WO2014167806A1 - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

A refrigerator comprising a housing compartment, a cooler, and a thermally-insulated door. In addition, the refrigerator comprises, in the thermally-insulated door, a display (10a-3) displaying images, a heat-dissipating member (10a-11) arranged further on the inside than the display (10a-3), and a plate-shaped transparent plate material (10a-1) arranged further on the outside than the display (10a-3). The refrigerator also comprises: a capacitive thin film (10a-5) arranged on the outside surface or the inside surface of the transparent plate material (10a-1) and having wiring (10a-6) in a peripheral section; and a base plate (10a-7) arranged further on the housing compartment side than the transparent plate material (10a-1) and connected to the wiring (10a-6). The refrigerator also comprises a cover member (10a-8) provided in a peripheral section of the thermally-insulated door; and at least some of the heat-dissipating member (10a-11) is arranged on the rear surface side of the display (10a-3) and has a connection section (10a-12) connected to a peripheral section of the thermally-insulated door.

Description

refrigerator

This invention relates to the refrigerator provided with the image display part on the door surface.

Many types of refrigerators have been proposed in the past. For example, a refrigerator having an operation panel with a liquid crystal display on the surface of a door has been proposed so that a user can easily see it in an easy posture (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this example, as a protective panel for protecting an operation panel with a liquid crystal display unit, a panel having a metal film formed on one side of a resin plate is used so that both usability and design are compatible. .

However, in the conventional configuration described above, a liquid crystal display unit integrated with an operation panel is embedded in a part of the door surface. Therefore, there is an annoying boundary between the part where the door surface is hollowed out for disposing the liquid crystal display part and the liquid crystal display part, and the liquid crystal display part floats due to continuity in design. There are challenges.

On the other hand, it is also conceivable to maintain continuity by further covering the front surface of the door with another transparent member and forming the surface at the same height. However, in this case, there is a problem that the operation panel becomes difficult to react and the usability is impaired. Therefore, it is difficult to achieve both high design and usability by making the boundary inconspicuous.

In addition, since the liquid crystal display section has heat generation properties, it is necessary to secure a sufficient heat radiation space, and there is a problem that the temperature distribution in the warehouse is adversely affected by heat conduction to the inside of the warehouse.

JP 2005-61757 A

This invention is made | formed in view of the subject mentioned above, and provides the refrigerator which can suppress the influence which the heat | fever of displays, such as a liquid crystal display part, has on the cooling in a warehouse while making usability and designability compatible. Is.

The refrigerator of the present invention includes a storage room for storing stored items, a cooler for cooling the storage room, a heat insulating door that covers the storage room, a display that is disposed on the heat insulating door and displays an image, and a display. And a heat dissipating member disposed inside. Also, a plate-like transparent plate disposed outside the display, a capacitive thin film disposed on the outer surface or inner surface of the transparent plate, and having a wiring portion in the peripheral portion, and a transparent plate Is also provided on the storage chamber side, and includes a substrate connected to the wiring portion and a cover member provided in the peripheral portion of the heat insulating door. Furthermore, at least a part of the heat radiating member is disposed on the back side of the display and has a connection portion connected to the peripheral portion of the heat insulating door.

With such a configuration, a capacitive thin film larger than the display can be used, and the surface height at the boundary between the display and the door is covered with the same transparent plate. Thereby, since the boundary between the display and the door portion does not appear on the front surface of the door and keeps continuity, it is possible to realize a refrigerator that achieves both usability and design.

Moreover, by providing the heat dissipation member, the heat from the display can be absorbed, and the heat can be discharged to the outer peripheral portion of the heat insulating door via the connection portion, so that the heat is given to the cooling in the warehouse. A refrigerator capable of minimizing the influence can be realized.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view seen from the side showing a schematic configuration of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure when the door of the refrigerator storage in the embodiment of the present invention is opened. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the image display unit is integrally provided in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view seen from the side, showing a schematic configuration of an image display unit for a door in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view seen from the side, showing another schematic configuration of the image display unit for the door in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of a cross-sectional structure taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5A for the door and the image display unit in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6B is a diagram showing another example of a cross-sectional structure taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5A for the door and the image display unit in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6C is a diagram showing still another example of a cross-sectional structure taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5A for the door and the image display unit in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view seen from the side showing a state in which the door is closed in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view seen from above showing an inner surface portion of the door in a state where the door is closed in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8B is a front view of the inner surface portion of the door in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view seen from the side showing another example of the attachment of the camera of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view seen from the side showing another example of the attachment of the camera of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view seen from the side showing another example of attachment of the camera of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the side, showing an example of camera attachment in the case of a single door configuration. FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view seen from above the door portion with the door closed, showing an example of mounting the refrigerator camera in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11B is a front view of the inner surface side of the door in a state where the door is opened, showing an example of mounting the camera of the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view seen from above showing another example of camera attachment for a single door refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12B is a front view of the door inner surface side showing another example of camera attachment for the refrigerator with a single door configuration according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a view seen from below for explaining a shooting state in the camera mounting example of FIGS. 12A and 12B. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-sectional configuration viewed from the side, showing an example of a camera attached to the refrigerator in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the refrigerator system in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a system configuration of a refrigerator used in the refrigerator system in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the server device of the refrigerator system in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an operation when photographing food in the storage when the door is closed in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an operation in the case where the food in the storage room is photographed during cooling after the food in and out of the refrigerator is taken in and out in the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an operation when food in the storage is photographed when the door is opened at a predetermined angle in the case where the refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention has a single door. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another example of the control of turning on and off the interior illumination lamp during photographing by the camera in the refrigerator of the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart when the server device performs image data storage processing and composition processing in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart when image data storage processing and composition processing are performed on the refrigerator side in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart in a case where image data storage processing and composition processing are performed on the portable terminal side in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing transmission / reception between the server device or the refrigerator and the portable terminal 55a in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an operation when image data is already stored and stored in the portable terminal in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an operation in a case where the individual image captured by each camera and the composite image are switched and transmitted / received in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of processing performed when an advance transmission request for an image is received from the mobile terminal in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display display when the communication path of the mobile terminal is selected in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example in which images are combined in the refrigerator system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

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1-1. Configuration of refrigerator 1-1-1. Configuration of French Door Type Refrigerator First, the configuration of the French door type refrigerator 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9C.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a refrigerator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the refrigerator 100, viewed from the side, and FIG. It is a perspective view which shows an internal structure when the door 10 of this is opened.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the refrigerator 100 includes a refrigerator body 1. The refrigerator body 1 includes a metal (for example, iron plate) outer box 2 that opens forward, a hard resin (for example, ABS) inner box 3, and a hard foam filled between the outer box 2 and the inner box 3. And a heat insulating material 4 such as urethane foam.

In the refrigerator main body 1, a plurality of storages (storage rooms) are partitioned. The plurality of storages are provided from the upper part of the refrigerator body 1 to the refrigerating room 5, the switching room 6 located below the refrigerating room 5, and the ice making room 7, the switching room 6, and the ice making room 7 arranged in parallel to the switching room 6. The freezer compartment 8 located in the lower part and the vegetable compartment 9 located in the lower part of the freezer compartment 8 are included. The front surface of the refrigerator compartment 5 is closed freely by a door 10 that is a double-spread type heat insulating door. Front portions of the switching chamber 6, the ice making chamber 7, the freezing chamber 8, and the vegetable chamber 9 are closed freely by drawer- type doors 11, 12, 13, and 14, respectively.

A cooling chamber 16 is disposed on the back side of the refrigerator body 1. The cooling chamber 16 is provided with a cooler 17 that generates cool air, a blower fan 18 that supplies the cool air to each chamber, and a damper 22 that is an air volume adjusting means for adjusting the air volume to the refrigerator compartment. Yes. In addition, a compressor 19 is provided in the back of the top surface of the refrigerator body 1. A condenser (not shown), a heat radiating pipe 20, a capillary tube 21, and a cooler 17 are sequentially connected in an annular shape to constitute a refrigeration cycle. The refrigeration cycle is configured so that a refrigerant is sealed and a cooling operation is performed.

Here, each of the doors 10 to 14 described above is filled with hard foamed urethane like the refrigerator body 1 and has a heat insulating property. In the refrigerator 100 according to the present embodiment, among the doors 10 to 14, a display device is provided on the front surface of one of the storage doors 10 serving as the refrigerator compartment 5 (the right side in FIG. 1 in the present embodiment). An image display unit 15 is provided.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the image display unit 15 is integrally provided in the refrigerator 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views seen from the side, showing a schematic configuration of the image display unit 15 with respect to the door 10 in the refrigerator 100.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the door 10 includes a base resin 10a having a convex portion 10a-2 as a supporting portion at a lower portion thereof. The base resin 10a is configured such that the lower protrusion 10a-2 supports the display 10a-3.

