An ice tray that makes it easy to dispense ice.

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of ice trays, specifically an ice tray for easy dispensing of ice. It includes an ice tray plate with ice cubes, and a base plate that moves vertically relative to the ice tray plate. The ice tray also includes a deformation layer. When the ice tray plate moves downward relative to the base plate, the base plate presses down on the ice tray, causing the deformation layer to deform. By setting up a vertically movable ice tray plate and base plate, and providing a deformation layer on the ice tray, the ice cubes can be dispensed stably in a single operation. Hands will not get wet or cold from touching the ice, and the ice cubes will not get dirty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice tray technology, and in particular to an ice tray that facilitates the dispensing of ice. Background Technology

[0002] Ice trays can provide ice cubes for users. However, traditional ice trays require bending the tray plate or pressing the ice cubes one by one by hand during the ice dispensing process. The ice cubes will fall out due to the tilting and shaking of the ice tray. The operation is cumbersome, hands will get wet and cold, and the ice cubes are easily soiled.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new type of ice tray that is easy to dispense ice, which solves the problems of traditional ice trays, such as cumbersome operation, wet and cold hands, and ice cubes easily falling out and getting dirty. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an ice tray that facilitates ice dispensing, solving the problems of cumbersome operation, wet and cold hands, and ice cubes easily falling out and getting dirty in the prior art.

[0005] The technical problem solved by this invention is achieved by the following technical solution:

[0006] An ice tray for easy ice removal includes an ice tray plate with ice trays and a base plate that moves relative to the ice tray plate. The ice tray also includes a deformation layer. When the ice tray plate moves downward relative to the base plate, the base plate presses the ice tray, causing the deformation layer to deform.

[0007] Furthermore, the deformation layer is located at the bottom of the ice grid.

[0008] Furthermore, the base plate also includes an upwardly protruding top block on the top surface that corresponds to the position of the deformation layer.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer bottom surface of the deformation layer is provided with downwardly protruding bumps.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a top cover, which is supported by the ice grid plate.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a sealing ring located at the top edge of the ice grid.

[0012] Furthermore, the ice tray and the base plate are connected by locking blocks and supporting blocks to prevent the ice tray from detaching from the base plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer side of the ice grid plate is provided with a downwardly extending outer ice grid plate, the outer side of the bottom plate is provided with an upwardly extending bottom outer plate located inside the outer ice grid plate, the support block is located on the inner wall of the outer ice grid plate, the locking block is located on the outer wall of the bottom outer plate, and the support block supports the locking block.

[0014] Furthermore, the support block is provided with a slot above it to accommodate the card block and allow the card block to move up and down a certain distance.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer plate of the ice tray includes an inner support plate on the inner side and an outer support plate that bends upward from the bottom of the inner support plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the sealing ring is located between the top of the inner support plate and the top of the outer support plate.

[0017] Furthermore, a groove is provided between the sealing ring and the outer support plate to accommodate the bottom edge of the upper cover.

[0018] Furthermore, the outer side of the ice grid plate is provided with a downwardly extending outer ice grid plate, the outer side of the bottom plate is provided with an upwardly extending bottom outer plate located inside the outer ice grid plate, the outer top of the bottom outer plate is provided with an outwardly extending protruding edge, and the inner side of the outer ice grid plate is provided with a supporting edge to support the protruding edge.

[0019] Furthermore, the outer side of the base plate is provided with an outer bottom plate that extends upward and is located outside the ice grid.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes an upper cover, the bottom edge of which is provided with an inner pressing edge and an outer edging edge, the ice grid plate supporting the pressing edge, and the edging edge surrounding the outer side of the bottom outer plate.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0022] This invention uses an ice grid and a base plate that move up and down in coordination, and a deformation layer on the ice grid. The base plate presses the ice grid to expel the ice cubes. In one operation, all the ice cubes can be expelled stably, and your hands will not get wet or cold from touching the ice cubes, nor will the ice cubes get dirty. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ice grid before it moves downwards, according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice grid before it moves downwards, according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view along the length of the ice grid before it moves downwards, according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view in the width direction before the ice grid plate moves downward in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view along the width direction of the ice grid after it has moved downwards according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention from another angle.

