WO2022173111A1 - Réfrigérateur et procédé de commande associé - Google Patents

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WO2022173111A1
WO2022173111A1 PCT/KR2021/019452 KR2021019452W WO2022173111A1 WO 2022173111 A1 WO2022173111 A1 WO 2022173111A1 KR 2021019452 W KR2021019452 W KR 2021019452W WO 2022173111 A1 WO2022173111 A1 WO 2022173111A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F25D29/005—Mounting of control devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0003—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid
    • B67D1/0004—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl
    • B67D1/0005—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/04—Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/02—Details of doors or covers not otherwise covered
    • F25D2323/023—Door in door constructions
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/806—Dispensers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/36—Visual displays
    • F25D2400/361—Interactive visual displays

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  • the disclosed invention relates to a refrigerator, and to a refrigerator provided with an automatic water supply device for automatically supplying water to a water tank when the water tank is mounted.
  • a refrigerator is a device for keeping food fresh by providing a storage chamber and a cold air supply device for supplying cold air to the storage chamber.
  • the refrigerator may include a dispenser configured to allow a user to receive water from the outside of the refrigerator by manipulating an operation lever without opening the door.
  • the refrigerator may include an automatic water supply device that senses the water level of the water tank and fills the water tank with a predetermined amount of water when the water tank is installed in the water tank mounting space without the user operating the operation lever.
  • One aspect of the disclosed invention is to provide a refrigerator provided with an automatic water supply device that provides flexible water supply according to contents accommodated in a water container.
  • a refrigerator includes: a main body including a storage compartment; a door provided in the body to open and close the storage compartment; an automatic water supply device including a water supply case accommodated in the door, a water container detachably mounted to the water supply case, and a water level sensor detecting a water level of the water tank, and supplying water to the water container; an input unit provided in an area of the water supply case to receive a user's selection of a plurality of water supply modes including a basic mode and a user mode of the automatic water supply device; and a control unit for controlling the automatic water supply device in the mode input by the input unit.
  • the plurality of modes include a first mode, which is a basic mode for controlling the automatic water supply device so that the water level of the water tank is always maintained at a full water level, and a user mode for controlling the automatic water supply device so that the water level of the water tank becomes a one-time full water level.
  • a second mode may be included.
  • the control unit When receiving the input for selecting the first mode, the control unit detects the mounting of the water tank in the water supply case, detects the water level of the water tank, and supplies water until the water level of the water tank reaches the full water level. Automatic water supply can be controlled.
  • the control unit When receiving an input for selecting the second mode, the control unit detects the installation of the water tank in the water supply case, supplies water to the water tank, and stops the water supply when the water level of the water tank reaches the full water level.
  • the automatic water supply apparatus may be controlled, and the automatic water supply apparatus may be controlled such that the selected second mode is deactivated.
  • the plurality of modes may further include a third mode in which both the first mode and the second mode are deactivated and the water is not supplied even when the water container is mounted in the water supply case.
  • the water level sensor may include a first water level sensor detecting a full water level at a predetermined height of the water tank and a second water level sensor detecting residual water from the bottom of the water tank.
  • the control unit upon receiving an input for selecting the second mode, detects the installation of the water tank in the water supply case, and if the remaining water is not detected by the second water level sensor, supplies water to the water tank, and the water tank When the water level of the water reaches the full water level, the automatic water supply device may be controlled to stop water supply, and the automatic water supply device may be controlled to deactivate the selected second mode.
  • the water supply case detects the installation of the water container, the full water level is not detected by the first water level sensor, and residual water is detected by the second water level sensor , supply water to the bucket, control the automatic water supply device to stop water supply, and control the automatic water supply device to deactivate the selected second mode.
  • the refrigerator according to an embodiment may further include a display unit for outputting an activation display or an inactivation display for any one of the plurality of modes in the one region.
  • the automatic water supply device may include a second water level sensor for detecting residual water at a position corresponding to a bottom surface of the water tank being inclined in a predetermined direction, and corresponding to a lower side of the inclined surface.
  • a method of controlling a refrigerator includes an automatic water supply device, and receives a user's selection input for any one of a plurality of modes of the automatic water supply device; determine a mode of the automatic watering device according to the selection input; and controlling the automatic watering device according to the determined mode of the automatic watering device.