Further, the image display unit 15 includes a transparent plate material 10a-1 (a plate-like glass, an acrylic plate or the like) on the outer side (user side) than the display 10a-3. The transparent plate 10a-1 further includes a capacitive thin film 10a-5 having a wiring portion 10a-6 at the peripheral portion on the outer surface thereof. Further, a protective member 10a-4 is provided outside the thin film 10a-5.

Here, the transparent plate member 10a-1 has a lower portion than the protective member 10a-4 at the upper end portion, and the wiring portion 10a-6 is disposed in this portion. . The substrate 10a-7 connected to the tip of the wiring portion 10a-6 is disposed on the back side of the transparent plate 10a-1 so as to go around the upper end of the transparent plate 10a-1.

The substrate 10a-7 is stored above the display 10a-3 so as to be placed on the rib 10a-9 provided in the base resin 10a. At this time, since the width of the substrate 10a-7 is configured to be smaller than the width of the display 10a-3, the heat insulating performance is ensured with a sufficient heat insulating material (having a gap) inside the substrate 10a-7. The substrate 10a-7 can be accommodated without impairing the process. Further, the lower end of the display 10a-3 is supported by the convex portion 10a-2, and a rib 10a-9 is disposed above the display 10a-3. With this configuration, it is possible to obtain a configuration that is resistant to impact and water.

Here, the transparent plate member 10a-1 is configured to have a portion that is relatively smaller (lower in height) than the protective member 10a-4 at the upper end portion, and the wiring portion 10a-6 is disposed in this portion. ing. Thereby, since the protective member 10a-4 is arranged so as to hide the wiring portion 10a-6, it is difficult for the user to see and a configuration with excellent design can be realized. In addition, since the wiring portion 10a-6 is disposed at a relatively high position, it is difficult for the user to touch and a configuration with excellent safety can be realized. Further, the wiring portion 10a-6 is arranged so as to go around the upper end portion of the transparent plate 10a-1, so that the substrate 10a-7 and the thin film 10a-5 are positioned on both sides of the transparent plate 10a-1. Thus, on the upper side of the transparent plate 10a-1, the front and back of the transparent plate 10a-1 are integrally fixed. Thereby, even in the door 10 that frequently performs opening and closing operations, a structure that can withstand long-term use can be realized.

Furthermore, since the transparent plate member 10a-1 often has a lower end portion and a side portion used as a grip portion of the door 10, the wiring portion 10a-6 is arranged at the upper end portion of the transparent plate member 10a-1. A certain distance from the position touched by the user can be secured, and safety can be improved. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to change the wiring part 10a-6 according to the shape of the gripping part, the model development can be facilitated.

Further, the wiring portion 10a-6 disposed in the peripheral portion so as to wrap around the transparent plate material 10a-1 is configured such that the upper portion thereof is covered with the cover member 10a-8. Here, the cover member 10a-8 is configured to include the thin film 10a-5 and the transparent plate 10a-1 in the width direction. As a result, the outer side of the cover member 10a-8 is positioned and fixed to the inner side of the protective member 10a-4, and the inner side of the cover member 10a-8 is fixed to the base resin 10a.

With this configuration, the wiring portion 10a-6 can be appropriately protected from dust and the like. Further, since the cover member 10a-8 itself is less visible from the front side inside the protective member 10a-4 than the protective member 10a-4, it is possible to realize an excellent design. As described above, by using the cover member 10a-8 at the upper end portion of the transparent plate 10a-1, safety, design, durability that can be used for a long time, and the like can be realized at the same time.

It should be noted that the design can be further improved by providing the decorative portion 10a-10 between the substrate 10a-7 and the transparent plate 10a-1. In particular, by using a design similar to the power-off state of the display 10a-3, the continuity of the design is maintained above and below the ribs 10a-9, so that the user can use the board 10a-7 and the wiring portion 10a. The presence of -6 becomes difficult to recognize, and the design can be improved. On the other hand, there is an advantage that maintenance such as replacement of the substrate 10a-7 is easy.

Further, according to the above-described configuration, the capacitive thin film 10a-5 can be provided on the entire surface of the transparent plate 10a-1. In the conventional configuration, since the substrate is configured to be hidden by the housing of the door 10, the touch sensor has to be arranged in a limited space. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the capacitive touch sensor is driven in most of the transparent plate 10a-1 by arranging the display 10a-3 and the thin film 10a-5 in different arrangements. It becomes possible to make it. Accordingly, even if the power supply of the display 10a-3 is turned off, the power supply of the display 10a-3 can be turned on by touching any part of the door 10. Therefore, even in a dark state such as at night, the usability can be improved and the commercial value can be greatly improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transparent plate member 10a-1 has, for example, a configuration having a thickness of at least 2 mm. The capacitive thin film 10a-5 may be affected by noise from the display 10a-3. Therefore, by arranging the transparent plate 10a-1 between the display 10a-3 and the thin film 10a-5 and setting the thickness of the transparent plate 10a-1 to 2 mm or more, the influence of noise is dramatically increased. Can be reduced.

Also, depending on the display content and driving time of the display 10 a-3, there is a possibility that the inside rear surface of the display 10 a-3 generates heat and heat is trapped inside the door 10. In the first place, since the refrigerator 100 is intended to cool the inside of the refrigerator, it is necessary to devise how to exhaust the heat outside the refrigerator without exerting these heat effects on the refrigerator. . Therefore, by providing the heat radiating member 10a-11 having a certain structure, it is possible to contribute to improvement of energy saving.

The heat radiating member 10a-11 is configured to absorb heat from the display 10a-3 on the back side of the display 10a-3 at the lower part, and the outer peripheral part of the door 10 is connected to the upper connection part 10a-12. It is comprised so that it may connect to the metal part which comprises. As a result, even if heat is generated on the back side of the display 10a-3, this heat can be diffused in the outer peripheral direction of the door 10, and the influence on cooling in the cabinet can be minimized. . In the present embodiment, the heat is released upward. However, the heat may be released downward or sideward.

Furthermore, although not essential, it is desirable to provide a vacuum heat insulating material for the door 10 inside the cabinet relative to the heat radiating member 10a-11. In this case, by disposing a vacuum heat insulating material having a size larger than that of the display 10a-3, it is possible to realize a structure with high energy saving effect and ease of use by combining heat dissipation and heat insulation more appropriately.

When the operation panel is provided on the door 10, it is preferable to provide the operation panel at a position where the display 10a-3 and the capacitive thin film 10a-5 do not overlap. Thereby, the door 10 can be made into a flat design and the refrigerator 100 excellent in design property is realizable. Further, in the transparent plate material 10a-1, it is preferable to display a print on a portion corresponding to the operation panel. The display 10a-3 itself appears to protrude because of strong light emission, whereas the operation panel portion is less noticeable than the display 10a-3. Therefore, by printing on the transparent plate 10a-1, the user can recognize on the closer side, so that the overall design can be balanced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the transparent plate 10a-1 is provided with a protective member 10a-4 on the inner surface thereof, and further has a capacitance type thin film having a wiring portion 10a-6 on the inner periphery thereof. 10a-5 may be included.

Here, the cover member 10a-8 is configured to include the thin film 10a-5 and the transparent plate 10a-1 in the width direction. As a result, the outer side of the cover member 10a-8 is fixed so as to sandwich the transparent plate 10a-1, and the inner side is fixed to the base resin 10a.

With this configuration, the wiring portion 10a-6 can be appropriately protected from dust and the like, and even if the transparent plate member 10a-1 is applied to the door 10 that is frequently opened and closed, it can withstand long-term use. It can be a structure.

6A, 6B, and 6C are diagrams showing a cross-sectional structure taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5A, with respect to the door 10 and the image display unit 15, in the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 6A, a smoke sheet 29 having a uniform transmittance is provided between the display 10a-3 embedded in the door 10 and the transparent plate 10a-1. With this configuration, when the display 10a-3 looks black in the off state, the transparent plate member 10a-1 other than the display 10a-3 region also looks black due to the smoke sheet 29, so that the boundary with the display 10a-3 is conspicuous. Disappears. Therefore, the appearance can be maintained well.

In addition, by setting the transmittance of the smoke sheet 29 to 5 to 15%, for example, it is possible to achieve both the appearance when the display 10a-3 is in the off state and the visibility when the display 10a-3 is in the on state.

Further, a half mirror sheet may be used instead of the smoke sheet 29. At this time, when the display 10a-3 is in the OFF state, reflection on the half mirror sheet becomes dominant, and the boundary with the display 10a-3 does not stand out. On the other hand, in the on state, light from the display 10a-3 can be transmitted and high visibility can be obtained.

