Special ice block for simulation ice lamp and its manufacturing method and application in ice lamp

Abstract

The application discloses special ice blocks for simulation ice lamps and a manufacturing method and application in the ice lamps, and belongs to the technical field of simulation ice. The special ice blocks for simulation ice lamps comprise a hollow body with an open top and a top cover matched with the opening, the top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed by edge sealing resin to form a sealed closed space; the hollow body and the top cover are made of transparent or semi-transparent thermosetting resin composite material, and the edge sealing resin is made of transparent or semi-transparent thermoplastic resin composite material. The special ice blocks for simulation ice lamps have a high simulation effect, visual fidelity, and almost no difference in shape from real ice, and have cost advantages and collection and processing advantages that cannot be matched by real ice. The material is firm, the environment-friendly green simulation ice does not shrink and deform due to temperature change, and can be widely produced and applied as an ecological and environment-friendly green simulation ice which is not limited by geographical position and climate conditions and is artificially made.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of simulated ice technology, and more specifically to a special ice block for simulated ice lanterns, its manufacturing method, and its application in ice lanterns. Background Technology

[0002] Ice lanterns are various shapes constructed using ice blocks and lights as materials, with water as a binder, and built according to construction drawings. Currently, ice lanterns are basically made by stacking blocks of hard ice. The ice is harvested in designated areas; first, the ice quality and area are assessed, then machines such as chainsaws are used to cut and saw the ice into ice blocks, which are then cut into smaller pieces. These blocks are transported to the ice lantern production area, where chainsaws are used to process the ice blocks into ice bricks. The ice blanks are then squared, planed, and stacked into shape. Water is used as a binder to freeze and fix the ice blocks together. To prevent the ice lantern from melting due to the heat generated by the lights, special LED lights are used. Space is reserved at the top or bottom of the lantern to accommodate the light tubes, as well as for the wiring. Once the shape is complete, the light tubes are inserted, and the ice lantern is finished. However, the current ice production process is clearly time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially with ice stored a year or even two years in advance, which is costly and unprofitable. Furthermore, ice lanterns require ongoing maintenance and care, are prone to shrinkage and deformation due to temperature changes, and are limited by geographical location and climate conditions, making them unsuitable for widespread application and difficult to promote nationwide.

[0003] Therefore, how to develop a highly realistic, artificially made ice block for simulated ice lanterns that is not limited by geographical location or climate conditions, and which can be widely produced and applied, as well as its manufacturing method and application in ice lanterns, is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a special ice block for simulating ice lanterns, a method for manufacturing the same, and its application in ice lanterns.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A simulated ice block for ice lanterns includes a hollow body with an opening at the top and a top cover adapted to the opening. The top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed with edge-sealing resin to form a sealed closed space. The hollow body and the top cover are made of transparent or semi-transparent thermosetting resin composite material, and the edge-sealing resin is made of transparent or semi-transparent thermoplastic resin composite material.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this invention: Solid ice blocks used for simulated ice lanterns are too large, resulting in numerous air bubbles, distortion, and wasted materials. Therefore, this invention creates a simulated hollow ice structure. The ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns produced by this invention have a highly realistic effect, are visually lifelike, and are almost indistinguishable from real ice in appearance. They possess cost advantages and advantages in harvesting and processing that real ice cannot match. The material is sturdy, and this environmentally friendly green simulated ice will not shrink or deform due to temperature changes. As a purely artificial, eco-friendly green simulated ice that is not limited by geographical location or climate conditions, it can be widely produced and applied.

[0008] Furthermore, the shape of the aforementioned hollow body was designed according to the requirements for constructing ice lanterns.

[0009] Furthermore, the hollow body is a cuboid or cube-shaped cavity, and the edges of the ice blocks used for the simulated ice lanterns are all rounded.

[0010] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: the outer surface of the ice block for simulated ice lanterns is designed without sharp edges, which has a highly realistic effect, is visually lifelike, and its shape is almost indistinguishable from that of real ice blocks.

[0011] Furthermore, the edge length of the aforementioned cube-shaped cavity is ≥30cm, and the length of the cuboid-shaped cavity is ≥30cm.

