Ice making mold

Abstract

An ice making mold, comprising an upper mold plate (1) and a housing (2), the upper mold plate (1) detachably covering the housing (2). Lower molds (3) are provided in the housing (2), second cavities (42) are formed in the lower molds (3), and through holes (21) for the lower molds (3) to move up and down are formed in the top surface of the housing (2). The upper mold plate (1) is provided with first cavities (41) corresponding to the second cavities (42), and the first cavities (41) and the second cavities (42) are matched to form ice making cavities (4). A support portion is provided below the lower molds (3), and elastic members (5) are provided between the lower molds (3) and the support portion. When the upper mold plate (1) does not cover the housing (2), the upper ends of the lower molds (3) extend through the through holes (21) and out of the top surface of the housing (2) under the action of the elastic members (5). When the upper mold plate (1) covers the housing (2), the bottom surface of the upper mold plate (1) presses against the lower molds (3), the lower molds (3) move downward within the through holes (21) to compress the elastic members (5), and then the lower molds (3) are pressed tightly against the bottom surface of the upper mold plate (1) under the elastic force of the elastic members (5), causing the first cavities (41) and the second cavities (42) to be tightly closed, thereby effectively ensuring the cooling effect and producing more aesthetically pleasing formed ice cubes.

Description

An ice-making mold Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice-making technology, and in particular to an ice-making mold. Background Technology

[0002] To produce ice blocks with uniform shapes, ice-making molds are generally used. Water is poured into the mold cavity, and then the mold is placed at a low temperature to allow the water to freeze and form ice blocks.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN213841431U discloses a novel ice-making mold, comprising a first mold body and a second mold body, which are detachably assembled. The first mold body has at least one first cavity, and the second mold body has at least one corresponding second cavity. When the first and second mold bodies are assembled, the corresponding first and second cavities match to form ice-making cavities. Each ice-making cavity is equipped with a funnel-shaped water injection part, the tip of which corresponds to the top of the ice-making cavity. The top of the ice-making cavity is provided with an exhaust hole. The first and second mold bodies are assembled in a nested manner. During use, the first and second cavities of the above-mentioned ice-making mold are prone to insufficient closure, leading to reduced ice-making efficiency. Furthermore, the formed ice blocks will produce obvious mold-joint lines, affecting the appearance of the formed ice blocks.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed. Technical solutions

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ice-making mold that addresses the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] This utility model provides an ice-making mold, including an upper template and a shell. The upper template is detachably mounted on the shell. A lower mold is provided inside the shell, and a second cavity is formed on the lower mold. The top surface of the shell is provided with a through hole for the lower mold to move up and down. The upper template is provided with a first cavity corresponding to the second cavity, and the first cavity and the second cavity are matched to form an ice-making cavity. A support part is provided below the lower mold, and an elastic element is provided between the lower mold and the support part. When the upper template is not mounted on the shell, the upper end of the lower mold extends through the through hole and out of the top surface of the shell under the action of the elastic element.

[0008] With the above structural design, when the upper template is placed on the shell, the bottom surface of the upper template will press against the lower mold, causing the lower mold to move downward in the through hole, thereby compressing the elastic element. Under the elastic action of the elastic element, the lower mold is tightly attached to the bottom surface of the upper template, so that the first cavity and the second cavity are tightly closed, effectively ensuring the cooling effect, and preventing obvious mold closing marks from appearing on the formed ice cubes, making the formed ice cubes more aesthetically pleasing.

[0009] It is understood that when the upper template is placed on the shell, the first cavity and the second cavity are aligned and molded to form an ice-making cavity. Here, "placed" refers to the upper template overlapping the shell to form a stable structure, with direct contact between the two. After ice making is complete, the upper template can be separated from the shell to prevent contact. The method of detachably placing the upper template on the shell can be customized by those skilled in the art, allowing for interlocking or screwing; or by fixing the upper template and using a driving mechanism connected to the shell to drive the shell towards the upper template, thus placing the upper template on the shell. This invention does not impose any limitations on this method.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the elastic element is a spring, a spring sheet, or a spring pad, and the number of the elastic element is one or more. The type and number of the elastic element can be selected and set according to actual needs.

