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A juice extractor includes a mechanism such as upper and lower cups for supporting the exterior of a fruit and separating the peel therefrom. A strainer tube is mounted to receive juice and pulp of the fruit. An orifice tube is movable within the strainer tube. A mounting assembly is positioned on t

A juice extractor includes a mechanism such as upper and lower cups for supporting the exterior of a fruit and separating the peel therefrom. A strainer tube is mounted to receive juice and pulp of the fruit. An orifice tube is movable within the strainer tube. A mounting assembly is positioned on the orifice tube. A reciprocating drive mechanism engages the mounting assembly for reciprocating the orifice tube into and out of the strainer tube. A release member cooperates with the orifice tube and the mounting assembly to permit release and relative movement of the mounting assembly relative to the orifice tube responsive to the orifice tube becoming lodged within the strainer tube to prevent damage to other portions of the juice extractor. A release member comprises a ring received on the orifice tube and formed of a material that shears when excessive pressure is applied as when the orifice tube becomes lodged within the strainer tube.

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[ That which is claimed is:] [56.] A method of operating a juice extractor comprising the steps of:reciprocating an orifice tube supported by a mounting assembly into and out of a strainer tube; andreleasing the orifice tube relative to the mounting assembly such that the mounting assembly is free t

[ That which is claimed is:] [56.] A method of operating a juice extractor comprising the steps of:reciprocating an orifice tube supported by a mounting assembly into and out of a strainer tube; andreleasing the orifice tube relative to the mounting assembly such that the mounting assembly is free to reciprocate relative to the orifice tube responsive to the orifice tube being lodged within the strainer tube to prevent damage to other portions of the juice extractor.