[0012] Furthermore, the wall thickness of the hollow body and the top cover is 5cm.

[0013] Furthermore, the above-mentioned thermosetting resin composite material is prepared by mixing the following raw materials in parts by weight:

[0014] 100 parts unsaturated polyester resin, 1-2 parts accelerator, 1.5-2 parts curing agent, and 4-10 parts toughening agent;

[0015] Alternatively, 100 parts phenolic resin, 10 parts curing agent, and 4-10 parts toughening agent;

[0016] Alternatively, 100 parts epoxy thermosetting resin, 1-2 parts crosslinking agent, 1-2 parts curing agent, and 4-10 parts toughening agent;

[0017] Alternatively, 105 parts thermosetting acrylic resin, 20 parts curing agent, and 4-10 parts toughening agent;

[0018] The above-mentioned thermoplastic resin composite material is prepared by mixing the following raw materials in parts by weight:

[0019] 100 parts of bisphenol A type epoxy resin, 5 parts of curing agent, and 4-10 parts of toughening agent.

[0020] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: thermosetting resins have a highly cross-linked structure after curing, which endows them with the advantages of high strength, high modulus, dimensional stability and chemical corrosion resistance, making them stand out among many thermosetting polymers and used to make special ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

[0021] While the high crosslinking density of thermosetting resins endows them with outstanding mechanical properties, it also weakens the mobility of molecular chains within the crosslinked structure. This makes thermosetting resins inherently brittle and have poor resistance to crack propagation. Thermosetting resins also directly contribute to the low toughness of ice blocks to a certain extent. As a material for extra-large hollow ice blocks used in ice lanterns over 3 meters in length, they will sink after a long period of use, affecting the overall effect. In this invention, the hollow body and top cover are modified by adding toughening agents and auxiliary agents to the traditional thermosetting resin, resulting in significant improvements in toughness, mechanical properties, and electrical insulation. They also have advantages such as higher strength, higher modulus, dimensional stability, and resistance to chemical corrosion.

[0022] Furthermore, the aforementioned unsaturated polyester resin is one or more of isophthalic unsaturated polyester resin, orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin, terephthalic unsaturated polyester resin, bisphenol A unsaturated polyester resin, or vinyl ester resin.

[0023] The aforementioned epoxy thermosetting resin is one or more of the following: bisphenol F type epoxy resin, aliphatic glycidyl ether epoxy resin, glycidyl ester type epoxy resin, or mixed epoxy resin.

[0024] The above-mentioned thermosetting acrylic resin is an insoluble and infusible acrylic polymer with acrylic monomers as the basic components, which are cross-linked into a network structure. The acrylic monomers are methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate or n-butyl methacrylate.

[0025] The aforementioned bisphenol A type epoxy resin is bisphenol A propane glycidyl ether.

[0026] Furthermore, the crosslinking agent mentioned above is one or more of styrene, methyl methacrylate, vinyl toluene, dibutyl phthalate, diallyl phthalate, or triallyl cyanurate;

[0027] The curing agent mentioned above is one or more of hydroperoxide, acid peroxide, ketone peroxide, ester peroxide, and diacyl peroxide;

[0028] The aforementioned accelerator is one or both of the benzoyl peroxide-tertiary amine system or the cyclohexanone peroxide-cobalt naphthenate system; the weight ratio of benzoyl peroxide to tertiary amine in the benzoyl peroxide-tertiary amine system is 2:1 or 3:2.5, and the weight ratio of cyclohexanone peroxide to cobalt naphthenate in the cyclohexanone peroxide-cobalt naphthenate system is 2:1.

[0029] The toughening agent mentioned above is one or both of the following: core-shell nanoparticles or toughening fibers;

[0030] The aforementioned nano-core-shell particles are one or more of the following: silicon dioxide, methyl methacrylate monomer, butyl acrylate monomer, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, nano-calcium carbonate, or nano-titanium dioxide.

[0031] The above includes toughening fibers that are one or more of chopped glass fibers, chopped glass fiber yarns, or glass fiber powder.

