Juicer brush, cleaning method, and juicer incorporating a removable juicer brush

Abstract

A brush for cleaning the blades and mesh basket of a juicer is provided. The brush has a horizontal base component and a first outer brush surface at an angle to the horizontal base component. The horizontal base component extends laterally from the first outer brush surface, and the top surface of the brush body is provided with grooves disposed perpendicular to the horizontal base component. The grooves are located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the first outer brush surface. Bristles extend from the first outer brush surface. Additionally provided are a juicer with a removable brush for use in the cleaning process, and a method of cleaning a juicer using the removable brush.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 139,002, filed January 19, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] SUMMARY The present disclosure relates generally to a brush for cleaning a juicer, a method for cleaning a juicer using the brush, and a juicer incorporating a removable juicer brush. [Background technology]

[0003] Juicers are generally difficult to clean. As an example, a typical centrifugal juicer utilizes rotating blades to cut or shred fruits and vegetables into small pieces that are then moved into a chamber where the fruit is forced against a perforated or mesh basket, separating the juice from the pulp via centrifugal force.

[0004] Fruits and vegetables are fed to the rotating blades by a chute, which is typically substantially cylindrical, and may be forced against the blades using a plunger configured to fit into the chute. Once the produce to be juiced is cut or shredded until it is small enough to fit into an opening, such as the space between the chute and the blades, it is transferred to a mesh portion of the basket where it is strained using centrifugal force.

[0005] While this method allows for quick and easy straining of juice from the pulp, the mesh of the basket quickly collects pulp and other fruit debris and requires frequent cleaning. Such cleaning may be required, for example, after every use, and the blade and basket combination may be difficult to disassemble for cleaning and may be configured to make cleaning difficult. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] There is a need for a brush that can effectively clean the blades and mesh baskets of a juicer, as well as a need for a juicer incorporating such a brush and a method for cleaning a juicer that uses such a brush. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A brush may be provided for efficient cleaning of the blades and mesh basket of the juicer.

[0008] Thus, a brush may comprise a brush body having a horizontal base component and a first outer brush surface at an angle to the horizontal base component. The horizontal base component extends laterally from the first outer brush surface, and a top surface of the brush body is provided with a groove disposed perpendicular to the horizontal base component. The groove is located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the first outer brush surface. A plurality of bristles extend from the first outer brush surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the grooves form a circular arc and the first outer brush surface defines a segment of the surface of a frustum of a cone, and the frustum and the circular arc are centered about the same central axis.

[0010] In some such embodiments, a second outer brush surface may be provided on an opposite side of the horizontal base component from the first outer brush surface, the second outer brush surface defining a second segment of the surface of the frustum.

[0011] In some such embodiments, a second groove is provided that is perpendicular to the horizontal base component and located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the second outer brush surface. The second groove forms an arc about the central axis. A notch may be provided extending from the groove or the second groove toward the horizontal base component.

[0012] In some embodiments with only a single groove, there may also be a notch extending from said groove towards the horizontal base component.

[0013] In some embodiments, a plurality of bristles may extend from a bottom surface of the horizontal base component.

[0014] In some embodiments, a second horizontal base surface is disposed above the lower surface of the horizontal base component and adjacent to the first outer brush surface, and a plurality of bristles may be disposed extending from the second horizontal base surface.

[0015] In some embodiments, bristles may extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction perpendicular to the first outer brush surface, while in other embodiments, the bristles may extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction parallel to the grooves.

[0016] Also provided is a juicer with a brush for cleaning the blades and mesh basket. Such a juicer includes a bowl having a substantially circular flat bottom and a mesh wall defining a truncated cone extending from the flat bottom. The juicer further includes a blade located at the flat bottom of the bowl, a substantially cylindrical vertical chute terminating above the blade, and a removable brush.

[0017] The brush has a brush body having a horizontal base component and a first outer brush surface at an angle relative to the horizontal base component, the horizontal base component extending laterally from the first outer brush surface and having an inclination angle substantially the same as the inclination angle of the mesh walls.

[0018] The brush may then include a groove disposed on the upper surface of the brush body perpendicular to the horizontal base component and defining an arc of a circle having a circumference substantially the same as the circumference of the end of the vertical chute, the end of the vertical chute then mating with the arc.

[0019] The groove is located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the first outer brush surface.

