Silica gel ice making mold easy to demold and ice cube tray

Abstract

The utility model relates to a silica gel ice making mold easy to demold and an ice cube tray, and belongs to the technical field of ice making devices. Comprising an ice cube tray body, a groove is formed in the bottom of the ice cube tray body, an opening of the groove faces downwards, a pull rod used for deicing is fixedly connected in the groove, the ice cube tray body is made of flexible materials, and the pull rod pulls the ice cube tray body to enable the ice cube tray body to deform. According to the silica gel ice making mold easy to demold and the ice cube tray, by arranging the groove and the pull rod structure, the demolding effect is remarkably improved, and damage to ice cubes is reduced; the ice cube tray body is in a cylindrical cone shape and is in smooth transition, so that stress concentration is reduced, and demolding difficulty is reduced; the pull rods are coaxially arranged and stable holding points are designed, so that the demolding convenience and stability are enhanced; the through hole, the supporting plate and the fracture design on the mold body improve the practicability of the mold, and ice body loosening and demolding are facilitated; the design of the multi-size ice cube trays and the size marks improves the user experience, and the visual and tactile dual recognition is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an easy-to-demold silicone ice mold and ice tray, belonging to the field of ice making equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, adding ice to cold drinks has gradually become a habit, and more and more people are making ice at home. Ice cube trays have become the preferred tool for making ice cubes. However, traditional ice cube trays are generally made of hard plastic, which has significant drawbacks in the demolding process: water expands when it freezes, causing the ice cubes to mechanically interlock with the tray; at the same time, a sealed space is formed between the bottom of the tray and the ice cubes, creating an atmospheric pressure adsorption effect. In existing technology, users usually need to tap the tray or twist the edges to demold the ice cubes, which is not only difficult to demold but also may damage the ice cubes.

[0003] Existing technologies attempt to use elastic materials such as silicone to make ice cube trays. Although the flexibility of silicone can alleviate mechanical clamping through local deformation, most existing silicone ice cube trays still require twisting the edges to be removed during demolding. While this method avoids damaging the ice cubes to some extent, it is still quite difficult to remove them. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an easy-to-demold silicone ice mold and ice tray to solve the problem of difficult demolding in the prior art.

[0005] This utility model provides an easy-to-demold silicone ice mold and an ice tray, which includes an ice tray body. The bottom of the ice tray body is provided with a groove with the opening facing downward. A pull rod for de-icing is fixedly connected in the groove. The ice tray body is made of a flexible material. The pull rod pulls the ice tray body to deform it.

[0006] Preferably, the ice grid body is a conical cylinder, the diameter of the ice grid body gradually increases from top to bottom along the axial direction, and the outer wall of the ice grid body and the top of the ice grid body have a smooth transition with rounded corners.

[0007] Preferably, the top of the pull rod and the groove are integrally formed, and the pull rod is connected to the middle position of the bottom surface of the groove.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the pull rod is provided with an annular groove, and the upper and lower ends of the annular groove are provided with protrusions that are fixedly connected to the pull rod.

[0009] Preferably, the protrusion is annular.

[0010] This application also proposes an easy-to-demold silicone ice mold, which includes a mold body and an ice tray body. There are multiple ice tray bodies. The mold body is provided with through holes corresponding to the multiple ice tray bodies and support plates corresponding to the through holes. The ice tray bodies are located in the through holes and are fixedly connected to the mold body.

[0011] Preferably, there is a gap between the outer wall of the ice tray body and the inner wall of the through hole, forming a cavity. The top of the ice tray body is located in the cavity, and the bottom outer side of the ice tray body and the bottom of the outer wall of the through hole have a smooth transition with rounded corners.

[0012] Preferably, the mold body has multiple notches on both sides of the top, and the multiple notches are linearly distributed on both sides of the top of the mold body.

[0013] Preferably, there are multiple through holes, which are linearly distributed on the mold body and connected by a support plate. The notch is located on both sides of the support plate, and the support plate is provided with multiple breaks corresponding to the ice tray body. The breaks are located between two adjacent through holes.

