Juicer Drum Assembly with Adjustable Pulp Discharge Resistance Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Most juicers have limited accuracy and convenience in adjusting pulp discharge and face difficulties in separating and cleaning components associated with pulp discharge.

Innovation Solution

A drum assembly with a pulp discharge adjusting apparatus that includes a discharge resistance exerting member and an adjusting member, allowing for adjustable resistance and easy attachment/detachment from the pulp discharge port, enhancing cleaning convenience and accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a pulp discharge adjusting apparatus is added to control pulp discharge amount, then the accuracy and versatility of pulp discharge adjustment is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepulp discharge adjustmentVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pulp discharge adjusting apparatus is divided into separate components: a discharge resistance exerting member installed in the pulp discharge port, and a discharge resistance adjusting member that operates independently to adjust the resistance. This segmentation allows for precise control of pulp discharge while keeping each component simple and manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The discharge resistance adjusting member is designed to be movable, allowing users to dynamically adjust the discharge resistance according to different extraction needs. The adjusting member can shift position to change the degree of resistance exerted on the pulp, providing versatile control without requiring multiple fixed configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the pulp discharge adjusting apparatus is made detachable for easy cleaning, then the ease of cleaning is improved, but the reliability of the connection may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning convenienceVSAvoidconnection reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The pulp discharge adjusting apparatus is designed as a detachable component that can be easily separated from the drum body for cleaning. The segmentation allows the adjusting apparatus to be removed and cleaned independently, significantly improving cleaning convenience while maintaining a reliable connection when assembled through proper coupling structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides enhanced accuracy and convenience in adjusting pulp discharge, making it easier to clean and customize pulp discharge settings according to user preferences and the type of subject being extracted.

Implementation Method 1

having an elastically deformable portion which is elastically deformable by pressing of the pulp being discharged

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3175743B1Drum assembly having pulp discharge control device, and juicer including same

Publication Date: 2020.05.27 COWAY CO LTD

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AI summary

A drum assembly and a juicer having the same are disclosed, in which the drum assembly comprises a drum body having a juice discharge port and at least one pulp discharge port, and a pulp discharge adjusting apparatus mounted on the pulp discharge port to adjust an amount of pulp discharge.