KR20170047527A - Convertible juicer - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a convertible juicer. The convertible juicer comprises a shell, composed of a plurality of removable shell segments and extraction assembly. The extraction assembly is disposed inside the shell, and comprises: a drum; a compression chamber disposed inside the drum; and an auger disposed in the drum and contained in the compression chamber. The extraction assembly and the shell are convertible between a storage configuration and a juicing configuration.

Description

Convertible Juice {CONVERTIBLE JUICER}

The present invention relates to a juicer, and more particularly to a juice machine that is switchable between a compact storage configuration and a juicing configuration.

Various juices are known in the prior art for extracting and processing juices from a variety of foods. Such juice devices are generally used in a wide variety of applications such as, for example, a bass, auger or screw, a drum, a hopper, screens, juice bowls or pulp bowls, As well as a number of assembly components.

However, conventional juice machines are assembled or disassembled, are uncomfortable to handle, and are difficult to store. For example, in the case of the prefabricated type, the juice machine is very bulky and occupies too much space, so the juice machine can not be stored in the desired space or compartment. As another example, if non-assembled, the number of individual components is very large. A number of components can be easily disorganized, damaged, lost, and / or displaced when moved or stored in various storage spaces or compartments. Also, a prefabricated or non-prefabricated juice group can accumulate particles such as dust or dirt when placed in a particular storage space or compartment. Also, since juice vessels are bulky and contain a large number of components, juice vessels are often housed in exposed areas and aesthetically displeasing users.

It would be desirable to provide juice units that maximize storage space, thus providing organized and secure containment of the assembled components and facilitating easy assembly, disassembly, and sanitization.

As in this specification, a horizontal juice extractor has been surprisingly developed that maximizes juice effluent and optimizes the nutritional content of the juice extracted.

In one embodiment, a switchable juice unit is disclosed. The juice group includes a shell formed from a plurality of removable shell segments and an extraction assembly disposed within the shell. The extraction assembly includes a drum, a compression chamber disposed within the drum, and an auger housed in the compression chamber while being disposed within the drum. The extraction assembly and the shell are rotatable between a storage configuration and a juicing configuration.

In another embodiment, a juice switch that is switchable between a storage configuration and a juicing configuration is disclosed. The juice group includes a shell and an extraction assembly rotatably and retractably positioned within the shell. The extraction assembly is selectively positionable at least in a first position for the storage configuration and a second position for the mainsing configuration. The extraction assembly includes a drum, a compression chamber disposed within the drum, and an auger housed in the compression chamber while being disposed within the drum.

In another embodiment, a juice switch that is switchable between a storage configuration and a mainsing configuration is disclosed. The juice group includes a plurality of shell segments that are removably coupled to each other to form a shell. The motor assembly is configured to be disposed within the shell. The extraction assembly is foldably positioned within the shell and coupled to the motor assembly. The extraction assembly includes a drum, a compression chamber disposed within the drum, and an auger disposed within the drum and received in the compression chamber. The extraction assembly is such that the extraction assembly is selectively positionable at least to a first position for the storage configuration and a second position for the mainsing configuration. The extraction assembly is configured to extract the juice from the food into non-juicing proessing operations.

The foregoing and other advantages of the disclosure will be readily understood by those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, particularly when considered in light of the drawings set forth below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a top perspective view of a juice dispenser in a storage configuration according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a rear elevational view of the juice machine of Fig. 1;
3 is a bottom plan view of the juice machine of Fig.
Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the left side of the juice machine of Fig. 1;
Fig. 5 is a front perspective view of the juice dispenser of Fig. 1, wherein the front upper segment is removed from the juice dispenser to expose a portion of the extraction assembly of the juice dispenser.
Fig. 6 is a front perspective view of the juice machine of Fig. 1, in which the juice machine is in a main-gating configuration;

The following detailed description and the annexed drawings set forth and illustrate various exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings are intended to assist those skilled in the art in making and using the invention and are not intended to limit the disclosure, application, or use examples. The terms top, bottom, top, bottom, front, and rear are merely for convenience of description in this disclosure, It is not intended to be implied. The terms are applied to the general use arrangement of the juice machine taking into account the direction of gravity. In the drawings, it is to be understood that corresponding reference numerals designate like or corresponding parts or features.

