BR102012030502A2 - AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUTS CONSUMPTION - Google Patents

Abstract

AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONGERIA CONSUMPTION. It consists of a refrigerated machine (1) for handling green coconut (C), with automated operation, receiving the green coconut (C) under refrigeration in the tank (2), which is fitted and driven by a cavity conveyor (4 ), an elevator motor (5), with a rotating plate (6), which sticks the green coconut (C) and raises it to the head (7) equipped with a bore actuator (8) and bore actuator (8) and actuator cutting (9), a straw dispenser (10) (10-A), consisting of steps (E) and equipped with logical control (PLC), thus offering a productive gain, hygienic process and free of impurities and preservatives, without physical contact with food, additionally providing a rationalized space.

Description

“AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION CONSUMPTION”

This report describes the patent application for an unpublished “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR 5 HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION”, consists essentially of a machine of simple construction, preferably made of steel with high durability composed of structure. support, refrigeration compressor, rotary conveyor and internal ducts, used in handling and supplying green coconut,

which uses the principle of refrigeration in the preservation of the product, highlighting the final product ready (coconut) to be consumed, with significant advantages in production level, clean and hygienic process, as well as allowing a streamlined space, conservation of coconut properties and exemption from manual contact.

In this way, the proposed automatic refrigerated machine enables

an accurate control in the product handling and final supply of the coconut due to the constructive and functional characters present in the invention that act together in a hygienic production, suggesting a differential to be offered in the consumer market.

The screen machine has its field of application in the industry

food, in the segment of juices and extraction of natural juices from tropical fruits, more specifically in small businesses, points of service, juice houses, etc.

In the present state of the art, coconut, beach coconut, coconut or bay coconut is the fruit of the coconut tree. It is a simple dried fruit classified as a fibrous drupa (not a nut). The bark (mesocarp) is fibrous and there is an internal "lump" (the woody endocarp). This hard endocarp has three germinating pores that are clearly visible on the outer surface once the bark is removed.

It is through one of these that the small root emerges when the embryo germinates. We can register some varieties of coconut: common coconut, bahia coconut, cocodo-para, catolé coconut, ouricuri coconut.

The nutritional value of coconut varies according to its state of maturity, generally presenting good content of mineral salts (potassium, sodium, phosphorus and chlorine), and fibers, important for stimulating intestinal activity. Due to its content in potassium and sodium salts, it is a suitable food against atherosclerosis for the nervous system, brain and lungs, and is a good food for diabetics.

Coconut water is very tasty. It can be used as a diuretic because it is harmless and rich in potassium salts. It is also indicated in cases of diarrhea, vomiting or even dehydration. It is highly effective in cases of high blood pressure, heart problems, cramps, asthenia, headaches and malaise. It also helps in child growth and in the fight against cholesterol.

Coconut enhances the flavor of food, being excellent in the preparation of drinks, sweet and savory dishes, advantageously replacing nuts and almonds in different types of recipes.

In the current market there is a manual freezer / fridge containing tetra park boxes with coconut water, as well as it is found on supermarket shelves. Also carts, benches, kiosks and street vendors with thermal boxes or Styrofoam boxes, which work with ice to keep coconut frozen.

Coconut water in tetra park packaging after an analysis of the ingredients in this coconut water that is sold in supermarkets, cafeterias, bars, etc., follows:

-coconut water;

-fructose;

ascorbic acid antioxidant;

citric acid acidulant;

- conservative sodium metabisufite;

-service sodium benzoate.

All of this formulation is required so that coconut water can “survive” on the shelf outside the original shell, thus drastically altering the natural composition of coconut water.

It also occurs in an artisanal or little industrialized way when coconut water is removed from the fruit, by street vendors or employees of companies that specialize in reselling coconut water, and it is dumped in this equipment that is called a coconut water reservoir, 20 a change in its natural composition, because when it comes in contact with air it becomes oxidizing and corrosive with increasing time outside the fruit.

Another drawback is that this equipment should be cleaned every day, since the sieve should be cleaned every time there is accumulation of dirt or even residues of products used to clean the equipment, and may change the taste and quality of coconut water. sometimes making its consumption unfeasible.

Moreover, in each process, there is a lot of manual use with direct contact with the product (coconut water) making the hygienic issue a background, which makes the safe consumption of it impossible.

The current state of the art anticipates a number of patent documents dealing with this subject, such as the MU7300268-2 “PUNCHING AND CUTTING GREEN COCONUT AND SIMILAR FRUIT PEELS”, defined as a hand-held appliance. to pierce green coconut or the like, and then to cut said fruit in half, using successively a pourer and a knife, accessories which are attached to a head of a body, the head being moved vertically. by an arm along two guide rods and connected to it by two connecting rods, also having a coconut or similar fruit fastener during handling, and a clamp that fixes the apparatus to the wall if desired.

The above-mentioned patent document addresses the issue in a simplistic way as to the appearance of a hand-held machine or appliance, not aiming at the exemption of manual contact itself, but seeking to promote a slight comfort to the user, not entering into the concept of a mechanized and contact-free solution and even provide a satisfactory hygienic condition.