[0031] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0034] Among them, 1-ice tray, 10-ice tray, 11-deformation layer, 12-protrusion, 13-support block, 14-outer plate of ice tray, 141-inner support plate, 142-outer support plate, 15-slot, 16-support edge, 2-bottom plate, 20-top block, 21-slot, 22-bottom outer plate, 23-drain hole, 24-protrusion edge, 3-top cover, 31-pressing edge, 32-edge, 4-sealing ring, 40-groove. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below with reference to specific illustrations.

[0036] Example 1, see Figures 1 to 7 An ice tray for easy ice dispensing includes an ice tray plate 1 with an ice tray 10, and a base plate 2 that moves vertically relative to the ice tray plate 1. The ice tray 10 also includes a deformation layer 11. When the ice tray plate 1 moves downward relative to the base plate 2, the base plate 2 presses down on the ice tray 10, causing the deformation layer 11 to deform. By pressing the ice tray plate 1 downward, the base plate 2 can press down on the ice tray 10, causing the deformation layer 11 to deform and allowing ice to be dispensed.

[0037] The deformation layer 11 is located at the bottom of the ice tray 10. This increases the degree of deformation and makes it easier to remove ice.

[0038] The base plate 2 also includes an upwardly protruding top block 20 on the top surface, corresponding to the position of the deformation layer 11. The top block 20 makes it easier for the deformation layer 11 to deform, thus making it easier for ice to escape.

[0039] Preferably, the top block 20 is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, and the bottom surface of the base plate 2 has a hole extending into the top block 20. This can prevent the base plate 2 from deforming.

[0040] The outer bottom surface of the deformation layer 11 is provided with a downwardly protruding bump 12. The bump 12 can withstand more than 20 compressions from the top block, thereby improving the service life of the deformation layer 11.

[0041] It also includes an upper cover 3, which supports the ice tray 1. The ice tray 1 can be pressed down by simply pressing the upper cover 3, which is more convenient and hygienic as it does not require the hands to touch the ice tray 1.

[0042] It also includes a sealing ring 4, which is located at the top edge of the ice grid plate 1. The sealing ring 4 can prevent water from flowing out and prevent external contamination, and also provides good heat preservation.

[0043] The ice tray 1 and the base plate 2 are connected by a locking block 21 and a support block 13 to prevent the ice tray 1 from detaching from the base plate 2. Preferably, the locking block 21 has an outward and downward sloping surface above it to facilitate the insertion of the locking block 21 into the support block 13.

[0044] The ice tray 1 has a downward-extending outer plate 14 on its outer side, and the bottom plate 2 has an upward-extending bottom outer plate 22 located inside the outer plate 14 on its outer side. The support block 13 is located on the inner wall of the outer plate 14, and the locking block 21 is located on the outer wall of the bottom outer plate 22. The support block 13 supports the locking block 21. This design makes the up-and-down movement of the ice tray 1 more stable, dustproof, waterproof, and prevents the ice tray 1 from accidentally detaching from the bottom plate 2.

[0045] The support block 13 is provided with a slot 15 above it to accommodate the card block 21 and allow the card block 21 to move up and down a certain distance. This provides and limits the downward stroke of the ice tray 1.

[0046] The outer plate 14 of the ice tray includes an inner support plate 141 on the inner side and an outer support plate 142 that bends upward from the bottom of the inner support plate 141. In this way, the inner support plate 141 and the outer support plate 142 provide dual support.

[0047] The sealing ring 4 is located between the top of the inner support plate 141 and the top of the outer support plate 142. This prevents water from flowing between the inner support plate 141 and the outer support plate 142, and cleverly provides the installation position for the sealing ring 4.

[0048] A groove 40 is provided between the sealing ring 4 and the outer support plate 142 to accommodate the bottom edge of the upper cover 3. This allows the upper cover 3 to be placed stably.

[0049] Example 2, see Figure 8Unlike Embodiment 1, the ice tray 1 has a downwardly extending outer plate 14 on its outer side, and the bottom plate 2 has an upwardly extending outer plate 22 located inside the outer plate 14. The outer top of the outer plate 22 has an outwardly extending protruding edge 24, and the inner side of the outer plate 14 has a supporting edge 16 to support the protruding edge 24. When the ice tray 1 is pressed down, the bottom plate 2 can compress the ice tray 10, causing the deformation layer 11 to deform and the ice to be extruded. The cooperation between the protruding edge 24 and the supporting edge 16 limits the downward stroke of the ice tray 1 and prevents the ice tray 1 from detaching from the bottom plate 2.

