Ice mold for making spherical ice cubes

Abstract

The utility model relates to an ice mould for making spherical ice block has: ice mould cover and ice mould seat, ice mould cover has the disc portion and the boss that protrudes from the disc portion one side to the outside, and from the protruding end of boss recessed configuration first recess inwardly, disc portion is equipped with first clamping site, ice mould seat has the base and the tubular sleeve joint portion that protrudes from the upper end of base, and from the upper end of base recessed configuration second recess inwardly, the tubular sleeve joint portion is equipped with second clamping site, the tubular sleeve joint portion sleeve joint boss, and make first recess and second recess butt joint intercommunication build spherical mould cavity, and through the cooperation buckle of first clamping site and second clamping site to realize ice mould cover and ice mould seat connection form a whole, make ice mould cover and ice mould seat combination can be inverted and not separate after, and ice mould cover has the attribute of toppling out spherical ice block by operating deformation. The whole structure is simple, the body is small and exquisite, is easy to take and put, and the use experience is good, is suitable for domestic use, and the application range is wide.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of edible ice making technology, and in particular to ice molds for making spherical ice blocks. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for hot and cold pairings of food and beverages are also increasing. Adding ice to food is becoming more common, and various ice-making tools have greatly facilitated the acquisition of ice. Among these, ice molds for use in freezers have become increasingly popular in recent years. By using ice molds of different shapes and ingredients, and freezing them for a period of time, ordinary users can easily make the ice they need at home, especially large, specifically shaped ice cubes for beverages. Spherical ice cubes are the most common type of ice used in whiskey. Currently, ice molds for making spherical ice cubes are mainly box-shaped ice trays, which are insufficient in terms of ease of use, the shape of the ice, and the speed of ice formation. Therefore, designing ice molds suitable for home use and with a simple structure for making spherical ice cubes is of great significance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice mold for making spherical ice cubes, which is suitable for home use, has a simple structure, is small in size, is easy to handle, and can quickly make spherical ice cubes.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An ice mold for making spherical ice cubes, which has the following features:

[0006] An ice mold cover has a disc-shaped portion and a boss that protrudes outward from one side of the disc-shaped portion, and a first recess is formed by recessing inward from the protruding end of the boss; the disc-shaped portion is provided with a first snap-fit ​​position.

[0007] An ice mold base has a base and a cylindrical sleeve extending from the upper end of the base, and a second recess is formed by recessing from the upper end of the base inward; the cylindrical sleeve is provided with a second snap-fit ​​position.

[0008] The cylindrical sleeve is used to fit the protrusion of the ice mold cover, and to connect the first and second recesses to form a spherical mold cavity. The ice mold cover and the ice mold base are connected as a whole by the cooperation of the first and second snap-fit ​​positions, so that the ice mold cover and the ice mold base can be inverted without separating after being combined. The center of the spherical mold cavity is offset in the first recess, so that the center of gravity of the spherical ice block formed by the freezing of water injected into the spherical mold cavity falls inside the ice mold cover. The ice mold cover has the property of ejecting the spherical ice block by deformation.

[0009] Furthermore, the above solution includes an ice mold base with a higher thermal conductivity than the ice mold cover.

[0010] The above solution is further described in that the first snap-fit ​​position is a hook shape constructed by turning the outer periphery of the disc-shaped part outward and downward, and the second snap-fit ​​position is a flange on the outer periphery of the cylindrical sleeve part.

[0011] The above-mentioned solution is further described in that the ice mold cover is made of a heat-insulating elastic material, and a groove is provided on the side of the disc-shaped part away from the boss, and a central protrusion is provided in the middle of the inner bottom of the groove. The central protrusion is connected to the peripheral wall of the groove by a deformable elastic membrane so that a spherical ice block can be pushed out by pressing the central protrusion.

[0012] A further improvement of the above scheme is that the ice mold base is made of a rigid material with thermal conductivity, and heat-conducting fins are provided on the outer side of the base of the ice mold base.

[0013] Furthermore, the above scheme is further described in that the boss is a conical cylinder that extends outwards and gradually tapers inwards, and the inner hollow dimension and size of the cylindrical sleeve part match the outer contour of the boss.

[0014] A further improvement of the above scheme is that the top of the central protrusion is provided with a concave guide portion, and a water injection hole is provided at the bottom of the guide portion, which is connected to the first concave portion.