[0011] According to the above scheme, a limiting ring communicating with the through hole is fixedly connected below the through hole, and the outer wall of the lower mold is provided with a limiting part that contacts the bottom surface of the limiting ring. Through the cooperation of the limiting part and the limiting ring, the upward movement range of the lower mold is limited, preventing the lower mold from directly detaching from the shell when it is pushed up by the elastic element.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the elastic element is a spring, the support part includes a support frame and a mounting column, the mounting column is fixed on the support frame, the spring is sleeved on the mounting column, and the two ends of the spring abut against the bottom center position of the lower mold and the support frame, respectively.

[0013] According to the above scheme, the limiting part includes multiple protrusions and a washer ring. The multiple protrusions are arranged around the outer wall of the lower mold, and the washer ring is fixed to the top surface of the multiple protrusions. With the above structural arrangement, when the pressure of the upper mold plate on the lower mold is removed, during the process of the elastic element returning from the compressed state, it drives the lower mold to move upward until the washer ring contacts the bottom surface of the limiting ring. The washer ring and the limiting ring cooperate to perform a limiting function.

[0014] According to the above scheme, elastic elements are provided between the multiple protrusions and the supporting parts. This structural arrangement ensures that the multiple elastic elements are arranged in a ring below the protrusions, resulting in more even force distribution on the lower mold.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the elastic element is a spring, the support part includes a support frame and multiple columns, the multiple columns are fixed on the support frame and are correspondingly arranged below the multiple protrusions, the spring is sleeved on the column, and the two ends of the spring abut against the protrusion and the column respectively.

[0016] By providing multiple columns below the multiple protrusions, the columns prevent the spring from deforming or bending when subjected to force, ensuring that the force direction of the lower mold does not change and effectively preventing the lower mold from tilting during up-and-down movement, thereby ensuring that the first cavity and the second cavity are tightly closed.

[0017] According to the above scheme, a limiting ring that communicates with the through hole is fixedly connected below the through hole, and the outer wall of the lower mold is provided with multiple guide parts. The limiting ring is provided with guide holes corresponding to the guide parts, and the guide parts are slidably disposed in the guide holes.

[0018] The cooperation between the guide part and the guide hole restricts the lower mold to move only axially up and down, effectively preventing the lower mold from tilting during the up and down movement, thereby ensuring that the first cavity and the second cavity are tightly closed. It is understood that the guide part can be set as a guide post, guide fin, etc., according to actual needs, and this utility model does not impose any limitations.

[0019] According to the above scheme, the upper outer wall of the lower mold is provided with a boss, and the inner wall of the through hole is provided with a groove that mates with the boss. The engagement of the boss and the groove restricts the downward movement range of the lower mold.

[0020] According to the above scheme, the upper template is connected to the refrigeration pipe; when the bottom surface of the upper template presses against the lower mold until the protrusion falls into the groove, the bottom surface of the upper template is in close contact with the top surface of the shell. Through this structural arrangement, the cooling capacity of the upper template can be transferred to the lower mold through the shell, which helps to improve refrigeration efficiency.

[0021] It is understood that, in order to add water for ice making into the ice-making cavity, those skilled in the art can, according to actual needs, provide water injection holes and vent holes on the lower mold or upper mold plate that communicate with the ice-making cavity; or the ice-making mold can be applied to a spray ice maker, with a through hole opened at the bottom of the lower mold, and water is sprayed into the ice-making cavity from the through hole at the bottom of the lower mold. This utility model does not impose any limitations. Beneficial effects

