Ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses

Abstract

An ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses includes a base, and a cavity for making an ice block is provided on the base. The base has an outer sidewall, and the outer sidewall is used to define an outer peripheral contour of the ice block. The base has a base plate, and the base plate is used to define a bottom surface contour of the ice block. The base has a central post, and the central post is used to define an inner hole contour of the ice block. An inner cavity of the base between the outer sidewall, the base plate and the central post constitutes the cavity. The cavity is provided with a partition layer, and the partition layer is provided between the outer sidewall and the central post. The partition layer is used to form a groove structure on the ice block.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. 2025205291401 filed on Mar. 25, 2025, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of ice-making molds, and specifically refers to an ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses.BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY

[0003] Ice cubes are often used in hot summer months, which can cool down drinks and give people a refreshing experience. The accessories of household refrigerators usually include an ice tray. People can add water to the ice tray and place it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator to freeze and form ice. Of course, ice cubes made from this ice tray are solid. The shape of the ice cubes is determined according to the shape of the cavity of the mold, which is usually square, spherical and cylindrical. Solid ice cubes are slower to freeze and more difficult to demold.

[0004] For example, Chinese Patent CN209541237U discloses an ice-making mold, including a mold body, a heat-insulating outer shell disposed outside the mold body, and an inner mold disposed within the mold body. The heat-insulating outer shell forms a heat-insulating cavity. The inner mold includes a first inner mold and a second inner mold connected to each other, with a first mold groove and a second mold groove cooperating to form a cavity. Two cavities are formed by pairing the first inner mold and the second inner mold on the left and right. This ice-making mold can make two high-clarity ice balls at a time.

[0005] In practical use, solid ice cubes made by the existing ice trays tend to pile up in a glass. When drinking alcoholic beverages or other drinks, the shaking of the glass causes the ice cubes to collide with the glass wall and generate noise. If a straw is used to drink, the ice cubes often create an obstruction, making it difficult for the straw to reach the bottom of the glass. Furthermore, solid ice cubes have a limited surface area. The melting of the ice occurs from the outside to the inside, resulting in a slow and inconsistent chilling rate.

[0006] Therefore, the existing technology still needs to be improved and developed.SUMMARY OF THE APPLICATION

[0007] An object of the present application is to provide a structure-reasonable, practical ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses in view of the defects and deficiencies of the prior art.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present application adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] An ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses of the present application includes a base, and a cavity for making an ice block is provided on the base. The base has an outer sidewall, and the outer sidewall is used to define an outer peripheral contour of the ice block. The base has a base plate, and the base plate is used to define a bottom surface contour of the ice block. The base has a central post, and the central post is used to define an inner hole contour of the ice block. An inner cavity of the base between the outer sidewall, the base plate and the central post constitutes the cavity. The cavity is provided with a partition layer. The partition layer is disposed between the outer sidewall and the central post, and the partition layer is used to form a groove structure on the ice block.

[0010] According to the above solution, the present application further includes an upper cover. The partition layer is provided on the upper cover, and the upper cover covers an upper end surface of the base, such that the partition layer is extended into the cavity and positioned between the outer sidewall and the central post.

[0011] According to the above solution, the partition layer includes an inner ring and an outer ring. The inner ring is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post, and the outer ring is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring. A first end of the inner ring is connected with the upper cover. A second end of the inner ring and a second end of the outer ring are connected and closed by a transition ring.

[0012] According to the above solution, the present application further includes an extension deck. The partition layer is provided around an outer side of the upper cover, and the extension deck is provided around an outer side of the partition layer. The partition layer is connected to the upper cover and the extension deck respectively. An outer edge of the extension deck covers and fits onto an upper end of the outer sidewall.

[0013] According to the above solution, the partition layer includes an inner ring and an outer ring. The inner ring is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post, and the outer ring is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring. A first end of the outer ring is connected to an inner edge of the extension deck, and a first end of the inner ring is connected to an outer edge of the upper cover. A second end of the inner ring and a second end of the outer ring are connected and closed by a transition ring.

[0014] According to the above solution, the outer edge of the extension deck is provided with a flanged buckle, the upper end of the outer sidewall of the base is provided with a flange, and the flanged buckle is wrapped and connected to the flange.

[0015] According to the above solution, the partition layer is provided on the base plate, so that the partition layer is disposed between and spaced apart from the outer sidewall and the central post.

[0016] According to the above solution, the partition layer includes an inner ring and an outer ring. The inner ring is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post, and the outer ring is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring. A first end of the inner ring and a first end of the outer ring are respectively connected with the base plate, and a second end of the inner ring and a second end of the outer ring are connected and closed by a transition ring.

