Ice cube tray deicing pressing plate and ice cube tray
By designing an ice-removing plate for the ice tray, the vertical movement of the pressing unit and the rocker action were realized, solving the problem that existing ice trays could not selectively press out ice cubes, thus improving the user experience and fun.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520130362.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing ice trays have a limited ice removal function, which cannot selectively remove certain ice cubes, and the user experience and fun need to be improved.
Design an ice tray de-icing plate, comprising a pressing unit and a slider. The pressing unit has two sets of opposite sides, and vertical movement or rocker action is achieved by pressing the middle or one side, thereby controlling the demolding of all or part of the ice blocks respectively.
It enhances the fun and user experience of the de-icing process, allowing users to selectively press out different amounts of ice as needed, thus increasing the flexibility and convenience of the operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household goods technology, and in particular to an ice tray de-icing plate and an ice tray. Background Technology
[0002] Adding ice to drinks can enhance their flavor, and ice cube trays are commonly used in households to make ice. Ice cube trays are household items used to freeze water into ice cubes in the refrigerator. With rising living standards, people are no longer satisfied with just the basic ice-making function and are demanding greater ease of use and more fun from ice cube trays.
[0003] In the prior art, CN220083387U discloses an ice grid that facilitates ice dispensing. By setting an ice grid plate and a base plate that move up and down in coordination, and setting a deformation layer on the ice grid, the ice cubes are pressed out by the base plate. All the ice cubes can be pressed out stably in one operation, and the hands will not get wet or cold from touching the ice cubes, and the ice cubes will not get dirty.
[0004] While the above structure achieves relatively convenient one-press demolding, the base plate can only move vertically, and vertical movement of the base plate will press out all the ice blocks. Its function is relatively simple and cannot only press out part of the ice blocks. The fun of the ice removal operation and the user experience need to be further improved. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this utility model provides an ice tray de-icing plate to enhance the fun of de-icing operations and improve the user experience.
[0006] One objective of this invention is to provide an ice tray de-icing plate for demolding ice blocks from an ice tray. The ice tray has several ice-making grooves evenly distributed on its surface, with the bottom of which is sealed by a flexible deformation layer.
[0007] The plate is located at the bottom of the ice tray and has several pressing units. The pressing units are arranged at intervals along the length of the ice tray. Each pressing unit has two sets of opposite sides, one set of opposite sides being connecting sides and the other set of pressing sides.
[0008] The slider is located in the middle of the connecting edge and slides in conjunction with the ice tray.
[0009] The first lower ice section is located on the end face of the pressing unit facing the ice tray and is in contact with the flexible deformation layer in the same row. Two first lower ice sections are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slider.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the end face of the pressing unit facing the ice tray is further provided with a second lower ice section. The second lower ice section is in contact with the flexible deformation layer in the same row. The second lower ice section is located between the two first lower ice sections, and the first lower ice sections are parallel to the second lower ice section.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the first lower ice section and the second lower ice section have the same structure, both including a plurality of protruding pillars, and the protruding pillars are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the flexible deformation layer.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the ice tray is provided with a vertical groove for sliding cooperation with the slider;
[0013] The vertical groove has an anti-detachment stop, and the slider is located between the flexible deformation layer and the anti-detachment stop;
[0014] In the initial state, the protrusion is in contact with the flexible deformation layer, the slider is in contact with the limiting stop, the pressing unit is in the shape of a water bottle, and the protrusion does not squeeze the flexible deformation layer.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the vertical groove has a limiting stop, and the slider is located between the limiting stop and the anti-disengagement stop.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the width of the vertical groove is greater than the width of the slider.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the pressing unit has a periphery extending toward the ice tray.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the connecting edge is provided with an anti-jamming protrusion extending toward the ice tray.
[0019] The anti-jamming protrusion is located at the adjacent end of the adjacent pressing unit.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, when the pressing unit is not pressed and is in the lower limit position, the distance between the bottom surface of the pressing unit and the bottom surface of the ice tray 200 is A.
[0021] Let B be the distance between the anti-jamming protrusion and the bottom surface of the ice tray when the pressing unit is pressed and in the upper limit position;
[0022] A is greater than B.
[0023] The second objective of this utility model is to provide an ice tray, including the aforementioned ice tray de-icing plate.
[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0025] The plate is located at the bottom of the ice tray and has several pressing units spaced apart along the length of the ice tray. Each pressing unit has two sets of opposite sides, one set being a connecting edge and the other a pressing edge. The middle of the connecting edge has a slider that slides with the ice tray. Two first lower ice sections are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slider, simultaneously contacting the flexible deformation layer in the same row. By pressing the middle of the pressing unit, the pressing unit can move vertically, causing both first lower ice sections to compress the flexible deformation layer. By pressing the pressing edge of the pressing unit, the pressing unit acts as a rocker, compressing only one first lower ice section on the pressed side. In this design, the pressing unit can both move vertically by pressing the middle to activate all lower ice sections and act as a rocker by pressing one pressing edge to activate only one lower ice section, enhancing the fun of the ice removal operation and the user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the plate structure.