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] This invention features a lower mold within a housing. The top surface of the housing has a through hole for the lower mold to move vertically. A support portion is located below the lower mold, and an elastic element is positioned between the lower mold and the support portion. When the upper mold is not placed on the housing, the upper end of the lower mold extends through the through hole and out of the top surface of the housing under the action of the elastic element. When the upper mold is placed on the housing, its bottom surface presses against the lower mold, causing the lower mold to move downwards within the through hole, thereby compressing the elastic element. Under the elastic action of the elastic element, the lower mold adheres tightly to the bottom surface of the upper mold, ensuring a tight seal between the first and second cavities. This effectively guarantees the cooling effect and prevents noticeable mold-closing marks on the formed ice, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing ice block. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model where the upper template has been removed;

[0026] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of part A in Figure 2;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model where the upper template has been removed;

[0028] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 2 of this utility model where the upper template is removed;

[0029] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 3 of this utility model where the upper template is removed;

[0031] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of a portion of Figure 7;

[0032] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the lower mold in Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Upper mold plate; 2. Shell; 21. Through hole; 211. Groove; 22. Limiting ring; 221. Guide hole; 3. Lower mold; 31. Protrusion; 311. Washer ring; 32. Boss; 33. Guide part; 4. Ice-making cavity; 41. First cavity; 42. Second cavity; 5. Elastic element; 6. Support frame; 61. Mounting column; 62. Column; 7. Refrigeration pipe. The best embodiment of the present invention

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example

[0035] As shown in Figures 1-4, this utility model provides an ice-making mold, including an upper mold plate 1 and a shell 2. The upper mold plate 1 is detachably mounted on the shell 2. A lower mold 3 is provided inside the shell 2, and a second cavity 42 is formed on the lower mold 3. The top surface of the shell 2 is provided with a through hole 21 for the lower mold 3 to move up and down. The upper mold plate 1 is provided with a first cavity 41 corresponding to the second cavity 42, and the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are matched to form an ice-making cavity 4. A support part is provided below the lower mold 3, and an elastic element 5 is provided between the lower mold 3 and the support part. When the upper mold plate 1 is not mounted on the shell 2...

[0036] The upper end of the lower mold 3 extends through the through hole 21 and out of the top surface of the housing 2 under the action of the elastic member 5.

[0037] With the above structural design, when the upper template 1 is placed on the shell 2, the bottom surface of the upper template 1 will press against the lower mold 3, causing the lower mold 3 to move downward in the through hole 21, thereby compressing the elastic element 5. Under the elastic action of the elastic element 5, the lower mold 3 is tightly attached to the bottom surface of the upper template 1, so that the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are tightly closed, effectively ensuring the cooling effect, and preventing obvious mold closing marks from appearing on the formed ice cubes, making the formed ice cubes more aesthetically pleasing.

[0038] Furthermore, a limiting ring 22 communicating with the through hole 21 is fixedly connected below the through hole 21, and a limiting part is provided on the outer wall of the lower mold 3 that contacts the bottom surface of the limiting ring 22. Through the cooperation of the limiting part and the limiting ring 22, the upward movement range of the lower mold 3 is limited, preventing the lower mold 3 from directly detaching from the housing 2 when it is pushed up by the elastic member 5.

[0039] Furthermore, the elastic element 5 is a spring, and the support part includes a support frame 6 and a mounting post 61. The mounting post 61 is fixed on the support frame 6, and the spring is sleeved on the mounting post 61. The two ends of the spring abut against the bottom center position of the lower mold 3 and the support frame 6, respectively.

[0040] Furthermore, the limiting part includes multiple protrusions 31 and a washer ring 311. The multiple protrusions 31 are arranged around the outer wall of the lower mold 3, and the washer ring 311 is fixed to the top surface of the multiple protrusions 31. With the above structural arrangement, when the pressure of the upper mold plate 1 on the lower mold 3 is removed, during the process of the elastic member 5 resetting from the compressed state, it drives the lower mold 3 to move upward until the washer ring 311 contacts the bottom surface of the limiting ring 22. The washer ring 311 cooperates with the limiting ring 22 to perform a limiting function.

