WO2019075754A1

WO2019075754A1 - Ice cube mould

Info

Publication number: WO2019075754A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/107131
Authority: WO
Inventors: 何宗江; 贾志强
Original assignee: 深圳前海小有技术有限公司; 深圳市海司恩科技有限公司
Priority date: 2017-10-20
Filing date: 2017-10-20
Publication date: 2019-04-25

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention is an ice cube mould. The ice cube mould comprises a frame; and an ice tank made of an ultraviolet transparent material. The ice tank is provided in the frame. A plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices are provided uniformly on the frame at positions where the frame and the ice tank are in contact. Also provided in the frame is a wireless power transmission receiving end, the wireless power transmission receiving end being electrically connected with the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices. The wireless power transmission receiving end is used for receiving external electromagnetic waves and converting the electromagnetic waves to electrical energy, and thereafter transmitting the electrical energy to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices. The present invention provides the ice tank in the inner side of the frame and provides the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices on the frame at the positions where the frame and the ice tank are in contact, so that the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light emitting devices can transmit through the ice tank, thus continuously sterilizing water or ice during an ice-making process and ensuring the edible safety of ice cubes. Meanwhile wireless power transmission method is used to supply power for the ice cube mould, thereby eliminating the need to introduce power transmission devices such as wires into a refrigerator, allowing for immediate usage upon installation and enhancing user experience.

Description

Ice cube mold

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of ultraviolet sterilization technology, in particular to an ice cube mold.

Background technique

Eating ice cubes is an indispensable part of making cold drinks and is very popular among people. Ice is often made by adding water to an ice cube mold and placing it in the freezer layer of the refrigerator.

At present, the ice mold of the household is made of plastic or silica gel, and does not have a sterilization function, so that the food safety of the ice block is not guaranteed, thereby affecting the health of the user.

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an ice cube mold to solve the problem that the edible safety of the ice cube in the prior art is not guaranteed, thereby affecting the health of the user.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an ice cube mold comprising a frame body and an ice tray of ultraviolet light transmissive material, wherein the ice trough is disposed in the frame body; and the frame body and the ice trough are attached a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices are evenly arranged at the joint;

a wireless power receiving end is further disposed in the frame, and the wireless power receiving end is electrically connected to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices;

The wireless power receiving end is configured to receive an external electromagnetic wave and convert the electromagnetic wave into electrical energy for transmission to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.

As a further improvement of the present invention, a controller is further disposed in the frame, and the controller is electrically connected to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices;

The controller is configured to control opening or closing of the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.

As a further improvement of the present invention, a joint of the first base and the second base is further provided with a weight detecting device, the weight detecting device is electrically connected to the controller, and the weight detecting device is used for Detecting the weight of the ice trough;

When the weight is greater than or equal to the first preset threshold and less than the second preset threshold, the weight check The measuring device generates a first weight signal and transmits the first weight signal to the controller, the controller controlling the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices to be located under the ice trough according to the first weight signal The half of the ultraviolet light emitting device is turned on;

When the weight is greater than or equal to the second predetermined threshold, the weight detecting device generates a second weight signal and transmits the second weight signal to the controller, the controller according to the The two weight signals control the opening of all of the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.

As a further improvement of the present invention, when the weight is less than the first predetermined threshold, the weight detecting device generates a third weight signal and transmits the third weight signal to the controller, The controller controls the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices to remain in a closed state according to the third weight signal.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the controller is further configured to control the plurality of ultraviolet illuminating devices to be turned on for a second predetermined period of time after the plurality of ultraviolet illuminating devices are turned on for a first predetermined period of time.

As a further improvement of the present invention, a temperature detecting device for detecting an external ambient temperature is further disposed outside the first sidewall, and the temperature detecting device is electrically connected to the controller;

The controller is further configured to receive a temperature signal generated by the temperature detecting device, and determine whether the temperature signal is lower than a preset temperature threshold, and if the temperature signal is lower than the temperature threshold, the controlling The plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices are controlled to be turned on.