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ice tray structure.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fit between the plate and the ice tray.
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ice tray structure.
[0030] Figure label:
[0031] 100. Pressing unit; 110. Slider; 120. Edge; 121. Anti-jamming protrusion; 130. First lower ice section; 140. Second lower ice section; 150. Protrusion; 200. Ice tray; 210. Ice making tank; 220. Side plate; 211. Flexible deformation layer; 230. Vertical groove; 240. Anti-detachment stop; 250. Limiting stop; 300. Top cover; 400. Plug; 500. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0032] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.
[0033] This embodiment provides an ice tray de-icing plate to enhance the fun of de-icing the ice tray and improve the user experience.
[0034] like Figure 1-4As shown, an ice tray de-icing plate is used to demold ice blocks on an ice tray 200. The ice tray 200 has several ice-making grooves 210 with their bottoms sealed by flexible deformation layers 211 evenly distributed on it, including:
[0035] The plate body is set at the bottom of the ice tray 200 and has a plurality of pressing units 100. The plurality of pressing units 100 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the ice tray 200. The pressing unit 100 is rectangular and has two sets of opposite sides, one set of opposite sides being connecting sides and the other set of opposite sides being pressing sides.
[0036] Slider 110 is located in the middle of the connecting edge and slides in conjunction with ice tray 200;
[0037] The first lower ice section 130 is disposed on the end face of the pressing unit 100 facing the ice tray 200. One first lower ice section 130 is in contact with the flexible deformation layer 211 in the same row at the same time. Two first lower ice sections 130 are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the slider 110, and each first lower ice section 130 is in contact with the flexible deformation layer 211 in a different row.
[0038] This design allows the pressing unit 100 to move vertically when its center is pressed, compressing the flexible deformation layer 211 on all the ice-removing parts. By pressing one side of the pressing unit 100, which acts as a rocker, only one ice-removing part 130 on that side is compressed to compress the flexible deformation layer 211. In this design, the pressing unit can move vertically as a whole by pressing its center, making all the ice-removing parts work, or it can act as a rocker by pressing one side, making only one ice-removing part work. This enhances the fun of the ice removal operation and the user experience.
[0039] For example, consider an ice tray 200 with four ice-making slots 210-210 in a row: If the user needs four ice cubes, pressing one side of a pressing unit 100 activates a first lower ice section 130 to release the four ice cubes; if the user needs eight ice cubes, pressing the middle of a pressing unit 100 activates both first lower ice sections 130 to release the eight ice cubes. After release, stopping the pressure on the pressing unit 100 allows the flexible deformation to return to its original shape, resetting the pressing unit 100.
[0040] In this embodiment, the end face of the pressing unit 100 facing the ice tray 200 is also provided with a second lower ice part 140. The second lower ice part 140 is in contact with the flexible deformation layer 211 in the same row. The second lower ice part 140 is located between the two first lower ice parts 130, and the first lower ice parts 130 and the second lower ice part 140 are parallel.
[0041] In this embodiment, the first lower ice portion 130 and the second lower ice portion 140 have the same structure, both including a plurality of protruding pillars 150, and the protruding pillars 150 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the flexible deformation layer 211.
[0042] For example, taking an ice tray 200 with four ice-making slots 210 in a row as an example: if the user needs four ice cubes, pressing one side of a pressing unit 100 will activate a first lower ice section 130 to demold the four ice cubes; if the user needs eight ice cubes, pressing one side of a pressing unit 100 first, and then pressing the other side of the pressing unit 100 will demold the eight ice cubes; if the user needs twelve ice cubes, pressing the middle of a pressing unit 100 will activate both first lower ice sections 130 and a second lower ice section 140 to demold the twelve ice cubes.
[0043] In this embodiment, the ice tray 200 is provided with a vertical groove 230, which is used to slide with the slider 110.
[0044] The vertical groove 230 has an anti-detachment part 240, and the slider 110 is located between the flexible deformation layer 211 and the anti-detachment part 240;
[0045] In the initial state, to maintain the overall aesthetics of the ice tray, the protrusion 150 is in contact with the flexible deformation layer 211, the slider 110 is in contact with the limiting stop 250, the pressing unit 100 is in the state of a water bottle, and the protrusion does not squeeze the flexible deformation layer 211.
[0046] In this embodiment, the vertical groove 230 has a limiting stop 250, and the slider 110 is located between the limiting stop 250 and the anti-detachment stop 240.
[0047] In this embodiment, the width of the vertical groove 230 is greater than the width of the slider 110.
[0048] In this embodiment, the pressing unit 100 has a periphery 120 extending toward the ice tray 200.
[0049] In this embodiment, the perimeter 120 of the connecting edge is provided with an anti-jamming protrusion 121 extending toward the ice tray 200; the anti-jamming protrusion 121 is disposed at the adjacent end of the adjacent pressing unit 100.