[0020] A plurality of bristles are provided extending from the first outer brush surface, and in use, the bowl rotates relative to the vertical chute, with or without the brush.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first exterior brush surface defines a segment of a surface of a frustum of a cone, and the frustum of the first exterior brush surface, the frustum of the mesh wall of the bowl, and the circumference of the end of the vertical chute are centered about a central axis when the removable brush is engaged with the vertical chute.

[0022] In some such embodiments, the removable brush further includes a second outer brush surface disposed on an opposite side of the horizontal base component from the first outer brush surface, the second outer brush surface defining a second segment of the surface of the frustum of the first outer brush surface.

[0023] In some such embodiments, the brush further includes a second groove perpendicular to the horizontal base component and located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the second outer brush surface, the second groove forming an arc about the one central axis and mating with the end of the vertical chute.

[0024] In some embodiments, the brush further includes a notch extending from the groove toward the horizontal base component, and the end of the vertical chute may include a protrusion extending from the circumference of the end of the vertical chute, the protrusion mating with the notch when the brush is mated with the end of the vertical chute.

[0025] In some embodiments, the brush further comprises a plurality of bristles extending from a bottom surface of the horizontal base component.

[0026] In some embodiments, a second horizontal base surface is provided adjacent the first outer brush surface above the lower surface of the horizontal base component, and a plurality of bristles may be provided extending from the second horizontal base surface.

[0027] In some embodiments, bristles may extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction perpendicular to the first outer brush surface, while in other embodiments, the bristles may extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction parallel to the grooves.

[0028] A method of cleaning a juicer is also provided. Such a method may comprise removing a juicer cover from a juicer chamber. The juicer cover may comprise a substantially cylindrical vertical chute, and the juicer chamber may comprise a bowl having a substantially circular flat base and a mesh wall defining a truncated cone extending from the flat base.

[0029] A removable brush may then be provided having a brush body with a flat base component and a first outer brush surface at an angle to the horizontal base component, the removable brush further comprising a groove in a top surface of the brush body disposed orthogonally to the horizontal base component and defining an arc of a circle having a circumference substantially the same as a circumference of the end of the vertical chute.

[0030] The removable brush may include a notch extending from the groove towards the horizontal base component, and the method may include mating the groove with the vertical chute by at least partially positioning the end of the vertical chute within the groove and aligning the notch with a protrusion from the circumference of the end of the vertical chute.

[0031] The vertical chute then passes through the mesh of the bowl. Wall andThe vertical chute is disposed to share a vertical axis and the juicer cover is secured to the juicer chamber. The method further comprises pouring a fluid into the vertical chute while rotating the bowl relative to the vertical chute. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a bottom perspective view of a brush according to the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 shows a top perspective view of the brush of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional perspective view of a juicer according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the juicer of FIG. 3 equipped with the brush of FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the juicer of FIG. 3 and the brush of FIG. 1 in use in a cleaning method. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 illustrates a top perspective view of a second embodiment of a brush according to the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows a bottom perspective view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows a side view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 shows a top view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 10A] FIG. 10A shows a cross-sectional side view of a blender equipped with the brush of FIG. [Figure 10B] FIG. 10B shows a top cross-sectional view of a blender with the brush assembly of FIG. 10A. [Figure 10C] FIG. 10C shows a bottom perspective view of a portion of the blender including the vertical chute. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 illustrates a top perspective view of a third embodiment of a brush according to the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 shows a bottom perspective view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 shows a side view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 14]FIG. 14 shows a top view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 shows a bottom view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 shows a top perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a brush according to the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 shows a bottom perspective view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 shows a side view of the brush of FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows a bottom view of the brush of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0033] The description of exemplary embodiments according to the principles of the present disclosure is intended to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered as part of the entire written description. Any reference to direction or orientation in the description of the embodiments disclosed herein is intended merely for convenience of description and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. Relative terms such as "lower", "top", "horizontal", "vertical", "upper", "lower", "up", "down", "top" and "bottom", as well as derivatives thereof (e.g., "horizontally", "downwards", "upwards", etc.) should be construed as referring to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawings under discussion. These relative terms are merely for convenience of description and do not require that the device be configured or operated in a particular orientation unless expressly indicated as such. Similarly, "mounted", "fixed", "connected", "coupled", "interconnected" and similar terms refer to a relationship in which structures are fixed or attached to other structures, directly or indirectly, through intervening structures or movable or fixed attachment members or connections, unless otherwise specified. Moreover, the features and advantages of the present disclosure are illustrated by reference to the illustrated embodiments. Thus, the present disclosure should not be expressly limited to the embodiments illustrating some possible and non-limiting combinations of features that may exist alone or in combination with other features, and the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the claims appended hereto.