[0041] Furthermore, the upper outer wall of the lower mold 3 is provided with a boss 32, and the inner wall of the through hole 21 is provided with a groove 211 that mates with the boss 32. The engagement of the boss 32 and the groove 211 restricts the downward movement range of the lower mold 3.

[0042] Furthermore, the upper template 1 is connected to the refrigeration pipe 7; when the bottom surface of the upper template 1 presses against the lower mold 3 until the protrusion 32 falls into the groove 211, the bottom surface of the upper template 1 is in close contact with the top surface of the housing 2. Through this structural arrangement, the cooling capacity of the upper template 1 can be transferred to the lower mold 3 through the housing 2, which helps to improve refrigeration efficiency.

[0043] When using the ice-making mold of this utility model, the upper mold plate 1 is placed on the shell 2. The bottom surface of the upper mold plate 1 presses against the lower mold 3, causing the lower mold 3 to move downward in the through hole 21, thereby compressing the elastic element 5. Under the elastic action of the elastic element 5, the lower mold 3 is tightly attached to the bottom surface of the upper mold plate 1, so that the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are tightly closed. At this time, the protrusion 32 of the lower mold 3 falls into the groove 211 of the inner wall of the through hole 21 of the shell 2, and the bottom surface of the upper mold plate 1 is tightly attached to the top surface of the shell 2. Then, water for making ice is injected into the ice-making cavity 4, and the refrigeration pipe 7 exchanges heat with the ice-making cavity 4, so that the water in the ice-making cavity 4 freezes, and a shaped ice block is obtained. Example

[0044] As shown in Figure 5, this utility model provides an ice-making mold, the structure of which is basically the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that: an elastic element 5 is provided between the plurality of protrusions 31 and the support portion; the elastic element 5 is a spring; the support portion includes a support frame 6 and a plurality of columns 62; the plurality of columns 62 are fixed on the support frame 6 and are correspondingly arranged below the plurality of protrusions 31; the spring is sleeved on the column 62; and the two ends of the spring abut against the protrusions 31 and the column 62 respectively.

[0045] By providing multiple columns 62 below the multiple protrusions 31, the columns 62 ensure that the spring will not deform or bend when subjected to force, thus ensuring that the force direction of the lower mold 3 will not change and effectively preventing the lower mold 3 from tilting during the up-and-down movement, thereby ensuring that the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are tightly closed. Example

[0046] As shown in Figure 6-9

[0047] This utility model provides an ice-making mold, including an upper mold plate 1 and a shell 2. The upper mold plate 1 is detachably covered on the shell 2. A lower mold 3 is provided inside the shell 2. A second cavity 42 is formed on the lower mold 3. A through hole 21 for the lower mold 3 to move up and down is provided on the top surface of the shell 2. A first cavity 41 corresponding to the second cavity 42 is provided on the upper mold plate 1. The first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are matched to form an ice-making cavity 4. A support part is provided below the lower mold 3. An elastic element 5 is provided between the lower mold 3 and the support part. When the upper mold plate 1 is not covered on the shell 2, the upper end of the lower mold 3 extends through the through hole 21 and out of the top surface of the shell 2 under the action of the elastic element 5.

[0048] With the above structural design, when the upper template 1 is placed on the shell 2, the bottom surface of the upper template 1 will press against the lower mold 3, causing the lower mold 3 to move downward in the through hole 21, thereby compressing the elastic element 5. Under the elastic action of the elastic element 5, the lower mold 3 is tightly attached to the bottom surface of the upper template 1, so that the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are tightly closed, effectively ensuring the cooling effect, and preventing obvious mold closing marks from appearing on the formed ice cubes, making the formed ice cubes more aesthetically pleasing.

[0049] Furthermore, the elastic element 5 is a spring, and the support part includes a support frame 6 and a mounting post 61. The mounting post 61 is fixed on the support frame 6, and the spring is sleeved on the mounting post 61. The two ends of the spring abut against the bottom center position of the lower mold 3 and the support frame 6, respectively.

