Set of stackable pressing cones for electric citrus press
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric citrus juicers lack efficient storage and separation mechanisms for multiple pressing cones, which hinders their adaptability to different citrus fruit sizes and affects juice extraction performance.
Innovation Solution
A set of stackable pressing cones with staggered angular fins and indentations that allow for easy separation and compact storage, facilitating better pulp riddling and juice extraction across various fruit sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If multiple pressing cones are stacked for storage, then storage space is optimized, but separation of the pressing cones becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing cones are designed with asymmetric fin arrangements where the fins on each pressing cone are offset at different angular positions. This asymmetric configuration creates an interference pattern that prevents complete stacking, leaving a small gap that enables easy separation while maintaining compact storage. The first pressing cone has fins at specific angular positions, while the second pressing cone has fins at offset angular positions, creating the necessary asymmetry for both compact storage and easy separation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If pressing cones are designed for different citrus fruit sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing cones are designed to nest within each other through the offset fin configuration. The second pressing cone fits into the space created by the fins of the first pressing cone, and the third pressing cone fits into the space created by the fins of the second pressing cone. This nesting arrangement allows multiple pressing cones for different fruit sizes to be stored in a compact manner while maintaining their individual functionality for different citrus fruit sizes.
3Productivity
If fins are added to pressing cones, then pulp riddling is improved, but separation of stacked cones becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The fins on each pressing cone are arranged at asymmetric angular positions rather than uniformly distributed. The first pressing cone has fins at specific angular positions, while the second pressing cone has fins at offset angular positions. This asymmetric arrangement creates gaps between the fins of adjacent pressing cones when stacked, allowing improved pulp riddling functionality while maintaining the ability to separate the cones easily.
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AI summary
-The invention relates to a set of stackable pressing cones for an electric citrus press (1) having a motorized base (2), said set having a first pressing cone (10) that has at least one first lower fin (13) extending to the outside of a second pressing cone (20) stacked on the first pressing cone (10). -According to the invention, this set has a third pressing cone (30) that can be stacked on the second pressing cone (20) so as to be driven in rotation by the second pressing cone (20), and the second pressing cone (20) has at least one second lower fin (23) extending to the outside of the third pressing cone (30) stacked on the second pressing cone (20). -The invention also relates to an electric citrus press (1) having a motorized base (20) and a set of pressing cones of the abovementioned type.