[0015] A further improvement of the above solution is that the disc-shaped portion is circular, and a concave arc portion is provided on the periphery of the disc-shaped portion to facilitate hand-holding.

[0016] A further aspect of the above scheme is that the heat-conducting fins are designed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the base, and there are at least three heat-conducting fins that are evenly distributed around the base.

[0017] A further improvement of the above scheme is that the inner wall of the groove is provided with reinforcing ribs, which extend along the recessed direction of the groove.

[0018] With the above structure, the ice mold cover and the ice mold base of this utility model are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection between the first and second snap-fit ​​positions, which facilitates disassembly and assembly and achieves better sealing. Even when liquid is added, the ice mold can be flipped over as a whole without the ice mold cover falling off or the internal liquid leaking out. This allows the ice mold to be placed upside down in the refrigerator's freezer compartment, utilizing the heat conduction capacity of the ice mold base to achieve a more thorough and rapid exchange of heat with the freezer compartment, thus accelerating the ice-forming process. Simultaneously, the inverted position creates a top-to-bottom ice-forming process, making it easier to maintain the shape of the spherical ice. The center of the spherical mold cavity is offset within the first recess, ensuring that the center of gravity of the spherical ice block formed by the freezing of water injected into the spherical mold cavity falls within the ice mold cover. This design keeps the ice block within the ice mold cover when the ice mold is opened. Utilizing the property of the ice mold cover to deform and eject the spherical ice block, the ice block can be easily ejected, achieving demolding and improving the overall user experience.

[0019] This utility model has a simple overall structure, is small in size, easy to handle and place, suitable for home use, and has a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Appendix Figure 2 for Figure 1 Structural sectional view;

[0022] Appendix Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of a partial structure in the embodiment;

[0023] Appendix Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the ice mold cover structure in the embodiment;

[0024] Appendix Figure 5 for Figure 4 A top view of the ice mold cover in the embodiment;

[0025] Appendix Figure 6 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the ice mold cover in the embodiment;

[0026] Appendix Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the ice mold base structure in the embodiment;

[0027] Appendix Figure 8 for Figure 7 A side view of the ice mold base structure in the embodiment;

[0028] Appendix Figure 9 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the ice mold base in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following will further explain the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0031] See Figures 1-9The diagram shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention relates to an ice mold for making spherical ice blocks, suitable for making spherical ice blocks with a diameter greater than 30mm. The ice mold has an ice mold cover 1 and an ice mold base 2. The ice mold cover 1 has a first recess 11, and the ice mold base 2 has a second recess 21. The ice mold cover 1 and the ice mold base 2 are connected by a snap-fit ​​to form a whole, and the first recess 11 and the second recess 21 are connected to form a spherical mold cavity. The center of the spherical mold cavity is offset in the first recess 11, so that the center of gravity of the spherical ice block formed by the freezing of water injected into the spherical mold cavity falls inside the ice mold cover. The ice mold cover 1 has the property of ejecting the spherical ice block by deformation. This design offers several advantages. First, it facilitates easy assembly and disassembly of the ice mold cover and base, while also providing a better seal. Even with liquid added, the ice mold can be flipped over without the cover falling off or the liquid leaking out. When the ice mold is placed upside down in the freezer compartment, the greater thermal conductivity of the base (2) allows for more thorough and rapid heat exchange between the base and the freezer, accelerating ice formation. The inverted position also creates a top-to-bottom freezing process, making it easier to maintain the spherical ice shape. The center of the spherical mold cavity is offset within the first recess, ensuring that the center of gravity of the spherical ice block formed by the water freezing inside the cavity falls within the cover. This design keeps the ice block inside the cover when the ice mold is opened. The cover's ability to deform and eject the spherical ice block facilitates easy demolding, improving the overall user experience.