As a further improvement of the present invention, it further includes a cover that covers the top of the ice trough.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the bottom of the ice trough is further provided with a silicone belt, one end of the silicone belt is fixedly connected to one side wall, and the other end of the silicone belt is provided with a pull ring, the pull ring The utility model is used for pulling the silicone belt to drive the ice cube out of the ice tank.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the adhesion between the ice trough and the frame is filled with a filler, and the adhesion of the filler to the frame is provided with a reflective coating for protecting the filler. .

As a further improvement of the present invention, the connection between the cover and the ice trough is further provided with a buckle for fixing the cover to the ice trough.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the bottom of the frame is evenly disposed to prevent the frame from being Body sliding anti-slip structure.

The invention provides an ice trough on the inner side of the frame body, and a plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting devices are arranged at the joint of the frame body and the ice trough, and the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light-emitting device can pass through the ice trough, so that the ice making process can be performed during the ice making process. Continuous sterilization of water or ice ensures the safety of the ice. At the same time, the method of wirelessly transmitting electric energy transmits the electric energy in the form of electromagnetic waves from the wireless transmission transmitting end to the wireless transmission receiving end, and does not need to introduce a transmission device such as a wire in the refrigerator, and is ready to use, thereby further improving the user experience.

DRAWINGS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a first embodiment of an ice mold according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the first embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a seventh embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing an eighth embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a ninth embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a tenth embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing an eleventh embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

1 and 2 illustrate an embodiment of the ice mold of the present invention. In this embodiment, the ice mold includes a frame 1 and an ice tray 2 of ultraviolet-transmissive material, and the ice tray 2 is disposed in the frame 1; A plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting devices 3 are uniformly disposed at a position where the frame 1 and the ice tray 2 are attached.

Specifically, the frame 1 includes a first base 11 and a plurality of first sidewalls 12 . The plurality of first sidewalls 12 are enclosed at the edge of the first base 11 , and the plurality of first sidewalls 12 and the first base 11 are Forming a cavity, ice The slot 2 is received in the cavity; the ice slot 2 includes a second base 21 and a plurality of second side walls 22, the plurality of second side walls 22 are enclosed on the edge of the second base 21, and the second base 21 is first The base 11 is attached, and the plurality of second side walls 22 are bonded to the plurality of first side walls 12, and the number of the plurality of second side walls 22 is the same as the number of the plurality of first side walls 12.

Preferably, the ultraviolet permeable material may be made of quartz.

Preferably, a plurality of ice trays are disposed in the ice trough 2, and a plurality of ice trays are arranged neatly in the ice trough 2.

Further, a plurality of ice trays can be arranged in two rows, and four ice trays are arranged in each row.

A wireless power receiving end 111 is further disposed in the frame 1 , and the wireless power receiving end 111 is electrically connected to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3 .

The wireless power receiving end 111 is for receiving an external electromagnetic wave, and converts the electromagnetic wave into electric energy for transmission to the controller 112, and the controller 112 transmits the electric energy to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3.

Specifically, the external electromagnetic wave is derived from a wireless transmission transmitting end.

Preferably, the wireless power transmission transmitting end can be disposed around the refrigerator.

Further, the wireless power transmission transmitting end and the wireless power transmitting receiving end 111 can be replaced with a mobile power source and a power source interface.

In this embodiment, by placing an ice tray 2 of ultraviolet light material in the frame 1 and providing a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3 at the bonding portion, the light emitted by the ultraviolet light emitting device 3 can pass through the ice channel of the ultraviolet light material. 2. Sterilize the water or ice in the ice tank 2 to ensure the food safety of the formed ice. At the same time, by wirelessly transmitting electric energy, the electric energy is transmitted from the wireless transmission transmitting end to the wireless transmission receiving end 111 in the form of electromagnetic waves, and no need to introduce a transmission device such as a wire in the refrigerator, that is, ready to use, further improving the user experience, and at the same time Replaced by a low-cost mobile power and power interface to power the ice cube mold to meet the needs of different users.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the controller 1 is further provided with a controller 112, and the controller 112 is electrically connected to the plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting devices 3;

The controller 112 is for controlling the opening or closing of the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3.

