A modular ice tray

Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular ice tray assembly, relating to the field of ice tray technology. It includes an overall ice tray assembly and an ice tray body. The ice tray body is disposed inside the overall ice tray assembly and serves to limit and fix the ice tray body. The ice tray body is used for evaporating water to make ice. This utility model improves the structure of the ice tray body by connecting the lower side of the horizontal fins to the ice tray base at a perpendicular angle, and the upper side of the horizontal fins to the ice tray base at an incline with the horizontal plane. This alters the cooling tank, increases the evaporation area, and improves cooling efficiency. Furthermore, it allows water to fully flow into the cooling tank and evaporate completely, thereby enhancing ice-making efficiency. This utility model uses a snap-fit ​​unit to allow the ice tray body to be easily installed and disassembled, improving operational convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice tray technology, specifically a modular ice tray assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, ice makers have become an indispensable standard equipment for shops, and families generally choose household or small ice makers as well. The ice tray evaporator plays a crucial role in the ice maker, and it is one of the core components in the ice-making process.

[0003] In the existing technology, the lower end of the horizontal fins of the ice tray is inclined downwards. When water flows through the horizontal fins, it cannot flow sufficiently into the ice-making tank of the ice tray for evaporation, resulting in low ice-making efficiency of the ice tray.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a modular ice tray assembly to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular ice tray to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A modular ice tray assembly includes an ice tray assembly and an ice tray body. The ice tray body is disposed on the inner side of the ice tray assembly. The ice tray assembly is used to limit and fix the ice tray body, and the ice tray body is used to evaporate water to make ice.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ice tray body includes an ice tray base, longitudinal fins, transverse fins and a cooling cavity. The inner side of the ice tray base is fixedly connected with an integrally formed longitudinal fin and transverse fin. The lower side of the transverse fin is connected to the ice tray base at a perpendicular angle. The upper side of the transverse fin is inclined to the horizontal plane and connected to the ice tray base. The cooling cavity is formed through the inner side of the ice tray base and the transverse fin.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ice tray as a whole includes a main body, interlocking parts, reinforcing plates and snap-fit ​​units. The interlocking parts are snap-fitted to both sides of the main body. The snap-fit ​​units are used to limit and fix the ice tray as a whole. Two sets of reinforcing plates are fixedly connected between the two sets of interlocking parts.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the snap-fit ​​unit includes snap-fit ​​grooves and snap-fits. Snap-fit ​​grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the two sets of reinforcing plates. Snap-fits are fixedly connected to one side of the ice tray base and to the corresponding positions of the four sets of snap-fit ​​grooves. The four sets of snap-fits and the four sets of snap-fit ​​grooves cooperate with each other.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: two sets of refrigeration equipment connectors are fixedly connected to one side of the ice tray base, and the two sets of refrigeration equipment connectors are fixedly connected to the refrigeration cavity inside the ice tray body.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the ice tray base, longitudinal fins and transverse fins are all made of aluminum.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the four-end fixing plates and the fixed base in the ice tray base are fixedly connected at a perpendicular angle.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both the main body and the interlocking part are made of plastic.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. This utility model improves the structure of the ice tray body by connecting the lower side of the horizontal fins to the ice tray base at a vertical angle, and connecting the upper side of the horizontal fins to the ice tray base at an incline with the horizontal plane, thereby changing the refrigeration tank, increasing the evaporation area and improving the refrigeration efficiency, and allowing water to flow fully into the refrigeration tank and evaporate fully, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency.

[0017] 2. This utility model uses a snap-fit ​​unit to allow the ice tray body to be installed on the ice tray as a whole, making the ice tray body easy to install and remove, thus improving the ease of operation.

[0018] 3. This utility model avoids the limitation of traditional methods where a cooling cavity is only opened in the ice tray base, which results in limited heat exchange between the cooling medium and water flow. By setting a cooling cavity between the ice tray base and the horizontal fins, the heat exchange effect is improved, which helps to cool down quickly and improves ice-making efficiency.

[0019] 4. The length of the main body of this utility model can be changed according to actual needs. The main body has interlocking connection structures on both sides, allowing users to select appropriate length interlocking parts and directly connect them to both sides of the main body. The length of the ice tray is determined based on the actual distance between the interlocking parts on both sides, and an ice tray of the appropriate length is installed to ensure structural stability and functional achievement. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a modular ice tray.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view of a modular ice tray.

