Ice cream machine ice cube structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ice cream machine ice cell structures, including metal ice tray and metal ice bucket, metal ice tray is equipped with several mounting holes, annular insertion portion is equipped with downwards in metal ice tray corresponding mounting hole, metal ice bucket quantity and mounting hole quantity are same, metal ice bucket is equipped with top open, bottom closed mould cavity, annular insertion slot is formed in the outer periphery of ice bucket top, metal ice bucket top is inserted into mounting hole, mounting hole is connected mould cavity, annular insertion portion is inserted into annular insertion slot, annular insertion slot clamps the annular insertion portion, or it is connected and fixed by sealing glue between annular insertion slot and annular insertion portion.The utility model metal ice tray and multiple metal ice bucket connection structure is simple, and technical difficulty and cost are greatly reduced, annular insertion slot clamps annular insertion portion using mould, ensure the precision of product also improve production efficiency, while reduce cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cream machine technology, specifically to an ice cream machine ice tray structure. Background Technology

[0002] Existing home ice cream machines freeze ice cream into shape using a refrigeration system. Typically, the ice cream tray has several compactly arranged mold cavities. One method involves using a one-piece stamping process, which requires stamping and stretching to create the mold cavities, resulting in high technical difficulty and cost. This also limits the spacing between the vertical cavities and the height of the mold cavities. Another method uses a separate welding process, where the mold cavities and the fixing plate are welded together. This involves a large amount of welding work, high labor costs, and the spacing between the mold cavities also affects the welding of the vertical cavities and the fixing plate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a low-cost ice cream machine ice tray structure.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows.

[0005] An ice cream machine ice tray structure includes a metal ice tray and a metal ice bucket. The metal ice tray has several mounting holes, and the metal ice tray has an annular insertion part facing downwards corresponding to the mounting holes. The number of metal ice buckets is the same as the number of mounting holes. The metal ice bucket has a mold cavity with an open top and a closed bottom. An annular insertion groove is formed on the outer periphery of the top of the ice bucket. The top of the metal ice bucket is inserted into the mounting hole, and the mounting hole communicates with the mold cavity. The annular insertion part is inserted into the annular insertion groove, and the annular insertion groove clamps the annular insertion part, or the annular insertion groove and the annular insertion part are connected and fixed by sealant.

[0006] Furthermore, the metal ice bucket has a first folded edge that bends downward on the outer side of the top, and a second folded edge that bends upward at the bottom of the first folded edge, with the annular insertion groove formed between the first folded edge and the second folded edge.

[0007] The annular insertion groove is formed by stamping, resulting in low manufacturing costs.

[0008] Furthermore, there is a gap between the inner side of the first folded edge and the outer side of the metal ice bucket, the outer side of the first folded edge and the inner side of the annular insertion part are fitted together, the top of the second folded edge is lower than the top of the first folded edge, the top of the first folded edge is flush with or lower than the top surface of the metal ice tray, and the top of the second folded edge is lower than the bottom surface of the metal ice tray.

[0009] The top of the second fold is less likely to interfere with the metal ice tray. The gap facilitates the die pressing the second fold and the first fold together at the annular insertion part.

[0010] Furthermore, the first and second folded edges are clamped to the annular insert by press-fitting.

[0011] The connection between metal ice trays and metal ice buckets is simple and quick, which is conducive to automated manufacturing on production lines and reduces production costs.

[0012] Furthermore, the metal ice bucket is stamped to form a mold cavity, a first flange, a second flange, and an annular insertion groove. Stamping of the metal ice bucket is easy.

[0013] Furthermore, the annular insertion groove is U-shaped.

[0014] Furthermore, after the annular insert is inserted into the annular insert groove, a gap is left between the bottom surface of the annular insert and the annular insert groove. This gap facilitates the deformation of the annular insert groove to compact and clamp the annular insert.

[0015] Furthermore, the annular insertion part has several through holes on its side. After the annular insertion part is inserted into the annular insertion groove, the annular insertion groove blocks the through holes.

[0016] Furthermore, the top surface of the metal ice tray has an annular wall extending upwards along its contour edge, forming an open placement cavity with the top of the tray. This cavity facilitates the placement of the ice tray lid and prevents liquid from overflowing from the metal ice bucket.

[0017] Furthermore, the metal ice tray is stamped to form the mounting hole, the annular insertion portion, and the annular surrounding wall. Stamping of the metal ice tray is easy.

[0018] This utility model features a simple connection structure for metal ice trays and multiple metal ice buckets, significantly reducing technical difficulty and cost. By using a mold to clamp the annular insertion slot with the annular insertion part, the precision of the product is ensured, production efficiency is improved, and costs are reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of Example 1.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of Example 1.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Example 1.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a side view of the structure of Example 1.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Example 1. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Example 1, see Figure 1-7 As shown, an ice cream machine ice tray structure includes a metal ice tray 1 and a metal ice bucket 2. The metal ice tray 1 and the metal ice bucket 2 are generally made of solid food-contact metal materials such as stainless steel, iron, aluminum, and alloys.

[0028] The metal ice tray 1 has eight mounting holes 11, arranged in two rows at equal intervals. An annular wall 12 extends upwards along the contour edge of the top surface of the metal ice tray 1, forming an open-top placement cavity 13 with the top surface of the ice tray 1. An annular insertion portion 14 is provided downwards corresponding to the mounting holes 11, and four through holes 15 are provided at equal intervals on the side of the annular insertion portion 14. The annular insertion portion 14 surrounds the mounting hole 11, which communicates with the placement cavity 13. In this embodiment, the metal ice tray 1 is stamped to form the mounting holes 11, the annular insertion portion 14, the through holes 15, and the annular wall 12. The placement cavity 13 is used to place an ice cube tray lid or to facilitate the entry of liquid ice cream into the mounting holes 11.