[0050] Furthermore, a limiting ring 22 communicating with the through hole 21 is fixedly connected below the through hole 21, and the outer wall of the lower mold 3 is provided with a plurality of guide parts 33. The limiting ring 22 is provided with guide holes 221 corresponding to the guide parts 33, and the guide parts 33 are slidably disposed in the guide holes 221.

[0051] The cooperation between the guide part 33 and the guide hole 221 restricts the lower mold 3 to move only axially up and down, effectively preventing the lower mold 3 from tilting during the up and down movement, thereby ensuring that the first cavity 41 and the second cavity 42 are tightly closed.

[0052] Furthermore, the upper outer wall of the lower mold 3 is provided with a boss 32, and the inner wall of the through hole 21 is provided with a groove 211 that mates with the boss 32. The engagement of the boss 32 and the groove 211 restricts the downward movement range of the lower mold 3.

[0053] Furthermore, the upper template 1 is connected to the refrigeration pipe 7; when the bottom surface of the upper template 1 presses against the lower mold 3 until the protrusion 32 falls into the groove 211, the bottom surface of the upper template 1 is in close contact with the top surface of the housing 2. Through this structural arrangement, the cooling capacity of the upper template 1 can be transferred to the lower mold 3 through the housing 2, which helps to improve refrigeration efficiency.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. An ice cube mold characterized by, The upper mold plate is detachably covered on the shell; The lower mold is arranged in the shell, and a second cavity is formed on the lower mold; The first cavity on the upper mold plate corresponds to the second cavity, and the first cavity and the second cavity match to form an ice-making cavity. The lower mold is arranged in the shell, and a second cavity is formed on the lower mold; When the upper mold plate is not covered on the shell, the upper end of the lower mold extends out of the top surface of the shell under the action of the elastic member.

2. The ice cube tray of claim 1, wherein, The elastic member is a spring, a spring sheet or a spring pad, and the number of the elastic members is one or more.

3. The ice cube tray of claim 1, wherein, The lower end of the through hole is fixedly connected with a limiting ring in communication with the through hole, and the outer wall of the lower mold is provided with a limiting portion in contact with the bottom surface of the limiting ring.

4. The ice cube tray of claim 3, wherein, The elastic member is a spring, the support portion includes a support frame and a mounting column, the mounting column is fixed on the support frame, the spring is sleeved on the mounting column, and two ends of the spring abut against the bottom center position of the lower mold and the support frame, respectively.

5. The ice cube tray of claim 3, wherein, The limiting portion includes a plurality of protruding portions and a gasket ring, the plurality of protruding portions are arranged on the outer wall of the lower mold, and the gasket ring is fixed on the top surface of the plurality of protruding portions.

6. The ice cube tray of claim 5, wherein, The elastic member is a spring, the support portion includes a support frame and a plurality of columns, the plurality of columns are fixed on the support frame and correspondingly arranged below the plurality of protruding portions, the spring is sleeved on the columns, and two ends of the spring abut against the protruding portions and the columns, respectively.

7. The ice cube tray of claim 6, wherein, The lower end of the through hole is fixedly connected with a limiting ring in communication with the through hole, the outer wall of the lower mold is provided with a plurality of guide portions, the limiting ring is provided with a guide hole corresponding to the guide portions, and the guide portions are slidably arranged in the guide hole.

8. The ice cube tray of claim 1, wherein, The upper end of the lower mold is provided with a boss, and the inner wall of the through hole is provided with a groove matched with the boss.

9. The ice cube tray of any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The upper mold plate is connected with the refrigeration pipe, and when the bottom surface of the upper mold plate abuts against the lower mold to the boss falling into the groove, the bottom surface of the upper mold plate is tightly attached to the top surface of the shell.

10. The ice cube tray of claim 9, wherein, ​

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