This embodiment controls the opening or closing of the plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting devices 3 by the controller 112, and is optimized. The ice mold is close to the wireless transmission output and enters the working state, so that the user can control the working state of the ice mold and improve the user experience.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 4, in the embodiment, the adhesion between the first base 11 and the second base 21 is further provided with a weight detecting device 113, and the weight detecting device 113 is electrically connected to the controller 112. The weight detecting device 113 is configured to detect the weight of the ice tank 2. When the weight is greater than or equal to the first preset threshold and less than the second preset threshold, the weight detecting device 113 generates a first weight signal and the first weight The signal is transmitted to the controller 112, and the controller 112 controls the ultraviolet illuminating device of the plurality of ultraviolet illuminating devices 3 located in the lower half of the ice trough to be turned on according to the first weight signal;

Specifically, the lower middle portion of the ultraviolet light-emitting device includes an ultraviolet light-emitting device located in the lower half of the side wall of the ice bath and an ultraviolet light-emitting device located at the bottom of the ice bath, the number of which is four-fifths of the total number of the ultraviolet light-emitting devices.

When the weight is greater than or equal to the second preset threshold, the weight detecting device 113 generates a second weight signal, and transmits the second weight signal to the controller 112, and the controller 112 controls the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3 according to the second weight signal. All of the UV light-emitting devices are turned on.

Preferably, the weight detecting means 113 may be provided as a pressure detector for determining the weight of water or ice in the ice tank 2 by detecting the magnitude of the pressure of the ice tank 2 on the frame 1.

In this embodiment, the ultraviolet sterilization operation is automatically turned on by detecting the weight of water or ice in the ice trough 2, and different opening conditions can be set according to the needs of different users, thereby further improving the user experience.

Based on the above embodiment, in the embodiment, when the weight is less than the first preset threshold, the weight detecting device 113 generates a third weight signal, and transmits the third weight signal to the controller 112, and the controller 112 The plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting devices 3 are controlled to remain in a closed state according to the third weight signal.

Preferably, in combination with the above embodiment, in order to enable the ice tray and the remaining ice cubes to continue the sterilization operation, the first preset threshold may be set to a lower value, and the value is greater than or equal to the ice tank 2 Its own weight, while the second preset threshold can be set to a higher value.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether the ultraviolet sterilization device is turned on by detecting the weight of water or ice in the ice tank 2. When the weight is less than the preset threshold, the ultraviolet sterilization device is not turned on, so that the ice mold is idle or in the ice trough 2 When the weight does not meet the requirements of the user, it will not enter the working state, thereby saving the cost of electricity.

Based on the above embodiment, the controller 112 is further configured to control the plurality of ultraviolet illuminating devices 3 to be turned on for a second predetermined period of time after the plurality of ultraviolet illuminating devices 3 are turned on for a first predetermined period of time.

Specifically, the first predetermined period of time is an initial sterilization period in which water is immediately placed in the ice tank 2, and the ultraviolet light-emitting device 3 needs to provide continuous ultraviolet light throughout the process of water condensing into ice.

Further, after the condensation process of the water ends, the ultraviolet light-emitting device 3 is turned on for intermittent sterilization of the ice block for a second predetermined period of time.

Preferably, the second preset time period can be set to one hour, and the opening time of the ultraviolet light emitting device 3 can be set to five minutes.

In this embodiment, the sterilization process is continued throughout the ice making process, and the emulsion is intermittently sterilized after the ice cubes are formed, thereby ensuring that the ice cubes are in a sterile state from the formation to the use, thereby ensuring the food safety of the ice cubes.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 5, in the embodiment, a temperature detecting device 114 for detecting an external ambient temperature is disposed outside the first sidewall 11 , and the temperature detecting device 114 is electrically connected to the controller 112 .