[0022] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the main body of a modular ice tray.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the main body of a modular ice tray.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of a modular ice tray.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Ice tray as a whole; 11. Main body; 12. Interlocking part; 13. Reinforcing plate; 14. Snap-on groove; 2. Ice tray body; 21. Ice tray base; 22. Longitudinal fins; 23. Transverse fins; 24. Refrigeration chamber; 25. Snap-on; 26. Refrigeration equipment connector. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a combined ice tray assembly, including an ice tray assembly 1 and an ice tray body 2. The ice tray body 2 is disposed on the inner side of the ice tray assembly 1. The ice tray assembly 1 is used to limit and fix the ice tray body 2, and the ice tray body 2 is used to evaporate water to make ice.

[0028] In this embodiment, by placing the ice tray body 2 into the ice tray whole 1 for limiting and fixing, the ice tray whole 1 is fixed in place when in use. When water flows into the ice tray body 2, the water fully enters the ice-making tank in the ice tray body 2 for evaporation, thereby improving ice-making efficiency.

[0029] It should be noted that the ice tray as a whole 1 and the ice tray body 2 are placed vertically during use, with the water flowing from top to bottom.

[0030] like Figure 1 and 3 As shown, optionally, the ice tray body 2 includes an ice tray base 21, longitudinal fins 22, transverse fins 23, and a cooling cavity 24. The inner side of the ice tray base 21 is fixedly connected to the integrally formed longitudinal fins 22 and transverse fins 23. The lower side of the transverse fins 23 is connected to the ice tray base 21 at a perpendicular angle. The upper side of the transverse fins 23 is inclined to the horizontal plane and connected to the ice tray base 21. The cooling cavity 24 is opened through the inner side of the ice tray base 21 and the transverse fins 23.

[0031] In this embodiment, the longitudinal fins 22 and the transverse fins 23 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the ice tray base 21. The longitudinal fins 22 and the transverse fins 23 are integrally formed. The lower side of the transverse fins 23 is connected to the ice tray base 21 at a perpendicular angle, and the upper side of the transverse fins 23 is connected to the ice tray base 21 at an incline with the horizontal plane. This changes the refrigeration tank, increases the evaporation area, and improves the refrigeration efficiency, allowing the water flowing from the top to the bottom of the ice tray body 2 to fully enter the refrigeration tank of the ice tray body 2 for evaporation and rapid ice making. At the same time, a refrigeration cavity 24 is opened through the inner side of the ice tray base 21 and the transverse fins 23, which allows the transverse fins 23 and the ice tray base 21 to fully exchange heat with the refrigeration medium inside the refrigeration cavity 24, thereby enabling the ice tray base 21 to make ice even faster.

[0032] like Figure 1 and 5 As shown, optionally, the ice tray assembly 1 includes a main body 11, interlocking parts 12, reinforcing plates 13, and snap-fit ​​units. The interlocking parts 12 are snap-fitted to both sides of the main body 11. The snap-fit ​​units are used to limit and fix the ice tray assembly 1. Two sets of reinforcing plates 13 are fixedly connected between the two sets of interlocking parts 12.

[0033] In this embodiment, two sets of interlocking parts 12 are installed on both sides of the ice tray 1 by docking. At the same time, the interlocking parts 12 on both sides are connected by a reinforcing plate 13, thereby increasing the structural strength of the ice tray 1. Meanwhile, the snap-fit ​​unit makes it easy to install the ice tray body 2 on the ice tray 1. An ice support plate mounting component is also fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the two sets of interlocking parts 12, and the ice support plate is installed in the ice support plate mounting component.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the snap-fit ​​unit includes snap-fit ​​grooves 14 and snap-fits 25. Snap-fit ​​grooves 14 are respectively opened on both sides of the two sets of reinforcing plates 13. Snap-fits 25 are fixedly connected to one side of the ice tray base 21 and to the corresponding positions of the four sets of snap-fit ​​grooves 14. The four sets of snap-fits 25 and the four sets of snap-fit ​​grooves 14 cooperate with each other.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the ice tray body 2 is installed into the ice tray assembly 1, the multiple sets of buckles 25 on the rear side of the ice tray body 2 are aligned with the buckle slots 14 on the reinforcing plate 13 in the ice tray assembly 1, and then the multiple sets of buckles 25 are snapped into the multiple sets of buckle slots 14.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, two sets of refrigeration equipment connectors 26 are fixedly connected to one side of the ice tray base 21, and the two sets of refrigeration equipment connectors 26 are fixedly connected to the refrigeration cavity 24 inside the ice tray body 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, by connecting two sets of refrigeration device connectors 26 to an external refrigeration device, the external refrigeration device inputs the refrigerant into the ice plate base 21 and the refrigeration cavity 24 inside the transverse fins 23 through one set of refrigeration device connectors 26, and then inputs the refrigerant in the refrigeration cavity 24 back into the external refrigeration device for circulation through the other refrigeration device connector 26.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the ice tray base 21, longitudinal fins 22 and transverse fins 23 are all made of aluminum.