[0034] This disclosure describes the best mode of carrying out the present disclosure currently contemplated. This description is not intended to be understood in a limiting sense, but provides examples of the present disclosure presented merely for illustrative purposes, with reference to the accompanying drawings, to advise those skilled in the art of the advantages and configurations of the present disclosure. In the various figures of the drawings, like reference numerals indicate like or similar parts.

[0035] It is important to note that the disclosed embodiments are only a few of the many advantageous uses of the innovative teachings herein. In general, statements made in the specification of this application do not necessarily limit any of the various claimed disclosures. Moreover, some statements may apply to some inventive features but not to other features. In general, singular elements may refer to plurals and vice versa without loss of generality, unless otherwise specified.

[0036] Figures 1 and 2 show perspective views of a brush 100 according to the present disclosure. Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional perspective view of a juicer 300 according to the present disclosure. Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the juicer 300 of Figure 3 with the brush 100 of Figure 1.

[0037] 1 shows a brush 100 for cleaning a juicer 300. In general, the illustrated brush 100 is removable from the juicer 300 to be cleaned and can be attached to the juicer. 300 During use, the brush 100 There is no cleaning method for use with brushes 100 is inserted. Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the juicer 300 of Figure 3 and the brush 100 of Figure 1 in use in a cleaning method, which is described in more detail below.

[0038] As shown, the brush 100 includes a horizontal base component 120 and a horizontal base component 122. 120 The brush body 110 has a first outer brush surface 130 that is angled relative to the horizontal base component 120. The horizontal base component 120 extends laterally from the first outer brush surface 130.

[0039] As shown, the brush 100 further comprises a plurality of bristles 160 extending from the first outer brush surface 130. In some embodiments, additional bristles 170 extend from a bottom surface 180 of the horizontal base component 120.

[0040] The brush 100 has a groove 140 on the upper surface 150 of the brush body 110, and the groove 140is disposed perpendicular to the horizontal base component 120. The groove 140 is typically located at the transition between the horizontal base component 120 and the first outer brush surface 130.

[0041] Generally, the grooves 140 form a circular arc as shown. Similarly, the first outer brush surface 130 also forms a circular arc when viewed from above or below, and defines therein a segment of the surface of a frustum of a cone. The frustum of the first outer brush surface 130 and the arcs of the grooves 140 are centered about the same central axis 500, 1000, as shown most clearly in Figures 5 and 10B.

[0042] FIG. 3 shows a juicer 300 for use with the brush 100 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 100 5 shows the juicer 300 during a cleaning cycle. As shown, the juicer 300 includes a substantially circular flat bottom 320 and a 320 and a mesh wall 330 defining a frustum of a cone extending from the bowl 310.

[0043] Juicer 300 further includes blades 340 disposed on flat bottom 320 of bowl 310. A substantially cylindrical vertical chute 350 extends downwardly into bowl 310 and terminates above blades 340, with an end 360 of vertical chute 350 interfacing with the bowl. 310 A small gap 355 is formed between the flat bottom 320 of the plate.

[0044] In use, the blades 340 rotate with the bowl 310, thereby cutting any produce inserted into the vertical chute 350. When the produce is sufficiently finely chopped, it passes through a small gap 355 between the end 360 of the vertical chute 350 and the flat bottom 320 of the still rotating bowl 310, and is forced by the centrifugal force of the rotation against the conical mesh wall 330, thereby cutting the mesh wall. 330 Strain the juice through.

[0045] During a cleaning routine, the juicer 300 is opened and the removable brush 100 is inserted. During insertion, the groove 140 of the removable brush 100 mates with the end 360 of the vertical chute 350. 350 End of 360 The groove 140 The arc of the groove 140 generally corresponds to the circumference of the end 360 of the vertical chute 350 so that the components mate by simple insertion into the groove.

[0046] The juicer 300 is then closed with the brush 100 attached to the end 360 of the vertical chute 350. As shown and discussed above, the first outer brush surface 130 is supported on a horizontal base. Components 120 and defines a segment of a truncated cone. Shi face The inclination angle of the first outer brush surface 130 is substantially the same as the inclination angle of the mesh wall 330 of the bowl 310. The truncated cone of the first outer brush surface 130 and the truncated cone of the mesh wall 330 of the bowl 310 are Brush 100, When inserted into the juicer 300 and mated with the vertical chute 350 , they share one central axis 500 of the vertical chute 350 .

