation switch and multiple operation functions by voice
An audio device having a speaker for notifying, and the operation switch
Refrigeration operation of the refrigerator based on the setting of the
And a control device for controlling the,
The display contents corresponding to each operation function of the replacement room
Display control means for controlling display in an area;Set
Operating functionsAudio that specifically describesContent
Voice control means for controlling the voice notification by theWhenWith
Configuration. [0015] [0016] [0017] [0018] [0019] [0020] [0021] [0022] [0023] [0024] The present invention2The feature is the front part of the refrigerator door
And set multiple driving and demonstration functions
Multiple operating switches and whether they are located on the front of the refrigerator door
Display unit for displaying one or more operation functions, and multiple operation functions
Audio device having a speaker for informing the user of the demonstration function by voice
And cooling of the refrigerator based on the setting of the operation switch
Control device for controlling operation, the display unit and the audio device
The control device is provided when a driving function is set.
Display the contents related to the driving function and set the demonstration function.
Show content about demo features when set
Display control means to control and when the operation function is set
Voice notification of the driving function is provided by the speaker.
Control when the demo function is set
The speaker is informed so that the speaker
And a voice control means for controlling the sound. The above-mentioned2Especially preferred in the features of
In other words, the voice control means is activated when the demo function is set.
Demonstration function content from voice notification of driving function
The control is performed so that the sound is notified at a large volume. [0027] [0028] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention will be described below.
The form will be described with reference to the drawings. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a refrigerator according to the present invention will be described.
The outline of the structure of the storage will be described. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a front view of the refrigerator according to the embodiment, and FIG.
FIG. The refrigerator body 1 comprises an outer box 2, an inner box 3,
Formed by the heat insulating material 4 filled in between
It has the shape of This refrigerator body 1 stores articles
And a plurality of storage chambers capable of storing the same. These savings
Storage room, from the top, refrigerator room 5, vegetable room 6, switching room 7, ice making
It has a room 8 and a freezing room 9. Also, the bottom inside the refrigerator compartment 4
An ice temperature storage room (hereinafter referred to as an ice temperature room) 5a is provided in the section.
Have been killed. The storage rooms 5 to 9 have storage rooms in front thereof.
Doors 10 to 14 for opening and closing are provided. Of refrigerator compartment 4
Supports on the left or right side of the refrigerator on the front
A rotatable supported revolving door 10 is provided.
, Vegetable room 6, switching room 7, ice making room 8, and freezing room 9
Has a drawer door that can be freely pulled out by rails, etc.
11 to 14 are provided. Furthermore, a refrigerator compartment 5 is formed.
Revolving door 10 projects inside refrigerator compartment 5 when closed.
A plurality of pockets 5b are provided. Vegetable room 6, switching room 7, ice making room 8 and freezing room
9 to reduce heat transfer between the two chambers
It is partitioned by a heat insulating partition wall 15 having a material. Vegetables
Behind the room 6, the switching room 7, the ice making room 8 and the freezing room 9,
Cooler room 1 in which cooling device 16 and fan 17 for cooler are arranged
8 are formed. Between the cooler room 18 and the vegetable room 6
Behind the vegetable compartment 6 so that the heat insulating partition wall 15 is interposed
A heat insulating partition wall 15 is formed extending in the vertical direction. In the cooler room 18, above the cooler 16
Is provided with a fan 17 for a cooler. Cooler room 1
The refrigerator room 6 communicates with the cooler room 18 above the upper part 8.
Then, cool air cooled by the cooler 16 flows through the inside.
A cool air passage 19 is formed on the rear side of the fan 17.
Is driven by the fan motor 20 provided in the
Cooling air is passed through the cold air passage 19 by the fan 17
5. In this cold air passage 19, the temperature of the refrigerator compartment 5 is stored.
Supplied to refrigeration compartment 5 to adjust the degree to an appropriate range
A damper flap 21 for adjusting the amount of cool air is provided.
You. The cool air cooled by the cooler 16
Simultaneously flows forward from the fan 16 and cools down.
Equipment room 18 and vegetable room 6 or switching room 7, ice making room 8 and freezing
The switching room is lowered by descending the cold air passage 22 disposed between the
7. Flow into the ice making room 8 and the freezing room 9;
8 and the freezing room 9 are cooled. From the cooler room 18 via the damper flap 21
Then, the cool air passing through the cool air passage 19 passes through the damper flap 21.
After passing, the rear side of the refrigerator compartment 6 rises along the wall surface of the inner box 3
Thus, a cool air passage 19 is formed. Also this
The cold air passage 19 branches into a plurality of passages behind the refrigerator compartment 5.
Have been. The branched cold air passage is located at the back of the refrigerator compartment 5.
It extends vertically on both sides. In the refrigerator compartment 5,
A plurality of shelves 23 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction.
So that the inside of the refrigerator compartment 5 forms a vertically partitioned space.
It has become. This partitioned space is the door pocket 5
b and the shelf 23 communicate vertically with each other. Shelf 23
Communication between each space formed by the cooling air passage and the branch
Then, the cool air discharge port through which the cool air flows out to the refrigerator compartment 23 is
A plurality is formed vertically. The refrigerating compartment 5 located between the plurality of cold air passages
In the center of the back, a substantially ducted ventilation duct 2
5 and supply the cool air of the refrigerator compartment 5 to the ventilation duct 25.
And a refrigerator compartment fan 26 are disposed. Ventilation
The container 25 is vertically long, and the refrigerator compartment fan 26 is located below it.
These are vertically extended at the center of the rear of the refrigerator compartment 5.
There is provided. The refrigerator compartment fans 26 are provided on both the left and right sides.
The cold air in the cold room 5 is sucked in from the cold air inlet of the cold room
Then, the blown cool air is supplied to the ventilation duct 25. This message
The wind duct 25 is hollow so that cold air flows inside.
Corresponding to the space partitioned by each shelf 23 of the refrigerator compartment 5
A plurality of duct outlets are formed at the position, extending up and down, and refrigerated
The cool air supplied by the room fan 26 discharges this duct.
It is discharged from the mouth into the refrigerator compartment 5 as shown by the arrow in FIG.
The discharge speed of cold air from this duct outlet is
So that it is higher than the cooling air discharge speed
25, refrigerator compartment fan 26 and other configurations are set
Have been. In the space partitioned by each shelf 23 in the refrigerator compartment 5
The sent cool air flows in front of the refrigerator compartment 5 and in front of each shelf 23.
After passing through the end, this shelf 23 and pocket are
5b. The cool air that has fallen
As shown, the upper part of the shelf on the upper surface side of the ice greenhouse 5a is placed in the refrigerator compartment.
5 and sucked into the refrigerator compartment fan 26 from the suction port
I will. Thus, the refrigerator compartment fan 26 and the ventilation duct
The gate 25 is means for circulating cool air in the refrigerator compartment 5.
Refrigeration room by this refrigeration room fan 26 and ventilation duct 25
The cooling air passage of No. 5 is cooled without passing through the cooler 16.