[0032] Furthermore, the curing agent is one or more of the following: benzoyl peroxide, cyclohexanone peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, tert-butyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, dicumyl peroxide, tert-butyl peroxide-2-ethylhexanoate, vinyltriamine, aminoethylpiperazine, m-phenylenediamine, or diaminodiphenylmethane.

[0033] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: the blending modification of nano-core-shell particles and thermosetting resin has a toughening effect. The microstructure of different particles has a significant impact on the toughness of epoxy resin. Nanoparticles with core-shell morphology have a significant effect on improving the interlayer toughness of thermosetting resin, but have almost no effect on curing behavior and glass transition temperature. They also have good compatibility, can dissolve in resin under certain conditions, and have no effect on curing reaction. During polymerization, nanoparticles can be designed into cross-linked structures, so that they will not separate from thermosetting resin when used as toughening agents.

[0034] This invention also provides a method for manufacturing the above-mentioned simulated ice lantern-specific ice block, comprising the following steps:

[0035] (a) Fabrication of the hollow body and top cover:

[0036] (1) Apply a layer of release agent to the hollow mold and the top cover mold respectively, and then apply thermosetting resin composite material layer by layer until the required thickness is achieved.

[0037] (2) Solidify and mold, demold, to obtain a hollow body and a top cover respectively;

[0038] (II) Closing and sealing:

[0039] A. Use the top cover to seal the opening of the hollow body;

[0040] B melts the thermoplastic resin composite material, seals the gap between the top cover and the hollow body, and cools it to obtain a semi-finished product of ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns;

[0041] (III) Edge grinding: Grind the edges of the semi-finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns into rounded arcs, polish them, and obtain the finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

[0042] Furthermore, both the hollow body mold and the top cover mold are made of rubber or silicone. The hollow body mold is a cavity with an open top, and the top cover mold is a concave cover mold with a length consistent with the dimensions of the hollow body mold.

[0043] The present invention also provides the application of the above-mentioned special ice block for simulated ice lanterns or the special ice block for simulated ice lanterns made by the above method in the construction of ice lanterns.

[0044] The beneficial effects of this invention are: using the special ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns of this invention to build ice lanterns makes subsequent maintenance and upkeep more convenient, safe, and quick, and is more conducive to its promotion and use nationwide.

[0045] Furthermore, the above-mentioned application method includes the following steps: fixing several of the above-mentioned simulated ice lantern special ice blocks together with transparent tape to construct an ice lantern. Attached Figure Description

[0046] 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 embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional physical image of the ice block used for simulating ice lanterns in Example 1.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a side view of the top cover of the simulated ice block for ice lanterns in Example 1. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] In Example 1, the unsaturated polyester resin used was Jinan Jingyi Chemical's Type 196 unsaturated polyester resin; the weight ratio of benzoyl peroxide to tertiary amine in the benzoyl peroxide-tertiary amine system was 2:1.

[0051] In Example 2, the phenolic resin used was modified thermosetting phenolic resin 3158 from Shandong Senya New Materials.

[0052] In Example 3, the epoxy thermosetting resin used is epoxy resin E51;

[0053] In Example 4, the thermosetting acrylic resin used was SWA5101 thermosetting acrylic resin;

[0054] In Examples 1-4, the bisphenol A type epoxy resin used in the thermoplastic resin composites is 128-1752A bisphenol A type epoxy resin.

[0055] Table 1. Raw material composition and dosage of thermosetting resin composite materials used in hollow bodies and top covers in Examples 1-4.

[0056]

[0057] Table 2. Raw material composition and dosage of thermoplastic resin composite material used in edge sealing resins of Examples 1-4.

[0058]

[0059] Example 1

[0060] The method for making ice blocks specifically for simulated ice lanterns includes the following steps:

[0061] (a) Fabrication of the hollow body and top cover:

[0062] (1) Weigh each raw material according to the thermosetting resin composite material raw materials used in the hollow body and top cover in Example 1 of Table 1. Apply a layer of release agent silicone grease to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold respectively. Mix unsaturated polyester resin, accelerator, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain thermosetting resin composite material. Apply thermosetting resin composite material layer by layer to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold until the required thickness is reached.