[0047] The juicer 300 further includes a plunger 370. During typical use of the juicer 300, the plunger 370 may be used to force the produce down the vertical chute 350 so that it is forced against the blades 340. During the cleaning routine described above, the plunger 370 is used as a reservoir for water or other fluids, which are then flushed down the vertical chute 350. 350 Water or other fluid is poured into the vertical chute 350 while rotating the bowl 310 relative to the vertical chute 350. Thus, the brush 100 cleans the bowl 310 while the injected fluid facilitates the cleaning process. In some embodiments, the plunger 370 has a plunger 370 that is rotated during normal use of the juicer 300. 370 A lid 380 is provided so that the plunger 370 can be closed. In such an embodiment, the lid 380 is removed so that the plunger 370 can be used as a reservoir.

[0048] Figure 6 shows a top perspective view of a second embodiment of a brush 600 according to the present disclosure. Figure 7 shows a bottom perspective view of the brush 600 of Figure 6. Figures 8 and 9 show side and top views of the brush 600 of Figure 6. The same reference numbers are used in this embodiment for components of the brush 600 of Figure 6 that are equivalent to the brush 100 of Figure 1.

[0049] Figure 10A shows a side cross-sectional view of a blender 1010 with the brush 600 of Figure 6. Figure 10B shows a top cross-sectional view of the blender 1010 with the brush 600 of Figure 10A. Figure 10C shows a bottom perspective view of a portion of the blender 1010 of Figure 10A with a vertical chute 1020.

[0050] As shown, the brush 600 may have a brush body 610 that further includes a second outer brush surface 630 that is opposite the first outer brush surface 130 relative to the horizontal base component 120. The second outer brush surface 630 will generally define a second segment of the same frustoconical surface as the first outer brush surface 130. In some embodiments, such as shown in FIG. 6, the second outer brush surface 630 does not include bristles and is primarily Washing In another embodiment, as shown in Figures 11-16, the second outer brush surface 630 has bristles and functions to stabilize the brush 600 therein. Washing Juicer 300 inside Or Blender 1010 Bowl of 310 It should be noted that in the embodiments of Figures 6, 11 and 16, bristles are not shown, but bristles openings 620 are provided. Washing When used in a brush, bristles are typically provided in some or all of the bristle openings.

[0051] Further, the brush 600 is attached to the top surface 150 of the horizontal base component 120 perpendicular to the horizontal base component 120 and to the horizontal base component 120. 120and the second outer brush surface 630. That is, the second groove 640 is on the opposite side of the horizontal base component 120 from the first outer brush surface 130. The second groove 640 may form an arc about the central axis 1000, thereby forming an arc of the same circle as the arc of the first groove 140.

[0052] In some embodiments, the brush 100,600 may extend from one or both of the grooves 140,640 to a horizontal base component. 120 The vertical chute 1020 further includes a notch 660 extending in the direction of the groove 140, 640 of the brush 100, 600. The notch 660 may join with a protrusion 1030 extending from the circular end 1040 of the vertical chute 1020. In this manner, the circular end 1040 of the vertical chute 1020 may mate with the groove 140, 640 of the brush 100, 600, and the notch 660 may mate with the protrusion 1030. Washing In the middle, the brush 100,600 is connected to the vertical chute 1020 and Blender 1010 Bowl 310 10 and the interface between the notches 660 and the protrusions 1030 prevents the brushes 100, 600 from rotating relative to the vertical chute 1020.

[0053] It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, there is a notch 660 extending from the second groove 640 and a protrusion 1030 extending from the circular end 1040 of the vertical chute 1020. However, it should be understood that the notch 660 may be provided in the first groove 140 in addition to or instead of the second groove 640. Similarly, the positioning mechanism may be provided in any suitable arrangement, e.g., a vertical chute 1020. 1020 A notch may be provided in the circular end 1040 of the groove 140, 640 and one or both of the grooves 140, 640 may be modified to provide a discontinuity to mate with the notch.

[0054] Figure 11 shows a top perspective view of a third embodiment of a brush 1100 according to the present disclosure. Figure 12 shows a bottom perspective view of the brush 1100 of Figure 11. Figure 13 shows a side view of the brush 1100 of Figure 11. Figure 14 shows a top view of the brush 1100 of Figure 11, and Figure 15 shows a bottom view of the brush 1100 of Figure 11.

[0055] The brush of Figure 11 is similar to that shown in Figure 6 described above, and corresponding features are labeled using the same reference numbers. As shown, the illustrated embodiment differs from that described above in that there are no bristles or bristle openings provided on the bottom surface 180 of the horizontal base component 120.