It is independent of the vessel 16. In addition, the refrigerator compartment fan 26
Is the refrigerated air that has flowed in through the suction port at the lower part on both sides of the back of the refrigerator compartment 5
The cold air in the room is sucked in from the front, and
It is a centrifugal fan that blows out. The motor 29 for driving the ventilation duct 25
A cylindrical shape that is arranged above the ventilation duct 25 and extends vertically
The ventilation duct 25 is rotated along the vertical axis. this
The direction of the duct outlet changes due to the rotation of the ventilation duct 25
And the cool air discharged from the duct discharge port to the refrigerator compartment 5.
Is adjusted. The wind direction plate 30 provided in the ventilation duct 25
Is the position corresponding to each duct discharge port, for example, duct discharge
Located just above the mouth and crosses the passage in the ventilation duct 25
Is formed so that the inside of the ventilation duct 25 is upward from below.
Directs a part of the cold air flowing into the refrigerator compartment 5
To make it easier to flow out of the duct outlet at a high speed.
I have. The cool air supplied from the cooler room 18 is blown out.
Duct discharge that discharges cool air sucked from discharge port and refrigerator compartment 5
Part of the cold air discharged from the mouth into the refrigerator compartment 5 is a refrigerator compartment.
Of the refrigerator compartment 5 through the fan 26 and the ventilation duct 25
But a part of the remaining cool air is located below the refrigerator compartment 5.
Flow from the opening 31 which is formed and communicates with the vegetable room 6 to the vegetable room 6
Enter. The cool air that has flowed into the vegetable room 6 is a container in the vegetable room 6
Of the container toward the front of the refrigerator, and lower the front of the container.
After flowing, the lower part of the container flows backward,
Through the return opening and the cool air return passage formed in the vegetable room 6
Return to the cooler room 18. As described above, the cool air in the refrigerator is cooled by the cooler 1.
The cool air cooled by 6 rotates the cooling fan 17.
From the cooler room 18 through the refrigerator room 5 or the vegetable room 6
The circulation path returning to the cooler room 18 and the cold air in the refrigerator room
The air is sucked by the fan 26 for the storage room and passed through the ventilation duct 25.
Flows out of the cold air discharge port into the refrigerator compartment 5 and is re-cooled.
And a circulation path for flowing into the fan 26.
You. The centrifugal fan 26 is located below the ventilation duct 25.
And cool air is sucked into the left and right sides of the refrigerator compartment fan 26.
The entrance is formed. This suction port and fan 2 for refrigerator compartment
6, an inflow passage 35 is formed. And this
The temperature of the cool air flowing through this passage is detected
A refrigerator temperature sensor, which is a temperature detecting means, is disposed.
ing. Based on the temperature detected by the refrigerator compartment temperature sensor,
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment 5 is determined, and the temperature is determined by the damper flap 21.
The cooling air flow is adjusted. For example, the determined temperature
Temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature, and the refrigerator compartment 5 needs to be cooled.
If it is determined that it is necessary, the damper flap 21 is opened.
Further, the determined temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature,
If it is determined that cooling is not required, the damper flap
21 is closed. Further, each of the shelves 23 in the refrigerator compartment 5 is partitioned.
In order to detect the temperature of the storage space,
At each height position corresponding to the space, and
Temperature detecting means on the left and right side walls located between the wall and the bracket 5b
Is provided. This direction
The determination sensor 37 determines the storage space partitioned by the shelf 23
The temperature of the cool air flowing forward is detected. This cold
When the air reaches the front end of the shelf 23, it cools the pocket 5b.
And the space between the pocket 5b and the refrigerator
Refrigerator fan 26 arranged downward
Formed below the cold air inlet 27 and the ice greenhouse 5a.
Heads to opening 31. The direction determination sensor 37 is divided by the shelf 23.
The temperature of the cold air flowing through the storage space is detected. Shelf 23
If there are stored items on the top of the
Heat exchanges with the storage and the temperature changes. Direction determination sensor
37 extends vertically on the left and right side walls forming the refrigerator compartment 5
Are arranged on the left and right sides above each shelf 23.
Detects the temperature of the flowing cold air and compares the temperatures on both sides
It is detected which of the right and left sides the cold air temperature is higher. Soshi
The detected higher temperature is set in the refrigerator compartment 5.
If the temperature is higher than the temperature,
Predetermined one on the hotter side where the orientation of the mouth is detected
Ventilation duct 25 is rotated to stop
Stop. Then, ventilation is performed by the rotation of the refrigerator fan 26.
The cool air supplied to the duct 25 is detected in the refrigerator compartment 5 from the discharge port.
It is blown out toward the hotter side. Refrigerator door 10 located at the upper front of the refrigerator
An operation panel 56 is disposed on the front of the camera.
The operation switch 60 and the display unit 70 are arranged side by side on the
Is placed. The display unit 70 is formed to be vertically long, and an operation switch is provided.
A plurality of switches 60 are provided vertically along this. these
Will be described later in detail. The compressor 38 is provided at the lower rear part of the refrigerator body 1.
And form part of the refrigeration cycle to compress refrigerant
It is what you do. Further, the control device 39 (see FIG. 5)
Means that the main microcomputer 51
The operation unit microcomputer 52 is located behind the operation panel 56.
Are located. Next, the driving operation of the compressor 38 will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 illustrates the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a compressor driving device, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a characteristic diagram showing a DC voltage and a flow rate with respect to FIG. The compressor 38 is connected to a commercial power supply 41 by a converter.
The voltage connected via the circuit 42 and the inverter circuit 43
A motor 44 for driving the contractor and the motor 44
And a compression mechanism 45 for compressing the refrigerant. Commercial
The power supply 41 is used in a general household in the case of a home refrigerator.
It is an outlet and a plug (not shown) on the refrigerator side
Is inserted into the refrigerator. Converter circuit 42 forms a rectifier circuit.
Diodes 42a to 42d and a boost chopper circuit.
Reactor 42e, diode 42f and transistor
Switching element 42 which is a power device such as a star
g. This rectifier circuit
Is converted to DC power and output to the boost chopper circuit. This
Is connected to the output side of the rectifier circuit,
Switching operation and switching of switching element 42g
Forced input current due to energy storage effect of
Voltage to boost the voltage. This boosted DC voltage
Stable DC power supplied to the smoothing capacitor 46
Output. The boosting operation will be described more specifically.
The diode 42a side is positive and the switching element 42g
When the power is on, the current is
Mode 42a, reactor 42e, switching element 42
g, the diode 42d, and the AC power supply 41 in this order.
Electromagnetic energy is stored in the denter 42e. At this time,
When the switching element 42g is turned off, the reactor 42e
From the smoothing capacitor via a diode 42f for preventing backflow.
A current flows through the capacitor 46 and the electromagnetic energy is transferred to the capacitor.
Then, the voltage of the capacitor 46 is increased. this
This raises the DC stage voltage. The electric motor 44 is connected to the condenser 46.
