Roller drive system for a fruit oil extractor
US6994018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for extracting oil from the peel of whole citrus fruit includes a frame and a plurality of parallel horizontal rolls including toothed projections for piercing the outer surface of the whole fruit. Each of the plurality of rolls is rotatably supported via a rotatable shaft that is mounted to the frame. A plurality of motors are secured to the frame, each of the plurality of motors are mechanically coupled to a corresponding shaft of the rolls, wherein each motor independently rotates the shaft and roll. The apparatus also includes a controller for individually controlling the rotational speed of each of the rolls.
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