[0017] According to the above solution, the central post is a hollow structure. An inner cavity of the central post forms a passage hole. A lower end of the passage hole penetrates through the base plate to form a bottom opening. An upper end surface of the central post is provided with a vent hole, and the vent hole communicates with an upper end of the passage hole.

[0018] According to the above solution, the wall thickness of the outer ring is H, the wall thickness of the inner ring is K, and H ≥K.

[0019] According to the above solution, the diameter of the first end of the inner ring is M1, the diameter of the second end of the inner ring is M2, and M1≤M2.

[0020] According to the above solution, the diameter of the first end of the outer ring is N1, the diameter of the second end of the outer ring is N2, and N1≥N2.

[0021] According to the above solution, the height of the central post is L1, the depth of the cavity is L2, and L1≥L2.

[0022] According to the above solution, the base and the central post, the upper cover and the partition layer are all made of a soft material.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the present application are that: the present application has a reasonable structure. The cavity of the base is arranged around the central post, so that an ice block with a central hole can be made to facilitate the insertion of a straw. The partition layer is inserted into the cavity to form inner and outer layers, so that a groove structure is formed on the ice block. The ice block has a larger surface area, thereby improving the chilling speed and uniformity of the ice block.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0025] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall separated structure of embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0026] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of FIG. 2;

[0027] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the upper cover and the base of embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0028] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the demoulding process of embodiment 1 of the present application; and

[0029] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional overall structure of embodiment 2 of the present application.

[0030] In the figures:

[0031] 100, base; 200, partition layer; 300, ice block; 110, outer sidewall; 120, base plate; 130, central post; 11, cavity; 12, flange; 13, passage hole; 14, vent hole; 21, upper cover; 22, inner ring; 23, outer ring; 24, transition ring; 25, flanged buckle; 27, extension deck; 31, groove structure.DETAILED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] The technical scheme of the present application is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.Embodiment 1

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 1-5, the present application discloses an ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses, including a base 100, and a cavity 11 for making an ice block 300 is provided on the base 100. The base 100 has an outer sidewall 110, and the outer sidewall 110 is used to define an outer peripheral contour of the ice block 300. The base 100 has a base plate 120, and the base plate 120 is used to define a bottom surface contour of the ice block 300. The base 100 has a central post 130, and the central post 130 is used to define an inner hole contour of the ice block 300. An inner cavity of the base 100 between the outer sidewall 110, the base plate 120 and the central post 130 constitutes the cavity 11. The cavity 11 is provided with a partition layer 200. The partition layer 200 is disposed between the outer sidewall 110 and the central post 130. The partition layer 200 is used to form a groove structure 31 on the ice block 300.

[0034] The outer sidewall 110, the base plate 120 and the central post 130 form the cavity 11 with an upper end opening on the base 100. After injecting water into the cavity 11, the ice block 300 can be formed. The ice block 300 is provided with a central through hole. This central through hole can be used for inserting a straw therethrough, so that a user can drink the beverage at the bottom of the glass.

[0035] It is understandable that the outer sidewall 110 may be square, round, and flower-shaped, so that the cylindrical-shaped ice block 300 can have different external contours.

[0036] Furthermore, the partition layer 200 is inserted between the outer sidewall 110 and the central post 130, and is respectively spaced apart from the outer sidewall 110 and the central post 130, so that the space in the cavity 11 is divided into inner and outer parts of the space. If the lower end of the partition layer 200 is spaced apart from the base plate 120, the lower portions of the inner and outer parts of the cavity 11 are communicated, so that the ice block 300 in the cavity 11 is an integral structure. If there is a height difference between the upper end of the partition layer 200 and the central post 130, the upper portions of the inner and outer parts of the cavity 11 are communicated, so that the ice block 300 in the cavity 11 is an integral structure.

[0037] The partition layer 200 is inserted into the cavity 11, so that a groove structure 31 is formed on the frozen ice block 300. It is understood that the partition layer 200 may be a continuous structure, such as an annular groove surrounding the central post, or the partition layer 200 may be formed of a plurality of rod bodies. The plurality of rod bodies may be distributed between the outer sidewall 110 and the central post middle 130 along the cavity 11, so that the groove structure 31 is in the form of a porous structure, and the formed ice block 300 is in the shape of a honeycomb.

