JPH0119018Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] This invention relates to a cooling device in the form of ice cubes that are mainly used to cool dishes and food, such as ice used in on-the-ground cooking. It is.

[Conventional technology and its problems]

Conventionally, in order to prevent ice cubes used to cool whiskey and soft drinks from melting in food or alcohol, water was stored in a synthetic resin container and then frozen to replace it with natural ice. (For example, Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 49-80950, Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 61-10476, etc.).

However, when filling such a container with water to use as an ice-making material, the water inlet of the container must protrude to the outside for efficient sealing, and conversely, if it protrudes, the water inlet may get caught in the mouth during use. It was hot.

[Purpose of the invention, outline of the structure to solve the problem]

This invention eliminates such problems and makes it easier to pour water into the container containing the refrigerant and seal it, and also eliminates problems such as getting caught when the refrigerant is put into the oral cavity during use. The purpose of this device is to obtain a cooling device in which a recess 2 that opens only on one side is formed on the outer surface of a container 5 made of a thin film made of synthetic resin, and a narrow water inlet 3 is integrated at the bottom of the recess 2. The water-filled container 5 is characterized by its protruding portion being closed and sealed.

[Example] The figure shows an example of this invention, and Figures 1 and 2 show an example of a cooling device for cooling food and drinks according to this invention, which is commonly used. Like ice blocks, it is formed into cubes or spheres. A relatively flat part is formed on the surface of the cooling device 1, and a recess 2 is provided therein, and a water inlet 3 is provided in a pipe-like manner protruding inside the recess 2. FIG. 3 is drawn to make it easier to understand the size of these ice blocks, and shows the state in which the cooling device 1 has been scooped out by the ice shovel 4. Fourth
6 to 6 show a method of manufacturing this cooling device 1.

That is, first, as shown in FIG. 4, a hard synthetic resin is blow-molded to form a container 5 made of a thin film. A pipe-shaped water injection pipe 6 is formed in the recess 2 of the container 5. Next, as shown in FIG. 5, about 90% of the water in the container 5 is poured into the container 5, and the water injection pipe 6 is cut so that it fits in the recess 2, and then high-frequency heating, friction welding, They may be fusion welded, or may be joined using an adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and further sealed using another lid material (not shown).

When in use, it is cooled in a freezer to freeze the water inside and served with food and drinks, so even if the water in the cooling device 1 thaws, it becomes water and changes the appearance of the food and drinks. without impairing taste,
The original taste can be maintained for a relatively long time. In addition, since the container 5 is made of a thin film of synthetic resin, it does not give off any odor to food or drinks, and has good heat conduction, so it can provide a cooling function similar to that of conventionally used ice. Furthermore, it can be reused by freezing it again after use, and can be used for a relatively long period of time.

Note that the refrigerant sealed inside the container 5 is not limited to water, and other liquids such as ethylene glycol that have a large specific heat and are not corrosive can be used.
Furthermore, when the cooling device 1 is colored, the container 5 may be a colored transparent body, or the container 5 itself may be uncolored and transparent, and the refrigerant may be colored.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, in the cooling device 1 according to this invention, a recess 2 that opens only on one side is formed on the outer surface of a container 5 made of a thin film made of synthetic resin, and a thin water inlet 3 is integrally formed at the bottom of the recess 2. This makes it extremely easy to seal the water inlet 3;
Since the water inlet 3 protrudes from the bottom of the recess 2 provided on the outer surface, it does not protrude to the outer surface and does not damage the appearance. This has the effect of preventing the spout 3 from getting caught in the mouth.

Note that by coloring the container or water, colored cooling appliances 1 can be easily produced, and the aesthetic appearance of dishes and drinks can be improved without dyeing them.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawing shows an example of this invention.
1 and 2 are external views of a cooling device 1 according to this invention, FIG. 3 is an external view showing one form of using them, and FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 are FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the manufacturing process of the cooling device 1. FIG. 1... Cooling device, 2... Hollow, 3... Water inlet, 4... Ice shovel, 5... Container, 6... Water inlet pipe.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A recess 2 that opens only on one side is formed on the outer surface of a container 5 made of a thin film made of synthetic resin, and a thin water inlet 3 is integrally protruded at the bottom of the recess 2. A cooling device for cooling food or drinks that is placed in a container 5 and filled with water by closing the protruding part of the container 5 and sealing it. (2) The cooling device for cooling food and beverages according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, wherein the transparent thin film covering the cooling device 1 is colored. (3) The cooling device for cooling food and beverages according to claim 1, wherein the ice covered with a transparent thin film is made of a colored liquid. (4) The cooling device for cooling food and beverages as set forth in claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, wherein the water inlet 3 is sealed by fusion bonding. (5) The cooling device for cooling food and drinks as set forth in claim 1 of the utility model registration, wherein the water inlet 3 is sealed with adhesive or adhesive. (6) The cooling device for cooling food and drinks as set forth in claim 1 of the utility model registration, wherein the water inlet 3 is sealed with a lid. (7) The container 5 made of a thin film is molded from hard synthetic resin and is designed to maintain its shape in its natural state. cooling equipment.