Device for separating banana pulp from the peel
US7789016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23N7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device which separates banana pulp from its peel, suitable for large-scale processing, is disclosed. The device consists of upper and lower conveyor belts, a roller installed above the upper belt, and a pressure generating element (e.g., a roller or a plate) installed below the lower belt. The belts are installed so as to converge in the direction of their movement. The axes of the roller(s) is oriented between the longitudinal direction of the lower belt and its transverse direction.
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