[0056] Additionally, as shown, the second outer brush surface 630 includes a first outer brush Side 1 In addition to the opening 620 provided in 30, a similar for hair Opening 1110 may be provided.

[0057] Also, the bristles 160 shown in FIG. 1 and the bristles openings shown in FIG. 620 is the surface of the first outer brush surface 130 On the surface While shown orthogonal, the bristle openings 620, 1110 of the brush 1100 in FIG. 11 are angled relative to the first and second outer brush surfaces 130, 630. Instead, the openings 620, 1110 of the brush 1100 are parallel to the grooves 140, 640 of the brush 1100, Washing Inside it points straight down.

[0058] Figure 16 shows a top perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a brush 1600 according to the present disclosure. Figure 17 shows a bottom perspective view of the brush 1600 of Figure 16. Figure 18 shows a side view of the brush 1600 of Figure 16. Figure 19 shows a bottom view of the brush 1600 of Figure 16.

[0059] As discussed above with respect to the brush 1100 of Figure 11, the brush 1600 is similar to the other illustrated embodiments, but with some different features. As shown, the brush 1600 includes a second horizontal base surface 1610. Such base surface may be above the lower surface 180 of the horizontal base component 120 of the brush body 610 and adjacent to the first or second outer brush surfaces 130, 630.

[0060] In addition to incorporating bristles 160 or bristle openings 620 into the first or second outer brush surface 130, 630, the second horizontal base surface 1610 may be provided with additional bristles or bristle openings 1620. As shown, the second horizontal base surface 1610 may form a step between the lower surface 180 and the first or second outer brush surface 130, 630.

[0061] During cleaning routine , Brush 100, 600, 1100, 1600, Juicer 300 first Or Blender 1010 Nochi The cover is removed from the chamber. .mosquito The bar includes a substantially cylindrical vertical chute 350, 1020. ,blood The chamber includes a bowl 310 having a substantially circular flat bottom 320 and a mesh wall 330 that defines a frustum of a cone.

[0062] next, For cleaning The brushes 100, 600, 1100, and 1600 are provided. 100,600,1100,1600 The vertical chute then takes the form described above. 350,1020 At least a portion of the end 360, 1040 of the 140,640 By placing the groove 140 and / or the second groove 640 in the vertical chute 350, 1020, the groove 140 and / or the second groove 640 may be fitted to the vertical chute 350, 1020. 660 The end of the groove 140, 640 360,1040 When positioned, it is aligned with the protrusion 1030 of the end 360,1040 of the vertical chute 350,1020.

[0063] The vertical chute 350, 1020 may then be positioned to share a vertical axis 500, 1000 with the mesh wall 330 of the bowl 310. This is Or Blender To reassemble the 1010 ,blood For the chamber Teka This may be by fixing the bar.

[0064] Juicer 300 with properly inserted brushes 100, 600, 1100, 1600 Or Blender When 1010 is fully assembled, the bowl 310 is connected to the vertical chute 350, 1020 and the brush. 100,600,1100,1600 A cleaning routine may be performed in which the vertical chute 350, 1020 is rotated relative to the chute 350. Typically, during this part of the process, a fluid such as water is injected into the vertical chute 350, 1020 to facilitate the cleaning process.

[0065] Although the present disclosure has been described at some length and with certain particulars in terms of several illustrated embodiments, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to those particulars, embodiments, and particular embodiments, but rather should be construed with reference to the appended claims so as to provide the broadest possible interpretation of such claims in view of the prior art and thus effectively encompass the intended scope of the present disclosure.

[0066] All examples and conditional descriptions recited herein are for instructional purposes to help the reader understand the principles of the present disclosure and the concepts contributed by the inventor to advance the art, and should be interpreted as not being limited to such specifically recited examples and conditions. Moreover, all descriptions herein reciting the principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Moreover, such equivalents are intended to include both currently known equivalents and equivalents developed in the future, i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure.

Claims

1. a brush body having a horizontal base component and a first outer brush surface that is angled relative to the horizontal base component; a groove disposed perpendicular to the horizontal base component in the upper surface of the brush body; a plurality of first bristles extending from the first outer brush surface; a second horizontal base surface above the lower surface of the horizontal base component and adjacent to the first outer brush surface; a plurality of second bristles extending from the second horizontal base surface; the horizontal base component extends laterally from the first outer brush surface; The groove is located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the first outer brush surface. A brush characterized by:

2. The groove forms an arc; the first outer brush surface defines a segment of a surface of a frustum of a cone; The truncated cone and the arc are centered on the same central axis.