[0050] In this embodiment, when the pressing unit 100 is not pressed and is in the lower limit position, the distance between the bottom surface of the pressing unit 100 and the bottom surface of the ice tray 200 is A; when the pressing unit 100 is pressed and is in the upper limit position, the distance between the anti-jamming protrusion 121 and the bottom surface of the ice tray 200 is B; A is greater than B, so as to avoid the bottom surface of the pressed pressing unit 100 being horizontally offset after being pressed and getting stuck on the top surface of the pressure plate that is not pressed down on the side during the reset process.
[0051] In this embodiment, a side plate 220 is provided on the outer periphery of the bottom of the ice tray 200, and the vertical groove 230 is provided on the side plate 220; the side plate 220 is detachably connected to the ice tray 200 or integrally formed. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can design the detachable connection method or the integral forming method according to actual needs. For example, the detachable connection method can be designed as a plug-in or snap-fit, and the integral forming method can be designed as a one-piece injection molding.
[0052] This embodiment also provides an ice tray, including the aforementioned ice tray de-icing plate and ice tray 200. The top surface of the ice tray 200 is covered with a top cover 300, which is sealed to the ice tray 200 by a sealing ring 500. The sealing ring 500 is disposed on the ice tray 200 or the top cover 300. After the top cover 300 is placed on the ice tray 200, a storage cavity is formed between the inner wall of the top cover 300 and the ice tray 200. During ice making, the top cover 300 can cover all the ice-making tanks 210 to isolate them from the external environment and prevent external contamination. After ice making, the top cover 300 can serve as a container to hold the demolded ice cubes. The top cover 300 has an opening, and a stopper 400 is provided at the opening. The stopper 400 is a soft stopper, and the stopper 400 is interference-fitted with the opening. When making ice, the opening can be used as a water inlet. After water is added, the opening is sealed with a stopper 400, and then the ice tray is laid flat. The water will fill all the ice-making tanks 210 at once due to gravity. After making ice, the opening can be used as an ice outlet.
[0053] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. Any specific values in all examples shown and discussed herein should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.
[0054] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.
[0055] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.
[0056] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.
[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An ice tray de-icing plate for demolding ice blocks on an ice tray (200), wherein the ice tray (200) has a plurality of ice-making grooves (210) with their bottoms sealed by a flexible deformation layer (211) evenly distributed on it, characterized in that, include: The plate body is set at the bottom of the ice tray (200) and has a plurality of pressing units (100). The plurality of pressing units (100) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the ice tray (200). The pressing unit (100) has two sets of opposite sides, one set of opposite sides being connecting sides and the other set of opposite sides being pressing sides. The slider (110) is located in the middle of the connecting edge and slides in cooperation with the ice tray (200); The first lower ice section (130) is located on the end face of the pressing unit (100) facing the ice tray (200) and is in contact with the flexible deformation layer (211) in the same row. Two first lower ice sections (130) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slider (110).
2. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing unit (100) is also provided with a second lower ice section (140) on the end face facing the ice tray (200). The second lower ice section (140) is in contact with the flexible deformation layer (211) in the same row. The second lower ice section (140) is located between the two first lower ice sections (130), and the first lower ice section (130) and the second lower ice section (140) are parallel.
3. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first lower ice section (130) and the second lower ice section (140) have the same structure, both including several protruding pillars (150), and the protruding pillars (150) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the flexible deformation layer (211).
4. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ice tray (200) is provided with a vertical groove (230) for sliding cooperation with the slider (110); The vertical groove (230) has an anti-detachment stop (240), and the slider (110) is located between the flexible deformation layer (211) and the anti-detachment stop (240); In the initial state, the protrusion (150) is in contact with the flexible deformation layer (211), the slider (110) is in contact with the limiting stop (250), the pressing unit (100) is in the state of a water bottle, and the protrusion does not squeeze the flexible deformation layer (211).
5. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vertical groove (230) has a limiting stop (250), and the slider (110) is located between the limiting stop (250) and the anti-detachment stop (240).
6. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The width of the vertical groove (230) is greater than the width of the slider (110).
7. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing unit (100) has a periphery (120) extending toward the ice tray (200).
8. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting edge (120) is provided with an anti-snagging protrusion (121) extending toward the ice tray (200); The anti-jamming protrusion (121) is provided at the adjacent end of the adjacent pressing unit (100).
9. The ice tray de-icing plate according to claim 8, characterized in that: Let A be the distance between the bottom surface of the pressing unit (100) and the bottom surface of the ice tray (200) when the pressing unit (100) is not pressed and is in the lower limit position; Let B be the distance between the anti-jamming protrusion (121) and the bottom surface of the ice tray (200) when the pressing unit (100) is pressed and is in the upper limit position; A is greater than B.
10. An ice cube tray, characterized in that: Includes the ice tray de-icing plate as described in any one of claims 1-9.