[0050] Example 3, see Figure 9 and Figure 10 Unlike Embodiments 1 and 2, the outer side of the base plate 2 has an upwardly extending outer plate 22 located outside the ice tray. The bottom edge of the top cover 3 has an inner pressing edge 31 and an outer surrounding edge 32. The ice tray 1 supports the pressing edge 31, and the surrounding edge 32 surrounds the outer side of the outer plate 22. Pressing the top cover 3 down causes the pressing edge 31 to press the ice tray 1 down, which in turn presses the base plate 2 against the ice tray 10, causing the deformation layer 11 to deform and the ice to be extruded. The surrounding edge 32 prevents the top cover 3 from shifting.

[0051] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice tray facilitating ice removal, comprising an ice tray plate (1) provided with an ice tray (10), characterized in that: The ice tray (1) further comprises a bottom plate (2) which is movable up and down relative to the ice tray plate (1), the ice tray (10) further comprises a deformation layer (11), when the ice tray plate (1) moves down relative to the bottom plate (2), the bottom plate (2) presses the ice tray (10) so that the deformation layer (11) deforms; The ice tray (1) further comprises an upper cover (3) which is supported by the ice tray plate (1); The bottom plate (2) is located at the bottom of the ice tray plate (1), and the bottom surface of the bottom plate (2) is exposed outside the ice tray plate (1).

2. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 1, wherein: The deformation layer (11) is located at the bottom of the ice tray (10).

3. The ice tray facilitating ice discharge of claim 2, wherein: The bottom plate (2) further comprises a top block (20) which is upwardly protruded on the top surface and corresponds to the position of the deformation layer (11).

4. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 3, wherein: The bottom surface of the deformation layer (11) is provided with a downwardly protruded protruding block (12).

5. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 1, wherein: The ice tray (1) further comprises a sealing ring (4) which is located at the edge of the top surface of the ice tray plate (1).

6. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 5, wherein: The ice tray plate (1) and the bottom plate (2) are matched by a clamping block (21) and a supporting block (13) to prevent the ice tray plate (1) from being separated from the bottom plate (2).

7. The ice tray facilitating ice discharge of claim 6, wherein: The outer side of the ice tray plate (1) is provided with an ice tray outer plate (14) which extends downwardly, the outer side of the bottom plate (2) is provided with a bottom outer plate (22) which extends upwardly and is located inside the ice tray outer plate (14), the supporting block (13) is located on the inner wall of the ice tray outer plate (14), the clamping block (21) is located on the outer wall of the bottom outer plate (22), and the supporting block (13) supports the clamping block (21).

8. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 6, wherein: The supporting block (13) is provided with a clamping groove (15) above which the clamping block (21) is accommodated and allowed to move up and down by a distance.

9. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 7, wherein: The ice tray outer plate (14) comprises an inner support plate (141) on the inner side and an outer support plate (142) which extends upwardly from the bottom of the inner support plate (141).

10. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 9, wherein: The sealing ring (4) is located between the top of the inner support plate (141) and the top of the outer support plate (142).

11. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 10, wherein: The sealing ring (4) and the outer support plate (142) are provided with a groove (40) which accommodates the bottom edge of the upper cover (3).

12. The ice tray facilitating ice discharge according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the ice tray plate (1) is provided with an ice tray outer plate (14) which extends downwardly, the outer side of the bottom plate (2) is provided with a bottom outer plate (22) which extends upwardly and is located inside the ice tray outer plate (14), the top outer side of the bottom outer plate (22) is provided with an outwardly extending protruding edge (24), and the inner side of the ice tray outer plate (14) is provided with a supporting edge (16) which supports the protruding edge (24).

13. An ice tray facilitating ice discharge according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the bottom plate (2) is provided with a bottom outer plate (22) which extends upwardly and is located outside the ice tray.

14. The ice facilitating ice cube tray of claim 13, wherein: The bottom edge of the upper cover (3) is provided with a pressing edge (31) on the inner side and a surrounding edge (32) on the outer side, the ice tray plate (1) supports the pressing edge (31), and the surrounding edge (32) surrounds the outer side of the bottom outer plate (22).

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