  • the plurality of modes include a first mode of controlling the automatic water supply device so that the water level of the water tank is always maintained at the full water level, and a second mode of controlling the automatic water supply device so that the water level of the water tank becomes a one-time full water level. can do.
  • the water supply case upon receiving the input for selecting the first mode, the water supply case detects the mounting of the water tank, detects the water level of the water tank, and the water level of the water tank reaches the full water level. It may include controlling the automatic water supply device to supply water until
  • the water supply case In controlling the automatic water supply device, upon receiving the input for selecting the second mode, the water supply case detects the installation of the water tank, supplies water to the water tank, and when the water level of the water tank reaches the full water level It may include controlling the automatic water supply device to stop water supply, and controlling the automatic water supply device to deactivate the selected second mode.
  • the plurality of modes may further include a third mode in which both the first mode and the second mode are deactivated and the water is not supplied even when the water container is mounted in the water supply case.
  • Controlling the automatic water supply device may include detecting a full water level at a predetermined height of the water tank through a first water level sensor and detecting residual water from the bottom of the water tank through a second water level sensor.
  • the water supply case In controlling the automatic water supply device, upon receiving the input for selecting the second mode, the water supply case detects the installation of the water tank, and if residual water is not detected by the second water level sensor, water is added to the water tank. supplying water, controlling the automatic water supplying device to stop water supply when the water level of the water tank reaches the full water level, and controlling the automatic water supplying device to deactivate the selected second mode.
  • the water supply case In controlling the automatic water supply device, upon receiving the input for selecting the second mode, the water supply case detects the installation of the water tank, the full water level is not detected by the first water level sensor, and the second water level sensor When residual water is detected in the , supplying water to the bucket, controlling the automatic water supply device to stop water supply, and controlling the automatic water supply device to deactivate the selected second mode.
  • the method for controlling a refrigerator may further include outputting an activation display or an inactivation display for any one of the plurality of modes.
  • the automatic water supply device may include a water tank in which a bottom surface of the water tank forms an inclined surface in a predetermined direction, and a second water level sensor for detecting residual water at a position corresponding to the lower side of the inclined surface.
  • the automatic water supply device may provide flexible water supply according to the contents accommodated in the water container.
  • the automatic water supply apparatus may provide various water supply modes.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an exterior of a refrigerator according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which the door of the refrigerator is opened according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 shows a refrigerator in which a dispenser is not provided.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a refrigerator provided with an automatic water supply device and a dispenser according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG 5 shows an appearance of an automatic water supply device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a display unit of an automatic water supply device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional side view of an automatic water supply device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 shows a front sectional view of an automatic water supply device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 shows a water tank mounted on an automatic water supply device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a control block diagram of a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts of a method for controlling a refrigerator according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • a part when a part is "connected" with another part, it includes not only a direct connection but also an indirect connection, and the indirect connection includes connection through a wireless communication network. do.
  • the identification code is used for convenience of description, and the identification code does not describe the order of each step, and each step may be performed differently from the specified order unless the specific order is clearly stated in the context. have.
  • FIG. 1 shows an exterior of a refrigerator according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 2 shows a state in which the door of the refrigerator is opened according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 3 shows a refrigerator in which a dispenser is not provided
  • FIG. 4 shows It shows a refrigerator provided with an automatic water supply device and a dispenser according to an embodiment.
  • a refrigerator 1 includes a main body 10 , storage compartments 21 , 22 , 23 formed inside the main body 10 , and storage compartments 21 , 22 , 23 .
  • ) may include a door (31, 32, 33, 34) for opening and closing, and a cold air supply device (not shown) for supplying cold air to the storage compartments (21, 22, 23).
  • the main body 10 includes an inner box 11 forming storage chambers 21, 22, 23, an outer box 12 coupled to the outside of the inner casing 11 to form an exterior, and storage chambers 21, 22, 23. It may include an insulating material (not shown) provided between the inner case 11 and the outer case 12 to insulate.
  • the storage chambers 21 , 22 , and 23 may be divided into a plurality by the horizontal partition wall 15 and the vertical partition wall 16 .
  • the storage chambers 21, 22, 23 may be divided into an upper storage chamber 21 and a lower storage chamber 22, 23 by a horizontal partition wall 15, and the lower storage chambers 22, 23 are formed by a vertical partition wall ( 16) may be divided into a left lower storage chamber 22 and a right lower storage chamber 23 .