1-5 illustrate a switchable juice machine 10. The juice machine 10 includes a shell 12 and an extraction assembly 14. The juice machine 10 is switchable between the storage configuration 100 shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 1-3 and 4 and the mainsacing configuration 200 shown in the embodiment of FIG. The juice machine 10 can be used to extract juice from foods such as fruits, vegetables, and the like. The juice machine 10 may also be used for non-joining processing operations such as mincing, grinding, whipping, and extruding food.

1-3, the shell 12 is configured to include an extraction assembly 14 and a motor assembly 16 for operating the extraction assembly 14. The shell 12 allows for miniaturization and ease of storage. In Figure 1, for illustrative purposes, at least a portion of the shell 12 is transparent and represents an extraction assembly 14 and a motor assembly 16 disposed within the shell 12. However, the shell 12 may be transparent or opaque and may be made of polymeric materials such as polycarbonate, metal or other similar materials, or suitable materials.

1-3, the shell 12 includes a plurality of substantially planar side walls 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, a top wall 20, a bottom wall 22, Includes a plurality of feet (26) coupled to a bottom wall (22) for support. It should be understood that other embodiments of the present invention do not include the feet 26 and that the bottom wall 22 of the juice base 10 may be placed in a counter or other support structure. When the juice machine 100 is in the storage configuration 100, the shell 12 is substantially hexahedral in shape for miniaturization and ease of storage. It should be understood, however, that in other embodiments, the shell 12 may have any number of side walls 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d as desired and may include, for example, three sidewalls, Six sidewalls, and the like. In addition, the shell 12 may be of any shape as desired. For example, the shell 12 may be substantially cuboidal, conical, orthopedic, hyperrectangle, spherical, or ovoidal in shape , Any other shape for miniaturization and ease of storage.

The shell 12 may include openings 24a, 24b formed therein. The openings 24a and 24b are configured to receive and contain the components of the juice machine 10. The opening 24a may receive and contain the insert 28 and the opening 24b may receive a cleaning tool such as a brush or a scraper for cleaning the juice machine 10, . The sleeves can be received in each of the openings 24a, 24b to form a compartment for receiving and accommodating the insert 28 and the cleaning tool 30. Depending on the requirements, additional or fewer openings may be formed in the shell 12 and configured to accommodate the juice base part.

The shell 12 further includes a frame 32 (see FIG. 4) capable of holding an electrical component such as an electric wire, ventilation to prevent overheating of the juice vessel 10 by ventilating thermal energy from the interior of the shell 12, A storage compartment 36 which is received in the opening of the side wall 18c of the shell 12 and a control device 38 for controlling the operation of the motor assembly 16 . In certain embodiments, the storage compartment 36 may be pivotally coupled to the shell 12 to allow the storage compartment 36 to open and close. However, as desired, other configurations of the storage compartment 36 that are accommodated in the opening of the shell 12 may also be considered.

As shown in Figure 4, a plurality of shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e are aligned and cooperate to form shell 12. The shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, and 40e may be releasably coupled to each other by a predetermined mounting means (not shown). It should be appreciated that the shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e may be pivotally coupled to each other or to other components of the juice base as desired. The mounting means is configured to facilitate shelling and securing of each of the shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e to each other in a removable manner to form the shell 12. [ For example, the mounting means may comprise a magnet, a snap, a clasp, a latch, an inter-engaging male and female member, a frictional engagement component or the like Hook-and-loop systems, fixed or guiding pins and slots, other fasteners, combinations thereof, or other mounting means.

Any number or any configuration of shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e may be used to form the shell 12. For example, in certain embodiments, the plurality of shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e include: a base segment 40a for receiving and supporting the motor assembly 16 of the juice machine 10, ; A first lower front segment (40b); A second lower front segment 40c; A top rear segment (40d) cooperating with the base segment (40a) to form a rear shell portion to house the motor assembly (16); And an upper front segment 40e cooperating with the base segment 40a to form a front shell portion to house the extraction assembly 14. [

In certain embodiments, the plate 42 may be disposed within the shell 12 and is disposed adjacent an inner wall formed by the base segment 40a and the upper rear segment 40d, such that the rear shell portion and the front shell portion Can be distinguished. The plate 42 may include an opening 44 through which a portion of the motor assembly 16 is disposed.

