Fruit indent removal device
AssigneeCalifornia Processing Machinery
InventorsRaymond E. Camezon, Klaus Silbermann
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Abstract
A device removing the stem and blossom portions of fruit utilizing a support for the fruit which is capable of orienting the stem or the blossom portion of the fruit in an upright position. The support permits access to either the stem or blossom portion of the fruit and is spanned by a pair of fruit reamers. Each fruit reamer is capable of completely dressing out the stem and blossom portions of the fruit when the first and second reamers are brought toward one another.
Claims21
A device for removing the stem and blossom portions of fruit comprising:
- a. a support for the fruit, said support being capable of selectively holding the stem and blossom portions of the fruit apart from said support, said stem and blossom portions of the fruit being accessible;
- b. a first reamer including a first auger having a rotating shaft and means for moving said rotating shaft longitudinally;
- c. a second reamer located at a predetermined distance and oppositely from said first reamer, said second reamer including a second auger, said first and second reamers being located adjacent said fruit held on said support and being capable of dressing out said stem and blossom portions of the fruit;
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- d. means for causing engagement of said first and second reamers with the fruit by decreasing said predetermined distance between said first and second reamers, said means for causing engagement of said and second reamers including a first flange and a second flange, said first and second flanges being linked to and positioned apart relative said rotating shaft, and spring means spanning said first and second flanges, and said second flange being movable longitudinally with said rotatable shaft, said first flange being longitudinally fixed relative to said rotatable shaft.
A device for removing the stem and blossom portions of fruit, comprising:
- a. a support for the fruit, said support being capable of selectively holding the stem and blossom portions of the fruit apart from said support, said stem and blossom portions of the fruit being accessible;
- b. a first reamer including a first auger having a rotating shaft, means for moving said rotating shaft longitudinally, a bit end, and a base portion, said base portion of said first auger being adjustably connected longitudinally relative to said rotating shaft,
- c. a second reamer located at a predetermined distance and oppositely from said first reamer, said second reamer including a second auger said first and second reamers being located adjacent said fruit held on said support and being capable of dressing out said stem and blossom portions of the fruit;
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- d. means for causing engagement of said first and second reamers with the fruit by decreasing said predetermined distance between said first and second reamers.
A device for removing the stem and blossom portions of fruit, comprising:
- a. a support for the fruit, said support being capable of selectively holding the stem and blossom portions of the fruit apart from said support, said stem and blossom portions of the fruit being accessible;
- b. a first reamer including a first auger having a shaft, means for moving said shaft longitudinally, a bit end, and a base portion, said base portion of said first auger being adjustably connected longitudinally relative to said rotating shaft,
- c. a second reamer located at a predetermined distance and oppositely from said first reamer, said second reamer including a second auger said first and second reamers being located adjacent said fruit held on said support and being capable of dressing out said stem and blossom portions of the fruit;
- d. means for providing rotational movement between said support and said first and second auger, and
- e. means for causing engagement of said first and second reamers with the fruit by decreasing said predetermined distance between said first and second reamers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.