A) to convert to alternating current that generates a rotating magnetic field for
The inverter 43 is connected. The inverter 43
The motive 44 is connected. This electric motor 44 is driven
Although not shown in detail, the compression mechanism 45 is provided together with the electric motor 44.
It is housed in an airtight container and mainly used for reciprocating type
It is a compression mechanism. In addition, rotary type and scroller
It may be an IP compression mechanism. The inverter 43 is a three-phase inverter.
In this embodiment, the switching elements 43a to 43f
IGBT (Insulated Gate Biport)
Transistor). These switches
The reflux elements are connected in parallel to the switching elements 43a to 43f, respectively.
Cards 43g to 43l are connected. The direct current supplied from the capacitor 46 is
The rotational position of the electric motor 44 so that the flow becomes the set rotational speed
120-degree flow based on the output of detection, and flow of each phase
Control by controlling the conduction ratio (pulse width control) during the period
The rotation speed of the machine 44 is controlled. As shown in FIG. 4, the motor 44 is driven.
For example, from 1800 to 2400 rotations, P
The DC voltage is controlled to be constant at 150 V by AM control.
Variable WM control flow rate in the range of 50% to 100%
By doing so, the rotation speed of the electric motor 44 is varied, and
, PWM system from 2400 rpm to 4200 rpm
Control the flow rate of the product to 100%,
A) Change the DC voltage from 150V to 300V
To change the rotation speed of the electric motor 44. When the speed refrigeration switch 63 shown in FIG.
Then, the rotational speed of the electric motor 44 is increased to a maximum (for example, 4800 times).
DC voltage applied by PAM control
The pressure is increased and a speed refrigeration operation is performed. The speed decompression switch 6 shown in FIG.
2 is pressed for several seconds (for example, 3 seconds),
Prohibit high-speed rotation (for example, more than 3800 rotations)
Control to operate at low speed as much as possible
Energy saving operation is performed. Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the refrigerator is shown in FIG.
It will be explained while referring to the figures. FIG. 5 is a control circuit of the refrigerator of the present invention.
It is a block diagram of a structure of. The control device 39 controls the entire refrigerator.
In-microcomputer 51 and an operation unit my that mainly controls the operation unit
And a condenser 52. This main microcomputer 51
A control signal from the operation unit microcomputer 52 or provided in the refrigerator
Sensors (for example, temperature sensor, direction determination sensor 3)
7) based on the detection signal, etc.
Control of the cooling operation and various cooling operations.
You. The operation unit microcomputer 52 receives a signal from the main microcomputer 51.
Based on a control signal, a setting signal of the operation switch 60, and the like,
It controls the display unit 70, the audio device 80, the buzzer 54, and the like.
You. The main microcomputer 51 and the operation unit microcomputer 52
Communicate with each other by communication
You. Thus, the control device 39 is connected to the main microcomputer 51.
By separating the operation unit microcomputer 52, both microcomputers
Each control of 51 and 52 becomes lighter, and the operation unit microcomputer 5
2 to the operation unit including the control of the audio device 80 and the buzzer 54
Control can be easily performed. The operation switch 60 sets a product function.
And a plurality of operation switches 61 to 68.
It is connected to the operation unit microcomputer 52. This product machine
The function is to control the operation related to storage room cooling and to
Immersion function and demonstration at store
Demonstration function that enhances the effect of the sensor and the detection results of various sensors
Alarm function to call attention based on etc. and operation switch
Push button to prevent 60 from being tampered with by children
And a button lock function for locking the key. Ma
The display unit 70 includes a liquid crystal panel.
The inside of the panel is divided into multiple areas,
Displays the contents and is connected to the operation unit microcomputer 52
Have been. The audio device 80 transmits the set audio data
The stored voice IC 81 and the output from this voice IC 81
Amplifier 82 for amplifying the input audio data,
The audio data output from the loop 82 is output as audio.
The operation unit microcomputer 52 includes a speaker 83.
Connected to be more controlled. Also, buzzer 5
Reference numeral 4 denotes a buzzer sound.
It is independent and controlled by the operation unit microcomputer 52.
Connected. Note that the buzzer sound is output from the audio device 80.
May be emitted. Next, the configuration relating to the control board 55 is shown in FIG.
It will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows the control board unit according to the present invention.
It is a front view. The control board 55 has an operation switch 60 on the front side.
And the display unit 70 is juxtaposed left and right, and the display unit 70 is located
The operation unit microcomputer 52, the voice IC 81,
IC-related components such as an amplifier 82 are mounted. This
Thus, the mounting area of the operation board 55 can be reduced. The operation switch 60 includes a plurality of operation switches 6
1 to 68. Speed cooling switch 6
1 is a switch body 61a, a push button 61b, and an LE
D61c. Speed decompression switch 6
2 is a switch body 62a, a push button 62b, and an LE
D62c. Speed refrigeration switch 6
3 is a switch body 63a, a push button 63b, and an LE
D63c. Switching room setting switch 64
Consists of a switch body 64a and a push button 64b
Have been. The timer setting switch 65 is a switch
Consists of body 65a, push button 65b and LED 65c
Have been. The refrigerator compartment temperature setting switch 66 is a switch
It comprises a main body 66a and a push button 66b.
The freezer compartment temperature setting switch 67 includes a switch body 67a and a switch body 67a.
And a push button 67b. Ice making switch
The switch 68 includes a switch body 68 a and a push button 6.
8b. The push buttons 61b to 6b
8b is illustrated in FIG. Speed cooling switch 61, speed thawing
Switch 62, speed freeze switch 63 and timer
When the setting switch 65 is pressed, the corresponding product function is pressed.
Is set, the push buttons 61b, 62b,
63b, 65b are LEDs 61c, 62c, 63c, 65
c is configured to emit light. Next, the operation switch on the operation panel 56 is operated.
The switch 60 and the display unit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
explain. FIG. 7 shows an operation panel of the refrigerator of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a display unit provided on the operation panel.
It is. As described above, the operation panel 56
A switch 60 and a display unit 70 are provided. Operation switch
Push buttons of the operation switches 61 to 68 constituting the switch 60.
By pressing the buttons 61b to 68b, a predetermined product
Function is set, and control corresponding to the set product function is performed.
Is performed and the product set in each area of the display unit 70
The display related to the function is performed. The speed cooling switch 61 is provided inside the refrigerator compartment 5.
The fan 26 for cooling the food is operated.
The speed defrost switch 62 defrosts the food in the refrigerator compartment 5
The fan 26 is operated by a speed refrigeration switch.
The switch 63 rotates the compressor 38 at the maximum speed to
9 for freezing the food, and a changeover room setting switch 6
4 sets the cooling operation of the switching room 7 in different temperature zones.
That is, the timer setting switch 65 is used for the timer function.
It performs setting, start, and reset.