4, the extraction assembly 14 includes a drum 50, a compression chamber 52, an auger 54, and an end cap 58. The auger 54 is configured to move food through the extraction assembly 14. The auger 54 may be any auger having a spiral shaft for moving food through the extraction assembly 14 and may be presently known or may be developed in the future. Examples of augers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Appl. Pub. No. 2013/0074707 and U.S. Pat. No. 8,474,374, which patents are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The auger 54 includes a transfer shaft 66 that extends through one end of the auger 54. The transmission shaft 66 is configured to couple the auger 54 to the motor assembly 16.

The compression chamber 52 receives the auger 54 as a hollow structure. The compression chamber 52 may be conical and, for example, as shown in FIG. It should be understood, however, that other suitable shapes for accommodating the auger 54 may be utilized as desired. In certain embodiments, the compression chamber 52 may be configured to extract juice from the food. To extract the juice from the food, the compression chamber 52 may include a strainer portion including a plurality of openings (not shown) to facilitate extraction of the juice from the desired food. An example of a compression chamber configured to extract juice from a food is disclosed in U.S. Pat. Appl. Pub. 2013/0074707, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In other embodiments, the compression chamber 52 may be a fluid impermeable chamber for non-mains processing operations.

The drum 50 houses the compression chamber 52 and the auger 54. The drum 50 may be substantially cylindrical. However, the drum 52 may be of any size and shape capable of accommodating the compression chamber 52 and the auger 54. The various and suitable sizes and shapes of the drum 50 can be considered and used within the scope of the disclosure. The drum 50 is closed at the first end and includes a residue outlet 64 at the second end. The transfer shaft 66 of the auger 54 may be received through an opening formed in the first end of the drum 50 and coupled to the motor assembly 16. [

The drum 50 may include an outwardly extending feed channel 60 and the food will pass through the feed channel 60 when the juice machine 10 is in the mainsacing configuration 200. The feed channel 60 is configured to receive an insert 28, which is used to force food through the feed channel 60, if necessary. The juice outlet 62 is formed on the surface of the drum 50 at a position opposite to the feed channel 60, for example. The end cap 58 may be disposed at the second end of the drum 50 and may be integral with the remainder outlet 64 or separate from the remainder outlet 64. The end cap lock 59 can be used to couple the end cap 58 to the drum 50 and keep the compression chamber 52 in the drum 50. It is understood that the extraction assembly 14 may include other extraction components 68, such as seals, rings, and nozzles, to facilitate maining and / or processing food. .

5-6, the extraction assembly 14 is rotatably coupled to the motor assembly 16 and rotatable about its longitudinal axis and the extraction assembly 14 can be selectively positioned at various locations . The extraction assembly 14 may be coupled to portions of the shell 12, if desired. The direction of rotation of the extraction assembly 14 is indicated by the arrow R. [ The extraction assembly 14 may be selectively positioned and retracted in a first position relative to the storage configuration 100 (shown in Figures 1 to 5) At a second position relative to the second position.

In the first position, the feed channel 60 extends downwardly toward the bottom wall 22 and the juice outlet 62 extends upwardly toward the top wall 20. In the second position, the feed channel 60 extends upwardly and outwardly relative to the shell 12 and the juice outlet 62 faces downwardly toward the bottom wall 22. In a non-limiting embodiment, the extraction assembly 14 rotates about 180 degrees from the first position to the second position. It is to be appreciated that for the storage configuration, for the main easing configuration, or for any other configuration, the extraction assembly 14 may be rotated to different positions at various angles. The extraction assembly 14 can be rotated to a position where the feed channel 60 extends toward the front of the juice machine 10 and the juice outlet 62 extends toward the backside of the juice machine 10 .

The locking member 56 is configured to lock the rotatable extraction assembly 14 in the first or second position. In certain embodiments, the locking member 56 is a locking ring having grooves therein. The grooves engage with the protrusions formed on the outer surface of the drum 50. [ The locking member 56 is coupled to the motor assembly 16 by a coupler 57 and is releasably coupled to the first end of the drum 50 of the extraction assembly 14. The locking member 56 can rotate in the first direction to the locked position and in the second direction to the unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the drum 50 of the extraction assembly 14 is loosely received within the locking member 56 so that the extraction assembly 14 is free to rotate from the first position to the second position. In the locked position, the drum 50 of the extraction assembly 14 is tightly secured within the locking member 56 and held in the same position as the first or second position. The locking member 56 may include a tab 70 that facilitates rotation of the locking member 56. The locking member 56 may be any other means for locking the rotatable extracting assembly 14 in a desired position and may include a locking collar, a cam lock, a locking pin, a threaded locking ring, a latch or other locking member according to the desired bar.