In short, the current state of the art presents as main

Limitations:> Due to conventional devices, as well as improvisations, manual contact, especially when dealing with hygienic conditions for handling green coconut, is seriously compromised;

> In artisanal or little industrialized production when coconut water is removed from the fruit and poured into

reservoir for coconut water, occurring a change in its natural composition, making it oxidizing and corrosive with increasing time outside the fruit.

Aware of the foregoing, the inventor, an active person in the segment under consideration after numerous studies and researches, has created the “AUTOMATIC COCONUT AND HANDLING CONSUMPTION MACHINE 10”, consisting of a refrigerated machine to supply frozen coconut ready to drink, with automated operation, which generates a sequential process, divided into cleaning, cutting and drilling of coconut, applied in a serial production, using 15 cooling mechanisms and temperature conservation, providing a high degree of hygiene, ie without manual contact at all stages, strategically positioning itself in the coconut shell itself, ready to be consumed, with the option of already receiving the straw inserted in the coconut, in a preferred execution.

This operation is performed accurately and quickly, fully automated, dispensing with manual work, and for its rationality, occupying a small space and being able to operate in continuous production, thus offering a productive gain, hygienic process and free of impurities and preservatives without physical contact with food. In the “AUTOMATIC COOLING MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION”, directly proposes an automation standard in the process of cleaning, cutting and drilling of coconut, featuring a 100% natural and refrigerated beverage.

In the “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION CONSUMPTION”, having its operation carried out in stages and controlled logically.

In the “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION”, in a first step, when the money is inserted in the machine's banknote identification system, a logical signal will be sent to the control ( PLC) start machine operation.

In the “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION”, in a second step, the coconut is conveyed by vertical belts located in each conduit with a pre-controlled speed to the cavity belt.

In the “AUTOMATIC COOLING MACHINE FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION HANDLING AND PRESENTATION”, in a third step, when the presence sensor detects the coconut fruit, the cavity conveyor is triggered to the point to prepare it (cut and drill) .

In “AUTOMATIC COOLING MACHINE FOR PRESENTATION OF COCONUTS AND COOKERS CONSUMPTION”, in a fourth step, when the position sensor is activated, the elevator motor is driven by fixing the coconut on the turntable.

In the “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION”, in a fifth step, when the coconut is positioned, the motor that turns the plate is started.

In the “AUTOMATIC COOLER FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMPTION CONSUMPTION”, in a sixth step, in sequence the linear actuator with the cutting blade is actuated to cut the top cover (coconut) that falls into the waste outlet.

In "AUTOMATIC COOLING MACHINE FOR HANDLING

AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND COCONUT CONSUMPTION ”, in a seventh step, after cutting, the linear actuator with the hole punch is actuated to drill the hole in the coconut head.

In “AUTOMATIC COOLING MACHINE FOR HANDLING

AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND COCONUT CONSUMPTION ”, in an eighth step, the belt is started again and the coconut comes out at the opening for the customer and a straw is released.

Briefly, the invention claimed here has the most overriding advantages:

> Allows handling of food products, especially

green coconut, in a refrigerated environment, controlled according to local needs;

> There is then adequate equipment for handling these foods without requiring the operator to have manual contact; > Ease of use, offering excellent cost x benefit ratio;

> Increased hygienic condition in the maintenance of refrigerated coconut, while preserving its natural quality;

> Functionality and practicality - goes beyond the basic objective of

manipulate and supply a sanitized green coconut, enabling an unprecedented embodiment;

> Reduced manufacturing cost - constructive simplicity and availability of materials in the market;

> Elimination of accidental occupational hazards, especially in the

regarding injuries that can sever the limbs of the hand.

In the following, for a full view of the present invention, and to further elucidate the descriptive report, the following illustrative and non-limiting drawings are presented below:

Fig. 1: Perspective view of automatic refrigerated machine for

manipulation and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like;

Fig. 2: Schematic side sectional view of the refrigerated machine for handling and supplying coconuts and the like, highlighting the start of operation;

Fig. 3: Side view of automatic refrigerated machine for

manipulation and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like, showing the phases performed by the conveyor belt that drives the coconut;

Fig. 4: Schematic side view of automatic refrigerated machine for handling and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like, showing how the coconut is positioned for the cutting and drilling steps;

Fig. 5: Schematic view of the automatic refrigerated machine for handling and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like, showing the cutting and drilling in the coconut;

Fig. 6: Schematic view of the automatic refrigerated machine for

manipulation and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like, showing the automatic insertion of the straw in the coconut hole;

Fig. 7: Perspective view of the automatic refrigerated machine for handling and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like, coconut being dispensed for consumption;

Fig. 8: Flowchart of operating steps E1 to E8 of the automatic refrigerated machine for handling and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like;

Fig. 9: Perspective view of the automatic refrigerated machine for handling and presentation for consumption of coconuts and the like, in a constructive variation, showing the coconut dispensed for consumption, with the placement of the straw manually.

For the sake of clarity and clarity of the present patent, corroborated with the views of the above figures, the patent is detailed.