The temperature setting switch 66 sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment 5
And the freezing room temperature setting switch 67 sets the temperature of the freezing room 9
The ice making switch 68 stops ice making,
The system switches between ice making suspension and ice making operation. When the speed cooling switch 61 is pressed, the speed
Mode is set, and the speed of the display 70
The entire cooling / thawing display section 71a lights up and the refrigerator compartment
Fan 26 is operated, and the cylindrical ventilation duct 25 is
The refrigerator 5 rotates in the direction detected by the direction determination sensor 37.
Speed cooling operation is performed. Speed cooling switch again
Each time the switch 61 is pressed, the cylindrical ventilation duct
Can be specified as left, center and right respectively.
it can. When the speed cooling switch 61 is further pressed, the speed
The mode cooling operation is stopped. The speed cooling switch 61 is
When driving, the LED 61c lights up and there is a child
Also serves as a button lock function to prevent shifting
I have. This button lock function is a speed cooling switch
By pressing and holding 61 for several seconds (for example, 3 seconds)
Mode is set and the speed decompression switch 62
Prohibit new setting and press the speed cooling switch 61
It distinguishes it from speed cooling operation because of the lower time. This
When the button is locked, the button lock display 71 on the display unit 70 is displayed.
b lights up. In addition, the speed cooling switch 61
Press and hold for a few seconds to release the button lock function.
It is. When the speed decompression switch 62 is pressed, the speed
Mode is set, and the speed of the display 70
The cooling / thawing display section 71a lights up and the refrigerator compartment
Is operated at high speed, and the cylindrical ventilation duct 25 is
The refrigerator 5 rotates in the direction detected by the direction determination sensor 37.
Speed thawing operation is performed. Speed cooling switch again
Each time you press the switch 61
Can be specified as left, center and right respectively.
it can. Further press the speed cooling switch 61 to speed up
Stop thawing operation. The speed decompression switch 62
During operation, the LED 62c lights up and PAM control is performed.
Also has an energy-saving driving function. This energy saving driving machine
Noh, the speed decompression switch 62 is pressed for several seconds (for example, 3 seconds).
Seconds) Press and hold to set, speed decompression switch
Distinguishing from speed thawing operation by the length of pressing time of 62
I have. During this energy saving operation, the energy saving display 7 on the display 70 is displayed.
2b lights up. In addition, the speed decompression switch 62
Press and hold for several seconds to release the energy-saving operation function.
It is. When the speed freeze switch 63 is pressed, the speed
Mode is set, and the speed of the display 70
The freezing display section 73a lights up, and the electric motor 44 operates at high speed.
And the speed refrigeration operation is performed. More speedy
Press the refrigeration switch 63 to stop the speed refrigeration operation.
Is done. The speed refrigeration switch 63 is operated during operation.
The LED 63c lights up and the sound / buzzer is switched
Also functions as a mode setting function. This sound / buzzer
In the switching mode, the speed refrigeration switch 63 is operated for several seconds (for example,
Set by pressing and holding for 3 seconds
The distinction from speed refrigeration operation is based on the length of time the switch 63 is pressed.
are doing. When the audio output is off, the audio output display on the display unit 70
The sound side of 73b is turned off, and sound output when the buzzer output is off
The buzzer side of the display 73b turns off. Speed freezing switch
Each time the switch 63 is pressed, the buzzer / audio is output
The setting of three patterns of output only for the user and no output
Can be replaced. When the switch room setting switch 64 is pressed, the switch room
The operation mode is set, and the switch room setting switch 64 is pressed.
Each time, the switching room 7 is frozen, soft frozen, partial,
Switching operation to seven temperature zones of ice temperature, chilled, refrigerated, wine
The switching is performed, and the switching room display section 74 is frozen or softened.
What is frozen, partial, ice temperature, chilled, refrigerated, wine
One of the switching operation display sections is specified and lights up.
You. When the timer setting switch 65 is pressed, the display is
The timer display section 75 of the section 70 lights up and the refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator compartment temperature display section 76b and freezer compartment display section of display section 76
77 is a freezer temperature display section 77b is a table by the timer function
Is changed to That is, pressing the timer setting switch 65
After that, press the refrigerator temperature setting switch 66 to set the minute
Press the freezer temperature setting switch 67 to set the seconds.
Wear. Then, press the timer setting switch 65 again.
When the timer time mode is set and the set timer
The counting between them is started. When the timer is operating, LE
D65c lights up. Again, the timer setting switch 65
Press to reset the set timer time. Refrigerator compartment temperature display section 76b and freezer compartment temperature display
The unit 77b has a two-digit seven-segment display method.
And are adjacent to each other vertically.
When seconds and seconds are displayed, both are successively displayed in the order of minutes and seconds.
It can be easily recognized. In particular, the timer display section 75
And the refrigerator compartment temperature display section 76b and the freezer compartment temperature display section 77b
The recognition is dramatically improved by arranging the
can do. And you can divide 60 seconds by 5
The freezing room temperature is a multiple of seconds (10 seconds in this embodiment).
The second of the display 77b is set. this
Allows you to set seconds in a short time,
Hands can be good. Pressing the refrigerator compartment temperature setting switch 66
Refrigerator room temperature setting mode is set, and refrigeration room temperature setting
By repeatedly pressing the switch 66, the temperature of the refrigerator 5
The setting is set in five stages from weak to strong, and the set strength
The cooling operation is performed and the refrigerator compartment setting display 76a is displayed.
The (weak to strong) cursor moves. As mentioned above, this cold
The storage room temperature setting switch 66 is set to the minute setting switch of the timer.
Also serves as a switch. In addition, in the refrigerator compartment temperature display part 76b,
The temperature of the refrigerator compartment 5 detected by the temperature sensor is displayed.
You. Press the freezer compartment temperature setting switch 67 repeatedly.
Then, the temperature setting of the freezing room 9 is set in five stages from weak to strong.
And the cooling operation of the set intensity is performed.
Of the freezer setting display 77a (weak to strong) of the freezer display 77
The cursor moves. As mentioned earlier, this freezer temperature setting
The switch 67 also functions as a second setting switch of the timer.
You. Note that the freezer compartment temperature display section 76b has a temperature sensor.
The detected freezing room temperature is displayed. By repeatedly pressing the ice making switch 68,
Ice-making stop, ice-making pause, and ice-making operation are set.
The ice making operation is set and the ice making display
Ice making stop display 78a, ice making temporary stop display part 78
b, and the display of the ice making operation state, that is, no display, is switched.
This ice making switch 68 also serves as an ice making cleaning switch.
For example, by pressing and holding for 5 seconds,
Can be cleaned. Cleaning screen 78c while cleaning the ice machine
Lights up. The operation switches 61 to 68 have different shapes and sizes.
It has three types of push buttons 61b-68b in combination.
You. Thereby, the type of the operation switches 61 to 68 is pressed.
Buttons 61b to 68b can be easily recognized,
Operation can be performed reliably. In particular, the operation switch
The three types of push buttons 61b to 67b of the switches 61 to 67
Push buttons 61b-63b for setting rapid cooling operation
Push buttons 66b and 67b for setting the temperature of the storage room
In addition to the different shapes, different operation functions
Push button 64b is set to the other push buttons 61b-63.
b, 66b, 67b. This allows
Push buttons 61b to 63b, 66 which are generally used frequently
b, 67 can be easily operated, and
The effect on the cooling food is generally low
The possibility of operating the push button 64b by mistake is reduced.