4, the motor assembly 16 is configured to actuate the auger 54 of the extraction assembly 14. As shown in FIG. The motor assembly 16 includes a motor 72. In a non-limiting embodiment, the motor 72 may be an electric motor, such as an inductive motor, and may be, for example, a battery driven or a watt or current required to operate the auger 54 Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > a < / RTI > In other embodiments, the motor 72 may use a plug to electrically communicate with an external power source, such as an electrical outlet, through an electrical cord. The control device 38 is in signal communication with the motor 72 to control the auger 54.

The motor assembly 16 may include a delivery system 74 that includes drive components (not shown) such as a belt or gear arrangement or a combination thereof and the motor 72 may include a transmission shaft 66 To be operatively connected. The motor 72 may be positioned anywhere in the shell 12 as desired. For example, the motor 72 may be disposed in the back shell portion and be supported by the base segment 40a. The delivery system 74 may extend through the opening 44 formed in the plate 42 from the rear shell portion to the front shell portion. The cover 76 may be disposed over a portion of the transfer assembly 74 that extends into the front shell portion, if necessary for safety or aesthetic purposes.

The juice machine 10 may further include a pulp bowl 78 forming a portion of the first lower front segment 40b and a juice bowl 80 forming a portion of the second lower front segment 40c. The pulp bowl 78 is configured to receive and retain portions of the food residue that are discharged through the residue outlet 64 of the extraction assembly 14 in use. The pulp bowls 78 are retained within the shell 12 when the juice machine 10 is in the storage configuration 100. In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, the pulp bowls 78 are integrally formed with the first lower front segment 40b. However, the pulp bowl 78 may be separate from the first lower front segment 40b, or it may be integrally formed or coupled with any other portion of the shell 12 as desired.

The juice bowl 80 is configured to receive and retain the juice discharged through the juice outlet 62 in use. The juice bowl 80 is retained in the shell 12 when the juice machine 10 is in the storage configuration 100. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, the juice bowl 80 is formed integrally with the second lower front segment 40c. However, the juice bowl 80 may be separate from the second lower front segment 40c, or it may be integrally formed or coupled with any other portion of the shell 12 as desired.

The juice machine 10 may additionally include a hopper 82, an adjustable end cap 84, and a sieve 86. The hopper 82 is configured to facilitate delivery of food to the feed channel 60. The adjustable end cap 84 may be mounted to the end cap 58 of the extraction assembly 14 and may be positioned within the extraction assembly 14 depending on the amount of juice desired from the food and / Thereby increasing or decreasing the pressure of the fluid. The hopper 82 and the adjustable end cap 84 may be retained within the shell 12 for storage. For example, the hopper 82 and the adjustable end cap 84 may be retained within the pulp bowl 78. However, the hopper 82 and the adjustable end cap 84 may be retained in any portion within the shell 12 as desired. The screen 86 is configured to be removably positioned on the juice bowl 80 to separate the unwanted residue through the juice outlet 62. The screen 86 can be held in the juice bowl 80 or held in any other part of the shell 12, for example when the juice machine 10 is in the storage configuration 100.

The juice machine 10 may include a secondary compression chamber 88 and nozzle accessories 90. The auxiliary compression chamber 88 is interchangeable with the compression chamber 52. In a non-limiting embodiment, the auxiliary compression chamber 88 may be a fluid impermeable chamber configured for non-maining purposes. In another embodiment, the auxiliary compression chamber 88 may be used for mainsing purposes. Each of the nozzle accessories 90 may be coupled to the end cap 58 for non-mains processing operations such as squeezing, mincing, and other extrusion processes from mains processing operations or dough. Coupled. It should be understood that the juice machine 10 may include additional compression chambers, juicing accessories, components or tools, each of which may be stored in the shell 12. [

In use, the juice machine 10 is typically stored in a storage configuration 100. Storage configuration 100 is compact and space-saving. In the storage configuration 100, the shell segments 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e are releasably coupled to each other to form the shell 12. In the storage configuration 100, the extraction assembly 14 is inside the shell 12 in a first position. The insert 28 and the cleaning tool 30 are received in their respective openings 24a, 24b. The various components of the juice machine (pulp bowl 78, juice bowl 80, hopper 82, adjustable end cap 84, sieve net 86, auxiliary compression chamber 88, nozzle accessories 90 ) Is retained and organized within the shell 12 when the juice machine 10 is in the storage configuration 100.