In FIG. 6B, a smoke sheet 29a is provided between the display 10a-3 embedded in the door 10 and the transparent plate 10a-1 so that only the portion facing the display 10a-3 is transparent. With this configuration, when the display 10a-3 looks black in the off state, the transparent plate 10a-1 other than the display 10a-3 also looks black due to the smoke sheet 29a, so that the boundary with the display 10a-3 does not stand out. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a good external appearance, maintain the brightness when the display 10a-3 is in the on state, and obtain high visibility.

Further, FIG. 6C shows a configuration in which a decorative liquid crystal display unit is used as the display unit of the display 10a-3 and the decorative sheet 29b is laid along the back surface of the transparent liquid crystal display unit. With this configuration, it is possible to use not only a single color but also a decorative sheet 29b of various designs, and the appearance can be improved.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, FIG. 8A, and FIG. 8B, an example of mounting the camera and the interior lamp in the refrigerator 100 of the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side, showing a state in which the door 10 is closed, and FIG. 8A shows the door in the refrigerator 100 with the door 10 closed. FIG. 8B is a front view of the inner surface portion of the door 10 in the refrigerator 100.

As shown in FIGS. 7, 8A, and 8B, the storage of the refrigerator 100 is provided with a plurality of shelf plates 30-1 to 30-4 as partition shelves in the vertical direction. Each of the shelf boards 30-1 to 30-4 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material or a light-transmitting material such as glass, except for the surrounding frame.

A storage container 31 that can be pulled out is disposed below the lowermost shelf 30-4. The lowermost shelf 30-4 constitutes the upper surface of the storage container 31, and is fixed. However, the shelf plates 30-1 to 30-3 are respectively placed on the side wall projections 32-1 to 32-3 provided on the both side walls of the storage, and are detachable. The shelf board 30-4 is placed on the storage container 31. Of the shelf plates 30-1 to 30-3 excluding the lowermost shelf plate 30-4, a plurality of side wall projections 32-2 corresponding to the central shelf plate 30-2 are provided at different heights. The height of the shelf board 30-2 can be adjusted.

A plurality of door pockets 33-1 to 33-3 are provided in the vertical direction on the inner surface side of the door 10 that opens and closes the opening of the storage. The door pockets 33-1 to 33-3 are also formed of a light transmissive material.

The interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2, which are illumination devices, are provided in front of the front ends of the shelf plates 30-1 to 30-4, on both sides of the front opening of the storage, and on the wall surface of the upper surface of the front opening. And is provided. For the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2, in consideration of energy saving, a substrate on which a plurality of LEDs are arranged, for example, in the case of the interior lighting lamp 34-1, extends vertically. It is provided and covered with a light-transmitting cover.

Cameras 35-1 and 35-2, which are imaging devices, are provided so as to be located on the front side of the storage, similarly to the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2. The cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are composed of, for example, a CCD camera or a CMOS camera, and the type thereof is not particularly limited to these examples. However, it is desirable to use a camera that is resistant to condensation and the like. .

In this embodiment, two cameras are provided. One camera 35-1 is attached in the vicinity of the substantially central lower surface in the front-rear direction of the upper door pocket 33-1. The other camera 35-2 is attached near the top of the door pocket 33-3. The front-rear direction of the door pocket 33-1 is a direction perpendicular to the surface formed by the inner plate 10b-1 of the door 10, and is the same as the front-rear direction of the storage when the door 10 is closed. Is the direction.

The upper camera 35-1 is provided at a substantial front position of the uppermost shelf 30-1. The lower camera 35-2 is provided in front of the third shelf 30-3 from the top in the drawing. Both cameras are provided on the premise of height adjustment. The cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are not the shelf 30-2 mounted on the plurality of side wall projections 32-2, but the shelf 30-1 that is detachable but does not require height adjustment, or the shelf It is provided at a substantially forward position of the plate 30-3.

As is clear from FIG. 7, each of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 is located in front of the front ends of the shelf boards 30-1 to 30-4, and as shown in FIG. 8B, It is provided so as to be positioned in the vicinity of the open end side end Y opposite to the shaft support X of the door 10, that is, in the substantial center in the left-right direction of the refrigerator 100. The two cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are arranged so that almost the entire area can be photographed. In the example of the French door, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided on the side of the door 10 having a relatively large area, and are disposed so as to be located at the substantial center of the refrigerator 100. In this example, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are arranged on the door 10 side where the center pillar 36 (see FIG. 3) is not provided so as to be positioned at the substantial center of the refrigerator 100. Yes. In the case of a French door, the center pillar 36 is used to prevent cold air in the storage from leaking from a gap formed between the two doors 10 on one side surface of the two doors 10. It is a member provided.

FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C are cross-sectional views seen from the side showing other examples of the attachment of the camera of the refrigerator 100 in the embodiment of the present invention.

In addition to the cameras 35-1 and 35-2, as shown in FIG. 9A, a camera 35-3 for photographing the inside of the storage container 31 can be additionally installed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the lower camera 35-2 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and as shown in FIG. 9C, the lower camera 35-2 is provided so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. And it can set according to the form of refrigerator 100 to install.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are provided at positions on the far side of the storage with respect to the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. The interior illumination lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are provided so that light does not directly enter the photographing units of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the photographing units of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 correspond to the irradiation amount (maximum irradiation amount) in the irradiation direction of the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2. In this example, the irradiation amount is provided outside the range where the irradiation angle is 60 degrees.

In addition, a light-shielding portion is provided on the camera side of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2, and light sources such as LEDs constituting the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are inclined obliquely rearwardly. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the light from the interior illumination lamps 34-1 and 34-2 from directly entering the photographing units of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. These methods can be appropriately selected according to the installation conditions of the camera. The same applies to a single door type refrigerator 200 described below.

1-1-2. Configuration of Single Door Type Refrigerator Next, an example of mounting a camera and an interior lamp in a refrigerator 200 (single door type refrigerator) having a single door 10 will be described. In this single door type refrigerator 200, the same components as those in the above-described French door type refrigerator 100 are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different portions are mainly described.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the side, showing a camera mounting example in the case of a single door configuration, and FIG. 11A shows a camera mounting example of the refrigerator 200. It is sectional drawing seen from the door 10 part of the state which closed the door 10, and FIG. 11B is a front view by the side of the inner surface of the door 10 of the state which opened the door 10 which shows the camera attachment example of the refrigerator 200. .

As shown in FIG. 10, FIG. 11A, and FIG. 11B, in the case of this single door refrigerator 200, the upper camera 35-1 is a general arrangement example in the single door configuration, The raised wall portion 10b-2 is provided between the door pockets 33-4 and 33-6 and the door pocket 33-5. The lower camera 35-2 is provided on the inner surface of the door between the door pocket 33-7 and the door pocket 33-8, which are juxtaposed in the vertical direction.

As with the French door type refrigerator 100, each of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 described above has a shelf 30-1 and a shelf 30-3 that are detachable but are not predicated on height adjustment. It is provided at a substantially forward position. As shown in FIG. 10, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided in front of the front ends of the shelf plates 30-1 to 30-4. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided in the vicinity of the central portion of the door 10, that is, in the substantial central portion in the left-right direction of the refrigerator 200. The cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are configured so that almost the entire area inside the warehouse can be photographed.

The interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are provided in the same manner as the French door type refrigerator 100. That is, the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are in front of the front ends of the respective shelf plates 30-1 to 30-4, and both side walls of the front opening of the storage and the upper wall surface of the front opening. And is provided. The interior illumination lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are provided at positions where light does not directly enter the photographing units of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. Specifically, the imaging units of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 have an irradiation amount of ½ with respect to the irradiation amount (maximum irradiation amount) in the irradiation direction of the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2. The above range, in this example, is provided outside the range of the irradiation angle of 60 degrees.

FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view seen from above showing another example of camera attachment for refrigerator 200 having a single door configuration according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a front view of the door 10 inner surface side which shows the other example. FIG. 13 is a view seen from below for explaining a shooting state in the camera mounting example of FIGS. 12A and 12B.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided in the vicinity of Y on the door open end side opposite to the shaft support portion X of the door 10. ing. The height positions of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are the same positions as those of the single door described above (see FIGS. 11A and 11B). When the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided near Y on the door open end side, the photographing is performed when the door 10 is opened at a predetermined angle, for example, 30 degrees. As a result, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 13, the image can be taken over a wide range up to the vicinity of the opening of the storage, and the user sometimes opens the door slightly. This is substantially the same as the state seen when checking the inside state. Accordingly, when the user visually recognizes the image on the image display unit 15 or the portable terminal 55a described later, the user can see the image in a natural form without feeling uncomfortable.

1-1-3. Camera Configuration Next, an example of the configuration of a camera used for internal shooting will be described.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-sectional configuration viewed from the side, showing an example of a camera attached to refrigerators 100 and 200 in the embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, it is preferable to provide a plurality of cameras at positions separated in the vertical direction when performing internal shooting. However, as shown in FIG. 14, the entire area in the cabinet can also be photographed by installing the upper and lower cameras 35-1 and 35-2 close to each other.