[0038] The groove structure 31 expands the overall surface area of the ice block 300, so that the ice block 300 can chill the beverage faster, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0039] Specifically, the present application further includes an upper cover 21. The partition layer 200 is provided on the upper cover 21, and the upper cover 21 covers an upper end surface of the base 100, such that the partition layer 200 is extended into the cavity 11 and positioned between the outer sidewall 110 and the central post 130. The upper cover 21 is used to cover the upper end of the cavity 11. The partition layer 200 is provided on the bottom surface of the upper cover 21, so that the partition layer 200 can be inserted in the cavity 11, and the lower end of the partition layer 200 is spaced apart from the base plate 120.

[0040] After the ice block 300 is formed, the upper cover 21 can be opened to directly pull out the partition layer 200, so that the ice block 300 can be removed from the base 100.

[0041] It can be understood that the base 100 and the central post 130, the upper cover 21 and the partition layer 200 may be all made of a soft material, including but not limited to silicone, rubber and composite materials. The soft material should be suitable for injection molding to facilitate production and processing.

[0042] The partition layer 200 includes an inner ring 22 and an outer ring 23. The inner ring 22 is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post 130, and the outer ring 23 is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring 22. A first end of the inner ring 22 is connected with the upper cover 21. A second end of the inner ring 22 and a second end of the outer ring 23 are connected and closed by a transition ring 24. In the vertical section, the inner ring 22, the outer ring 23, and the transition ring 24 form an approximately “U”-shaped path. This “U”-shaped path rotates once around the vertical central axis of the base 100 to form the partition layer 200. An upper end of the inner ring 22 is connected to the upper cover 21. A first end of the outer ring 23 is matched with an upper end of the outer sidewall 110. There is a spacing between the inner ring 22 and the outer ring 23. The spacing on the partition layer 200 forms an opening on the upper cover 21. The partition layer 200 itself has a cavity. The partition layer 200 may be made of a soft material, which can withstand a certain degree of deformation when the ice block 300 freezes. The soft partition layer 200 makes it easier for the ice block 300 to be removed.

[0043] The present application further includes an extension deck 27. The partition layer 200 is provided around an outer side of the upper cover 21, and the extension deck 27 is provided around an outer side of the partition layer 200. The partition layer 200 is connected to the upper cover 21 and the extension deck 27 respectively. An outer edge of the extension deck 27 covers and fits onto the upper end of the outer sidewall 110.

[0044] Furthermore, the partition layer 200 includes an inner ring 22 and an outer ring 23. The inner ring 22 is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post 130, and the outer ring 23 is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring 22. A second end of the inner ring 22 and a second end of the outer ring 23 are connected and closed by a transition ring 24. In the vertical section, the inner ring 22, the outer ring 23, and the transition ring 24 form an approximately “U”-shaped path. This “U”-shaped path rotates once around the vertical central axis of the base 100 to form the partition layer 200. Furthermore, a first end of the outer ring 23 is connected to an inner edge of the extension deck 27, and a first end of the inner ring 22 is connected to an outer edge of the upper cover 21.

[0045] It can be understood that the partition layer 200 is equivalent to being arranged between the upper cover 21 and the extension deck 27. Preferably, the outer diameter of the extension deck 27 should be greater than the outer diameter of the outer sidewall 110, so that the outer edge of the extension deck 27 protrudes from the outer sidewall 110. When removing the ice block, a user can press on the upper cover 21 (where the ice block 300 near the central post 130 forms a support), and lift up the extension deck 27 to separate the upper cover 21 and the partition layer 200 from the ice block 300.

[0046] The outer edge of the extension deck 27 is provided with a flanged buckle 25, and the upper end of the outer sidewall 110 of the base 100 is provided with a flange 12. The flanged buckle 25 is wrapped and connected to the flange 12. The extension deck 27 is connected to the flange 12 by the flanged buckle 25, so that the upper cover 21 and the extension deck 27 are fixed integrally on the upper end surface of the base 100. It is understood that the upper cover 21 and the extension deck 27 are cooperatively provided on the base 100, so that the position of the partition layer 200 in the cavity 11 is restricted.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the extension deck 27 and the upper cover 21 have a large thickness. When removing the ice block, the user grasps the ice tray as a whole with the palm of his hand, and pulls up the edge of the extension deck 27 with his fingers to separate the flanged buckle 25 from the flange 12, so that the extension deck 27 is separated from the upper end surface of the ice block 300. As the extension deck 27 is deformed, the outer ring 23 and the inner ring 22 are deformed in sequence to separate the upper cover 21 as a whole from the ice block 300.

