Automated coconut dehusking and cutting machine
Date of Publication
2010
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Thesis Adviser
Marlon Luis M. Musngi
Defense Panel Member
Siegfred I. Lopez
Homer S. Co
Joseph Rey H .Sta. Agueda
Abstract/Summary
In order to reduce the time it takes to dehusk and cut a mature coconut, and ensure a safe process, our group conceptualized and made the Automated Dehusking and Cutting Machine. The machine eliminated the risk of getting the worker injured during the process of dehusking and cutting a mature coconut. A distinct advantage of the machine is that it can dehusk and cut a mature coconut in 10 seconds compared to a skilled worker which will take an average of 13 seconds to do the same process. The process starts by dropping the coconut into the top funnel and activating the funnel switch. The clamp roller catches the coconut and pushes it towards the rotating spike rollers. Each spike roller rotates inwards at different speeds thus allowing the coconut to rotate in its place and initiate the dehusking process. The spikes slide against the shell of the coconut and focus its force to the coir. Afterwards the nut drops onto the cutting platform and activates the cutting clamp to push forward. The saw will cut the coconut into two parts and drops into the catchpan below. This machine as it is today is found to be competitive when safety is considered eliminating the risk of self-injury due to mishandling. All the machine needs the operator to do is to push the buttons. Overall, the machine has proven to safe and efficient.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15274
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
71, [54] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Coconut; Cutting machines
Recommended Citation
Alcantara, J., Co, M., Razal, J., & Sumaya, N. (2010). Automated coconut dehusking and cutting machine. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14568
