FR2805446A1

FR2805446A1 - Hand operated juice squeezer for fruit has pair of arms pushed together to press half orange positioned in cup section formed on one arm

Info

Publication number: FR2805446A1
Application number: FR0002719A
Authority: FR
Inventors: Roseline Mesle; Thenaud Steeve Brothier
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2000-02-28
Filing date: 2000-02-28
Publication date: 2001-08-31
Anticipated expiration: 2020-02-28
Also published as: FR2805446B1

Abstract

The hand operate juice squeezer has two arms (A, B) which fit together and are connected by a pivot axis (1). The lower arm has a semi-circular cup chamber (3) to receive a half orange and has perforations in its lower end to allow drainage of juice. The upper arm has a semi-circular projection (7) which pressed on the lemon as the arms are pushed together.

Description

-Description - Cette invention révolutionnaire permet de presser un demi citron non seulement avec une simplicité déconcertante mais aussi en extrayant tout son jus jusqu'à la dernière goutte tout en séparant parfaitement la pulpe et les pépins ; le tout sans se salir les mains. - Description - This revolutionary invention makes it possible to squeeze half a lemon not only with disconcerting simplicity, but also by extracting all of its juice to the last drop while separating it perfectly. pulp and seeds; all without getting dirty hands.

Ce présent pressoir à main ne nécessite pas de récipient pour recueillir le jus. Suivant la pression exercée on peut doser la quantité de jus souhaitée sur le mets à assaisonner. Son entretien n' à rien à envier à son utilisation. Il n'y a pas plus simple que de nettoyer deux cuillères à soupe. This hand press does not require a container to collect the juice. Depending on the pressure exerted, the desired amount of juice can be dosed on the food to be seasoned. Its maintenance has nothing to envy to its use. It's no easier than cleaning two tablespoons.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention à l'echelle 1I2: La figure 1 représente le dispositif de l'invention La figure 2 représente en coupe ce dispositif Cet ustensile se compose de deux éléments (A ) et(B ) emboîtables, reliés par une articulation(axe (1) et les jointures (2) et (6) ). La jointure (2 ) et (6 ) de chaque élément est suivi d'une demi-sphère creuse (3 ) et (7) prolongée d'un manche (S ) et (8 ) qui permet d'exercer la pression ; la zone creuse des manches augmente la rigidité et diminue le poids du pressoir. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention at the scale 1I2: Figure 1 shows the device of the invention Figure 2 shows in section this device This utensil consists of two elements (A) and (B ) nestable, connected by a joint (axis (1) and the joints (2) and (6)). The join (2) and (6) of each element is followed by a hollow half-sphere (3) and (7) extended by a handle (S) and (8) which makes it possible to exercise the pressure; the hollow area of the sleeves increases the stiffness and decreases the weight of the press.

On place un demi citron (coupé dans le sens de sa largeur, partie bombée vers le haut) dans le creux de la demi-sphère creuse (3 ) de l'élément inférieur (A ), au fond duquel il y a les trous (4 ) qui permettent l'évacuation du jus tout en retenant intégralement la pulpe et les pépins. La pression exercée sur les manches(S ) et (8 ) est de façon telle que la partie bombée de la demi-sphère creuse ( 7 ) de l'élément su périeur(B ) s'emboîte dans l'élément inférieur (A ). L'emboîtement des deux éléments (A ) et (B ) a pour principe de retourner le demi citron sur lui même de façon à y extraire tout son jus. Place a half lemon (cut in the direction of its width, curved part upwards) in the hollow of the hollow half-sphere (3) of the lower element (A), at the bottom of which there are the holes ( 4) which allow the evacuation of the juice while retaining integrally the pulp and seeds. The pressure exerted on the sleeves (S) and (8) is such that the domed part of the hollow half-sphere (7) of the upper element (B ) fits into the lower element (A). The interlocking of the two elements (A) and (B) has the principle of returning the half lemon on itself to extract all its juice.

Afin de pouvoir utiliser à nouveau le pressoir à main, il faut libérer de l'ustensile ce qui reste dans l'élément (A ) ; pour cela il suffit d'écarter l'élément (B ) de l'élément (A) puis les retourner. In order to be able to use the hand press again, it is necessary to release from the utensil what remains in the element (A); to do this, simply remove the element (B) from the element (A) and then return them.

Le diamètre de la demi-sphère (3) a été étudié de façon telle qu' il permet de recevoir tous types de citrons, voir même certaines oranges afin que l' ustensile soit maniable, léger et peu encombrant. La longueur des manches est conçue afin que l'effort exercé soit réduit.The diameter of the half-sphere (3) has been designed so that it can receive all types of lemons, or even some oranges so that the utensil is manageable, light and compact. The length of the sleeves is designed so that the effort exerted is reduced.

Claims

- Claims - 1 / Device for pressing a half lemon, characterized in that it comprises two elements (A) and (B ) nestable , connected by a joint (axis (1) and the joins (2) and (6) ). The hollow of the hollow half-sphere (3 ) of the lower element (A) makes it possible to receive half a lemon (cut in the direction of its width, curved part towards the top) and to evacuate the juice while retaining integrally the pulp and the pips via the holes (4). The pressure exerted on the sleeves (S) and (8) is such that the domed portion of the hollow half-sphere (7) of the upper element (B) (B ) engages in the lower element (A), this having the principle of returning the half lemon on itself, extracting all its juice. 21 Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the length of the sleeves (5) and (8) is designed so that the force exerted is reduced. 31 Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that the handle (5) constitutes a part of the element (A), a hollow zone increases its rigidity and decreases the weight of the utensil. 4 / Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the hollow of the hollow half-sphere (3) is a part of the element (A) intended to receive a half lemon cut in the direction its width, curved upwards; its diameter has been studied in such a way that it can receive all types of lemon, even some oranges so that the utensil is manageable, light and compact. S / Device according to claim (4) characterized in that the bottom of the hollow half-sphere (3) has holes (4) whose diameters are such that they allow the rapid evacuation of the juice while retaining completely the pulp and seeds. 6 / Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the joint (2) connects the element (B) of the element (A) through the joint (6) and the axis ( 1) thus forming the articulation of the hand press. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hollow hemisphere (7) constitutes part of the element (B ); the hollow portion increases its rigidity and decreases the weight of the utensil. 81 Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the curved portion of the hollow half-sphere (7) fits into the hollow of the hollow half-sphere (3); the interlocking of these two parts have the principle of returning the half lemon on itself to extract all its juice. 91 Apparatus according to claim (6) or claim (7) characterized in that the handle (8 ) constitutes a part of the element (B ), a zone hollow increases its rigidity and decreases the weight of the utensil.