Can be. Note that, specifically, the push buttons 61b to 61b
3b has a substantially elliptical shape and is large and has push buttons 66b and 67b.
Is substantially rectangular and large, and the push buttons 64b and 68b are substantially
It is small and rectangular. Here, the audio output by the audio device 80 will be described.
Will be described. When the speed cooling switch 61 is pressed,
When the speed cooling / thawing display 71a of the indicator 70 lights up
Also, after the buzzer sound is output from the buzzer 54, for example,
"Start cooling speed"
Is output. After a predetermined time, the speed cooling operation is started.
When the setting is completed, for example,
"Is output from the speaker 83. Similarly, press the speed freezing switch 63
Then, the speed freezing display section 73a of the display section 70 is turned on.
After the buzzer sound is output from the buzzer 54,
For example, a sound is output saying "Start speed freezing."
After a predetermined time, the setting of the speed refrigeration operation is completed.
Then, for example, "End the speed freezing" and the speaker
A sound is output from 83. [0093] Further, the switching room setting switch 64 sets
Frozen, partial, ice temperature, chilled, refrigerated, wine
Seven temperature zones can be switched, but partially
When set, after the buzzer sound is output from the buzzer 54,
For example, "I set it to partial. Meat, fish,
Suitable for processing. Slightly freeze and save
It is suitable for things that burn or burn. ''
Can inform the driver of the driving function and its specific contents.
You. Thus, in the present embodiment, the set switching room
7 Driving function and the function to notify the specific contents by voice
It has become. Note that the setting has been made by the operation switch.
Sometimes, in any case, after the buzzer sound is output
Output sound corresponding to each set function.
It has become. Next, the demonstration function will be described. Demo machine
Noh is demonstrated at the time of display at stores as mentioned above
The purpose is to enhance the translation effect. That is, the customer
At the time of purchase of a refrigerator,
Check the actual product and catalog at stores, etc., and select the refrigerator to purchase.
Often choose. Therefore, customers are asked to provide refrigerator functions and features.
A demo function is provided to make it easier to understand. this
The demonstration function is performed when the refrigerator compartment door 10 is opened, for example, ice making.
Switch 68 and freezer temperature setting switch 67
By pressing for a few seconds (for example, 5 seconds), the demo mode
The determination is made, and a demonstration display 79 on the display unit 70 is performed. The demonstration function includes, for example, the above-described refrigerator compartment.
5 during the speed cooling operation to cool the food in the refrigerator compartment 5
Speed thawing operation that puts frozen food in the thawing
Sometimes, the fan 26 and the cylindrical ventilation duct 25 are
Driving with the door closed,
I don't know how these work. others
When the demonstration function is set, the refrigerator compartment fan 26
The wind duct 25 is used even when the door of the refrigerator compartment 10 is open.
Let them drive. At the time of the demonstration function, for example, the refrigerator room temperature
When the setting switch 66 is pressed, a voice message “Refrigerator speed
It is. By the time you drink beer, it will be 30 minutes like a freezer.
Speed thawing is only 15 minutes until cutting. Of course
Amazing energy savings because of in-PAM. World's first twin PAM
Refrigerator such as refrigerators
Outputs the Shall by voice. This demonstration function has a large noise of about 80 dB.
Operation in consideration of the fact that it is often used in
Confirmation of demonstration function status by operation unit microcomputer 52 of substrate 55
The amplifier 82 amplifies the audio signal from the normal
Try to increase the amount. Note that the noise is relatively small.
Considering that it can be used even in short places,
The volume is set, for example, by the speed refrigeration switch 63.
By pressing and holding for a long time (for example, 3 seconds),
It can be set to the level at the time of use.
And can be at a higher level
You. In the case of the demonstration function, the display unit 70 is switched.
The room display section 74 is a frozen, soft frozen, partial, ice
Display of temperature, chilled, refrigerated, wine, for example, in 1 second cycle
Blink periodically to get attention from customers. this
When the switching room setting switch 64 is set to the switching room,
When the set switching room display lights up for a predetermined time,
In both cases, the function of the switching room set by the speaker 83 is
It is output as sound, and after a predetermined period of time,
Flashes the display. This makes the demonstration effective
The result can be greatly improved. Incidentally, the speed freezing switch 63 is pressed and held.
Then, during the demonstration function, the sound volume is variable as described above
Yes, but turn on / off audio output during normal use
Is what you can do. However, demo features are
The product will be explained at the time of the demonstration function.
Set the audio output so that it does not turn off
It is. This allows the audio output to be accidentally turned off during the demonstration function.
Can be prevented. Similarly, hold down the speed cooling switch 61 for a long time.
Then, even if the child mischief the switch,
Button lock function that locks the button so that it does not change
Is set.
It is set so that it does not become a tanlock. This
Accidentally locking the button during the demonstration function
Can be prevented. The above demonstration function is conventionally installed on the back of the refrigerator.
To short the set pins of the control board
More demo features were switched. Short this pin
To do this, a special connector must be prepared,
Also, if you sell something that was on display at the store,
Forgetting to disconnect the connector for
There is. Therefore, as described above, the operation panel 56
Using the switches on the operation board 55 to set the demonstration function
This eliminates the need for conventional dedicated connectors.
Wear. On the other hand, at a store or the like, this demo function is set.
After the store closes, turn off the refrigerator.
And many. In this case, the next day, the demo function is set again.
Must be specified. So, once set the demo function
The demonstration function status even if the refrigerator is turned off.
It is stored in the storage unit 53 of the volatile memory, and the power supply is turned off again.
Cool down the operation board 55 so that the
The state of the storage can be stored. [0094] However, when sold with the demo function set.
Is turned on, the customer turns on the refrigerator for normal operation.
Does not operate properly even if the
When the refrigerator is turned on in the state, the refrigerator is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 1
0 seconds), the buzzer 54 outputs a buzzer sound,
For example, when the voice output is "Demo function set"
Is supposed to do it. Also, display during demonstration on display unit 70
79 is displayed. As a result, the demonstration machine
The customer has access to the refrigerator
When the power is turned on, the
Can be made. The demo function can be canceled by setting and
This is possible by performing the same operation again. Next, the alarm function will be described. Alarm
Performance is based on the detection results of various sensors as described above.
Warnings, etc.
Warning by buzzer sound and voice in case of
ing. Also, when the compressor noise of the refrigerator is generated
In the past, it was easy to determine at what compressor speed noise was emitted.
I just didn't know. Therefore, in the present embodiment,
The seven sections of the room temperature display section 76b and the freezer compartment temperature display section 77b
The rotational speed of the compressor currently operating
Or display characters and numbers that match the rotation speed
It has become. The display method is as follows.