The controller 112 is further configured to receive a temperature signal generated by the temperature detecting device 114 and determine whether the temperature signal is lower than a preset temperature threshold. If the temperature signal is lower than the temperature threshold, the controller 112 controls the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3 to be turned on. .

Specifically, when the temperature signal is higher than or equal to the temperature threshold, the controller 112 controls the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices 3 to remain in the off state.

Preferably, the temperature threshold can be set to be close to the temperature set by the freezing layer of the refrigerator used (for example, if the freezing layer is set to -15 ° C, the temperature threshold can be set to -5 ° C), that is, the temperature threshold is at the temperature set by the freezing layer. Between the freezing point of water and water.

Preferably, the temperature detector of the embodiment and the weight detecting device 113 of the above embodiment need to meet the preset conditions at the same time to enter the sterilization operation to save power consumption.

In this embodiment, the temperature of the environment in which the ice mold is placed is detected by the temperature detector and fed back to the controller. 112 to control the opening or holding off of the ultraviolet light-emitting device 3, when the ambient temperature is lower than the temperature threshold, the sterilization operation is entered, and the ultraviolet light-emitting device 3 does not need to be manually turned on or off, thereby further improving the user experience.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the ice mold further includes a cover 4 which covers the top of the ice tank 2.

Preferably, the material of the cover 4 can also be set to a UV-transparent material, such as quartz.

Further, the ultraviolet light-emitting device 3, the wireless power transmitting receiving end 111, the controller 112, the weight detecting device 113, and the temperature detector 114 in the above embodiments may be disposed inside the cover 4, and are disposed in the cover 4, respectively. , the frame 1 and the ice tank 2 do not need to be provided with any electronic device.

In this embodiment, by covering a quartz cover 4 on the ice tank 2, when the user holds the ice mold, the water or ice in the ice tank 2 does not spill or fall out, further improving the user experience.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 7, in the embodiment, the bottom of the ice tank 2 is further provided with a silicone belt 5, and one end of the silicone belt 5 is fixedly connected to one side wall, and the other end of the silicone belt 5 is A pull ring 51 is provided, and the pull ring 51 is used to pull the silicone belt 5 to drive the ice cube out of the ice tank 2.

Preferably, if the ice trough 2 is provided with the above two rows of ice trays, the number and position of the silicone strips 5 may be set to be parallel to each other, and one end of each of the silicone strips 5 is fixedly connected to the same side wall, each strip The other end of the silicone belt 5 is provided with a pull ring 51, and each of the silicone strips 5 is used to drive the ice cubes in a row of ice cubes out of the ice tray.

In this embodiment, by laying the silicone belt 5 on the ice trough 2 or the bottom of the ice tray, the user can pull the silica gel belt 5 to drive the ice cube out of the ice trough 2, which is convenient and quick, and further improves the user experience.

In the embodiment of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the bonding place of the ice tank 2 and the frame 1 is filled with the filler 6, and the bonding place of the filler 6 and the frame 1 is provided for reflection. A reflective coating 7 of ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light-emitting device 3.

Specifically, the filler 6 is used to fix the ice tank 2 and the frame body 1 while protecting the electronic device at the bonding place of the ice tank 2 and the frame body 1 from damage such as friction or collision, and isolating moisture into damage. Electronic device.

Preferably, the type of the filler 6 can be set to an organic glue such as silica gel.

Preferably, the type of the reflective coating 7 can be set to a metal material such as an aluminum plating.

In this embodiment, the organic glue is filled in the bonding place of the ice tank 2 and the frame body 1, and the aluminum plating layer is plated on the bonding place of the organic glue and the frame body, and the aluminum light-emitting device 3 is protected while passing through the aluminum plating layer. The reflective property reflects the ultraviolet light into the ice tank 2, thereby improving the sterilization efficiency.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, a buckle 41 for fixing the cover 4 to the ice tank 2 is further provided at the joint of the cover 4 and the ice tank 2.

Further, the cover 4 can also be fastened to the top of the frame 1.