In such a case, it is conceivable to form the camera module 41 by integrating the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. By modularizing in this way, it is possible to facilitate installation and reduce costs. Also, modularization can be promoted by using a wide-angle lens such as a fisheye lens.

1-2. Next, the entire refrigerator system 50 using the refrigerators 100 and 200 as described above will be described.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, the refrigerator system 50 is a system that allows the user to check the state of food in the refrigerators 100 and 200 using the portable terminal 55a.

The refrigerator system 50 includes refrigerators 100 and 200 and a portable terminal 55a. Furthermore, the refrigerator system 50 includes a wireless adapter 53 that is a communication unit, a gateway device 54 that is a relay device, a router device 55, and a server device 57.

Refrigerators 100 and 200 are arranged in the user's residence A, for example, in the kitchen room.

The wireless adapter 53 is configured to be electrically connected to a control unit (described later) of the refrigerators 100 and 200 and to communicate with the router device 55 via the gateway device 54. The wireless adapter 53 receives the signal transmitted from the router device 55 and outputs the received signal to the control units of the refrigerators 100 and 200. Based on this signal, the refrigerators 100 and 200 are configured to perform corresponding operations.

The wireless adapter 53 also receives at least one of the identification information (for example, the serial number and model number) of the refrigerators 100 and 200 and the image data in the store to be described later from the storage unit of the refrigerators 100 and 200. The information is acquired and transmitted to the router device 55 via the gateway device 54. The wireless adapter 53 may be provided integrally with the refrigerators 100 and 200, or may be configured to be detachable.

The wireless adapter 53 includes a “connect” button 53a. The “connect” button 53 a is a button for newly connecting to the gateway device 54. When the “connect” button 53 a (FIG. 16) is operated by the user, the wireless adapter 53 acquires the identification information (for example, the serial number and model number) of the refrigerators 100 and 200 from the storage unit 60 of the refrigerators 100 and 200. It is configured.

As the portable terminal 55a, for example, a general-purpose portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet PC (personal computer) can be used as described above. In the following example, it is assumed that the portable terminal 55a has a function (means) for connecting to the Internet 56 and a function (means) for communicating with a gateway device 54 described later.

The portable terminal 55a (for example, a smartphone) is configured to be connected to the Internet 56 via a telephone line network (for example, a 3G line network). In addition, or instead, the mobile terminal 55a may be configured to be able to connect to the Internet 56 via a public wireless LAN by using, for example, a Wi-Fi communication function.

By connecting to the Internet 56, the mobile terminal 55 a acquires at least one of, for example, image data of food in the refrigerators 100 and 200 and data for causing energy-saving operation (for example, data such as the number of times the door is opened and closed). The program can be acquired from the website of the manufacturer of the refrigerator 100 or 200 via the Internet 56. The portable terminal 55a installs the acquired program and activates the installed program. Thereby, the portable terminal 55a can acquire image data and the like of food in the refrigerators 100 and 200. That is, the portable terminal 55a can generate and transmit an operation signal for acquiring image data of the refrigerators 100 and 200 by operating the operation screen. Details will be described later.

Further, the mobile terminal 55a is connected to the router device 55 by general-purpose communication not via the Internet 56, such as Wi-Fi communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication, infrared communication, or the like. The portable terminal 55a is configured to be connected to the gateway device 54 via the router device 55. A device necessary for this (for example, a Wi-Fi antenna) is incorporated in the portable terminal 55a.

The gateway device 54 is a device that relays communication between the wireless adapter 53 and the mobile terminal 55a. For example, the gateway device 54 transmits a signal of a specific low power wireless special small frequency band (924.0 to 928.0 MHz) to the wireless adapter 53. It is comprised so that it can communicate using. The frequency band of communication between the gateway device 54 and the wireless adapter 53 is preferably a low frequency band that reaches a long distance, and the gateway device 54, together with the router device 55, is the residence of the user in which the refrigerators 100 and 200 are installed. It is installed in A.

Further, the gateway device 54 is configured to be connected for communication with the mobile terminal 55a via the router device 55. In other words, the gateway device 54 is configured to be able to execute communication (first communication) with the mobile terminal 55a only through the router device 55 without going through the Internet 56.

Furthermore, the gateway device 54 is configured to be connectable to the Internet 56 via the router device 55. Thereby, the gateway apparatus 54 can communicate with the portable terminal 55a (second communication) via the Internet 56 and the router apparatus 55. The gateway device 54 can also communicate with the server device 57.

Therefore, the gateway device 54 communicates with the portable terminal 55a without communication via the Internet 56 (that is, the first communication via only the router device 55) and communication via the Internet 56 (that is, the Internet 56 and the router device 55). 2nd communication via). The reason for this configuration will be described later.

The server device 57 is prepared by a manufacturer of the refrigerators 100 and 200, for example. The server device 57 manages information and the like necessary for access and authentication regarding the portable terminal 55a, the refrigerators 100 and 200, and the wireless adapter 53. For example, the server device 57 authenticates whether or not the identification information of the portable terminal 55a included in the communication request signal matches the identification information of the portable terminal that is stored (registered) in association with the wireless adapter 53. (Distinction) Then, if they match, the server device 57 authenticates the mobile terminal 55a being accessed as a regular mobile terminal and permits communication with the refrigerators 100 and 200 in the residence A.

In addition, the server device 57 stores at least one of the image data transmitted from the refrigerators 100 and 200, the food image data in the refrigerators 100 and 200, and the data for energy saving operation. These data are transmitted from the server device 57 to the portable terminal 55a based on a data call signal from the portable terminal 55a. That is, the user can display and confirm the food image data in the refrigerators 100 and 200 by operating the portable terminal 55a.

1-3. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the refrigerators 100 and 200 used in the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16, the refrigerators 100 and 200 include an interface 58 (I / F), a controller 59 as a control unit, a storage unit 60, a door open / close detection unit 61, and interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2. Cameras 35-1 and 35-2, a fan drive circuit 62, a compressor drive circuit 63, a blower fan 18, and a compressor 19. The refrigerators 100 and 200 are supplied with power from an AC power source 64 such as a commercial power source in the residence A, for example.

The interface 58 exchanges data and the like between the wireless adapter 53 and the controllers 59 of the refrigerators 100 and 200.

The controller 59 controls the operation of the refrigerators 100 and 200. In addition, the controller 59 controls the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 and the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 to photograph the food in the refrigerators 100 and 200, and the captured image data. Once stored in the storage unit 60. The controller 59 further transmits the image data to the server device 57 on the Internet 56.

In addition, if there is a request signal for image data prior transmission from the portable terminal 55a via the server device 57, the controller 59 immediately transmits the image data to the portable terminal 55a via the server device 57 after photographing food. To instruct. Details of this operation will be described later.

The storage unit 60 rewrites and stores the image data of the food in the cabinet taken by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 and the data for energy saving operation, in addition to the identification symbol and the control program.

The interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are controlled to be turned on and off by the controller 59 based on a signal from the door opening / closing detection unit 61. Specifically, for example, the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on when the door 10 is opened, and are turned off with a delay time of several seconds when the door 10 is closed.

The cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are controlled by the controller 59 based on a signal from the door opening / closing detection unit 61. For example, when the door 10 is closed, control is performed so that the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 photograph foods in the refrigerators 100 and 200. Details will be described later.

The fan drive circuit 62 receives the control signal from the controller 59 and controls the rotational drive of the blower fan 18.

The compressor drive circuit 63 receives the control signal from the controller 59 and controls the drive of the compressor 19 such as the rotational speed.

The blower fan 18 operates according to the control of the fan drive circuit 62, and generates an air flow for circulating cold air.

The compressor 19 compresses the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerators 100 and 200 according to the control of the compressor drive circuit 63.

1-4. Next, a configuration example of the server device 57 of the refrigerator system 50 in the present embodiment will be described. Here, the configuration of the server device 57 in FIG. 15 is taken as an example.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the server device 57 of the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 17, the server device 57 includes a server interface 65 (described as I / F in the drawing), a server control unit 66, and a data storage unit 67.

The server interface 65 is a communication unit that exchanges data and the like between the server device 57 and at least one of the mobile terminal 55a and the router device 55 via the Internet 56 under the control of the server control unit 66. is there.

The server control unit 66 controls the overall operation of the server device 57. The server control unit 66 performs a combination process on the food image data transmitted from the refrigerators 100 and 200 and stores it in the data storage unit 67. When the signal for the advance transmission request for the image data is transmitted from the mobile terminal 55a, the server control unit 66 transmits the latest image data stored in the data storage unit 67, and the image data is transmitted from the refrigerators 100 and 200. Each time it comes, it is transmitted to the mobile terminal 55a and rewritten and updated on the mobile terminal 55a. When the data call signal is transmitted from the portable terminal 55a in the absence of the image data advance transmission request signal, the server control unit 66 transmits the latest image data stored in the data storage unit 67 to the portable terminal 55a. To do.