[0063] In this embodiment, the hollow mold and the top cover mold are made of rubber material. The hollow mold is a cube-shaped cavity with a top opening and a side length of 30cm. The top cover mold is a concave cover mold with a length consistent with the hollow mold and a depth of 5cm.

[0064] (2) Solidify and mold, demold, to obtain a hollow body and a top cover respectively;

[0065] (II) Sealing the lid:

[0066] A. Use the top cover to seal the opening of the hollow body;

[0067] B. Weigh each raw material according to Table 2 Example 1 sealing resin thermoplastic resin composite material raw material, mix and melt bisphenol A type epoxy resin, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain sealing resin, use sealing resin to seal the gap between top cover and hollow body, cool to obtain simulated ice lamp special ice block semi-finished product.

[0068] (III) Edge grinding: Grind the edges of the semi-finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns into rounded arcs, polish them, and obtain the finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

[0069] The simulated ice block for ice lanterns in Example 1 includes a hollow cube-shaped body with an opening at the top and a top cover that matches the opening. The top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed with edge-sealing resin to form a sealed closed space. The length of the hollow body is 30cm, and the edges of the simulated ice block for ice lanterns are all arc-shaped. The wall thickness of the hollow body and the top cover is 5cm.

[0070] Example 2

[0071] The method for making ice blocks specifically for simulated ice lanterns includes the following steps:

[0072] (a) Fabrication of the hollow body and top cover:

[0073] (1) Weigh each raw material according to the thermosetting resin composite material raw materials used in the hollow body and top cover in Example 2 of Table 1. Apply a layer of release agent silicone grease to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold respectively. Mix phenolic resin, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain thermosetting resin composite material. Apply thermosetting resin composite material layer by layer to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold until the required thickness is reached.

[0074] In this embodiment, the hollow mold and the top cover mold are made of rubber material. The hollow mold is a cube-shaped cavity with a top opening and a side length of 30cm. The top cover mold is a concave cover mold with a length consistent with the hollow mold and a depth of 5cm.

[0075] (2) Solidify and mold, demold, to obtain a hollow body and a top cover respectively;

[0076] (II) Sealing the lid:

[0077] A. Use the top cover to seal the opening of the hollow body;

[0078] B. Weigh each raw material according to Table 2 Example 2 of the thermoplastic resin composite material used for sealing resin. Mix and melt bisphenol A type epoxy resin, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain sealing resin. Use sealing resin to seal the gap between the top cover and the hollow body. Cool to obtain semi-finished product of ice block for simulated ice lamp.

[0079] (III) Edge grinding: Grind the edges of the semi-finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns into rounded arcs, polish them, and obtain the finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

[0080] The simulated ice block for ice lanterns in Example 2 includes a hollow cube-shaped body with an opening at the top and a top cover that matches the opening. The top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed with edge-sealing resin to form a sealed closed space. The length of the hollow body is 30cm, and the edges of the simulated ice block for ice lanterns are all arc-shaped. The wall thickness of the hollow body and the top cover is 5cm.

[0081] Example 3

[0082] The method for making ice blocks specifically for simulated ice lanterns includes the following steps:

[0083] (a) Fabrication of the hollow body and top cover:

[0084] (1) Weigh each raw material according to the thermosetting resin composite material raw materials used in the hollow body and top cover in Example 3 of Table 1. Apply a layer of release agent silicone grease to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold respectively. Mix epoxy thermosetting resin, crosslinking agent, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain thermosetting resin composite material. Apply thermosetting resin composite material layer by layer to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold until the required thickness is reached.

[0085] In this embodiment, the hollow mold and the top cover mold are made of rubber material. The hollow mold is a cube-shaped cavity with a top opening and a side length of 30cm. The top cover mold is a concave cover mold with a length consistent with the hollow mold and a depth of 5cm.

[0086] (2) Solidify and mold, demold, to obtain a hollow body and a top cover respectively;

[0087] (II) Sealing the lid:

[0088] A. Use the top cover to seal the opening of the hollow body;

[0089] B. Weigh each raw material according to Table 2 Example 3 for the thermoplastic resin composite material used for sealing the edge. Mix and melt the bisphenol A epoxy resin, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain the sealing resin. Use the sealing resin to seal the gap between the top cover and the hollow body. Cool to obtain the semi-finished product of the ice block for simulated ice lamp.