[0014] Preferably, the ice tray body, mold body, and pull rod are all made of silicone material. The multiple ice tray bodies have different sizes, and the top of each ice tray body has a corresponding size mark.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention provides an easy-to-demold silicone ice-making mold and ice tray. The ice tray features a groove at its bottom with a pull rod inside, and rounded corners at both ends, effectively solving the problem of difficult demolding with traditional ice trays. This reduces mechanical interlocking and negative pressure adsorption between the ice and the tray, making it easier for the ice to be completely removed and preventing physical damage such as scratches or localized breaks on the ice surface. The ice tray's diameter gradually expands from top to bottom, and the smooth transition between the outer wall and the top and bottom outer edges further reduces stress concentration points during demolding, allowing the ice to maintain a more intact shape. The pull rod is coaxial with the ice tray, allowing users to precisely separate the ice from the tray by pulling the rod longitudinally, preventing damage from lateral forces. Meanwhile, the bottom of the pull rod features an annular groove and raised rings, providing a stable grip and enhancing stability during pulling. The mold body has multiple through holes corresponding to the ice tray body, as well as a support plate. A cavity is formed between the through holes and the ice tray body to hold the freezing liquid. The break design on the support plate allows users to manually expand the mold body, deforming the cavity to further loosen the ice, improving the success rate of demolding. Multiple ice tray bodies are available in different sizes, with corresponding size markings on the top. After freezing, these markings remain on the ice surface, allowing users to select the appropriate ice size, achieving dual identification through visual recognition and tactile perception, thus enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a silicone ice-making mold and ice tray that is easy to demold according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another angle of the structure of a silicone ice-making mold and ice tray that are easy to demold according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a silicone ice-making mold and ice tray that are easy to demold according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a silicone ice-making mold that is easy to demold and the pull rod structure of the ice tray according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mold body structure of an easy-to-demold silicone ice mold and an ice tray according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the silicone ice-making mold and ice tray that are easy to demold according to this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of another state and angle of the silicone ice-making mold and ice tray that are easy to demold according to this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Ice tray body, 11. Groove, 12. Pull rod, 121. Annular groove, 122. Protrusion, 13. Dimension mark, 2. Mold body, 21. Notch, 22. Support plate, 23. Break, 24. Cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] This utility model provides an easy-to-demold silicone ice mold and an ice tray, which includes an ice tray body 1, which is cylindrical. The bottom of the ice tray body 1 is provided with a groove 11, the opening of the groove 11 faces downward, and the longitudinal section is U-shaped. A pull rod 12 is provided in the groove 11 and is fixedly connected to the ice tray body 1. The pull rod 12 is coaxially arranged with the ice tray body 1. The top of the pull rod 12 is located in the middle of the bottom surface of the groove 11 and is integrally formed with the ice tray body 1. The bottom of the pull rod 12 is provided with an annular groove 121. The upper and lower ends of the annular groove 121 are provided with protrusions 122 fixedly connected to the pull rod 12. The protrusions 122 are circular designs.

[0027] The ice grid body 1 is a conical cylinder. The diameter of the ice grid body 1 gradually increases from top to bottom along the axial direction. The outer wall of the ice grid body 1 and the top of the ice grid body 1 are smoothly transitioned into rounded corners.

[0028] It also includes a mold body 2, which has multiple through holes corresponding to the ice tray body 1 and support plates 22 corresponding to the through holes. The ice tray body 1 is fixedly connected to the ice tray mold body 2 inside the through holes. There is a gap between the outer wall of the ice tray body 1 and the inner wall of the through holes, forming a cavity 24. The bottom outer side of the ice tray body 1 and the bottom of the outer wall of the through holes are smoothly transitioned into rounded corners. Multiple notches 21 are provided on both sides of the top of the mold body 2. The multiple notches 21 are linearly distributed on both sides of the top of the mold body 2. The notches 21 are arc-shaped.

[0029] There are multiple through holes, which are linearly distributed on the mold body 2. The tops of the multiple through holes are connected by a support plate 22. The notch 21 is located on both sides of the support plate 22. The support plate 22 is provided with a break 23 corresponding to the multiple ice tray bodies 1. The multiple breaks 23 are located between two adjacent through holes.

[0030] The ice tray body 1, mold body 2, and pull rod 12 are all made of silicone. The ice tray body 1 comes in multiple sizes, and the top of the ice tray body 1 has corresponding size markings 13.