  • the upper storage compartment 21 may be used as a refrigerating compartment, and the lower storage compartments 22 and 23 may be used as a freezing compartment.
  • An ice maker 28 for manufacturing ice may be provided in any one of the lower storage chambers 22 and 23 .
  • the division and use of the storage compartments 21 , 22 , and 23 as described above is only one example, and is not limited thereto.
  • the refrigerator has a side by side (SBS) type in which the storage compartment is partitioned into left and right sides by vertical partition walls, and a French Door Refrigerator (FDR) in which the storage compartment is partitioned into an upper refrigerating compartment and a lower refrigerating compartment by a horizontal partition wall.
  • SBS side by side
  • FDR French Door Refrigerator
  • the storage compartment is partitioned into an upper refrigerating compartment and a lower refrigerating compartment by a horizontal partition wall.
  • type or a one-door type having one storage compartment and one door.
  • a shelf 26 for placing food and a storage container 27 for storing food may be provided in the storage chambers 21 , 22 , and 23 .
  • the cold air supply device may generate cold air using a cooling cycle of compressing, condensing, expanding, and evaporating the refrigerant, and supplying the generated cold air to the storage chambers 21 , 22 , and 23 .
  • the upper storage compartment 21 may be opened and closed by a pair of doors 31 and 32 .
  • the doors 31 and 32 may be rotatably coupled to the body 10 by an upper hinge 35 and an intermediate hinge 36 .
  • a filler (not shown) to prevent it may be provided.
  • the lower left storage compartment 22 may be opened and closed by the door 33
  • the lower right storage compartment 23 may be opened and closed by the door 34
  • the door 33 and the door 34 may be rotatably coupled to the main body 10 by an intermediate hinge 36 and a lower hinge 37, respectively.
  • a gasket 38 that is in close contact with the front surface of the main body 10 to seal the storage chambers 21 , 22 , and 23 may be provided on the rear surface of the doors 31 , 32 , 33 , and 34 .
  • the doors 31 , 32 , 33 , and 34 may include door baskets 60 , 62 having a door storage space for storing food.
  • the door baskets 60 and 62 are provided on the rear surfaces of the doors 31 , 32 , 33 , and 34 , and may be cooled by cold air from the storage compartments 21 , 22 , and 23 .
  • An automatic water supply device 71 may be provided on the rear surface of the door 31 .
  • the automatic water supply device 71 includes a water supply case 80 having a water tank mounting space 87 , a water tank 170 detachably mounted in the water tank mounting space 87 , and a water tank mounted in the water tank mounting space 87 . It may include water level sensors 131 and 132 ( FIG. 7 ) for detecting the water level of 170 .
  • the automatic water supply device 71 may sense the water level of the water tank 170 mounted in the water tank mounting space 87 and supply water to fill the water tank 170 with a predetermined amount of water. That is, the automatic water supply device 71 may perform an auto-fill function.
  • the refrigerator 1 in the refrigerator 1 according to the embodiment, only the automatic water supply device 71 may be provided on the rear surface of the door 31 .
  • the refrigerator 1 in the embodiment, only the automatic water supply device 71 may be provided on the rear surface of the door 31 .
  • the refrigerator 1 according to the embodiment An automatic water supply device 71 and a dispenser 73 may be provided together on the rear surface of the door 31 .
  • the positions of the automatic water supply device 71 and the dispenser 73 in FIG. 4 may be different from those shown in the drawings.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exterior of the automatic water supply apparatus according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a display unit of the automatic water supply apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • the automatic water supply device 71 is provided on the rear surface of the door 31 , and includes a case cover 100 that forms an external appearance of the automatic water supply device 71 , and an accommodation space for a water bottle 170 formed in the case cover 100 . It includes a water supply case 80 and a water tank 170 detachably mounted to the water supply case 80 . In this case, the dispenser 73 may be provided together on the rear surface of the door 31 .
  • the display unit 40 may be provided in one area of the case cover 100 .
  • the display unit 40 may display which mode among a plurality of modes is activated or deactivated.
  • an input unit 30 FIG. 10
  • the display unit 40 may be configured as a device separate from the input unit 30 (eg, the input unit 30 is a physical button, and the display unit 40 is a light source element).
  • the display unit 40 may be provided as a touch panel of various types such as a pressure-sensitive type or a capacitive type, and may be implemented integrally with the input unit 30 .