2. A brush according to claim 1 , characterized in that

3. a second outer brush surface disposed opposite the first outer brush surface relative to the horizontal base component; The second outer brush surface defines a second segment of the surface of the frustum.

3. A brush according to claim 2 , characterized in that

4. a second groove perpendicular to the horizontal base component and located at a transition between the horizontal base component and the second outer brush surface; The second groove forms an arc centered on the central axis.

4. A brush according to claim 3, characterized in that

5. a notch extending from one of the groove or the second groove toward the horizontal base component.

5. A brush according to claim 4.

6. a notch extending from the groove toward the horizontal base component.

2. A brush according to claim 1 , characterized in that

7. a plurality of third bristles extending from a bottom surface of the horizontal base component.

2. A brush according to claim 1 , characterized in that

8. The first bristles extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction perpendicular to the first outer brush surface.

2. A brush according to claim 1 , characterized in that

9. The first bristles extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction perpendicular to a bottom surface of the horizontal base component.

2. A brush according to claim 1 , characterized in that

10. a bowl having a flat circular base and a mesh wall extending from the base and defining a frustum of a cone; a blade located on the flat bottom of the bowl; a cylindrical vertical chute terminating above said blade; A removable brush, the mesh wall has an inclination angle; The brush is a brush body having a horizontal base component and a first outer brush surface that is angled relative to the horizontal base component; a groove disposed on the upper surface of the brush body perpendicular to the horizontal base component and forming an arc to mate with an end of the vertical chute; a plurality of first bristles extending from the first outer brush surface; a second horizontal base surface above the lower surface of the horizontal base component and adjacent to the first outer brush surface; a plurality of second bristles extending from the second horizontal base surface; the horizontal base component extends laterally from the first outer brush surface; the first outer brush surface has an inclination angle; the groove is located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the first outer brush surface; The bowl rotates relative to the vertical chute A juicer characterized by:

11. the first outer brush surface defines a segment of a surface of a frustum of a cone; The frustum of the first outer brush surface, the frustum of the mesh wall of the bowl, and the circumference of the end of the vertical chute are centered on a central axis when the removable brush is fitted to the vertical chute. A juicer according to claim 10, characterised in that

12. the removable brush further comprises a second outer brush surface disposed opposite the first outer brush surface relative to the horizontal base component; The second outer brush surface defines a second segment of the surface of the frustum of the first outer brush surface. A juicer according to claim 11, characterised in that

13. the brush further includes a second groove perpendicular to the horizontal base component and located at the transition between the horizontal base component and the second outer brush surface; The second groove forms an arc about the one central axis and fits into the end of the vertical chute. A juicer according to claim 12, characterised in that

14. the brush further includes a notch extending from the groove toward the horizontal base component; the end of the vertical chute has a projection extending from a circumference of the end of the vertical chute; The protrusion fits into the notch when the brush is engaged with the end of the vertical chute. A juicer according to claim 10, characterised in that

15. The brush further includes a plurality of third bristles extending from a bottom surface of the horizontal base component. A juicer according to claim 10, characterised in that

16. The first bristles extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction perpendicular to the first outer brush surface. A juicer according to claim 10, characterised in that

17. The first bristles extend from the first outer brush surface in a direction perpendicular to a bottom surface of the horizontal base component. A juicer according to claim 10, characterised in that

18. A method for cleaning a juicer, comprising the steps of: removing a juicer cover having a cylindrical vertical chute from a juicer chamber having a bowl having a circular flat bottom and a mesh wall extending from the flat bottom and defining a truncated cone; a brush body having a horizontal base component and a first outer brush surface at an angle to the horizontal base component; a groove in an upper surface of the brush body disposed perpendicular to the horizontal base component and defining an arc; a second horizontal base surface above a lower surface of the horizontal base component and adjacent the first outer brush surface; a plurality of bristles extending from the second horizontal base surface; and a notch extending from the groove toward the horizontal base component; Positioning at least a portion of the end of the vertical chute within the groove and engaging the notch with a protrusion from the circumference of the end of the vertical chute, thereby engaging the groove with the vertical chute; positioning the vertical chute so that the vertical chute shares a vertical axis with the mesh wall of the bowl and securing the juicer cover to the juicer chamber; Pour fluid into the vertical chute while rotating the bowl relative to the vertical chute. A cleaning method comprising the steps of:

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