Device for shelling dried coconuts.

Abstract

Coconut peeler: device for shelling coconuts. The invention relates to a device for easily, quickly, and safely shelling coconuts to extract the nut. It consists of two nozzles (4), one fixed and the other movable, onto which a coconut is placed by the user. The nozzles are operated by a lever (3) fixed to a support (2) by means of two welded plates (5) drilled to receive the pivot formed by the angled end of the lever, the assembly welded to a base (1). When the user lifts the lever (3), the nozzles (4) are spread apart. Repeating this operation separates the husk from the nut. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for shelling dry coconuts. Figure for the abstract: [Fig 1]

Description

Title of the invention: Device for shelling dried coconuts.

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool for removing the skin and husk (pericarp) of dry coconuts in order to extract the nut.

[0002] This operation is currently carried out manually with a saber in the West Indies, a dangerous operation requiring considerable experience. Industrial machines also exist that perform this operation, but they are not affordable for individuals or small local producers.

[0003] The simple and accessible device allows individuals and professionals to easily, quickly, in about a minute depending on the user, and safely, shell dry coconuts in order to extract the nut. Presentation of the invention

[0004] This tool consists of a base on which the foot is placed for stability, an upright, and a lever that operates a pair of prongs to spread them apart with a multiplied force thanks to the lever arm. The user places the coconut on the prongs and operates the lever to spread them apart and separate the husk. This operation is repeated three to five times around the coconut until the nut is completely separated from its husk.

[0005] According to particular embodiments: - The nozzles are profiled but not sharp to limit the risk of injury. They are made of steel and preferably produced by forging / die-forging but can be cut by any means and profiled by abrasion and material removal. - The base can be drilled with three holes in order to screw it to the floor in a fixed position, thus avoiding the need to use the user's foot to stabilize it. - The length of the upright can be adapted to the user's height during manufacturing (custom-made). - Because the lever is offset to one side, the tool can be made in a version for right-handed or left-handed users. - An anti-rust paint can be applied to ensure protection against corrosion, as the tool is made entirely of steel.

[0006] The attached drawings illustrate the invention:

[0007] [Fig-1] represents the device, here in its right-handed version with forged mouthpieces / matrixed.

[0008] The T-shaped base (1) is made of 40x6 mm rolled steel and allows the foot to be positioned to stabilize the tool; it can also be fixed to the ground by The intermediate section has three holes (not shown). It measures 200 mm wide and 240 mm long and consists of two welded elements. In its middle, a small hole (4 mm) is drilled to allow the drainage of liquids (rain or other) once the tubular upright is welded.

[0009] The 35x20 mm tube upright (2) is sized so that the lever is within easy reach when bending down slightly, providing the necessary lifting range when the lever is activated. This size can be standard (600 mm) or adapted to the user's height during construction.

[0010] [Fig. 2] shows the device viewed from above. The lever (3) is made of round steel in section. The 16 mm diameter lever is sufficiently long (550 mm) to ensure good force multiplication. It is angled at one end, which acts as a pivot. It should be noted that the angle is not right-angled but slightly open to facilitate the user's leg passage. It is also mounted at a slight downward angle to increase the lifting range.

[0011] [Fig.3] and [Fig.4] represent the amplitude of the lever, gravity, and maintaining it at rest. lowered position.

[0012] [Fig. 5] shows the detail of the nozzles. They are forged by hot press die-forging. Made from 35x6 mm flat steel, these tools have a triangular, ogive shape and are profiled on the sides to reduce their thickness and facilitate insertion into the coconut husk. They also feature a central core for added strength. The two prongs are of different lengths so they align once the tool is assembled. The longer prong is welded to the upright and plates, and the shorter one to the pivot point. Three small notches on the tip of each prong improve grip in the coconut husk. Because the prongs are die-cast, they guarantee the tool's authenticity, as they all come from the same die.

[0013] The two plates (5) made of 30x5 mm flat bar provide the welded connection between the upright and the longer beak. They are drilled to allow the passage of the angled end of the lever, which acts as a pivot. The shorter beak is welded directly onto this axis, allowing it to move away from the first beak when the lever is operated.

Claims

Demands

1. Device for shelling dry coconuts characterized in that it comprises a pair of steel beaks (4) one of which is fixed and the other movable and actuated by a lever (3) assembled on an upright (2) by means of two plates (5) welded and drilled to receive the pivot formed by the bent end of the lever, the whole welded to a base (1).

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the lever is mounted on the right or on the left.

3. Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that the "T" shaped base is pierced with three fixing holes.