The first lower front surface segment 40b, the second lower front surface segment 40c and the upper front surface segment 40e are removed from the shell 12 to assemble the juice machine 10 in the main- And the extraction assembly 14 is exposed. The upper front segment 40e can be used as a tray or receptacle to deliver food or other essential elements from the reservoir to the juice machine 10 or to process unwanted food residues. When the locking member 56 is rotated in the unlocked position, the extraction assembly 14 may extend to the second position. When the locking member 56 subsequently rotates to the locked position, the extraction assembly 14 can be held in the second position. The hopper 82 is then coupled to the feed channel 60.

For maining, the compression chamber 52 is configured for mainsing purposes and the adjustable end cap 84 is coupled to the end cap 58 of the extraction assembly 14. The juice bowl 80 and the sieve net 86 are positioned below the juice outlet 62 and the pulp bowls 78 are positioned below the residue outlet 64. [ Food is supplied through feed channel 60 and motor assembly 16 is turned on. The motor assembly 16 operates to rotate the transmission shaft 66 of the auger 54 and the auger 54 is rotated. The insert 28 is used to apply force to allow food to pass through the feed channel 60. The food enters the extraction assembly 14 and contacts the first end of the auger 54. As the food passes through the extraction assembly 14, the juice is extracted from the food by the auger 54 due to the pressure created between the compression chamber 52 and the auger 54. The extracted juice exits the extraction assembly 14 and enters the juice bowl 80 through the juice outlet 62. The extracted juice may be filtered as it passes through the filter net 86 before entering the juice bowl 80 additionally.

The food residue is directed through the extraction assembly 14 toward the second end of the extraction assembly 14 and through the residue outlet 64 into the pulp bowl 78. The adjustable end cap 84 is utilized to control the pressure within the extraction assembly 14. The adjustable end cap 84 is configured to prevent the food residue from escaping through the residue outlet 64 until desired and to increase the amount of juice that is extracted from the food until it is drained through the extraction assembly 14 do.

In non-maining processing operations, the extraction assembly 14 operates similarly as described above, but is different in that the compression chamber 52 is configured for non-maining processing operations. The compression chamber 52 configured for non-maining operations prevents the juice from being discharged through the juice outlet 62 and facilitates processing, chopping and mincing. The entire food is guided through the extraction assembly 14 and discharged through the residue outlet 64. One of the nozzle accessories 90 is coupled to the end cap 58 instead of being coupled to the adjustable end cap 84. The pulp bowl 78 can be used to receive food discharged through the residue outlet 64, as desired. In certain embodiments, the compression chamber 52 may be configured for mainsing purposes and the auxiliary compression chamber 88 may be configured for non-maining processing operations. Thus, the compression chamber 52 used for maining purposes can be interchanged with the auxiliary compression chamber 88 for non-maining processing operations.

The components of the extraction assembly 14 (compression chamber 52, end cap 58, auger 54, drum 50, extraction component 68) are easily disassembled for maintenance or cleaning, Can be replaced. To replace the compression chamber 52, end cap 58 and auger 54, the end cap lock 59 may be removed to allow the end cap 58 to fall off the extraction assembly 14. The compression chamber 52, auger 54 and extraction component 68 can then be removed from the extraction assembly 14 and replaced or cleaned. The drum 50 may be removed or replaced with another drum as desired for maintenance or cleaning by rotating the locking member 56 into the unlocked position.