The data storage unit 67 stores necessary data such as a management program for executing control of the refrigerator system 50 and an application program. Furthermore, the data storage unit 67 rewrites and stores the latest data of the food image data transmitted from the refrigerators 100 and 200 under the control of the server control unit 66. The data storage unit 67 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like.

The server device 57 can be constructed by any one of a server device configured by a single large computer and a cloud type server device configured by a large number of computers.

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Next, operations of the refrigerators 100 and 200 and the refrigerator system 50 having the above-described configuration will be described. In the following descriptions, the same operation will be described with the same step number added.

2-1. Food shooting operation 2-1-1. Photographing When Door is Closed FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an operation when photographing food in the storage when the door 10 is closed in the refrigerators 100 and 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the user opens the door 10 to put food in and out, it is detected that the door 10 has been opened (S1, YES), and the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on (S2). .

Next, when the door 10 is closed by the user, it is detected that the door 10 has been closed (S3, YES), and the illuminance of the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2 is reduced (S4). After a while, for example, after a few seconds have elapsed, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are activated and the food in the warehouse is photographed (S5).

Thereafter, the captured image data is stored in the storage unit 60 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 (S6), and the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned off (S7).

As described above, in this embodiment, when photographing inside the warehouse, the illuminance of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 is taken to be lower than that when the door 10 is open. Thereby, food can be clearly photographed, which is preferable. If the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on with the illuminance when the door 10 is open and the food is photographed, the inner surface of the storage is white, so the entire circumference excluding the opening of the storage Reflected light is strongly reflected from the surface to the food (it returns to the food with high illuminance without lowering the illuminance). If it does so, food will become whitish and clear photography will become difficult. Therefore, as in the example described above, reducing the illuminance of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 can greatly reduce the influence of the reflected light from the inner surface of the storage, so that a clear image can be taken. It becomes possible.

2-1-2. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an operation when photographing food in the storage room during cooling after the food in and out of the refrigerator is taken in and out in the refrigerators 100 and 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention. is there.

When the user opens the door 10 to put food in and out, it is detected that the door 10 has been opened (S1, YES), and the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on (S2). ). When the user detects that the door 10 is closed and the door 10 is closed (S3, YES), it is determined whether the refrigerator compartment 5 is in the cooling operation state (S8). If the blower fan 18 is in the ON state and the damper 22 is in the open state, it is determined that the refrigerating room 5 is in the cooling operation (S8, YES), and the door is closed (FIG. 18, S3). Similarly to (YES), the illuminance of the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2 is reduced (S4), the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are activated, and the food in the interior is photographed (S5). . Thereafter, the photographed image data is stored in the storage unit 60 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 (S6), and the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned off (S7).

For example, even if condensation occurs due to a temperature difference between the inside and outside of the storage on the surface of the food that is newly put in the storage, the condensation is eliminated by the cooling operation and disappears. Therefore, by taking a picture during the cooling operation of the refrigerator compartment 5, it is preferable that the photography by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 is performed so sharply that characters written on the food packaging container can be read.

18 and 19, when the door 10 is closed (S3, YES), the interior illumination lights 34-1 and 34-2 are turned off once and again before photographing. Alternatively, the interior illumination lights 34-1 and 34-2 may be turned on to reduce the illuminance. As a result, it is possible to suppress wasteful power consumption due to the interior lighting lights 34-1 and 34-2 being continuously lit.

2-1-3. Photographing when the door is opened FIG. 20 shows a case where the food in the storage is photographed when the door 10 is opened at a predetermined angle when the refrigerator 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a single door. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement.

When the user opens the door 10 to put food in and out, it is detected that the door 10 has been opened (S1, YES), and the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on (S2). Then, it is determined whether the opening angle of the door 10 is a predetermined angle, for example, the opening angle of 30 degrees shown in FIG. 13 (S10). If it is determined that the opening angle of the door 10 is equal to or greater than the predetermined angle (S10, YES), the illumination intensity of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 is reduced (S4), and the cameras 35-1, 35- 2 is activated and food in the warehouse is photographed (S5). Thereafter, the photographed image data is stored in the storage unit 60 of the refrigerator 200 (S6). When the door 10 is closed, it is detected that the door 10 is closed (S11, YES), and the interior lamp 34- 1 and 34-2 are turned off (S7).

When the door 10 is opened at a predetermined angle as in the example shown in FIG. 20, the interior of the storage can be photographed over a wide area, as described above, and the image is uncomfortable. This is preferable because it is not natural.

Note that, when shooting is performed when the door 10 is opened at a predetermined angle, shooting is performed at least twice during the operation of opening the door 10 and the operation of closing the door 10. At this time, the image data (usually at the time of the door closing operation) taken in the operation time from the opening state to the closing state of the door 10 once is stored in the storage unit 60, thereby You can take a picture of the state of food in the latest storage after you have taken in and out.

In step S10, when detecting whether or not the opening angle of the door 10 reaches a predetermined angle, if the door 10 is closed before the door 10 reaches the predetermined angle, the interior lighting lights 34-1 and 34- 2 is turned off, and the refrigerator 200 stands by until the door 10 is opened again.

As described above, the typical shooting operation has been described by way of example. However, in addition to these shooting operations, for example, it is also possible to perform shooting at a fixed time or when a predetermined time elapses after the previous shooting. is there. Also, a shooting operation such as shooting when a shooting instruction is given from the portable terminal 55a is possible.

2-1-4. Illumination at the time of photographing At the time of photographing in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, the illumination lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on and the illuminance is lowered. Take a picture by irradiating the inside. At this time, it is also possible to turn on only the interior lighting 34-1 on both sides of the storage or the interior lighting 34-2 on the upper surface of the storage, illuminate with lowering the illuminance, and take a picture.

Also, as another example of food irradiation at the time of photographing, the following control can be considered.

FIG. 21 shows another example of the control of turning on and off the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 at the time of photographing by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 in the refrigerators 100 and 200 of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart to show. FIG. 21 corresponds to the operation of the broken line portions (S4 and S5) in FIGS.

18 to 20 described above is an example in which the interior illumination lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on and the illuminance is lowered to take pictures. In the example of FIG. 21, one of the interior lamps 34-1 on both sides of the storage is turned off, in other words, only one of the interior lamps 34-1 on both sides of the storage is turned on. Irradiate food and photograph. At this time, the interior illumination lamp 34-2 on the upper surface of the storage may be either on or off, and if any state is appropriately selected so that the illuminance in the interior is optimal for photographing. Good.

As shown in FIG. 21, before shooting with the cameras 35-1 and 35-2, one of the interior lighting lamps 3-1 on both sides of the storage, which is already lit, for example, in the right warehouse The illuminating lamp is turned off (S12), and the food that has been irradiated by the left interior illuminating lamp is photographed (S13) and stored (S14). Thereafter, the right interior lighting is turned on (S15), then the left interior lighting is turned off (S16), and the food being irradiated with the right interior lighting is photographed (S17). . The captured image data is stored (S18), and the right interior lighting lamp is turned off (S19). It should be noted that the examples of steps S12 to S19 can be executed in the reverse direction.

Image data stored by irradiating food from one side can be combined and stored as a single image. The reason why the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are turned on one by one to photograph foods and combine them into one image data is as follows.

As already described, the illuminance of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 is reduced at the time of shooting, but if the decrease in illuminance is too large, the image becomes dark and lacks clarity. There is a limit to reducing the illuminance. For this reason, it is necessary to maintain a certain level of illuminance. However, even if the illuminance is high, the effect of reflected light may remain when the internal volume of the storage is small. However, as described above, when the food is photographed by lighting one of the left and right sides of the interior lamp 34-1, the influence of the reflected light can be reduced, and the side where the interior lamp 34-1 is lit. The surface can be taken with moderate brightness. Therefore, it is preferable to perform a composition process that combines the left and right images of food taken with moderate brightness, so that the entire image can be made clear.

2-2. Image Storage and Compositing Next, image data storage processing and composition processing performed in each of the above-described operations will be described.

2-2-1. FIG. 22 is a flowchart when the server device 57 performs image data storage processing and composition processing in the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the interior is photographed by the operation shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 (including the steps shown in FIG. 21), the refrigerators 100 and 200 connect the gateway device 54 and the router device 55 from the wireless adapter 53. To the Internet 56 (S20). Then, the refrigerators 100 and 200 transmit the individual image data photographed and stored by each camera to the server device 57 connected to the Internet 56 (S21).

The image data transmitted via the Internet 56 is subjected to a combining process (S22) for combining individual image data by the server control unit 66 of the server device 57. The combined image data is stored in the data storage unit 67 of the server device 57 (S23).