[0029] The number of metal ice buckets 2 is the same as the number of mounting holes 11, with eight metal ice buckets 2 in total. Each metal ice bucket 2 has a mold cavity 20 that is open at the top and closed at the bottom, and an annular insertion groove 3 is formed on the outer periphery of the top of the ice bucket. Specifically, a first folded edge 21 is bent downwards on the outer side of the top of the metal ice bucket 2, and a second folded edge 22 is bent upwards at the bottom of the first folded edge 21. The annular insertion groove 3 is formed between the first folded edge 21 and the second folded edge 22. A gap 4 is left between the inner side of the first folded edge 21 and the outer side of the metal ice bucket 2, and the top of the second folded edge 22 is lower than the top of the first folded edge 21. The annular insertion groove 3 is U-shaped. In this embodiment, the metal ice bucket 2 is stamped to form the mold cavity 20, the first folded edge 21, the second folded edge 22, and the annular insertion groove 3.

[0030] The top of the metal ice bucket 2 is inserted into the mounting hole 11, which connects to the mold cavity 20. The annular insertion part 14 is inserted into the annular insertion groove 3, which clamps the annular insertion part 14. A gap 5 is left between the bottom surface of the annular insertion part 14 and the annular insertion groove 3, which blocks the through hole 15. The outer side of the first folded edge 21 is attached to the inner side of the annular insertion part 14. The top of the first folded edge 21 is flush with or lower than the top surface of the metal ice tray 1, and the top of the second folded edge 22 is lower than the bottom surface of the metal ice tray 1. The annular insertion groove 3 clamps the annular insertion part 14 by the first folded edge 21 and the second folded edge 22 clamping the annular insertion part 14 by pressing and riveting. Specifically, the pressing and riveting method involves inverting the metal ice tray 1 onto the positioning mold, then inverting the metal ice bucket 2 onto the metal ice tray 1, aligning the annular insertion part 14 into the annular insertion groove 3, and finally pressing and riveting the first folded edge 21, the annular insertion part 14, and the second folded edge 22 together by a punch.

[0031] Of course, in this utility model, the annular insertion groove 3 and the annular insertion part 14 can also be connected and fixed by sealant.

[0032] The terms used in this utility model, such as "first," "second," etc., do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used for distinction.

[0033] In this invention, terms such as "a" or "an" are used to indicate not a limitation on the quantity, but rather to indicate the existence of at least one of the mentioned objects.

[0034] In this utility model, terms indicating direction or location such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are used to indicate relative positions rather than absolute positions.

[0035] Terms used in this invention, such as "approximately," "overall," "approximately," and "similar," are limiting terms used to indicate features that exist but allow for certain deviations. The amount of deviation allowed may vary depending on the specific context.

Claims

1. An ice cream machine ice tray structure, characterized in that, The device includes a metal ice tray (1) and a metal ice bucket (2). The metal ice tray (1) has several mounting holes (11). The metal ice tray (1) has an annular insertion part (14) facing downwards from the mounting holes (11). The number of metal ice buckets (2) is the same as the number of mounting holes (11). The metal ice bucket (2) has a mold cavity (20) with an open top and a closed bottom. An annular insertion groove (3) is formed on the outer periphery of the top of the ice bucket. The top of the metal ice bucket (2) is inserted into the mounting hole (11). The mounting hole (11) is connected to the mold cavity (20). The annular insertion part (14) is inserted into the annular insertion groove (3). The annular insertion groove (3) clamps the annular insertion part (14). Alternatively, the annular insertion groove (3) and the annular insertion part (14) are connected and fixed by sealant.

2. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The metal ice bucket (2) has a first folded edge (21) bent downward on the outer side of the top, and a second folded edge (22) bent upward at the bottom of the first folded edge (21). The annular insertion groove (3) is formed between the first folded edge (21) and the second folded edge (22).

3. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, There is a gap (4) between the inner side of the first fold (21) and the outer side of the metal ice bucket (2). The outer side of the first fold (21) and the inner side of the annular insertion part (14) are attached. The top of the second fold (22) is lower than the top of the first fold (21). The top of the first fold (21) is flush with or lower than the top surface of the metal ice tray (1). The top of the second fold (22) is lower than the bottom surface of the metal ice tray (1).

4. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first fold (21) and the second fold (22) are clamped together by riveting the annular insert (14).

5. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The metal ice bucket (2) is stamped to form a mold cavity (20), a first fold (21), a second fold (22), and an annular insertion groove (3).

6. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular insertion groove (3) is U-shaped.

7. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the annular insertion part (14) is inserted into the annular insertion groove (3), a gap (5) is left between the bottom surface of the annular insertion part (14) and the annular insertion groove (3).

8. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular insertion part (14) has several through holes (15) on its side. After the annular insertion part (14) is inserted into the annular insertion groove (3), the annular insertion groove (3) blocks the through holes (15).

9. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the metal ice tray (1) is provided with an annular wall (12) along the edge of the outline, and the top surface of the metal ice tray (1) and the annular wall (12) form a placement cavity (13) with the top open.

10. The ice cream machine ice tray structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The metal ice tray (1) is stamped to form the mounting hole (11), the annular insertion part (14) and the annular enclosure (12).

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