[0048] To this end, the thickness of the extension deck 27 can be increased to make its strength greater than that of the outer ring 23 and the inner ring 22, so that the deformation of the extension deck 27 can better drive the deformation of the outer ring 23 and the inner ring 22, making it easier to remove the ice block.

[0049] The central post 130 is a hollow structure. An inner cavity of the central post 130 forms a passage hole 13. A lower end of the passage hole 13 penetrates through the base plate 120 to form a bottom opening. An upper end surface of the central post 130 is provided with a vent hole 14, and the vent hole 14 communicates with an upper end of the passage hole 13. When the upper cover 21 is covered on the base 100, the upper end surface of the central post 130 touches the upper cover 21, so that the cavity 11 of the base 100 is sealed. When closing the upper cover 21, pressure increases and causes water to overflow. The amount of water in the cavity 11 can be controlled. Further, when the water in the cavity 11 freezes, the expansion inside the cavity 11 can lift the upper cover 21, so that water and air can be discharged from the vent hole 14 and the passage hole 13.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 5, the outer ring 23 and the inner ring 22 are deformed in sequence by the deformation of the extension deck 27, so that the upper cover 21 is separated from the ice block 300 as a whole. At this time, a foldable structure is formed between the inner ring 22 and the outer ring 23 through the transition ring 24, so that the inner ring 22 extends downward and is separated from the ice block 300. Then, the base 100 is bent outward to separate the outer sidewall 110 from the outer side of the ice block 300. The ice block 300 is then separated upward from the cavity 11. It can be understood that the central post 130 and the ice block 300 can be separated by the melting of the wall of the inner hole of the ice block 300 after standing for a period of time. Furthermore, by pressing the upper end surface of the central post 130 and deforming the central post 130 downward, the central post 130 can be directly separated from the inner hole of the ice block 300.

[0051] The wall thickness of the outer ring 23 is H, the wall thickness of the inner ring 22 is K, and H≥K. The wall thickness H of the outer ring 23 is larger, which can provide better stability when the ice block 300 is frozen, so that deformation of the outer peripheral contour of the ice block 300 is smaller than the deformation of its inner hole contour, preventing the outer diameter of the ice block 300 from being too large and difficult to put into a glass. The inner hole diameter of the ice block 300 is much larger than the diameter of a straw, so that the expansion problem of the ice block 300 during molding will not affect the shape of the ice block and the insertion of the straw.

[0052] The diameter of the upper end of the inner ring 22 is M1, the diameter of the lower end of the inner ring 22 is M2, and M1≤M2. The diameter of the upper end of the outer ring 23 is N1, the diameter of the lower end of the outer ring 23 is N2, and N1≥N2.

[0053] In simple terms, M1≤M2 and N1≥N2 cause the inner ring 22 and the outer ring 23 to form a path that is approximately “V”-shaped. Of course, the lower end of the path is still transitionally connected with the arc-shaped transition ring 24. The partition layer 200 has better structural strength to offset the expansion factor of the ice block 300. When the upper cover 21 and the partition layer 200 are molded, the partition layer 200 has a demolding slope to facilitate mold production and processing.Embodiment 2

[0054] As shown in FIG. 6, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the partition layer 200 is provided on the base plate 120, so that the partition layer 200 is disposed between and spaced apart from the outer sidewall 110 and the central post 130.

[0055] Similarly, the partition layer 200 includes an inner ring 22 and an outer ring 23. The inner ring 22 is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post 130, and the outer ring 23 is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring 22. A first end of the inner ring 22 and a first end of the outer ring 23 are respectively connected with the base plate 120, and a second end of the inner ring 22 and a second end of the outer ring 23 are connected and closed by a transition ring 24.

[0056] In the vertical section, the inner ring 22, the outer ring 23, and the transition ring 24 form an approximately “U”-shaped path. This “U”-shaped path rotates once around the vertical central axis of the base 100 to form the partition layer 200. The first ends of the inner ring 22 and the outer ring 23 are connected to the base plate 120. There is a spacing between the inner ring 22 and the outer ring 23, and this spacing on the partition layer 200 forms an opening on the base plate 120. The partition layer 200 itself has a cavity and may be made of a soft material, allowing it to withstand a certain degree of deformation when the ice block 300 freezes. Moreover, the soft partition layer 200 makes it easier to remove the ice block 300.

[0057] Further, the height of the central post 130 is L1, the depth of the cavity 11 is L2, and L1≥L2. After the ice block 300 in the cavity 11 is formed, the upper end surface of the central post 130 protrudes from the upper end surface of the ice block 300. The upper end of the central post 130 is pressed to remove the central post 130 from the inner hole of the ice block 300, thereby facilitating the demoulding of the ice block 300 from the base 100.