Using a switch, for example, a refrigerator compartment setting switch 86
By pressing the freezer setting switch 87 simultaneously for several seconds
It can be displayed. Note that this operation is
The customer does not do this incorrectly because Bisman does it.
Even if the compressor speed is not displayed, for example, refrigeration
Switch operation described above with the refrigerator compartment door 10 opened
The compressor speed is displayed when
You. Next, basic control of the operation unit microcomputer 52
The operation will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 12 shows the microcomputer of the control unit in the refrigerator of the present invention.
It is an operation | movement flowchart figure. When the power of the refrigerator is turned on, the display unit 70
LCD performs full lighting operation for about 30 seconds (step 1).
10), determine whether the speed cooling switch 61 has been pressed
(Step 120). Speed cooling switch
If the switch 61 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 130.
The speed cooling switch 61
It is determined whether a long press has been performed (step 121). This size
If the switch is not pressed for a long time,
The mode operates (step 122). This speed cooling
The operation in the operation mode is performed by setting the speed cooling operation function
And set the speed freeze / thaw display 71a to light.
Output the sound following the output of the buzzer sound.
After the elapse of a predetermined time, the sound
Output and erase the speed freeze / thaw display 71a
It is something that lights. If it is determined in step 121 that the key has been pressed for a long time,
After the button lock mode is activated (step 12)
3) Go to step 130. This button lock mode
Displays the button lock display 71b and
Prohibits new setting by the refrigerating switch 63 and at the same time
The audio output is performed following the output of the buzzer sound.
You. In step 130, the speed decompression switch 6
2 is pressed, the speed decompression switch 62
If not pressed, the process proceeds to step 140,
If the speed decompression switch 62 is
Is determined (step 131). Long press in this judgment
If not, operate the speed thawing operation mode
(Step 132). This speed thawing operation mode
Set the speed thawing operation function at the time of setting
At the same time, the speed freezing and thawing display 71a is turned on,
After the buzzer sound is output, the sound is output for a predetermined time.
After the elapse, output the sound following the output of the buzzer sound
At the same time, turn off the speed freeze thaw display 71a
is there. In the case where it is long-pressed in step 131,
Operates the energy saving operation mode (step 133),
Then, the process proceeds to step 140. This energy saving operation mode
The energy saving display 72b is displayed and the buzzer sound
The output of the audio is performed following the output. At step 140, the speed refrigeration switch 6
3 is pressed, and the speed refrigeration switch 63
If it is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 150,
If the speed freeze switch 63 is
Is determined (step 141). Long press in this judgment
If not, operate the speed refrigeration operation mode
(Step 142). This speed refrigeration operation mode
Operation, set the speed refrigeration operation function at the time of setting
At the same time, the speed freezing display section 73a is turned on, and
The sound is output following the output of the
After a short time, the speed freeze display unit 73a is turned off.
You. If the key is long-pressed in step 141,
After operating the voice / buzzer switching mode (step 14)
3) Go to step 140. This sound / buzzer switching mode
The mode is the length of the speed refrigeration switch 63 as described above.
Each time the button is pressed, both the buzzer and sound are output, and only the buzzer is output
Force, and three patterns without output are switched
Things. In step 150, the switching room setting switch 64
It is determined whether or not the switch room setting switch 64 is pressed.
If not, go to step 160 and press
If it is, the switching room operation mode is operated (step 15).
1), proceed to step 160; This switching room operation mode
The operation is switched every time the switch room setting switch 64 is pressed.
Room 7 is frozen, soft frozen, partial, ice temperature, chilled,
Refrigeration and switching to seven wine temperature ranges
In addition, at the time of setting, output the sound following the output of the buzzer sound
To turn on the set switching room display 74.
is there. In step 160, the refrigerator compartment 5 and the refrigerator
The temperature of the freezing compartment 9 is displayed. This temperature display is displayed in the refrigerator 5
And the temperature of the freezing room 9 is detected by a temperature sensor, and the temperature is detected.
Data is received from the main microcomputer 51, and the refrigerator temperature table
Display section 76b and the freezer compartment temperature display section 77b.
It is. Next, in step 161, the temperature of the refrigerator compartment is set.
It is determined whether the switch 66 has been pressed.
If yes, go to step 163;
The storage room temperature setting mode is operated (step 162).
The operation in the refrigerator compartment temperature setting mode is performed in the refrigerator compartment temperature setting mode.
Each time the switch 66 is pressed, the cooling intensity of the refrigerator
Switch between stages and set the refrigerator compartment settings
Turns on the display 76a and continues to output the buzzer sound at the time of setting.
Output the voice. Next, at step 163, the freezer compartment temperature is set.
It is determined whether the switch 67 has been pressed.
If yes, proceed to step 170;
The freezing room temperature setting mode is operated (step 164).
The operation in the freezer temperature setting mode is performed in the refrigerator temperature setting mode.
Each time the switch 66 is pressed, the cooling intensity of the refrigerator
Switch to the stage and set, and set the freezer compartment
Turns on the display 77a and continues to output the buzzer sound when setting.
Output the voice. Next, at step 170, the timer setting
Determines whether switch 65 has been pressed, and sets the timer
If the switch 65 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 180.
If it is pressed, the refrigerator compartment must be
Temperature setting switch 66 or freezing room temperature setting switch 6
It is determined whether or not 7 has been pressed (step 171). This size
If not, go to step 180 and press
If it is, the timer will be restarted within the specified time
It is determined whether the setting switch 65 has been pressed (step 1).
72). If it is not pressed in this determination, step 180
If it is pressed, the timer time mode is activated.
You. Next, at step 180, the ice making switch 6
8 is pressed, and the ice making switch 68 is pressed.
If not, proceed to step 190, and if
In this case, it is determined whether the ice making switch 68 has been pressed for a long time.
(Step 181). If it is not pressed for a long time in this judgment
In this case, the ice making operation mode is operated (step 182),
Go to step 190. The operation of this ice making operation mode
Each time the ice making switch 68 is pressed, ice making and ice making
Set each operation of stopping and ice making, and set the ice making display section 78
Turns on the area and outputs the buzzer sound at the time of setting
This is to output voice. In the case where it is long-pressed in step 181
Operates the cleaning mode (step 183),
Thereafter, the flow advances to step 190. This cleaning mode is
Illuminates the ridge display 78c and continues to output the buzzer sound.
Output the voice. Also, after a predetermined time
After the buzzer sound is output after the buzzer sound
Do the power. Next, at step 190, the demo setting conditions
Judge whether it is
Proceed to step 200, and if so, run the demo mode
(Step 191). Data in this demo mode
Since the details of the function are described above, the description is omitted. Next, at step 200, it is determined whether the power is off.
The above operation is repeated until the power is turned off.
It is. According to the present embodiment, in front of refrigerator door 10
Based on the settings of the plurality of operation switches 60 arranged on the surface
To control the cooling operation of the refrigerator and the audio device 80
The device 39 is provided, and is set by the operation switch 60.
The speaker 83 notifies the user of the details of each driving function by voice.
Refrigerator
Move the contents of the driving function set by the user away from the refrigerator.
