Customizable shape ice cream mold

Abstract

The utility model relates to ice cream making technical field discloses the ice cream mould of customizable shape, including connecting plate no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cream making technology, and in particular to ice cream molds with customizable shapes. Background Technology

[0002] In the ice cream production and manufacturing industry, molds, as core shaping equipment, are used throughout all scenarios, from home-based handmade ice cream making and small-scale shop processing to large-scale industrial production. Their core function is to cool and solidify liquid ice cream ingredients through pre-set cavities to form a finished product of a specific shape, directly determining the product's visual distinctiveness and market appeal. With the diversification of the consumer market, consumer demand for ice cream shapes is shifting from traditional spherical and cylindrical forms to personalized styles such as cartoon designs and customized patterns. Simultaneously, the production end needs to balance the efficiency of rapid switching between multiple product categories. Against this backdrop, the structural flexibility and shape variability of ice cream molds have gradually become important factors influencing product market competitiveness. How to achieve convenient mold replacement to adapt to different shape requirements has become one of the key directions for technological optimization in the industry.

[0003] Currently, the mainstream ice cream molds on the market can be divided into two categories based on their structural design: fixed molds and modular molds. Fixed molds mostly adopt a one-piece molding structure, usually made of metal (such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel) or food-grade silicone through casting and injection molding processes. The mold cavity and the mold body are an inseparable whole, and the demolding effect is improved only by the smoothing treatment of the inner wall of the mold (such as polishing or spraying with polytetrafluoroethylene non-stick coating). Modular molds can be separated into upper and lower molds, but the cavity part is still fixedly connected to the mold frame.

[0004] Existing ice cream molds generally suffer from the problem of the mold cavity being fixedly connected to the main structure, making it difficult to replace them individually. Whether it is a one-piece fixed mold or a modular mold that needs to be disassembled as a whole, the shape of its cavity is bound to the main body of the mold. If different shapes of ice cream products need to be produced, the entire mold must be replaced. This means that when changing the shape at the production end, not only do multiple complete molds need to be stored, increasing equipment procurement costs and storage space, but it also takes a long time to disassemble the old mold and install the new mold, resulting in production interruptions. It is difficult to quickly respond to the market's personalized demand for ice cream of different shapes, limiting the customizability of the product and the flexibility of production. Therefore, a customizable ice cream mold is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a customizable ice cream mold, which aims to improve the problem that traditional ice cream molds are difficult to replace due to their integrated design and cannot meet users' needs for different shapes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A customizable ice cream mold includes a connecting plate, on which multiple molds are slidably connected. Each mold has a matching component on its top and a replacement component on its outer wall.

[0008] Each of the replacement components includes multiple clamping plates located on both sides of the mold. A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of each mold. The support plates fit into the top groove of the connecting plate. The clamping plates engage with the grooves on both sides of the support plate. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of each clamping plate. A transmission plate is fixedly connected to the top of each connecting plate. The connecting plates and the transmission plate are slidably connected to the surface of the top groove of the connecting plate. A push plate is fixedly connected to the top of each transmission plate. Positioning components are provided on both sides of each connecting plate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The positioning component includes multiple locking balls, which engage with the grooves on both sides of the connecting plate. The connecting plate has multiple springs inside, with one end of each spring fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking ball and the other end of each spring fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate. The locking balls are slidably connected inside the connecting plate.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] Each of the aforementioned supporting components includes a second support plate and a fixing strip. Each second support plate is attached to the top of the first support plate, and each fixing strip is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second support plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The bottom of each of the retaining strips extends into the interior of the mold, and each of the molds is provided with a demolding component inside.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] Each of the demolding components includes a second template, the outer wall of each second template is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mold, and a first template is provided on the top of each second template.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] Each of the templates is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mold, and the top of each template is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] Each of the support plates is fixedly connected to a rubber plate at its top, and each of the fixing strips is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rubber plate.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the engagement and separation of the card plate and the support plate, as well as the bidirectional self-locking function of the positioning component, are utilized to solve the problem that traditional ice cream molds are difficult to replace due to their integrated design and cannot meet users' needs for different shapes, thereby enhancing the product's customizability, flexibility and market competitiveness.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, by setting a step-by-step demolding assembly consisting of a fixed strip, a second support plate, a first sliding template, and a second fixed template, the one-time large-area demolding process is decomposed into two independent separation steps with small contact surfaces. This effectively avoids the technical defects of demolding difficulties and easy breakage caused by excessive contact surface between ice cream and the inner wall of the mold, reduces the difficulty of operation, improves the yield rate, and ensures the aesthetics and integrity of the final product, thereby optimizing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the customizable ice cream mold proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing strip structure of the customizable ice cream mold proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the template structure of the customizable ice cream mold proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber plate structure of the customizable ice cream mold proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the template structure of the customizable ice cream mold proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram at point A in the diagram.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Connecting plate one; 2. Mold; 3. Support plate one; 4. Support plate two; 5. Template one; 6. Rubber plate; 7. Fixing strip; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Connecting plate two; 10. Transmission plate; 11. Pushing plate; 12. Spring; 13. Clamping ball; 14. Template two. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 This utility model provides an embodiment of a customizable ice cream mold, including a connecting plate 1, with multiple molds 2 slidably connected inside the connecting plate 1. The molds 2 are typically made of food-grade 304 stainless steel and are used to hold and freeze the ice cream raw materials, thereby achieving the effect of customizing different ice cream shapes. Each mold 2 is equipped with a matching component on its top, which is used to assist in the demolding process of the ice cream and ensure the integrity of the molded ice cream. Each mold 2 is equipped with a replacement component on its outer wall, which is used to realize the quick disassembly and installation of the mold 2, greatly improving the convenience and efficiency of changing molds 2 of different shapes.