[0039] In this embodiment, the ice tray base 21, longitudinal fins 22, and transverse fins 23 are made of aluminum. Aluminum has excellent thermal conductivity and can conduct heat more efficiently than most metal materials. Using aluminum can effectively improve the cooling efficiency of the ice tray, accelerate the temperature drop of the water flow, and help to make ice quickly.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the four end fixing plates and the fixed base in the ice tray base 21 are fixedly connected at a perpendicular angle.

[0041] In this embodiment, the four-end fixing plates and the fixing base form a vertical angle connection, which can effectively increase the overall rigidity and stability of the structure. At the same time, the right angle is conducive to the water flow into the cooling tank.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, optionally, both the main body portion 11 and the interlocking portion 12 are made of plastic.

[0043] In this embodiment, the main body 11 and the interlocking part 12 are made of plastic. Compared with metal materials, plastic has a lower density, which makes it easier to transport and install the equipment. In addition, it is easy to replace when damaged, resulting in lower maintenance costs.

[0044] It should be added that;

[0045] 1. Both sets of interlocking parts 12 are also fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the ice tray mounting parts. The ice tray is installed in the ice tray mounting parts and the two ends are combined. This way, it is not affected by the change in the length of the ice tray body 2. The ice tray is made of plastic extrusion parts according to the length of the ice tray body 2.

[0046] 2. A water pipe is installed on the upper side of the ice tray. The water pipe adopts an oval design. This design can not only be locked in place and not easily loosened, but also has a positioning function. There is a row of holes directly below the water pipe. If it were a round pipe, it would need to be manually adjusted to be perpendicular to the ice tray below after it is locked in. The oval design eliminates the need for manual adjustment.

[0047] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A combined ice tray unit comprising an ice tray unit (1) and an ice tray body (2), characterized in that, The ice tray body (2) is provided on the inner side of the ice tray whole (1). The ice tray whole (1) is used to limit and fix the ice tray body (2). The ice tray body (2) is used to evaporate water to make ice. The ice tray body (2) includes an ice tray base (21), longitudinal fins (22), transverse fins (23), and a cooling cavity (24). The inner side of the ice tray base (21) is fixedly connected with an integrally formed longitudinal fin (22) and transverse fin (23). The lower side of the transverse fin (23) is connected to the ice tray base (21) at a vertical angle. The upper side of the transverse fin (23) is inclined to the horizontal plane and connected to the ice tray base (21). The cooling cavity (24) is opened through the inner side of the ice tray base (21) and the transverse fin (23). Two sets of refrigeration equipment connectors (26) are fixedly connected to one side of the ice tray base (21), and the two sets of refrigeration equipment connectors (26) are fixedly connected to the refrigeration cavity (24) inside the ice tray body (2); The ice tray base (21), longitudinal fins (22), and transverse fins (23) are all made of aluminum.

2. A combination ice tub unit according to claim 1, wherein The ice tray as a whole (1) includes a main body (11), interlocking parts (12), reinforcing plates (13) and snap-fit ​​units. The two sides of the main body (11) are snap-fit ​​connected to the interlocking parts (12). The snap-fit ​​units are used to limit and fix the ice tray as a whole (1). Two sets of reinforcing plates (13) are fixedly connected between the two sets of interlocking parts (12).

3. A combined ice tray unit according to claim 2, wherein The snap-fit ​​unit includes snap-fit ​​grooves (14) and snap-fit ​​(25). Snap-fit ​​grooves (14) are opened on both sides of the two sets of reinforcing plates (13). Snap-fit ​​(25) are fixedly connected to one side of the ice tray base (21) and the corresponding positions of the four sets of snap-fit ​​grooves (14). The four sets of snap-fit ​​(25) and the four sets of snap-fit ​​grooves (14) cooperate with each other.

4. The combination ice tub ensemble of claim 1, wherein, The four-end fixing plates and the fixed base in the ice tray base (21) are fixedly connected at a vertical angle.

5. The combination ice tub ensemble of claim 2, wherein, Both the main body (11) and the interlocking part (12) are made of plastic.

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