  • the display unit 40 may be linked to a display (not shown) provided on the exterior of the refrigerator 1 .
  • a display not shown
  • any one of a plurality of modes may be selected through the display, and the display unit 40 displays the selected mode through the display.
  • the display unit 40 includes a plurality of display areas 41-1 to 41-3 for displaying activation or deactivation of each mode and a plurality of input areas 42- for receiving a selection for each mode. 1 to 42-3).
  • the configuration of the user interface shown in FIG. 6 is only an example, and various user interfaces may be configured by changing the location, arrangement, and size of each area.
  • the automatic water supply device 71 is provided with various sensors to detect the installation of the water tank 170 and the water level accommodated in the water tank 170.
  • the type of sensor provided in the automatic water water supply device 71 and the location of the sensor The related description will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7 .
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional side view of the automatic water supply apparatus according to an embodiment
  • FIG. 8 is a front cross-sectional view of the automatic water supply apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • an upper portion of the automatic water supply device 71 may be provided with a water tank sensor 120 for detecting whether the water tank 170 is mounted in the receiving space.
  • the bucket sensor 120 may be configured as a Hall sensor. At this time, the bucket sensor 120 may detect the magnet 188 provided in the bucket 170 .
  • the bucket sensor 120 detects whether the bucket 170 is mounted in the receiving space, and when the bucket 170 is not mounted, a signal for controlling a control valve (not shown) to block the water supply to the bucket 170 . may be transmitted to the control unit 20 ( FIG. 10 ). Accordingly, the automatic water supply device 71 may prevent the water supply to the water tank 170 from proceeding in a state where the water tank 170 is not mounted.
  • a first water level sensor 131 may be provided at a position corresponding to a predetermined height with respect to the bucket 170 to detect the level of water supplied to the bucket 170 .
  • the first water level sensor 131 is not limited to the position shown in FIG. 7 , and may be provided in various positions according to the target supply amount of water.
  • the first water level sensor 131 may be provided as a capacitive sensor capable of detecting the water level inside the water tank 170 as it senses the capacitance that changes according to the level of the liquid inside the water tank 170 .
  • the first water level sensor 131 may sense the internal water level of the bucket 170 by contacting the bucket 170 without having to contact the liquid inside the bucket 170 .
  • the first water level sensor 131 transmits a signal for controlling a control valve (not shown) to block the water supply to the water tank 170 when a predetermined amount of water is stored in the water tank 170 to the control unit 20 ( FIG. 10 ). ) can be passed as On the other hand, the first water level sensor 131 may transmit a signal for controlling the control valve to proceed with water supply to the bucket 170 to the controller 20 when less water is stored in the bucket 170 than a predetermined amount. .
  • a second water level sensor 132 may be provided at a position adjacent to the bottom of the water tank 170 to detect the water remaining on the bottom of the water tank 170 .
  • the position with respect to the height of the second water level sensor 132 is located adjacent to the bottom of the water tank 170, but the position in the horizontal direction of the second water level sensor 132 is based on the shape of the bottom of the water tank 170. Accordingly, the horizontal position may be limited. In this case, the horizontal position of the second water level sensor 132 will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 .
  • the second water level sensor 132 may be provided as a capacitive sensor capable of detecting a small amount of residual water in the water tank 170 as it detects a capacitance that changes depending on the liquid remaining at the bottom of the water tank 170 . have.
  • the second water level sensor 132 may sense the internal water level of the bucket 170 by contacting the bottom of the bucket 170 without having to contact the liquid inside the bucket 170 .
  • the second water level sensor 132 controls the control valve to supply water to the bucket 170 according to the mode selected by the user when less water is stored in the bucket 170 than a predetermined amount or there is no remaining water at all.
  • a control signal may be transmitted to the control unit 20 .
  • a tray 110 may be provided under the automatic water supply device 71 .
  • the tray 110 may collect the water flowing out of the bucket 170 . That is, the tray 110 may collect the overflowing water from the bucket 170 when the water overflows from the bucket 170 due to excessive supply of water to the bucket 170 .
  • An overflow sensor 140 for detecting water collected in the tray 110 may be provided in the tray 110 .
  • the overflow sensor 140 may transmit a signal for controlling the control valve to block the water supply to the bucket 170 to the controller 20 .