You can confirm by voice, for example, immediately after setting
You can check the voice while performing other operations.
Thereby, usability can be significantly improved. [0114] The refrigerator door 10
When a display unit 70 for displaying two or more driving functions is provided,
Next, each operation function set by the operation switch 60 is specifically described.
To control the audio contents to be announced by voice
The display content corresponding to each operation function is displayed on the display together with the control means.
A display control means for controlling the display at 70
Therefore, each driving function set by the user can be controlled by the speaker 83.
Confirmation by voice and always display by the display unit 70
Can be checked, thereby improving usability.
Can be up. Further, when each operation function starts at the time of setting,
Gives a voice notification of the content and elapses a predetermined time from the setting
A sound that informs the end of each driving function later.
Driving function set by the user because of voice control means
Not only at the time of setting, but also at the end
For example, in the case of speed thawing operation,
You can confirm that the freezing has ended and immediately cook the food, etc.
, Which makes it even easier to use.
Can be improved. Then, from the refrigeration operation in many temperature zones to the freezing operation,
Switching room to be cooled by switching to operation function including operation
As well as the contents of the many operating functions of this switching room.
Display system for controlling display in multiple areas of the display unit 70
Control means and sounds that specifically explain each set operation function
Voice control means for controlling the voice content to be notified by voice.
Since the control unit 39 is provided, the operation of a particularly complicated switching room is
Transfer function can be easily checked, which makes it easier to use.
Hands can be further improved. A buzzer 54 for notifying by a buzzer sound is provided.
Control so that the buzzer sound is notified prior to the sound notification.
The control device 39 has a buzzer control means.
Then, be careful after hearing the buzzer sound and drive by voice notification
You can check the function, which makes it easier to use
It can be further improved. The contents related to each set operation function
Voice control means for turning on and off the voice notification of
Audio device when audio notification is not needed
80 can be turned off, which makes it easier to use
It can be further improved. Further, when the same operation switch 60 is pressed.
Select the audio alert setting and driving function setting according to the length of the interval.
So that the speaker 83 notifies the user of the sound.
To be notified when audio notification is set.
Since the voice control means is used for on / off control,
With a simple configuration using the operation switch 60, an audio
Switch between setting of knowledge and setting of driving function, and sound notification
Can be controlled on and off, which makes it inexpensive and easy to use
Hands can be further improved. [0120] In addition, sound information and buzzer sound information are set.
Sound based on the number of times the same operation switch 60 is pressed.
Control to select on / off of voice notification and buzzer sound notification
Simple configuration because of the sound buzzer control means that controls
, Select or unify the audio and buzzer sounds individually
Can be selected, which makes it cheaper and easier to use.
Self-help can be further improved. Further, a main unit for controlling the cooling operation of the refrigerator is provided.
Controls the microcomputer 51, the display unit 70, and the audio device 80
The control unit 39 is constituted by the operation unit microcomputer 52.
Therefore, control of the display unit 70 and the audio device 80 is performed by the operation unit
Control of complex display and audio alerts
Which can further improve usability
be able to. Further, the operation switch 60 and the display unit 70
Is mounted on the front side of the operation board, and the audio device 80 is configured.
To operate the synthesized voice synthesis IC 81 and the operation unit microcomputer 52
Since it is mounted on the opposite side of the display section 70 of the substrate 55,
On the other side of the display unit 70 that does not require
The space can be used effectively, and the operation board 55 can be downsized.
be able to. And, it is arranged on the front of the refrigerator door 10.
And an operation switch 60 for setting a demo function, and a demo function
Device 80 having speaker 83 for notifying voice by voice
And the audio device 80 based on the setting of the operation switch 60.
Control device 39 for controlling, and the demonstration function is set.
Control to provide audio information about the demo function at times
Voice control means that is
Also inform customers about the demo function
This enables demonstrations at stores and the like.
The effect can be significantly improved. Further, it is arranged on the front of the refrigerator door 10.
And a display unit 70 for displaying a demo function.
Display content related to the demo function is displayed on the display unit 70
Display control means to control the
The audio contents of the function will be notified by the speaker 83.
Voice control means to control
Demonstration using both displayed content and audio content
This allows demonstrations at stores, etc.
The installation effect can be further improved. In addition, the operation of the refrigerator
Demonstration machine including contents and contents on the characteristics of the refrigerator
Refrigerated to customers, etc.
Effective in selecting target models for purchase by notifying the operation function of the warehouse
As well as the product
Can be downloaded to the store,
The demonstration effect can be further improved
You. [0126] Voice notification of the driving function and sound of the demonstration function are also provided.
A voice device 80 having a voice IC for sharing voice information;
And the contents related to each set driving function and demonstration function.
Voice control with voice notification via shared voice IC and speaker 83
Control means.
The demonstration effect can be improved. Further, when the refrigerator door 10 is opened, the operation switch is operated.
Multiple adjacent pushes with different shapes and sizes of switches 60
Set demo function when buttons are pressed simultaneously
Operation is controlled by the demo setting control means.
It is easy and can reduce the setting of the demonstration function due to erroneous operation. The contents related to the set demonstration function are described below.
Stored in the storage unit of the non-volatile memory, then commercial refrigerator
When the power is turned on,
To be displayed on the display unit 70 based on the contents
Since it is used as a memory control means, display a refrigerator at a store, etc.
To turn on / off the commercial power supply every day when using the demo function
It is not necessary to set the demo function every time
Can be significantly improved. Further, the contents of a large number of operation functions of the switching room are
Display unit 70 for displaying in a number area,
When the function is set, the display unit 7 corresponding to the operation function
0 area is displayed and the demo function is set.
Of the display unit 70 corresponding to each operation function of the switching room when
Each area is controlled to light periodically, and
In the state where each area of the indicator 70 is periodically lit, the switching room
When a specific driving function is set,
The area of the display unit 70 corresponding to the function is turned on for a predetermined time.
Display control means to control the
Each display area of the switching room with a switching function is periodically turned on.
Not only emphasize, but also, if necessary, specific driving
The function display area can be lit for a long time to emphasize it.
As a result, the demonstration effect at stores
It can be further improved. Further, when the driving function is set,
Turns on / off notification of the contents related to the transfer function
And when the demo function is set,
Enable / disable audio notification of what to do
Since it is used as a voice control means for controlling,
Turn off audio alerts when necessary for general use in
When using the demonstration function at stores
To prevent accidentally turning off the demo function.
Can be. When the driving function is set, the button
Controls the lock function so that it can be turned on and off and sets the demo function
Sound that controls the button lock function so that it cannot be turned on in the locked state
Demo function is set as voice control means
To prevent accidentally locking the button
Can be. Further, a driving function and a button lock function are provided.
When set, the operation function and button lock function
It is a voice control means that gives voice notification of the contents
Then, if you can confirm by voice that the button lock has been set
In both cases, if you accidentally lock the button,
So you can learn more about it
Can be When the demonstration function is set,
Noh content is larger than voice notification about driving function
As sound control means to control sound to sound by volume
Demonstration effect at stores, etc.