[0032] Figures 1-9As shown, in this embodiment, the ice mold cover 1 has a disc-shaped portion 12 and a boss 13 protruding outward from one side of the disc-shaped portion. The first recess 11 on the ice mold cover is recessed inward from the protruding end of the boss 13. The ice mold base 2 is cup-shaped, having a base 22 and a cylindrical sleeve portion 23 protruding from the upper end of the base. The second recess 21 of the ice mold base is recessed inward from the upper end of the base. The cylindrical sleeve portion 23 is used to sleeve the boss 13 of the ice mold cover, and to connect the first recess 11 and the second recess 21 to form a spherical mold cavity. This structural design increases the combined contact surface of the ice mold cover 1 and the ice mold base 2, improving the stability and sealing of the assembly connection. The disc-shaped portion 12 can also serve as a support for the inverted placement of the ice mold, improving placement stability. Furthermore, a first snap-fit ​​position 121 is provided on the disc-shaped portion 12 of the ice mold cover 1. Preferably, the first snap-fit ​​position 121 is a hook shape formed by the outer periphery of the disc-shaped portion 12 folding downward. The cylindrical sleeve portion 23 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​position 231. Preferably, the second snap-fit ​​position 231 is a flange on the outer periphery of the cylindrical sleeve portion 23. In this way, the ice mold cover 1 and the ice mold base 2 are connected by snap-fit ​​through the cooperation of the first snap-fit ​​position 121 and the second snap-fit ​​position 231. In this embodiment, both the first snap-fit ​​position 121 and the second snap-fit ​​position 231 are closed rings, which improves the fastening ability and sealing performance, so that the ice mold can be flipped over as a whole when liquid is added, and the ice mold cover will not fall off, and the internal liquid will not flow out.

[0033] In this embodiment, the boss 13 is a conical cylinder that gradually tapers inward along its length. The inner hollow dimension and size of the cylindrical sleeve 23 match the outer contour of the boss 13. This structure facilitates the nesting assembly of the cylindrical sleeve 23 and the boss 13, and the bonding force increases with the nesting depth, improving sealing and assembly stability. Of course, this structure also facilitates separation during reverse mold opening, requiring only a small force to pull it apart.

[0034] In this embodiment, the ice mold cover 1 is made of a heat-insulating elastic material, which has corresponding elasticity, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the ice mold cover 1 and the ice mold base 2. It also facilitates the ejection of ice cubes. When ejecting ice cubes by hand, the ice mold cover 1 can relatively block the transfer of body heat to the spherical ice cubes, maintaining the integrity and temperature of the spherical ice cubes. In beverages, the ice cubes can not only quickly lower the temperature of the beverages, but also maintain the original flavor of the beverages to a certain extent, preventing the beverages from being diluted due to the ice cubes melting too quickly. Furthermore, a groove 122 is provided on the side of the disc-shaped portion 12 away from the protrusion 13, and a central protrusion 123 is provided in the middle of the inner bottom of the groove 122. The central protrusion 123 is connected to the peripheral wall of the groove 122 by a deformable elastic membrane 124, so that the spherical ice cubes can be ejected by pressing the central protrusion 123. Furthermore, the disc-shaped portion 12 is circular, and a concave arc portion 125 is provided on the periphery of the disc-shaped portion 12 for easy hand gripping. This allows fingers to be positioned in the concave arc portion 125 and pressed firmly against the central protrusion 123 to push out the spherical ice block. The elastic membrane 124 serves as a connector and provides the deformation allowance for the movement of the central protrusion 123. In this embodiment, reinforcing ribs 1221 are also provided on the inner wall of the groove 122 to increase structural strength and maintain the shape of the ice mold cover. The reinforcing ribs 1221 extend along the concave direction of the groove, and their number and position correspond to the concave arc portion 125.

[0035] In this embodiment, the top of the central protrusion 123 is provided with a concave guide portion 1231, and a water injection hole 1232 is provided at the bottom of the guide portion 1231. The water injection hole 1232 is connected to the first recess 11. The size of the water injection hole 1232 is adapted to inject water into the spherical mold cavity constructed by the first recess 11 and the second recess 21, and can be self-sealed by atmospheric pressure so that the ice mold can be flipped over as a whole when liquid is added, and the liquid inside will not flow out, making it convenient to put the ice mold into a refrigerator or freezer for heat exchange and ice making.

[0036] In this embodiment, the ice mold base 2 is made of a rigid material with thermal conductivity, and heat-conducting fins 221 are provided on the outer side of the base 22 of the ice mold base 2. Furthermore, the heat-conducting fins 221 are designed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the base 22, and there are at least three heat-conducting fins 221 evenly distributed around the base 22. This structure increases the heat exchange area and can also serve as a support when the ice mold is placed upright.