  • the bucket 170 forms a bucket space 173 that is a space for storing water, and the bottom of the bucket 170 supporting the stored water is generally formed horizontally. However, in order for the second water level sensor 132 to accurately detect the water remaining in the water tank 170 , the bottom of the water tank 170 may form a certain inclined surface.
  • the bottom surface of the bucket 170 may form an inclined surface 176 in a predetermined direction.
  • the horizontal position of the second water level sensor 132 may be determined according to the shape of the bottom of the water tank 170 , and the second water level sensor 132 is located below the inclined surface 176 . can be provided in Accordingly, since the second water level sensor 132 detects a change in capacitance only in a portion where water is stagnant, accurate residual water detection can be performed.
  • FIG. 10 is a control block diagram of a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the control unit 20 includes a water tank sensor 120 for detecting whether a water tank is mounted, a water level sensor 130 for detecting the level of water stored in the water tank 170 (refer to FIG. 7), and a tray 110 (refer to FIG. 7) to collect water.
  • the control valve 76 may be controlled based on the detection result of the overflow sensor 140 that detects the used water.
  • the water level sensor 130 includes a first water level sensor 131 and a second water level sensor 132 .
  • the input unit 30 may provide a plurality of areas to the user to select any one of the plurality of modes.
  • the plurality of modes include a first mode, which is a basic mode in which the water level of the water tank 170 is always maintained at a full water level, a second mode which is a user mode such that the water level of the water tank is a one-time full water level, and a water tank ( 170) may include a third mode, which is a shut-off mode that prevents water from being supplied regardless of the level of water even if it is installed.
  • the display unit 40 may output a display corresponding to the mode selected from the input unit 30 .
  • the input unit 30 and the display unit 40 may be configured as physically independent devices or may be implemented as a display device equipped with a touch panel (not shown).
  • the first mode corresponds to a mode in which water is constantly supplied so that the water level of the water tank 170 is maintained at the full water level whenever the user mounts the water tank 170 in the refrigerator 1 .
  • the first mode when the water tank 170 is mounted, when there is no water in the water tank 170 or when the water in the water tank 170 is less than the full water level, water is supplied until the water level corresponds to the full water level.
  • the control unit 20 controls the water supply to start so that water is replenished in the water tank 170 .
  • the valve 76 is controlled.
  • the control unit 20 determines that the water stored in the water tank 170 has reached the full water level, and a control valve ( 76) is controlled.
  • the controller 20 controls the control valve to supply new water to the water tank 170 to the water tank 170 .
  • the control unit 20 determines that the water stored in the water tank 170 has reached the full water level, and a control valve ( 76) is controlled.
  • the second mode corresponds to a mode in which the water level of the water tank 170 is filled to the full water level only once when the liquid to be maintained at a certain concentration is stored in the water tank 170 .
  • a predetermined amount of water is stored in the bucket 170 , and there is no need to supply water again when the user re-installs the bucket 170 after using it. Therefore, in the second mode, when the water in the water tank 170 reaches the full water level once, the control valve 76 is controlled to block the water supply to the water tank 170 even if the water tank 170 is remounted thereafter.
  • the third mode corresponds to a mode in which water is not supplied regardless of the mounting of the water tank 170 and/or the water level.
  • each configuration and operation of each configuration of the refrigerator 1 provided with the automatic water supply device 71 has been described.
  • a method for controlling a refrigerator implemented based on the above-described configuration will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 .
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the control method of the refrigerator 1 shown in FIG. 11 illustrates a process when the first mode is selected.
  • the first mode corresponds to a basic mode in which the water level of the water tank 170 is always maintained at the full water level.
  • the control unit 20 detects the mounting of the water tank 170 through the water tank sensor 120 (1101), and detects the water level of the water tank 170 through the water level sensor 130 (1102).
  • the controller 20 controls the control valve 76 to prevent water from being supplied to the water tank ( 1104 ).
  • the control unit 20 controls the control valve 76 to supply water to the water tank 170 ( 1107 ).
  • the controller 20 may control the water supply based on the detection result of the overflow sensor 140 in order to prevent additional water leakage because water has been excessively supplied to the bucket 170 . have.
  • the control unit 20 controls the control valve 76 so that water is not supplied to the water tank ( 1106 ).
  • the controller 20 controls the control valve 76 to supply water to the water tank 170 to the water tank ( 1107 ).