In this way, by combining the images in the server device 57 and storing and storing them, it is possible to reduce the load on the refrigerator 59, the controller 59 on the side of the 200, the storage unit 60, etc. , 200 can be provided at low cost.

2-2-2. FIG. 23 is a flowchart in the case where image data storage processing and composition processing are performed on the refrigerators 100 and 200 side in the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention. .

When the interior is photographed by the operation shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 (including the steps shown in FIG. 21), the controller 59 that is the control unit of the refrigerators 100 and 200 is stored in the storage unit 60. Individual image data from each camera is extracted, combined, and synthesized (S24). Then, the controller 59 stores the synthesized image data in the storage unit 60 (S25).

The refrigerators 100 and 200 are connected from the wireless adapter 53 to the Internet 56 via the gateway device 54 and the router device 55 (S20). Then, the refrigerators 100 and 200 transmit the stored image data to the server device 57 connected to the Internet 56 (S21). The composite image data transmitted via the Internet 56 is stored in the data storage unit 67 of the server device 57 (S23).

In this example, the load on the controller 59 and the storage unit 60 on the refrigerators 100 and 200 side increases, but image data can be transmitted and received with the portable terminal 55a without passing through the data storage unit 67 of the server device 57. Therefore, the system operation cost can be reduced.

2-2-3. Storage and Compositing on Mobile Terminal Side FIG. 24 is a flowchart in the case of performing image data storage processing and composition processing on the mobile terminal 55a side in the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the interior is photographed by the operation shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 (including the steps shown in FIG. 21), the refrigerators 100 and 200 are connected from the wireless adapter 53 to the gateway device 54 and the router device 55. Then, it connects to the Internet 56 (S20). The refrigerators 100 and 200 transmit the image data not to the server device 57 but to the mobile terminal 55a (S26). The image data transmitted via the Internet 56 is subjected to a combining process (S27) for combining the image data by the portable terminal 55a. The synthesized image data is stored in the data storage unit of the portable terminal 55a (S28).

In the case of this example, although the load on the portable terminal 55a increases, the load on the controller 59 and the storage unit 60 on the refrigerator 100, 200 side can be reduced, and the Internet- compatible refrigerator 100, 200 can be made inexpensive. Can be provided.

The image data transmission and composition operations have been described above by exemplifying typical ones. However, the apparatus for storing and the apparatus for combining do not necessarily have to be performed by the same apparatus, for example, the server apparatus 57. For example, image data is combined by the refrigerators 100 and 200, and the server apparatus 57 performs image processing. What is necessary is just to set arbitrarily according to the structure of the refrigerator system 50, such as preserve | saving data.

2-3. Normal transmission / reception of image data 2-3-1. Transmission / Reception of Image Data Stored in Server and Refrigerator FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing transmission / reception between server device 57 or refrigerators 100 and 200 and portable terminal 55a in refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 shows a transmission / reception process of image data stored in the server device 57 or the refrigerators 100 and 200.

First, the user, for example, at a shopping destination, presses a server connection button (not shown) displayed on the portable terminal 55a to make a request to read image data stored in the data storage unit 67 of the server device 57 (see FIG. S31). The portable terminal 55a detects whether or not image data has been captured from the server device 57 (S32). If the image data is not transferred in step S32 (S32, NO), the mobile terminal 55a is connected to the Internet 56 (S33).

Next, the image data stored in the data storage unit 67 of the server device 57 or the storage unit 60 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 is taken out (S34), and the image data passes through the Internet 56 and is the smartphone that is the data caller. Or the like (S35). The portable terminal 55a detects whether image data has been captured from the server device 57 or the like (S32), and when the image data is captured (S32, YES), outputs the image data to the display of the portable terminal 55a (S36). ).

Thereafter, the portable terminal 55a detects whether or not an enlarge button (not shown) displayed on the display is pressed (S37), and when detecting that the enlarge button is pressed (S37, YES), The output image data in the storage is enlarged by 1.1 times or more by digital conversion to create image data. Then, the portable terminal 55a outputs the enlarged and converted image data to the display of the portable terminal 55a (S36).

After that, the portable terminal 55a detects whether a numeric keypad button (not shown) displayed on the display is pressed (S38), and when detecting that the numeric keypad button is pressed (S38, YES), it is output to the display. The enlarged image data in the storage is output to the display as image data corresponding to the location designated by the numeric keypad (S36). If the enlarge button is not pressed (S37, NO) and the numeric keypad button is not pressed (S38, NO), the portable terminal 55a proceeds to the next step.

Note that the above-described enlargement button and the numeric keypad button for displaying image data at a predetermined location may be a method of tapping the surface of the display with a finger or a method of inputting by sliding. With such a configuration, usability can be improved.

As described above, according to the refrigerator system 50 of the present embodiment, the contents of the refrigerators 100 and 200 can be confirmed at a glance at a shopping destination. Therefore, the user can prevent forgetting to buy and can eliminate the waste of purchasing extra food. Further, in a home where couples work together, it is possible to check the inside of the refrigerators 100 and 200 immediately before returning, and to purchase food and the like on the way home, so that the user can effectively use time.

In addition, by displaying an enlarged image or a predetermined location, even on a terminal that has been miniaturized, such as the portable terminal 55a, the image can be displayed in an enlarged manner so that the food can be reliably shown.

2-3-2. Transmission / Reception of Image Data Saved in Portable Terminal FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an operation when image data is already stored and saved in portable terminal 55a in refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the case shown in FIG. 26, as described in FIG. 24, the image data is transmitted and stored from the refrigerators 100 and 200 to the portable terminal 55a. When the user makes a read request for this image data on the portable terminal 55a (S31), the image data is taken in from the storage unit of the portable terminal 55a, and the image data is output to the display of the portable terminal 55a (S36). ). The subsequent enlarged display operation (S37) and local display (S38) are as described with reference to FIG.

2-3-3. Here, for example, as images captured by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2, individual images of the respective cameras 35-1 and 35-2 (for example, images in the upper half of the storage and Assume that a lower half image) and a synthesized image obtained by combining these individual images (an image synthesized from the top to the bottom in the storage) are stored and saved. An example in which these images are switched and transmitted / received and displayed on the portable terminal 55a will be described.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an operation in the case where the individual images captured by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 and the composite image are switched and transmitted / received in the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The user presses an individual image / composite image calling button (not shown) displayed on the display of the portable terminal 55a. The portable terminal 55a determines whether or not the individual image / composite image calling button has been pressed (S41). If the button has been pressed (S41, YES), one of the individual images and the composite image is selected. A call is made (S42, S42 '). Whether the individual image is called or the composite image is called can be switched, for example, every time the button is pressed or by the number of times the button is pressed. Thereafter, according to the flow shown in FIG. 25 or FIG. 26, image data of either an individual image or a composite image is captured and displayed on the display of the portable terminal 55a.

In this example, the image displayed on the portable terminal 55a can be switched to either an individual image or a composite image. As a result, usually the composite image is called in and displayed, so that the food status in the storage can be checked at a glance.If it is difficult to distinguish the food because it is in the corner of the storage, switch to the individual image. Can be displayed. Thereby, the user can discriminate | determine food reliably and can improve usability.

2-4. Transmission / reception when there is a prior transmission request for image data and the like FIG. 28 is a flowchart of processing when there is a prior transmission request for an image from portable terminal 55a in refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user operates the portable terminal 55a to perform a request operation for transmitting a prior request signal (S51). The server device 57 or the refrigerators 100 and 200 receives this request signal (S52), and stores image data (individual image data or composite image data corresponding to the request, stored in the data storage unit 67 or the storage unit 60). The same applies hereinafter) is read and transmitted (S53).

The portable terminal 55a detects whether or not the image data transmitted from the server device 57 or the refrigerators 100 and 200 has been captured (S54). If it is determined that the image data has not been transmitted (S54, NO), the mobile terminal 55a is connected to the Internet 56 (S55). If it does so, the image data memorize | stored in the server apparatus 57 or the refrigerator 100,200 will be taken in (S56), and image data will be transmitted to the portable terminal 55a via the internet 56 (S57). The portable terminal 55a detects whether or not the image data has been taken in from the server device 57 or the like (S54). When the image data is detected (S54, YES), the portable terminal 55a waits until the image data is called (S58, YES). NO). If there is an image data calling operation (S58, YES), the portable terminal 55a outputs the image data to the display (S59).

Here, it is assumed that when image data is requested from the mobile terminal 55a, access to the server device 57 is concentrated and transmission of the image data from the server device 57 is delayed. Even in such a case, by performing the above-described processing, the image data can be displayed on the display in real time simultaneously with the request for the image data, and the user can confirm the image. Therefore, a situation of waiting for a long time until the image data is displayed at the shopping destination can be avoided, and the shopping time can be shortened.