The “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION”, the subject of this patent application, is a refrigerated machine.

(1) for automated operating green coconut (C) handling by keeping the green coconut (C) under refrigeration (not shown) in the tank (2), which is fitted and driven by a hollow track (4), a elevator motor (5), with a turntable (6), which pokes the green coconut (C) and raises it to the head (7) with a hole actuator (8), cutting actuator (9) and a dispenser (10 ) of straw (10-A), 5 consisting of stages (E) of operation and managed by logic control (PLC), thus offering a productive gain, hygienic process and free of impurities and preservatives, without physical contact with food, providing additionally a streamlined space and visual presentation.

Basically, the refrigerated green coconut handling machine (1) (C) 1 proposes an automation standard in the process of cooling, cleaning, handling and supplying green coconut (C), that is, sanitized and free from physical contact with the coconut. final product.

More particularly, for a better detailing of the operating cycle of the green coconut handling machine (1) (C) 1 15 begins in a first step (E1) by inserting the money into the banknote identification system of the In the refrigerated machine (1), a logic signal will be sent to the control (PLC) to start operation. In a second stage (E2), thus the green coconut (C) is transported by means of vertical conductive ducts

(11) located inside the refrigerated tank (2), working at a pre-controlled speed (PLC) to the cavity belt (4).

In a third step (E3), when the presence sensor (not shown) detects the green coconut (C), the cavity conveyor (4) is triggered to the point for its preparation (cutting and drilling), ie to the elevator motor (5) with a turntable (6). In the fourth step (E4) with the sensor (not shown) in the activated position, the elevator motor (5) is started by fixing the green coconut (C) on the turntable (6).

Following in a fifth step (E5), when the green coconut (C) is positioned, the elevator motor (5) with the turntable (6) forwards the green coconut (C) to the head (7). In a sixth step (E6), in sequence the cutting actuator (9) is actuated to cut the top cover (coconut) that falls on the scrap outlet (not shown).

In the seventh step (E7), after cutting the top cover (coconut) the hole actuator (8) with the hole punch is actuated to drill the hole in the green coconut head (C). For the completion of the operation of the refrigerated machine (1) to

manipulation of green coconut (C) 1 to the 8th stage (E8), presents with a cavity mat (4) being triggered again and the green coconut (C) with a straw (10-A) inserted inside, exits in the front opening (12) the refrigerated machine (1), made available directly for customer consumption.

With the purpose of meeting different needs

The refrigerated machine (1) for handling green coconut (C) will have a constructive variation, and the insertion of the straw (10-A) is placed manually, but with the same functionalities preserved.

Therefore, the best embodiment currently contemplated for the embodiment of the present invention has been described and illustrated.

However, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the practical aspects of the presently preferred embodiment illustrated herein, and that all such modifications and variations are to be considered to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the patent.

Claims (7)

1. “AUTOMATIC COOKING MACHINE FOR COCONUT AND CONSUMER CONSUMPTION HANDLING AND PRESENTATION”, characterized by being a refrigerated machine (1) for automated coconut handling (C) 1, keeping the green coconut (C) over-cooled (not shown) in the tank (2), which is fitted and driven by a hollow track (4), an elevator motor (5), with a turntable (6), which raises to the head (7) with a hole actuator ( 8) and cutting actuator (9), a straw dispenser (10) (10-A); It consists of stages (E) of operation and endowed with logic control (PLC), thus offering a hygienic process and free of impurities and preservatives, without physical contact with the green coconut (C). 2. "AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION" according to claim 1, characterized in that in the first step (E1) is the banknote identification system (not shown) of the refrigerated machine (1 ), sends a logic signal to the control (PLC) to start operation; In the second stage (E2), the green coconut (C) is transported by vertical conductive ducts (11) located inside the refrigerated tank (2), with a pre-controlled speed (PLC) to the cavity belt (4). . 3. "AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION" according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a third step (E3), when the presence sensor (not shown) detects the green coconut (C ), the cavity belt (4) is driven to the lifting preparation point by the elevator motor (5) with a turntable (6); In the fourth step (E4) the elevator motor (5) is started by fixing the green coconut (C) on the turntable (6). 4. "AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION" according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a fifth step (E5), the elevator motor (5) with the turntable (6), routing the green coconut (C) to the head (7); In a sixth step (E6), the cutting actuator (9) is actuated to cut the top cap (coconut) that falls on the scrap outlet (not shown). 5. “AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION CONSUMPTION” according to claim 1 and 4, characterized in that in the seventh step (E7), the hole actuator (8) is actuated to drill the hole on the head of the green coconut (C). 6. "AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION" according to claim 1, characterized in that in the eighth step (E8), it has a recess-driven treadmill (4) and the green coconut. (C) With a straw (10-A) inserted inside, exit into the front opening (12) of the refrigerated machine (1) for customer consumption. 7. "AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATED MACHINE FOR HANDLING AND PRESENTATION FOR COCONUT AND CONSERVATION" according to claim 1, characterized in that the refrigerated machine (1) for handling green coconut (C) has a constructive variation, the insertion of the straw (10-A) placed manually, however with the same features preserved.