In this embodiment, the cover body 4 is fastened to the ice tank 2 or the cover body 4, so that the cover body 4 does not accidentally fall off during use of the ice mold, which further enhances the user experience.

On the basis of the above embodiment, referring to FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the bottom of the frame 1 is evenly provided with an anti-slip structure 13 for preventing the frame 1 from sliding.

Further, the anti-slip structure 13 may also be disposed on the outer sidewall of the frame 1.

Preferably, the anti-slip structure 13 may be a non-slip silicone having a grain.

In this embodiment, by providing an anti-slip structure at the bottom of the frame body 1, the ice mold does not slip with the contact surface, and the ice mold is damaged. When the ice mold is transferred from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment, the surface will condense water. The beads cause the friction between the ice mold and the contact surface to be reduced, which is easy to cause sliding, which causes the ice mold to be broken, etc., and the anti-slip structure 13 ensures that no slip occurs between the ice mold and the contact surface, further improving The user experience.

The specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail above, but are merely exemplary, and the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. All equivalent modifications and alterations to the invention are also within the scope of the invention, and the equivalents and modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. And the like should be covered within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

An ice cube mold, comprising: a frame body and an ice tray of ultraviolet-transmissive material, wherein the ice groove is disposed in the frame; the frame body and the ice groove are evenly disposed a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices;

a wireless power receiving end is further disposed in the frame, and the wireless power receiving end is electrically connected to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices;

The wireless power receiving end is configured to receive an external electromagnetic wave and convert the electromagnetic wave into electrical energy for transmission to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.
The ice cave mold according to claim 1, wherein a controller is further disposed in the frame, and the controller is electrically connected to the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices;

The controller is configured to control opening or closing of the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.
The ice mold according to claim 2, wherein a joint of the first base and the second base is further provided with a weight detecting device, and the weight detecting device is electrically connected to the controller The weight detecting device is configured to detect the weight of the ice trough;

When the weight is greater than or equal to the first preset threshold and less than the second preset threshold, the weight detecting device generates a first weight signal and transmits the first weight signal to the controller. The controller controls the ultraviolet light emitting device located in the lower half of the ice trough of the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices to be turned on according to the first weight signal;

When the weight is greater than or equal to the second predetermined threshold, the weight detecting device generates a second weight signal and transmits the second weight signal to the controller, the controller according to the The two weight signals control the opening of all of the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.
The ice mold according to claim 3, wherein said weight detecting means generates a third weight signal and transmits said third weight signal when said weight is less than said first predetermined threshold To the controller, the controller controls the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices to remain in a closed state according to the third weight signal.
The ice cube mold according to claim 2, wherein said controller is further used in After the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices are turned on for a first predetermined period of time, the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices are controlled to be turned on for a second predetermined period of time.
The ice mold according to claim 2, wherein a temperature detecting device for detecting an external ambient temperature is disposed outside the first side wall, and the temperature detecting device is electrically connected to the controller;

The controller is further configured to receive a temperature signal generated by the temperature detecting device, and determine whether the temperature signal is lower than a preset temperature threshold, and if the temperature signal is lower than the temperature threshold, the controlling The plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices are controlled to be turned on.
The ice mold according to claim 1, further comprising a cover that covers the top of the ice trough.
The ice mold according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the ice trough is further provided with a silicone belt, one end of the silicone belt is fixedly connected to one side wall, and the other end of the silicone belt is disposed. There is a pull ring, the pull ring is used to pull the silicone belt to drive the ice cube out of the ice trough.
The ice mold according to claim 1, wherein the attachment of the ice groove and the frame is filled with a filler, and the adhesion of the filler to the frame is provided for reflection. a reflective coating of ultraviolet light emitted by the plurality of ultraviolet light emitting devices.
The ice mold according to claim 7, wherein a joint of the cover body and the ice tank is further provided with a buckle for fixing the cover body to the ice tank.
The ice mold according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the frame is evenly provided with an anti-slip structure for preventing the frame from sliding.