Advantageously, the juice machine 10 is ergonomically configured to facilitate an easy transition from a small storage configuration 100 to a practical juicing configuration 200. The storage configuration 100 of the juice machine 10 is easily movable, wieldy, maximizes storage space during storage, and enhances aesthetic aesthetics. The shell 12 includes all components of the juice machine 10 (extraction assembly 14, motor assembly 16, pulp bowl 78, juice bowl 80, hopper 82, adjustable end cap 84, the sieve screen 86, the auxiliary compression chamber 88, the nozzle accessories 90, the insert 28, the cleaning tool 30) in an organized, hygienic and efficient manner, Protect against damage caused by improper storage. The juice machine 10 is easily cleaned and sterilized. The rotatability of the extraction assembly 14 allows easy conversion of the juice machine 10 without completely disassembling and assembling the extraction assembly 14. The extraction assembly 14 easily fits into the shell 12 for storage and is easily extended for operational use.

Although specific exemplary embodiments and detailed descriptions have been set forth for the purpose of illustrating the invention, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as further described below in the claims It will be self-evident.

Claims (20)

As a convertible juicer,
A shell formed from a plurality of removable shell segments; And
An extraction assembly disposed within the shell,
Wherein the extraction assembly comprises a drum, a compression chamber disposed within the drum, and an auger housed in the compression chamber while being disposed within the drum, wherein the extraction assembly and the shell define a storage configuration and a main casing juicing configuration,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the shell in the storage configuration has a substantially hyperrectangle shape,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
The shell in the storage configuration has a substantially cubical shape,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the shell includes a first opening for receiving an insert and a first opening for receiving a cleaning tool,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of shell segments comprises a base segment, a first lower front segment, a second lower front segment, a top rear segment, and an upper front segment.
Switchable juice machine. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
A motor assembly housed within the shell and removably coupled to the extraction assembly, the motor assembly being configured to actuate the auger;
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the extraction assembly comprises a residue outlet and a juice outlet,
Switchable juice machine. 8. The method of claim 7, further comprising:
A residue bowl for receiving a food residue discharged through the residue outlet of the extraction assembly and a juice bowl for receiving the extracted juice discharged through the juice outlet of the extraction assembly,
Switchable juice machine. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein each of the juice bowl and the remainder of the bowl is integrally formed with one of the shell segments,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the shell comprises a storage compartment formed therein, the storage compartment comprising at least one auxiliary compression chamber and a plurality of nozzle accessories,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the extraction assembly comprises a feed channel rotationally positioned within the shell, the feed channel extending downwardly at a first location of the extraction assembly, the feed channel extending into a second And extending in an upward direction relative to the shell at a location,
Switchable juice machine. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
A hopper for delivering food to the feed channel and an adjustable end cap for facilitating juice extraction from the food, Wherein said shell is housed within said shell,
Switchable juice machine. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of the segments of the shell is removed to expose at least a portion of the extraction assembly,
Switchable juice machine. As a juice unit switchable between a storage configuration and a juicing configuration,
Shell; And
An extraction assembly positioned rotatably and retractably within the shell and selectively positioned at a first position for the storage configuration and a second position for the mainsing configuration,
Wherein the extraction assembly comprises a drum, a compression chamber disposed within the drum, and an auger housed in the compression chamber while being disposed within the drum.
Juice machine. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the shell is formed from a plurality of removable shell segments,
Juice machine. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising:
Comprising a motor assembly,
Wherein the extraction assembly is rotationally coupled to the motor assembly,
Juice machine. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising:
And a locking member releasably mounted to the extraction assembly, the locking member configured to retain the extraction assembly in at least one of the first position and the second position,
Juice machine. 15. The method of claim 14,
The drum including a feed channel extending outwardly and a juice outlet,
The feed channel extending downward at a first location of the extraction assembly and the feed channel extending upwardly relative to the shell at a second location of the extraction assembly,
Juice machine. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the first location of the extraction assembly is about 180 degrees from the second location,
Juice machine. As a juice unit switchable between a storage configuration and a mainsing configuration,
A plurality of shell segments coupled removably to one another to form a shell;
A motor assembly configured to be disposed within the shell; And
An extraction assembly positioned foldably within the shell and coupled to the motor assembly,
Wherein the extraction assembly comprises a drum, a compression chamber disposed within the drum, and an auger disposed within the drum and received in the compression chamber, the extraction assembly having a first position for at least the storage configuration, Wherein the extraction assembly is configured to extract juice from the food into non-juicing proessing operations,
Juice machine.

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