[0034] Each replacement component includes multiple locking plates 8, located on both sides of the mold 2. The locking plates 8 engage and disengage with the grooves on both sides of the support plate 3, achieving the effect of locking or releasing the position of the mold 2. Each mold 2 has a support plate 3 fixedly connected to its top. The support plates 3 fit snugly against the grooves on the top of the connecting plate 1. The support plate 3 serves as a fixed base for the mold 2, providing slots for the locking plates 8, ensuring the stability of the mold 2 during operation. The multiple locking plates 8 engage with the grooves on both sides of the support plate 3. Each locking plate 8 has a connecting plate 9 fixedly connected to one side. Each connecting plate 9 has a transmission plate 10 fixedly connected to its top. The connecting plates 9 and transmission plates 10 are slidably connected to the surface of the grooves on the top of the connecting plate 1. The transmission plate 10 slides linearly with the horizontal thrust of the push plate 11, thereby moving the connecting plate 9 and achieving the effect of transmitting operating force. Each transmission plate 10 has a push plate 11 fixedly connected to its top. The push plate 11 acts as a... The direct force-bearing component of the operation is used to receive the horizontal thrust applied by the operator. Each connecting plate 2 9 is provided with a positioning component on both sides. The positioning component is used to fix the position of the clamping plate 8 in both directions when changing the mold 2. The positioning component includes multiple clamping balls 13. The multiple clamping balls 13 engage with the grooves on both sides of the connecting plate 2 9. The clamping balls 13 cooperate with the high elasticity springs 12 to perform telescopic movement. By cleverly engaging with the grooves on both sides of the connecting plate 2 9, the effect of accurately positioning and locking the connecting plate 2 9 in two different working positions is achieved. Multiple high-strength springs 12 are provided inside the connecting plate 1. One end of each spring 12 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping ball 13, and the other end of the multiple springs 12 is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate 1. The springs 12 serve as energy storage and force application elements to provide continuous radial thrust to the clamping balls 13, ensuring that the clamping balls 13 can be reliably embedded in the grooves of the connecting plate 2 9 and preventing the clamping plate 8 from moving accidentally. The multiple clamping balls 13 are slidably connected inside the connecting plate 1.

[0035] Each component includes a second support plate 4 and a fixing strip 7. Each second support plate 4 is attached to the top of the first support plate 3. The second support plate 4 is a key load-bearing component in the demolding process, used to support the first template 5 and move upward with the ice cream. Each fixing strip 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second support plate 4. The bottom of each fixing strip 7 extends into the interior of the mold 2. The fixing strip 7 is usually a food-grade plastic rod with built-in reinforcing ribs. It serves as both the handheld part of the ice cream and the operating lever to start the demolding process. It is used to lift upward to move the ice cream and related demolding components, solving the problem of traditional popsicle sticks being easy to break and difficult to demold. Each mold 2 is equipped with a demolding component. This demolding component is designed to reduce the contact surface when demolding the ice cream through an innovative step-by-step demolding design, thereby reducing the difficulty of demolding.