[0090] (III) Edge grinding: Grind the edges of the semi-finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns into rounded arcs, polish them, and obtain the finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

[0091] The simulated ice block for ice lanterns in Example 3 includes a hollow cube-shaped body with an opening at the top and a top cover that matches the opening. The top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed with edge-sealing resin to form a sealed closed space. The length of the hollow body is 30cm, and the edges of the simulated ice block for ice lanterns are all arc-shaped. The wall thickness of the hollow body and the top cover is 5cm.

[0092] Example 4

[0093] The method for making ice blocks specifically for simulated ice lanterns includes the following steps:

[0094] (a) Fabrication of the hollow body and top cover:

[0095] (1) Weigh each raw material according to the thermosetting resin composite material raw materials used in the hollow body and top cover in Example 4 of Table 1. Apply a layer of release agent silicone grease to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold respectively. Mix the thermosetting acrylic resin, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain the thermosetting resin composite material. Apply the thermosetting resin composite material layer by layer to the hollow body mold and the top cover mold until the required thickness is reached.

[0096] In this embodiment, the hollow mold and the top cover mold are made of rubber material. The hollow mold is a cube-shaped cavity with a top opening and a side length of 30cm. The top cover mold is a concave cover mold with a length consistent with the hollow mold and a depth of 5cm.

[0097] (2) Solidify and mold, demold, to obtain a hollow body and a top cover respectively;

[0098] (II) Closing and sealing:

[0099] A. Use the top cover to seal the opening of the hollow body;

[0100] B. Weigh each raw material according to the thermoplastic resin composite material raw material used in Example 4 of Table 2. Mix and melt the bisphenol A type epoxy resin, curing agent and toughening agent to obtain the sealing resin. Use the sealing resin to seal the gap between the top cover and the hollow body. Cool to obtain the semi-finished product of the simulated ice lamp special ice block.

[0101] (III) Edge grinding: Grind the edges of the semi-finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns into rounded arcs, polish them, and obtain the finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

[0102] The simulated ice block for ice lanterns in Example 4 includes a hollow cube-shaped body with an opening at the top and a top cover that matches the opening. The top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed with edge-sealing resin to form a sealed closed space. The length of the hollow body is 30cm, and the edges of the simulated ice block for ice lanterns are all arc-shaped. The wall thickness of the hollow body and the top cover is 5cm.

[0103] Several ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns, prepared in Examples 1-4, were fixed together with transparent tape to form an ice lantern.

[0104] Table 3. Performance test results of ice blocks used for simulated ice lanterns in Examples 1-4.

[0105]

[0106] Example 5

[0107] In this embodiment, except that the unsaturated polyester resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is Xinyang Technology Yabang 196 type unsaturated polyester resin, 2 kg of benzoyl peroxide, and 2 kg of benzoyl peroxide-tertiary amine system, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 1.

[0108] Example 6

[0109] In this embodiment, except that the unsaturated polyester resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is Henan Huineng Resin Type 191 unsaturated polyester resin, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 1.

[0110] Example 7

[0111] In this embodiment, except that the unsaturated polyester resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is Guangdong Guder Chemical 225 type unsaturated polyester resin, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 1.

[0112] Example 8

[0113] In this embodiment, except that the phenolic resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is phenolic resin 2123, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 2.

[0114] Example 9

[0115] In this embodiment, except that the phenolic resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is phenolic resin 2402, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 2.

[0116] Example 10

[0117] In this embodiment, except that the epoxy thermosetting resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is epoxy thermosetting resin Sanmu 828, 2 kg of vinyltoluene, and 2 kg of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 3.

[0118] Example 11

[0119] In this embodiment, except that the epoxy thermosetting resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is epoxy thermosetting resin E-446101, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 3.

[0120] Example 12

[0121] In this embodiment, the only difference is that the thermosetting acrylic resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is BASF. All other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 4.

[0122] Example 13

[0123] In this embodiment, except that the thermosetting acrylic resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is Shandong Lingsai thermosetting acrylic resin, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 4.

