An auxiliary tool for installing ice sculpture light strips

Abstract

This utility model discloses an auxiliary tool for installing LED strip lights on ice sculptures, relating to the field of ice sculpture making. It includes a hollow base forming a cavity, characterized in that: a plurality of protrusions are evenly distributed on the outer edge of the base, the protrusions being arranged along the length direction of the base; an electric heating tube is disposed within the cavity, the electric heating tube being fixed within the cavity along the length direction of the cavity to heat the protrusions. This application has the advantages of forming a hole for installing LED strip lights on the ice sculpture without easily damaging it, thus reducing the risk of damage and eliminating the need for subsequent drilling, resulting in better overall integrity of the ice sculpture.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice sculpture making, and in particular to an auxiliary tool for installing ice sculpture light strips. Background Technology

[0002] Ice sculptures are a common sight in northern my country, especially in the northeast. Because ice sculptures are usually illuminated, it's necessary to pre-plan installation locations for LED strips inside the ice sculpture during its construction. The common practice is to drill holes at these locations after the ice sculpture is finished. However, drilling holes can compromise the structural strength of the ice sculpture, potentially leading to cracks and other problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an auxiliary tool for installing ice sculpture light strips.

[0004] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: an auxiliary tool for installing ice sculpture light strips, including a base with a hollow interior forming a cavity, a plurality of protrusions evenly provided on the outer edge of the base, the protrusions being arranged along the length direction of the base, an electric heating tube being provided in the cavity, the electric heating tube being fixed in the cavity along the length direction of the cavity for heating the protrusions.

[0005] The base has graduations on its side wall.

[0006] The base has a closed end for inserting ice sculptures, which tapers forward to form a pointed tip.

[0007] The protrusion communicates with the cavity, and the connection between the protrusion and the cavity forms an installation area with a triangular cross-section. The electric heating tube is fixed within the installation area.

[0008] The outer wall of the protrusion is uniformly provided with a plurality of guide strips, which are arranged along the length direction of the protrusion.

[0009] Compared to existing technologies, this invention is used during the ice sculpture construction process, where the tool is directly embedded in the ice sculpture at the location where the LED strip will be installed. Once the entire ice sculpture is built and sculpted, the electric heating element inside the tool is activated, raising the surface temperature of the tool and causing the ice layer in contact with it to slightly melt. The melted ice, due to its smooth surface, acts as a lubricant, allowing the tool to be easily pulled out of the ice sculpture. Because the tool is pre-embedded during construction, its removal will minimally affect other areas of the ice sculpture. This allows for the creation of a hole for installing the LED strip in the ice sculpture without significant damage, thus minimizing the need for subsequent drilling and improving the overall integrity of the ice sculpture. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the ice-carving light strip installation auxiliary tool in this utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first embodiment of the ice-carving light strip installation auxiliary tool of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the ice-carving light strip installation auxiliary tool in this utility model;

[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second embodiment of the ice-carving light strip installation auxiliary tool of this utility model;

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Base; 11. Cavity; 2. Protruding rib; 3. Electric heating element; 4. Installation area; 5. Guide strip; 6. Tip. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0016] Reference Figure 1-4An auxiliary tool for installing LED strip lights in ice sculptures includes a hollow base 1 forming a cavity 11. Several protrusions 2 are evenly distributed on the outer edge of the base 1, arranged along its length. An electric heating tube 3 is installed inside the cavity 11, fixed along its length to heat the protrusions 2. In practical use, the base 1 can be directly embedded in the corresponding area during the ice sculpture construction process; that is, after the ice sculpture is completed, the base 1 is wholly or partially fixed inside the ice sculpture. When installing LED strip lights, the electric heating tube 3 is energized, heating the base 1 and raising its surface temperature. This melts the ice layer in contact with the base 1 surface, creating a smooth, lubricating surface. The entire base 1 can then be pulled out using a cable pre-fixed to it, forming a hole for installing the LED strip light. The size of the hole is approximately the same as the size of the base 1. After the base 1 is pulled out, its surface quickly solidifies due to the low temperature, forming a complete hole for installing the LED strip light. Since the base 1 is pre-embedded into the ice sculpture during construction, it will not affect other areas of the ice sculpture when it is pulled out. This allows a hole for installing the light strip to be formed on the ice sculpture without easily damaging it. On the one hand, it is not easy to damage the ice sculpture, and on the other hand, there is no need to drill holes later, making the overall integrity of the ice sculpture better.