[0031] When using the ice cube tray, pour the purified water or other liquid to be frozen into the cavity 24. The liquid will submerge the top of the ice cube tray 1. Place your fingers into the notches 21 on both sides of the top of the ice cube tray 2 and squeeze it to place the ice cube tray 1 into the freezer to freeze the liquid in the cavity 24. Once the liquid in the cavity 24 is frozen, remove the ice cube tray 2 from the freezer. To remove the ice, place both hands on either side of the break 23 and pull the side support plates 22 outwards. This expands the break 23 and deforms the cavity 24, causing the frozen ice to separate from the inner wall of the through hole. Then, hold the outer wall of the through hole with one hand and the annular groove 121 at the bottom of the pull rod 12 with the other hand, and pull the pull rod 12 downwards away from the ice. The pull rod 12 will move the corresponding ice cube tray 1 in the same direction away from the ice, thus achieving the desired ice removal. The outer wall of the ice grid body 1 is separated from the inner wall of the ice grid body 1. The pull rod 12 is coaxially fixed with the ice grid body 1. The precise separation of the ice grid and the ice body is achieved by longitudinal pulling. Traditional cylindrical ice grids generate negative pressure adsorption during demolding, which leads to ice block breakage. Right-angle edges cause stress concentration and are prone to damaging the ice structure. The diameter of the ice grid body 1 gradually expands from top to bottom to form a natural demolding slope. The rounded design between the two sides and the top of the ice grid body 1, and the smooth transition between the bottom of the two sides and the outer wall of the through hole, can ensure that the ice grid body 1 deforms quickly during the demolding process, eliminate stress concentration points, and ensure the integrity of the ice body. Since the frozen liquid submerges the top of the ice grid body 1, the ice body will have the corresponding size mark 13 of the ice grid body 1. Different sizes of ice grids correspond to different marks, realizing dual identification of visual recognition and tactile perception. When using, the corresponding ice body can be selected according to the size.

[0032] Compared with existing technologies, the ice tray body 1 gradually expands in diameter from top to bottom, forming a natural demolding slope, reducing the negative pressure adsorption effect. The smooth transition between the outer wall of the ice tray body 1 and the outer walls of the top and bottom and the through holes avoids right-angle edges, reduces stress concentration points, and makes it easier for the ice to detach completely. The pull rod 12 is fixed coaxially with the ice tray body 1, and precise separation is achieved by pulling longitudinally, avoiding damage to the ice by lateral forces. The annular groove 121 at the bottom of the pull rod 12 and the upper and lower raised rings provide a stable grip point, enhance the stability during pulling, and prevent slippage. The break 23 on the support plate 22 allows manual expansion of the mold body 2, deforming the cavity 24, further loosening the ice and improving the demolding success rate. Multiple through holes are linearly distributed, and together with the notches 21 on both sides of the top, they are easy to grasp. The top of the ice tray body 1 has corresponding size markings 13, which are retained on the surface of the ice after freezing, achieving dual visual and tactile recognition and improving the user experience.

[0033] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An easily demolded silicone ice tray, comprising an ice tray body (1), characterized in that: The ice tray body (1) has a groove (11) at the bottom, the groove (11) is open downwards, and a pull rod (12) for removing ice is fixedly connected in the groove (11). The ice tray body (1) is made of flexible material, and the pull rod (12) pulls the ice tray body (1) to deform the ice tray body (1).

2. The easily demolded silicone ice tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice grid body (1) is a conical cylinder. The diameter of the ice grid body (1) gradually increases from top to bottom along the axial direction. The outer wall of the ice grid body (1) and the top of the ice grid body (1) are smoothly transitioned with rounded corners.

3. The easily demolded silicone ice tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the pull rod (12) is integrally formed with the groove (11), and the pull rod (12) is connected to the middle position of the bottom surface of the groove (11).

4. The easily demolded silicone ice tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the pull rod (12) is provided with an annular groove (121), and the upper and lower ends of the annular groove (121) are provided with protrusions (122) that are fixedly connected to the pull rod (12).

5. The easily demolded silicone ice tray according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protrusion (122) is annular.

6. A silicone ice-making mold that is easy to demold, characterized in that... include: The mold body (2) and the ice tray body (1) as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein there are multiple ice tray bodies (1), the mold body (2) is provided with through holes corresponding to the multiple ice tray bodies (1) and support plates (22) corresponding to the through holes, and the ice tray bodies (1) are fixedly connected to the mold body (2) within the through holes.

7. The silicone ice-making mold for easy demolding according to claim 6, characterized in that: There is a gap between the outer wall of the ice grid body (1) and the inner wall of the through hole, forming a cavity (24). The top of the ice grid body (1) is located in the cavity (24), and the bottom outer side of the ice grid body (1) and the bottom of the outer wall of the through hole are smoothly transitioned with rounded corners.

8. The silicone ice-making mold for easy demolding according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mold body (2) has multiple notches (21) on both sides of the top, and the multiple notches (21) are linearly distributed on both sides of the top of the mold body (2).

9. A silicone ice-making mold for easy demolding according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are multiple through holes, which are linearly distributed on the mold body (2) and connected by a support plate (22). The notch (21) is located on both sides of the support plate (22). The support plate (22) is provided with multiple breaks (23) corresponding to the ice tray body (1). The breaks (23) are located between two adjacent through holes.

10. A silicone ice-making mold for easy demolding according to claim 6, characterized in that: The ice tray body (1), mold body (2), and pull rod (12) are all made of silicone. The multiple ice tray bodies (1) have different sizes, and the top of the ice tray body (1) is marked with corresponding size marks (13).

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