[0124] Example 14

[0125] In this embodiment, the only difference is that the thermosetting acrylic resin used in the thermosetting resin composite material is thermosetting acrylic resin HZ-812B; the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 4.

[0126] Example 15

[0127] In this embodiment, except that the bisphenol A epoxy resin used in the thermoplastic resin composite material is Senqiang bisphenol A epoxy resin, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 1.

[0128] Example 16

[0129] In this embodiment, except that the bisphenol A epoxy resin used in the thermoplastic resin composite material is bisphenol A type epoxy resin Mitsubishi thermoplastic resin from Japan, the other raw materials and manufacturing steps are exactly the same as in Example 1.

[0130] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A special ice block for simulating ice lanterns, characterized in that, The device includes a hollow body with a top opening and a top cover adapted to the opening. The top cover and the opening of the hollow body are sealed with edge-sealing resin to form a sealed closed space. The hollow body and the top cover are made of transparent or translucent thermosetting resin composite material, and the edge-sealing resin is made of transparent or translucent thermoplastic resin composite material. The thermosetting resin composite material is prepared by mixing the following raw materials in parts by weight: 100 parts phenolic resin, 10 parts curing agent, 4-10 parts toughening agent; Alternatively, 100 parts epoxy thermosetting resin, 1-2 parts crosslinking agent, 1-2 parts curing agent, and 4-10 parts toughening agent; Alternatively, 105 parts thermosetting acrylic resin, 20 parts curing agent, and 4-10 parts toughening agent; The thermoplastic resin composite material is prepared by mixing the following raw materials in parts by weight: 100 parts bisphenol A type epoxy resin, 5 parts curing agent, 4-10 parts toughening agent; The epoxy thermosetting resin includes one or more of bisphenol F type epoxy resin, aliphatic glycidyl ether epoxy resin, glycidyl ester type epoxy resin or mixed epoxy resin. The thermosetting acrylic resin is an insoluble and infusible acrylic polymer that is cross-linked into a network structure with acrylic monomers as the basic components. The acrylic monomers include methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, or n-butyl methacrylate. The bisphenol A type epoxy resin includes bisphenol A propane glycidyl ether; The crosslinking agent is one or more of styrene, methyl methacrylate, vinyl toluene, dibutyl phthalate, diallyl phthalate, or triallyl cyanurate. The curing agent is one or more of hydroperoxide, acid peroxide, ketone peroxide, ester peroxide, and diacyl peroxide; The toughening agent is one or both of nano-core-shell particles or toughening fibers; The nano-core-shell particles are one or more of the following: silicon dioxide, methyl methacrylate monomer, butyl acrylate monomer, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, nano-calcium carbonate, or nano-titanium dioxide. The toughening fiber is one or more of chopped glass fiber, chopped glass fiber yarn, or glass fiber powder; The method for making the special ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns includes the following steps: (a) Fabrication of the hollow body and top cover: (1) Apply a layer of release agent to the hollow mold and the top cover mold respectively, and then apply thermosetting resin composite material layer by layer until the required thickness is achieved. (2) Solidify and mold, demold, to obtain a hollow body and a top cover respectively; (II) Sealing the lid: A. Seal the opening of the hollow body with the top cover; B melts the thermoplastic resin composite material, seals the gap between the top cover and the hollow body, and cools it to obtain a semi-finished product of ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns; (III) Edge grinding: Grind the edges of the semi-finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns into rounded arcs, polish them, and obtain the finished ice blocks for simulated ice lanterns.

2. The ice block for simulated ice lanterns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the hollow body is designed according to the requirements of ice lantern construction.

3. The ice block for simulated ice lanterns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hollow body is a cuboid or cube-shaped cavity, and the edges of the ice blocks used for the simulated ice lantern are all rounded.

4. The ice block for simulated ice lanterns according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the hollow body mold and the top cover mold are made of rubber or silicone. The hollow body mold is a cavity with an open top, and the top cover mold is a concave cover mold with the same length as the hollow body mold.

5. The application of the special ice block for simulated ice lanterns as described in any one of claims 1-4 in the construction of ice lanterns.

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