  • the controller 20 determines whether the water level corresponds to the full water level through the water level sensor 130, and if the water level does not reach the full water level (1108), continues to supply water (1107).
  • control unit 20 controls the control valve 76 to stop the water supply ( 1109 ).
  • Steps 1101 to 1109 described above may be repeatedly performed. For example, when the user separates the water bottle 170 from the refrigerator 1 and re-installs it after use, the process may be repeated from step 1101 . Accordingly, the automatic water supply device 71 may constantly maintain the amount of stored water whenever the water container 170 is mounted on the refrigerator 1 .
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts of a method for controlling a refrigerator according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • the control method of the refrigerator 1 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 shows a process when the second mode is selected.
  • the second mode corresponds to a user mode for setting the one-time full water level.
  • the control unit 20 detects the mounting of the water tank 170 through the water tank sensor 120 (1201), and detects the water level of the water tank 170 through the water level sensor 130 (1202).
  • the controller 20 controls the control valve 76 so that water is not supplied to the water tank 170 (1204). On the other hand, if the water level does not correspond to the full water level ( 1203 ), the controller 20 controls the control valve 76 to supply water to the water tank 170 ( 1207 ).
  • the controller 20 may control the water supply based on the detection result of the overflow sensor 140 in order to prevent additional water leakage because water has been excessively supplied to the bucket 170 . have.
  • the control unit 20 controls the control valve 76 so that water is not supplied to the water tank ( 1206 ).
  • the control unit 20 controls the control valve 76 to supply water to the water tank 170 to the water tank ( 1207 ).
  • the controller 20 determines whether the water level corresponds to the full water level through the water level sensor 130, and if the water level does not reach the full water level (1108), continues to supply water (1207).
  • control unit 20 controls the control valve 76 to stop the water supply ( 1209 ).
  • the controller 20 automatically turns off the user mode (second mode) in consideration of the user using the water bottle 170 and re-mounting the water bottle 170 to the refrigerator 1 ( 1210 ).
  • This embodiment assumes that the user mode is newly entered through the input unit 30, and when the water level reaches the full water level only once, additional water supply is not required thereafter. As the user mode is automatically turned off, the concentration of the contents may be maintained until all the water in the bucket 170 is consumed.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a process in which the user remounts the water container 170 to the refrigerator 1 after the process of FIG. 12 .
  • the control unit 20 detects the re-installation of the bucket 170 through the bucket sensor 120 (1301).
  • the control unit 20 does not supply water because the automatic water supply device 71 corresponds to a shut-off mode in which water is not supplied regardless of the water level (1303). ).
  • the controller 20 may detect the reset of the user mode. This case corresponds to a case in which the user needs to dilute the concentration of the liquid stored in the bucket 170 .
  • the user may reset to the user mode when only a leaf or a tea bag is put in the water bottle 170 .
  • the user may reset the user mode to dilute the concentration.
  • control valve 76 is controlled to supply water to the bucket 170 (1304).
  • the controller 20 controls the control valve 76 to stop the water supply when the water level corresponds to the full water level ( 1305 ).
  • the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing instructions executable by a computer. Instructions may be stored in the form of program code, and when executed by a processor, may generate program modules to perform operations of the disclosed embodiments.
  • the recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.
  • the computer-readable recording medium includes any type of recording medium in which instructions readable by the computer are stored.
  • ROM read only memory
  • RAM random access memory
  • magnetic tape magnetic tape
  • magnetic disk magnetic disk
  • flash memory an optical data storage device, and the like.

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Un réfrigérateur, selon un aspect de la présente invention, comprend : un corps principal comprenant une chambre de stockage ; une porte disposée dans le corps principal pour ouvrir et fermer la chambre de stockage ; un boîtier d'alimentation en eau logé dans la porte ; un récipient à eau monté amovible sur le boîtier d'alimentation en eau ; un capteur de niveau d'eau pour détecter le niveau d'eau dans le récipient à eau ; un dispositif d'alimentation automatique en eau pour fournir de l'eau au récipient à eau ; une unité d'entrée disposée dans une zone du boîtier d'alimentation en eau destinée à recevoir la sélection de l'utilisateur pour une pluralité de modes d'alimentation en eau comprenant un mode de base et un mode utilisateur ; et une unité de commande destinée à commander le dispositif d'alimentation automatique en eau dans un mode entré par l'intermédiaire de l'unité d'entrée.
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