Sandwich-Type Support for Juicing Unit to Reduce Cleaning Complexity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic juicing machines require frequent and complex cleaning processes due to the need for individual disassembly of juicing unit elements, which slows down operations and increases the risk of losing parts during cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A sandwich-type support system comprising two plates with recesses that sandwich the juicing unit elements, anchored by a removable rod with a threaded system for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing all elements to be handled and cleaned as a single unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individual elements of the juicing unit are disassembled for cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but cleaning time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into two separable plates (front plate 4 and rear plate 8) that can be easily detached from each other via the rod removal mechanism. This segmentation allows the juicing unit elements to be accessed and removed individually for thorough cleaning, while the overall support structure remains intact for quick reassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a static, permanently assembled state to a dynamic, temporarily disassemblable state. The rod-based connection system enables the support plates to be easily separated and reconnected, allowing flexible adaptation between operational mode (assembled) and cleaning mode (disassembled).
2Ease of operation
If multiple individual disassembly steps are required for cleaning, then complete cleaning is achieved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into two main plates (front plate 4 and rear plate 8) connected by a single removable rod. This segmentation strategy reduces the disassembly process to a single critical step (rod removal) while maintaining the ability to access all juicing unit elements for complete cleaning.
Solution Approach 2:
The rod (13) is extracted as the key connecting element between the front and rear plates. By removing this single extraction element, the entire support structure becomes accessible for cleaning operations, simplifying the disassembly process while ensuring complete access to all cleaning-required surfaces.
3Productivity
If all juicing unit elements are handled as a single unit, then handling efficiency is improved, but cleaning effectiveness decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into front plate 4 and rear plate 8 that can be easily separated. During normal operation, the plates remain assembled for efficient handling. During cleaning, the plates are separated to allow individual access to juicing unit elements, resolving the contradiction between handling efficiency and cleaning effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure dynamically adapts between two states: assembled state for efficient handling and transport, and disassembled state for effective cleaning. The rod-based connection system enables quick transitions between these states, allowing the system to optimize for the current operational requirement.
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AI summary
Sandwich type support for juicing unit for an automatic juicing machine of the type in which the juicing unit comprises one or more female drums that move synchronously with one or more male drums that allows easy removal of the juicing unit as a whole for cleaning, such that the support comprises two plates with different openings that sandwich between them the main elements of the juicing unit such as the male and female drums, both plates being joined by at least one removable rod that is fastened via an anchor that allows a strong coupling and easy opening, such plates additionally comprising elements for anchoring to other elements of the juicing unit as well as elements for anchoring to the main body of the juicing machine.