[0037] This utility model has a simple overall structure, is compact in size, easy to handle, suitable for home use, and has a wide range of applications. The ice mold cover 1 and the ice mold base 2 are interlocked, utilizing the elasticity of the ice mold cover for easy disassembly and assembly, and also achieving good sealing. After assembly, the first recess 11 and the second recess 21 are connected to form a spherical mold cavity. Then, through the guide part 1231 and the water injection hole 1232, water or beverages can be easily injected into the spherical mold cavity. The atmospheric pressure self-sealing allows the ice mold to be flipped over even when liquid is added, without the liquid inside flowing out. When the ice mold is placed upside down in the refrigerator's ice compartment, the heat conduction capacity of the ice mold base and the enhanced heat exchange of the heat-conducting fins can be used to complete the heat exchange more fully and quickly, thereby accelerating the freezing speed of the liquid in the spherical mold cavity. At the same time, the inverted position forms an ice-forming process from top to bottom, making it easier to maintain the shape of the spherical ice. When opening the mold, the ice mold cover has the property of ejecting spherical ice blocks by manipulating deformation, which can easily eject the ice blocks and achieve demolding, thus improving the overall user experience.

[0038] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the present invention should not be limited to the same structure and operation as described above and the accompanying drawings. For those skilled in the art, many equivalent improvements and variations can be made to the above embodiments through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experiments without exceeding the concept and scope of the present invention, but these improvements and variations should all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks, characterized in that, have: Ice mold cover (1), the ice mold cover (1) has a disc-shaped part (12) and a boss (13) protruding outward from one side of the disc-shaped part, and a first recess (11) is formed by recessing inward from the protruding end of the boss (13); the disc-shaped part (12) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​position (121). Ice mold base (2), which has a base (22) and a cylindrical sleeve part (23) protruding from the upper end of the base, and a second recess (21) is formed by recessing from the upper end of the base; the cylindrical sleeve part (23) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​position (231). The cylindrical sleeve (23) is used to sleeve the boss (13) of the ice mold cover, and to connect the first recess (11) and the second recess (21) to form a spherical mold cavity. The ice mold cover (1) and the ice mold base (2) are connected to form a whole through the cooperation of the first snap-fit ​​position (121) and the second snap-fit ​​position (231). The ice mold cover (1) and the ice mold base (2) can be inverted without separating after being combined. The center of the spherical mold cavity is biased in the first recess (11), so that the center of gravity of the spherical ice block formed by the freezing of the water injected into the spherical mold cavity falls inside the ice mold cover. The ice mold cover (1) has the property of pushing out the spherical ice block by deformation.

2. The ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat conduction capacity of the ice mold base (2) is greater than that of the ice mold cover (1).

3. The ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​position (121) is a hook shape constructed by turning the outer periphery of the disc-shaped part (12) outward and downward, and the second snap-fit ​​position (231) is a flange on the outer periphery of the cylindrical sleeve part (23).

4. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice mold cover (1) is made of a heat-insulating elastic material and has a groove (122) on the side of the disc-shaped part (12) away from the boss (13). A central protrusion (123) is provided in the middle of the inner bottom of the groove (122). The central protrusion (123) is connected to the peripheral wall of the groove (122) by a deformable elastic membrane (124) so ​​that a spherical ice block can be pushed out by pressing the central protrusion (123).

5. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice mold base (2) is made of a rigid material with thermal conductivity, and heat-conducting fins (221) are provided on the outside of the base (22) of the ice mold base (2).

6. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The boss (13) is a conical cylinder that extends outwards and gradually tapers inwards. The inner hollow dimension and size of the cylindrical sleeve (23) match the outer contour of the boss (13).

7. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the central protrusion (123) is provided with a concave guide portion (1231), and a water injection hole (1232) is provided at the bottom of the guide portion (1231), which is connected to the first recess (11).

8. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The disc-shaped portion (12) is circular, and a concave arc portion (125) is provided on the periphery of the disc-shaped portion (12) for easy hand holding.

9. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heat-conducting fins (221) are designed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the base (22), and there are at least three heat-conducting fins (221) evenly distributed around the base (22).

10. An ice mold for making spherical ice blocks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the groove (122) is also provided with reinforcing ribs (1221), which extend along the recessed direction of the groove.

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