In addition, if there is an image pre-transmission request from the portable terminal 55a, the server device 57 or the like may be set to transmit image data to the portable terminal 55a every time the doors 10 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 are closed. it can. Further, by setting the user having the portable terminal 55a to notify that the image data has been transmitted, the user knows that the door has been opened and closed each time. be able to. Therefore, for example, when the door opening / closing frequency increases and the power consumption is likely to increase, the user can call his / her home and talk to the children to refrain from using the refrigerators 100 and 200. In addition, convenience related to energy saving can be improved.

2-5. Switching of transmission / reception paths for image data and the like FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a display display when the communication path of portable terminal 55a is selected in refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The flow of image data transmission / reception is as described above. Here, an example of changing the communication path to speed up the acquisition of image data will be described.

Specifically, the user can select whether the communication of the mobile terminal 55 a is performed directly with the gateway device 54 via the router device 55 or with the server device 57 via the Internet 56.

As shown in FIG. 29, the selection buttons 70 and 71 are communication path selection buttons displayed on the display of the portable terminal 55a. The selection button 70 is a “direct” selection button for directly connecting the portable terminal 55 a to the refrigerators 100 and 200 via the router device 55 and the gateway device 54. The selection button 71 is a “server” selection button for connecting the portable terminal 55 a to the server device 57 or the refrigerators 100 and 200 via the Internet 56. The data selection buttons 72 and 73 are data selection buttons for selecting data to be called. The data selection button 72 is an image data button for selecting image data of food, and the data selection button 73 is another data button for selecting data related to energy saving such as the number of times of opening and closing the door. The portable terminal 55a also has a send button 74.

When the “direct” selection button 70 is selected, “direct” communication is set in the portable terminal 55a. When the user touches the send button 74 while “direct” communication is set, the image data request signal of the portable terminal 55a is transmitted directly from the portable terminal 55a to the gateway device 54 via the router device 55. Is done. The gateway device 54 transmits the received data request signal to the wireless adapter 53 of the refrigerators 100 and 200. When the wireless adapter 53 receives the image data request signal, the wireless adapter 53 transmits it to the controller 59 of the refrigerator 100 or 200. When the controller 59 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 receives the image data request signal, it reads the image data stored in the storage unit 60 and transmits the image data to the portable terminal 55 a via the wireless adapter 53 and the router device 55.

Here, when the mobile terminal 55a of the user is located in the residence A as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 15, in a broad sense, the mobile terminal 55a exists at a position where the mobile terminal 55a can directly communicate with the router device 55. Assume that In this case, the mobile terminal 55 a can communicate with the gateway device 54 via the router device 55 and directly acquire image data from the storage unit 60 of the refrigerators 100 and 200.

As a result, when there is a delay in the image data transmission response to the user's operation on the portable terminal 55a due to congestion of the line due to concentration of access to the Internet 56, the user The terminal 55a can be switched to “direct” communication. Thereby, it is possible to acquire image data without receiving congestion of the Internet 56 line. Therefore, the user can display an image on the display of the portable terminal 55a in real time without waiting time, and can confirm the food state in the storage.

On the other hand, when the user is located outside the residence A as shown by the solid line in FIG. 15, it is assumed in a broad sense that the mobile terminal 55 a is present at a position where it cannot communicate directly with the router device 55. In this case, when the user touches the “server” selection button 71, the portable terminal 55 a communicates with the server device 57 via the Internet 56 and reads the image data of the refrigerators 100 and 200. That is, when the user is outside the residence A, the user sets the “server” communication by touching the “server” selection button 71, so that the portable terminal 55 a can use the portable terminal 55 a to transfer the image data of the refrigerators 100 and 200. Acquire and know the food storage status.

As described above, in the refrigerator system 50 according to the present embodiment, the user can select either “direct” communication or “server” communication. When the user is in the house A, the user can view the image in a comfortable state without being affected by the congestion of the Internet line by selecting “direct” communication.

As mentioned above, although the specific structure was illustrated and the refrigerator 100,200 of this Embodiment and the refrigerator system 50 were demonstrated, this invention is not limited to the said structure.

For example, in the above-described example, the gateway device 54 is interposed in the communication path between the portable terminal 55a, the wireless adapter 53 of the refrigerators 100 and 200, and the Internet 56. However, the gateway device 54 is not always necessary. Absent. For example, the portable terminal 55 a and the wireless adapter 53 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 can be configured to communicate with each other via the Internet 56 via the router device 55. As a result, the system configuration can be simplified.

Further, in the above example, when the user is outside the residence A, the image data is acquired from the server device 57. However, instead of via the server device 57, the mobile terminal 55a via the Internet 56 is used. You may comprise so that it may communicate with the router apparatus 55 and the gateway apparatus 54, and the image data memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 60 of the refrigerator 100,200 are directly taken in from the refrigerator 100,200. In this case and when “direct” communication is performed, it is preferable to perform image combination processing in the storage unit 60 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 and transmit the image data after the combination processing.

Furthermore, in the above-described example, the “direct” selection button 70 and the “server” selection button 71 are displayed on the display of the portable terminal 55a, and the user selects “direct” communication or “server” communication. The case was illustrated. However, this may be configured such that the portable terminal 55a has a function of automatically switching to “direct” communication when the radio wave from the router device 55 is caught, and “direct” communication is automatically selected. Good. Thereby, usability can be improved.

2-6. Display of image data and the like When displaying image data on the image display unit 15 of the refrigerators 100 and 200, display based on the result of sensing by the capacitive thin film 10a-5 may be performed. In the case of the present embodiment, a large sensor can be used as compared with a conventional sensor. For this reason, not only the operation of displaying the entire image in the cabinet on the display 10a-3 but also the portion corresponding to the position sensed by the capacitive thin film 10a-5 may be displayed. . By doing so, even if the user wants to confirm a part of the storage and does not need to display the whole, it is possible to perform appropriate display correspondence and impair usability It is also possible to achieve energy savings.

Further, the content displayed on the image display unit 15 may be changed according to the content sensed by the capacitive thin film 10a-5. For example, when the area sensed by the capacitive thin film 10a-5 is smaller than a certain area, it is determined that the child has touched and the parent image is displayed and exchanged with the portable terminal 55a side. Or it can comprise so that a message memo of a parent can be conveyed. On the other hand, when the area sensed by the capacitive thin film 10a-5 is larger than a certain area, it may be determined that an adult has touched the image data in the cabinet. In this way, the user can determine the characteristics of the user according to the content sensed by the capacitive thin film 10a-5 and change the display content, thereby realizing the refrigerators 100 and 200 that are fun and easy to use. It becomes possible to do.

Further, when the elderly is living alone, communication with the portable terminal 55a is performed according to the state of touching the refrigerators 100 and 200 (the reaction state of the capacitive thin film 10a-5). You may comprise. By doing in this way, refrigerator 100,200 will exhibit a watching function, and it becomes possible to provide a safe and secure system via refrigerator 100,200.

As described above, the refrigerators 100 and 200 and the refrigerator system 50 in the embodiment of the present invention have various functions and effects. In the present embodiment, the transparent plate 10a-1 having the electrostatic touch type thin film 10a-5, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2, and the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are used. According to this, it is possible to provide inexpensive refrigerators 100 and 200 and a refrigerator system 50 that are easy to use, excellent in design, and capable of photographing food in the storage well and easily distinguishing food.

That is, in refrigerators 100 and 200 of the present embodiment, cameras 35-1 and 35-2 photograph food in the storage from the front side of the storage. At this time, the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are also provided on the front side of the storage, and the food in the storage is irradiated from the front side in the same direction as the photographing direction by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. Yes. Therefore, the photographed image is not as dark or difficult to see as when the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are provided on the inner wall of the storage, and becomes a clear image. Further, it is not necessary to perform image processing to brighten and sharpen the captured image in the server device 57.

Further, the cameras 35-1, 35-2 and the interior lighting lamps 34-1, 34-2 are provided in front of the front ends of the shelf plates 30-1 to 30-4. As a result, the images in the storage taken by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are the same as when the user actually opened the doors 10 of the refrigerators 100 and 200. Therefore, the user can confirm the food state in the storage without any sense of incongruity when the image data is displayed on the image display unit 15 or the portable terminal 55a. In addition, the interior lamps 34-1 and 34-2 illuminate food on the shelf from the front of the front of the shelf 30-1 to 30-4, so that the front end of the shelf 30-1 to 30-4 is illuminated. The food that is placed can also be photographed brightly and clearly.

Further, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided on the inner surface of the door 10 of the refrigerators 100 and 200, and are provided so as to be located at the substantial center in the left-right direction of the storage. Therefore, the images taken by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 can be made closer to a state in which the user opens the doors 10 of the refrigerators 100 and 200 and actually sees them. In addition, by taking a large distance between the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 and the food on the shelf, it is possible to take a picture of a wide range in the storage, and display a wider range of food storage status images. It becomes possible to confirm with the unit 15 or the portable terminal 55a.