[0017] Of course, for more precise calculation of the installation position of the light strip, the side wall of the base 1 can be equipped with a scale. This is used to calculate the depth after the hole is formed, so that the hole for installing the light strip can be formed in a more precise position, avoiding the hole being too large or too small, which would affect the stability of the ice sculpture.

[0018] The surface of the base 1 is fixed with several protrusions 2 extending along the length of the base 1. These protrusions 2 can fully contact the ice sculpture during the ice sculpture construction process. During the removal of the base 1, the protrusions 2 serve as guides and lubricants, making the inner walls of the holes used to install the light strips more uniform and less prone to deformation.

[0019] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the protruding rib 2 can communicate with the cavity 11. The connection between the protruding rib 2 and the cavity 11 forms a triangular installation area 4, and the electric heating tube 3 is fixed within the installation area 4. That is, the electric heating tube 3 is mainly used to heat the part of the protruding rib 2. The part of the protruding rib 2 occupies a small area and has a fast heating speed, thereby improving the drilling speed. In actual use, several guide strips 5 are evenly provided on the outer wall of the protruding rib 2, and the guide strips 5 are arranged along the length direction of the protruding rib 2. The guide strips 5 and the protruding rib 2 work together to form a groove on the inner wall of the formed hole for fixing the mounting base for the light strip. Thus, when the light strip is installed, the hole can fit more tightly with the mounting base of the light strip, which makes the light strip more firmly fixed.

[0020] The tool described in this application can also be used to create holes in the ice sculpture after the entire sculpture has been formed. Specifically, the end of the base 1 used for inserting the ice sculpture is closed and tapers forward to form a pointed tip 6. This pointed tip 6 is streamlined, similar to a bullet. After heating with the electric heating tube 3, the pointed tip 6 is pressed against the surface of the ice sculpture and pressure is applied. Due to the heating from the electric heating tube 3, the point where the ice sculpture contacts the pointed tip 6 melts. Then, pressure is continuously applied to the base 1, and heating is continued while the pressure is applied, thus pushing the base 1 into the ice sculpture. Once it has been pushed to the appropriate depth, the base 1 can be pulled out, and the hole is formed. Since the hole is formed by melting rather than mechanical chiseling, its stability is better, and it has virtually no impact on other parts of the ice sculpture. Therefore, the possibility of the ice sculpture collapsing during drilling is reduced, improving both the stability of the ice sculpture and the efficiency of drilling.

[0021] Compared to existing technologies, this invention is used during the ice sculpture construction process, where the tool is directly embedded in the ice sculpture at the location where the light strip will be installed. After the entire ice sculpture is built and sculpted, the electric heating element 3 placed inside the tool is activated, raising the surface temperature of the tool and causing the ice layer in contact with it to melt slightly. The melted ice, due to its smooth surface, acts as a lubricant, allowing the tool to be easily pulled out of the ice sculpture. Because the tool is pre-embedded during construction, its removal will not significantly affect other areas of the ice sculpture. This allows for the creation of a hole for installing the light strip in the ice sculpture without causing damage, thus minimizing the need for subsequent drilling and improving the overall integrity of the ice sculpture.

[0022] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice sculpture light string installation aid tool comprising a base with an interior hollowed out cavity, characterized by: The outer edge of the base is evenly provided with several protrusions, which are arranged along the length of the base. An electric heating tube is provided in the cavity and is fixed in the cavity along the length of the cavity to heat the protrusions.

2. An ice sculpture light string installation aid as defined in claim 1, wherein: The base has graduations on its side wall.

3. The ice sculpture light string installation aid of claim 1, wherein: The base has a closed end for inserting ice sculptures, which tapers forward to form a pointed tip.

4. The ice sculpture light string installation aid of claim 1, wherein: The protrusion communicates with the cavity, and the connection between the protrusion and the cavity forms an installation area with a triangular cross-section. The electric heating tube is fixed within the installation area.

5. An ice sculpture light string installation aid as defined in claim 4, wherein: The outer wall of the protrusion is uniformly provided with a plurality of guide strips, which are arranged along the length direction of the protrusion.

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