Centrifugal product peel separation and removal apparatus
US10426186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02B3/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agitator for a product peel removal system, the agitator comprising: a central axle having a plurality of outwardly projecting arms; and a product lifter at the distal end of at least one of said outwardly projecting arms; and an apparatus for product peel removal comprising: a drum having an inlet for receiving product, an outlet for dispensing of product; and a plurality of perforations through which removed peel may pass; at least one agitator arranged within said drum and rotatable relative to said drum for agitating the product passing between said inlet and outlet; and means for controlling the retention time of product within the rotatable drum independently from the rotation speed of the agitator.
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