Furthermore, a compressor 19 is provided at the uppermost part of the storage that is relatively difficult to be seen when the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided on the inner surface of the door, and the uppermost part protrudes forward. As a result, this part can also be photographed reliably, and the compressor 19 is provided in the upper part of the main body to improve the storage capacity of the lower part of the main body, and the photographing with the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 is made favorable. Can do.

Further, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided so as to be positioned at a substantial central portion in the front-rear direction of the door pockets 33-1 and 33-2 on the inner surface of the door. Therefore, not only the food in the storage, but also a part of the food stored in the door pockets 33-1 and 33-2, such as a milk pack, can be photographed. The user can recognize what he / she has stored even if only a part of it is shown. Therefore, it is possible to photograph almost all food items in the storage.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, by providing a camera 35-3 dedicated to the storage container as a camera, the food in the storage container 31 can be clearly photographed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9B, by making the camera 35-2 movable up and down or turning up and down as shown in FIG. It is possible to shoot efficiently with a relatively small number of cameras.

On the other hand, as is apparent from FIGS. 7 and 10, the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are provided at positions farther from the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. 1 and 34-2 are provided so as not to directly enter the photographing units of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the light from the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 from entering the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 and the image of the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 from being deteriorated. Can be obtained. This can be achieved by providing a light blocking portion on the camera side of the interior lighting lamps 35-1 and 35-2, or tilting the light source such as the LED constituting the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 obliquely backward. The same effect can also be obtained by adopting a configuration such as disposition.

In addition, the illumination lamps 34-1 and 34-2 have an illuminance in the storage of 150 lux to 200 lux. When photographing with this illuminance, the food appears whitish as described in the photographing operation of FIG. It becomes difficult to distinguish. For this reason, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which shooting is performed with reduced illuminance. As a result, even if a CCD camera or a CMOS camera is used, clear shooting can be performed with appropriate brightness. The illuminance of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2 is controlled by the control unit so that the illuminance is lower than that in the normal state only when the door 10 is closed or the door 10 is opened for photographing. It may be.

By performing such control, it is possible to make clear shooting possible during normal times when shooting is not being performed while maintaining the same illuminance as before and making the inside of the cabinet easy to see. This decrease in illuminance is caused, for example, by turning off one of the interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2, or a part of both interior lighting lamps 34-1 and 34-2, Various considerations such as lowering the illuminance of the illuminating lamps 34-1 and 34-2 are possible and can be selected as appropriate.

Further, the images in the storage taken by the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are transmitted to the server device 57 from the respective cameras 35-1 and 35-2, and the server device 57, the refrigerators 100 and 200, or Then, combining processing is performed in the portable terminal 55a. This facilitates image composition processing.

That is, the cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are door inner surfaces corresponding to the front ends of the shelf plates 30-1 to 30-4, in this example, the upper shelf plate 30-1 and the third shelf plate 30-. 3 is provided on the inner surface of the door corresponding to the front end. As a result, the respective cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are photographed around the shelf boards 30-1 and 30-3 so that the line Z in FIG. 30 becomes the boundary line. .

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example in which images are combined in the refrigerator system 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The image data in the storage taken by the two cameras 35-1 and 35-2 can be combined in the second shelf 30-2 portion that is the boundary line Z. That is, as shown in the “photographed raw image” in FIG. 30, the shelf plate 30-2 is shown in common in the upper and lower images. After making the “processed image”, the captured images of the entire storage can be synthesized by matching the common shelf board 30-2 shown in the upper and lower images.

As a result, it is not necessary to perform a very difficult correction process for aligning and combining the foods placed on the shelves at the time of the image combining process, so that the image combining process is facilitated. . Accordingly, the processing program for image combination can be simplified, and the server unit 57, the refrigerators 100 and 200, or the control portion of the portable terminal 55a for image combination processing have a large capacity. This is unnecessary and can contribute to speeding up of processing speed.

Furthermore, the two cameras 35-1 and 35-2 are provided substantially in front of the shelf plate 30-1 and the shelf plate 30-3 whose height cannot be adjusted. Thereby, even when the height of the shelf plate 30-2 whose height can be adjusted is changed, by adjusting the range to be combined according to the height of the shelf plate 30-2 at the time of image combining processing, Image combining processing can be easily performed.

As described above, the refrigerators 100 and 200 of the present embodiment include a storage room for storing storage items, a cooler 17 for cooling the storage room, a door 10 that is a heat insulating door that covers the storage room, And a display 10a-3 arranged on the heat insulating door for displaying an image. Further, a heat radiating member 10a-11 disposed inside the display 10a-3 and a plate-like transparent plate member 10a-1 disposed outside the display 10a-3 are provided. Further, a capacitive thin film 10a-5 which is disposed on the outer surface or the inner surface of the transparent plate 10a-1 and has a wiring portion 10a-6 in the peripheral portion, and a storage chamber than the transparent plate 10a-1. And a board 10a-7 connected to the wiring part 10a-6 and a cover member 10a-8 provided in the peripheral part of the heat insulating door. Further, at least a part of the heat radiating member 10a-11 is disposed on the back side of the display 10a-3, and has a connecting portion 10a-12 connected to the peripheral portion of the heat insulating door.

With such a configuration, a capacitance type thin film 10a-5 larger than the display 10a-3 can be used, and the boundary between the display 10a-3 and the door 10 portion is flush (the same height). Covered by the transparent plate 10a-1. As a result, the boundary between the display 10a-3 and the door 10 portion does not appear on the front surface of the door 10, and the continuity is maintained, so that the refrigerators 100 and 200 satisfying both usability and design can be realized.

Further, by providing the connecting portion 10a-12, even if heat is generated on the back side of the display 10a-3, this heat can be diffused in the outer peripheral direction of the door 10 and has an effect on cooling in the cabinet. Can be minimized.

Further, by configuring the connection portion 10a-12 to be connected to the upper end portion of the heat insulating door, even if heat is generated on the back side of the display 10a-3, a configuration in which this heat is released upward can be realized. .

Furthermore, by using the transparent plate 10a-1 as a glass plate, it is possible to realize the transparent plate 10a-1 having high strength.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a refrigerator that can achieve both usability and designability and can suppress the influence of the heat of the liquid crystal display unit on the cooling in the cabinet. be able to. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to commercial refrigerators (including freezers) in chain stores such as convenience stores as well as household refrigerators.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Refrigerator main body 2 Outer box 3 Inner box 4 Heat insulating material 5 Refrigeration room 6 Switching room 7 Ice making room 8 Freezing room 9 Vegetable room 10-14 Door 10a Base resin 10a-1 Transparent board 10a-2 Convex part 10a-3 Display 10a- 4 Protective member 10a-5 Thin film 10a-6 Wiring part 10a-7 Substrate 10a-8 Cover member 10a-9 Rib 10a-10 Decoration part 10a-11 Heat radiation member 10a-12 Connection part 10b-1 Inner plate 10b-2 Bump Wall portion 15 Image display portion 16 Cooling chamber 17 Cooler 18 Blower fan 19 Compressor 20 Radiation pipe 21 Capillary tube 22 Damper 29, 29a Smoke sheet 29b Decorating sheet 30-1 to 30-4 Shelf plate 31 Storage container 32-1 to 32-3 Side Wall Convex 33-1 to 33-8 Door Pocket 34- , 34-2 Interior lighting lights 35-1, 35-2, 35-3 Camera 36 Center pillar 41 Camera module 50 Refrigerator system 53 Wireless adapter 53a "Connect" button 54 Gateway device 55 Router device 55a Mobile terminal 56 Internet 57 Server Device 58 Interface 59 Controller 60 Storage unit 61 Door open / close detection unit 62 Fan drive circuit 63 Compressor drive circuit 64 AC power supply 65 Server interface 66 Server control unit 67 Data storage unit 70, 71 Select button 72, 73 Data select button 74 Send button 100,200 Refrigerator

Claims (3)

1. A storage room for storing things;
   A cooler for cooling the storage chamber;
   A heat insulating door covering the storage room;
   A display arranged on the heat insulating door and displaying an image;
   A heat dissipating member disposed inside the display;
   A plate-like transparent plate disposed outside the display; and
   A capacitance-type thin film that is disposed on the outer surface or inner surface of the transparent plate and has a wiring portion in the peripheral portion,
   A substrate that is disposed closer to the storage chamber than the transparent plate and is connected to the wiring unit;
   A cover member provided around the heat insulating door,
   A refrigerator having at least a part of the heat radiating member disposed on the back side of the display and having a connection portion connected to the peripheral portion of the heat insulating door.
2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion is connected to an upper end portion of the heat insulating door.
3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transparent plate material is a glass plate.

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