[0058] Furthermore, when the ice block 300 is demoulded, the outer sidewall 110 is first bent outward and removed from the outer side of the ice block 300. The upper end of the central post 130 is then pulled to drive the ice block 300 to be removed from the cavity 11.

[0059] The above description is only the preferred embodiments of the present application. All equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, feature and principle described in the scope of the present application patent application are included in the scope of the present application patent application.

Claims

1. An ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses, comprising a base, and a cavity for making an ice block is provided on the base, characterized in that:the base has an outer sidewall, and the outer sidewall is used to define an outer peripheral contour of the ice block;the base has a base plate, and the base plate is used to define a bottom surface contour of the ice block;the base has a central post, and the central post is used to define an inner hole contour of the ice block;an inner cavity of the base between the outer sidewall, the base plate and the central post constitutes the cavity; andthe cavity is provided with a partition layer, the partition layer is disposed between the outer sidewall and the central post, and the partition layer is used to form a groove structure on the ice block.

2. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising: an upper cover, wherein the partition layer is provided on the upper cover, and the upper cover covers an upper end surface of the base, such that the partition layer is extended into the cavity and positioned between the outer sidewall and the central post.

3. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 2, characterized in that: the partition layer comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, the inner ring is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post, and the outer ring is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring; a first end of the inner ring is connected with the upper cover, and a second end of the inner ring and a second end of the outer ring are connected and closed by a transition ring.

4. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 2, characterized by further comprising an extension deck, the partition layer is provided around an outer side of the upper cover, the extension deck is provided around an outer side of the partition layer, the partition layer is connected to the upper cover and the extension deck respectively, and an outer edge of the extension deck covers and fits onto an upper end of the outer sidewall.

5. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 4, characterized in that: the partition layer comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, the inner ring is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post, and the outer ring is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring; a first end of the outer ring is connected to an inner edge of the extension deck, a first end of the inner ring is connected to an outer edge of the upper cover; and a second end of the inner ring and a second end of the outer ring are connected and closed by a transition ring.

6. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 4, characterized in that: the outer edge of the extension deck is provided with a flanged buckle, the upper end of the outer sidewall of the base is provided with a flange, and the flanged buckle is wrapped and connected to the flange.

7. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that: the partition layer is provided on the base plate, so that the partition layer is disposed between and spaced apart from the outer sidewall and the central post.

8. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 7, characterized in that: the partition layer comprises an inner ring and an outer ring, the inner ring is surrounding and spaced apart from the central post, and the outer ring is surrounding and spaced part from the inner ring; a first end of the inner ring and a first end of the outer ring are respectively connected with the base plate, and a second end of the inner ring and a second end of the outer ring are connected and closed by a transition ring.

9. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that: the central post is a hollow structure, an inner cavity of the central post forms a passage hole, a lower end of the passage hole penetrates through the base plate to form a bottom opening, an upper end surface of the central post is provided with a vent hole, and the vent hole communicates with an upper end of the passage hole.

10. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 3, characterized in that: a wall thickness of the outer ring is H, a wall thickness of the inner ring is K, and H≥K.

11. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 5, characterized in that: a wall thickness of the outer ring is H, a wall thickness of the inner ring is K, and H≥K.

12. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 8, characterized in that: a wall thickness of the outer ring is H, a wall thickness of the inner ring is K, and H≥K.

13. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 3, characterized in that: a diameter of the first end of the inner ring is M1, a diameter of the second end of the inner ring is M2, and M1≤M2.

14. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 5, characterized in that: a diameter of the first end of the inner ring is M1, a diameter of the second end of the inner ring is M2, and M1≤M2.

15. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 8, characterized in that: a diameter of the first end of the inner ring is M1, a diameter of the second end of the inner ring is M2, and M1≤M2.

16. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 3, characterized in that: a diameter of the first end of the outer ring is N1, a diameter of the second end of the outer ring is N2, and N1≥N2.

17. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 5, characterized in that: a diameter of the first end of the outer ring is N1, a diameter of the second end of the outer ring is N2, and N1≥N2.

18. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 8, characterized in that: a diameter of the first end of the outer ring is N1, a diameter of the second end of the outer ring is N2, and N1≥N2.

19. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 9, characterized in that: a height of the central post is L1, a depth of the cavity is L2, and L1≥L2.

20. The ice tray structure for making ice for water glasses according to claim 2, characterized in that: the base and the central post, the upper cover and the partition layer are all made of a soft material.

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