Suitable for general use at home etc.
It can be used as an audio notification of the sound volume. [0134] Also, is the front door of the refrigerator door 10 arranged?
Switch 60 for setting a timer function and a refrigerator
Table on the front side of door 10 and timer function
Display unit 70 for indicating the status and audio notification regarding the timer function
An audio device 80 having a speaker 83 for performing
Operation of the refrigerator based on the setting of the
0 and the control device 39 for controlling the audio device 80.
The display unit 70 displays the contents related to the set timer function.
And display control means for controlling the display so that
The contents related to the set timer function are displayed on the speaker 83.
It is a voice control means that controls so that voice notification
To check the timer function settings both on display and by sound.
Which can significantly improve usability
be able to. Further, voice notification of a driving function and a timer device
The voice IC and the speaker 83 that share the voice notification of Noh
Operating device with the audio device 80 provided
And a shared voice IC and switch
Voice control for controlling voice notification by the speaker 83
Operation means and timer with an inexpensive configuration
-Voice notification of functions can be provided. [0136] Also, the pressing time of the same operation switch 60 is
Driving operation switch 60 for setting a plurality of long and short driving functions
And measures the pressing time of the operation switch 60.
Use the timer to measure the time of the timer function.
Because it is a timer control means to display, the driving function and
The timer function can be shared and the timer function is inexpensive.
Ability. [0137] Further, a display of contents related to the driving function is provided.
Minutes and seconds with two adjacent areas and timer function
Display unit 70 having two adjacent areas in common
With the contents related to the set two operation functions
The display unit 70 displays the minutes and seconds by the set timer function.
Display control means for controlling display in the common area of
Since the display of the two operation functions is also used as a timer
Even if the minute and second of the function are displayed, it is easily and continuously visible
Can be obtained at low cost with good visibility of minutes and seconds
This significantly improves the usability of the timer function.
Can be up. [0138] According to the present invention, a plurality of driving functions are provided.
In the setting with the operation switch of
Improve usability by giving voice notification of related information
A refrigerator can be provided. According to the present invention, a plurality of driving functions are provided.
When setting with multiple operation switches,
By displaying the contents related to Noh
A refrigerator with improved convenience can be provided. According to the present invention, a plurality of driving functions are provided.
In the case of setting with a plurality of operation switches, the control device
Is divided into a main microcomputer and an operation unit microcomputer.
Display and audio information on the contents of each operation function under icon control
Provide refrigerators with improved usability through knowledge
Can be According to the present invention, a plurality of driving functions are provided.
When setting with multiple operation switches,
By displaying the contents related to Noh
Improves self-help and enhances demonstration effects
It is possible to provide a refrigerator that can easily set the demo function
it can. According to the present invention, a plurality of driving functions are provided.
When setting with multiple operation switches,
Sound notification of information related to Noh and button lock
Can provide a refrigerator with improved usability.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view schematically showing the structure of the refrigerator. FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of a compressor driving device in the refrigerator. FIG. 4 is a characteristic diagram showing a DC voltage and a flow rate with respect to a rotation speed of a compressor in the refrigerator. FIG. 5 is a configuration block diagram of a control circuit in the refrigerator. FIG. 6 is a front view of a control board unit in the refrigerator. FIG. 7 is a front view of an operation panel in the refrigerator. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a display unit provided on the operation panel of FIG. 7; FIG. 9 is an operation flowchart of an operation unit microcomputer of the refrigerator. FIG. 10 is an operation flowchart (continuation) of the operation unit microcomputer of the refrigerator. FIG. 11 is an operation flowchart of the operation unit microcomputer of the refrigerator (continued). FIG. 12 is an operation flowchart of the operation unit microcomputer of the refrigerator (continued). [Description of Signs] 1 ... Refrigerator body, 2 ... Outer box, 3 ... Inner box, 4 ... Insulation material, 5
... Refrigerator room, 5a ... ice temperature storage room, 5b ... pocket, 6 ... vegetable room, 7 ... switch room, 8 ... ice room, 9 ... freezer room, 10-1
4 ... door, 15 ... insulated partition wall, 16 ... cooler, 17 ... cooler fan, 18 ... cooler room, 19 ... cold air passage, 20 ...
Motor for fan, 21: damper flap, 22: cold air passage, 23: shelf, 25: cylindrical ventilation duct, 26: fan for refrigerator compartment, 29: motor, 30: wind direction plate, 31: opening,
35 ... inflow passage, 37 ... direction determination sensor, 38 ... compressor, 39 ... control device, 41 ... commercial power supply, 42 ... converter circuit, 42a to 42d ... rectifier circuit diode, 42
e: reactor, 42f: diode for booster circuit, 42g
... switching element, 43 ... inverter circuit, 44 ... motor, 45 ... compression mechanism, 46 ... smoothing capacitor, 51
... Main microcomputer, 52 ... Operation unit microcomputer, 53 ... Storage unit, 54 ... Buzzer, 55 ... Operation board, 56 ... Operation panel, 60 ... Operation switch, 61 ... Speed cooling switch, 62 ... Speed thawing switch, 63 ... Speed freezing Switch, 64: Switch room setting switch, 65: Timer setting switch, 66: Refrigerator room temperature setting switch, 67:
Freezer compartment temperature setting switch, 68 ... ice making switch, 70 ...
Display unit, 71a: Speed cooling / decompression display, 71b: Button lock display, 72b: Energy saving display, 73a: Speed freezing display unit, 73b: Voice output display, 74: Switching room display unit, 75: Timer display unit, 76: Refrigeration Room display, 76a
Refrigerator setting display 76b Refrigerator temperature display 77
Freezer compartment display section, 77a Freezer compartment setting display, 77b Freezer compartment temperature display section, 78 ... Ice making display section, 78a ... Ice making stop display section, 78b ... Ice making pause display section, 78c ... Sojiji display, 79 ... Demo display , 80 ... Sound device, 81 ... Sound I
C, 82: amplifier, 83: speaker.

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takeshi Wakatabe 800, Tomita, Ohira-cho, Shimotsuga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture Within Tochigi Technology Co., Ltd. In Electronics (56) References JP-A-56-144380 (JP, A) JP-A-1-155183 (JP, A) Utility model registration 3053251 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. . ^7, DB name) F25D 23/00 301

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims 1] A switching room to be cooled by switching to an operation function in a number of temperature zones, and a display unit for displaying the contents of a number of operation functions of the switching room in a number of areas. An operation switch disposed on the front surface of the refrigerator door and setting an operation function in a multi-temperature zone of the switching room; an audio device having a speaker for notifying a plurality of operation functions by voice; and setting the operation switch. A control device for controlling the cooling operation of the refrigerator and the audio device based on the control device, wherein the control device controls the display content corresponding to each operation function of the switching room to be displayed in each area of the display unit. A refrigerator comprising: a display control unit; and a voice control unit that controls so that a voice content specifically describing each set driving function is reported by the speaker.