9. Enclosure / shell

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Protective covers (plunger, drivetrain) (skeleton) — guards over core ejection and drivetrain.
Overcentered hinges (skeleton) — linkage/bracket; open stay open, shut stay shut.

Protective covers over moving parts. Related to Frame. The feeder, drivetrain lid, and plunger lid are mounted using overcentered hinges.

Two main covers + overcentered hinges. Feeder, drivetrain lid, and plunger lid all use overcentered hinges (open stay open, shut stay shut).

Colour(s)	Component
	Plunger cover — protects core ejection plungers
	Drivetrain cover — covers drivetrain
	Overcentered hinge — linkage/bracket; mounting to covers and frame
	Base / frame — structural support for covers

Hinge design (WIP): Springs and assembly method for overcentered hinges not yet designed.

CAD views of plunger cover, drivetrain cover, and overcentered hinge mounting. Refer to Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.

Figure 1. Drivetrain cover (green) with two hinge assemblies (blue bracket, pink arm; lavender bracket) mounted to side.

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Plunger cover — overcentered hinge to frame/feeder; protects core ejection plungers.
Drivetrain cover — overcentered hinge to frame/feeder body; covers drivetrain.
Feeder — also mounted with overcentered hinge; see Fruit intake system.