[0036] Reference Figures 1-4Each demolding component includes a template 2 14, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mold 2. The template 2 14 serves as a fixed part of the inner wall of the mold 2, used to maintain contact with the lower half of the ice cream during the first stage of demolding. Its inner wall can be mirror-polished to reduce friction. Each template 2 14 has a template 1 5 at its top, and each template 1 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mold 2. The template 1 5 works in conjunction with the support plate 2 4 to move vertically up and down. Through this split demolding design, the contact area between the ice cream and the inner wall of the mold 2 is reduced step by step, significantly reducing the demolding difficulty. The top of each template 1 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 2 4, and the top of each support plate 2 4 is fixedly connected to a rubber plate 6. Each fixing strip 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rubber plate 6. The rubber plate 6 is made of elastic food-grade silicone material, used to form a flexible seal around the fixing strip 7 to prevent the ice cream liquid from overflowing from the top before freezing, and to guide and stabilize the sliding of the fixing strip 7.

[0037] Working principle: During the mold replacement process, the push plate 11 is moved, causing the clamping plate 8 on one side of the connecting plate 2 9 at the bottom of the transmission plate 10 to move out of the support plate 1 3. As the connecting plate 2 9 moves, it pushes the clamping ball 13 on one side into the connecting plate 1 1, and compresses the spring 12. When the clamping plate 8 is completely removed from the support plate 1 3, the connecting plate 2 9 will also move from the clamping ball 13 on one side to the other side. According to the same principle, the clamping ball 13 on the other side engages with the grooves on both sides of the connecting plate 2 9, thus fixing the position of the clamping plate 8. Then, the original mold 2 is taken out and replaced with another mold 2 of a different shape. According to the same principle, the clamping plate 8 is re-clamped inside the support plate 1 3, and the elasticity of the spring 12 is used to push the clamping ball 13 into the grooves on both sides of the connecting plate 2 9, thus fixing the position of the mold 2. This achieves the effect of disassembling and replacing the mold 2, and realizes the effect of customizable mold shape. This solves the problem that traditional products are usually integrated designs, which are difficult to meet the needs of different users.

[0038] During the product demolding process, the fixing strip 7 is pulled to push the solid ice cream inside the mold 2 upward, and the support plate 2 4 and the template 1 5 move upward together with the fixed ice cream, so that the surface of the ice cream only needs to be separated from the inner wall of the template 2 14. Next, the fixing strip 7 is pushed downward to separate the ice cream from the inner wall of the template 1 5. This split demolding method reduces the difficulty of demolding the ice cream and prevents the ice cream from being difficult to demold due to the large contact surface between it and the parts, or even causing the ice cream to break.

Claims

1. A customizable ice cream mold, comprising a connecting plate (1), characterized in that: The connecting plate (1) has multiple molds (2) slidably connected inside. Each mold (2) has a matching component on its top and a replacement component on its outer wall. Each of the replacement components includes multiple clamping plates (8), which are located on both sides of the mold (2). Each mold (2) has a support plate (3) fixedly connected to its top. The support plate (3) fits into the top groove of the connecting plate (1). The clamping plates (8) engage with the grooves on both sides of the support plate (3). Each clamping plate (8) has a connecting plate (9) fixedly connected to one side. Each connecting plate (9) has a transmission plate (10) fixedly connected to its top. The connecting plates (9) and transmission plates (10) are slidably connected to the surface of the top groove of the connecting plate (1). Each transmission plate (10) has a push plate (11) fixedly connected to its top. Each connecting plate (9) has a positioning component on both sides.

2. The customizable ice cream mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes multiple locking balls (13), which engage with the grooves on both sides of the connecting plate (9). The connecting plate (1) is provided with multiple springs (12), one end of each spring (12) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking ball (13), and the other end of the multiple springs (12) is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting plate (1). The multiple locking balls (13) are slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate (1).

3. The customizable ice cream mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the supporting components includes a second support plate (4) and a fixing strip (7). Each second support plate (4) is attached to the top of the first support plate (3), and each fixing strip (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second support plate (4).

4. The customizable ice cream mold according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the fixing bars (7) extends to the interior of the mold (2), and each of the molds (2) is provided with a demolding component inside.

5. The customizable ice cream mold according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the demolding components includes a second template (14), the outer wall of each second template (14) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mold (2), and a first template (5) is provided on the top of each second template (14).

6. The customizable ice cream mold according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the templates (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mold (2), and the top of each template (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (4).

7. The customizable ice cream mold according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the support plates (4) is fixedly connected to a rubber plate (6) at its top, and each of the fixing strips (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rubber plate (6).

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