US1671887A - Coconut-severing device - Google Patents

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May 29, 1928.

o.,w. BROWN COCONUT SEVERING DEVICE Filed April 9, 1927 Attorney Patented May 29, 1928.`

PATENT OFFICE.

ORVILL W. BROWN, ROMULUS, NEW YORK.

cocoNU'r-snvnnme DEVICE.

Application ined April 9,

The present invention relates to a device especially constructed for severing the lilirous shell of a coconut from the meat containing kernels or nuts. 1

The invention has more particular reference to a device of this class which has been -especially prepared to remove the fibrous shells in an easy and orderly manner.

The invention is characterized by such features Aas simplicity in construction, ease of manufacture, strength and durability, convenience and compact-ness and ciiiciency in operation.

Briefly, the invention has reference to a stand including a base ring upon which upstanding cutters are hingedly mounted, the cutting edges of the cutters being arranged for penetrating the shell and removing it in segments in an expeditious manner.

In the drawings Figure l is a side elevation of the coinplete device.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the same, and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional and clevational View.

In the drawings, the reference character 1 designates generally the stand which coinprises, as before indicated, a` base ring 2 of appropriate diameter fastened to supporting legs 3. I-Iingedly connected to this ring as at 4 are the upstanding cutters generally indicated at 5. Ordinarily three of these cutters will suflice for efficient operation. They are arranged at equi-distant, circumfercntially spaced points, and each one is formed from a` metal plate of channelshapcd cross section.. i

The hinged lower end is open while. the side walls of the upper end converge toward each other and emerge into cutting edges 6;

The side walls are preferably riveted to-` gether for strength and the cutting edges are inclined downwardly and outwardly to provide penetrating points 7. These cutters are movable toward each other and swingable in an outward direction as indicated in dotted lines against the tension of retaining springs 8.

1927. Serial No. 182,431.

Each spring comprises a flat metal strip having its lower end curved upwardly and riveted to the hinged connection. The upper end is riveted to the upper intermediate portion of the cutter.

The complete device is about waist-high and is usually set on a strong supporting surface. Then an untreated coconut is set down upon the penetrating points for severing of the fibrous outer shell. IVhile the nut is in this position, the operator takes a mallet, strikes a blow upon the coconut, whereupon the point penetrates the shell and severs the same into segments which drop off.

The kernel drops down in between the cutters whereupon it is removed, the cutters being hingedly mounted and held in place by springs, it is obvious that they accommodate different sizes of coconuts.

By considering the description in connection with the drawing, a clear understanding of the invention will doubtless be had. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

Minor changes coming within the scope of the invention claimed and including such departures as in shape, size and re-arrangement may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described `my invention,what I claim as new is In a structure of the class described, a stand includimY supporting legs and a base ring, a plurality of upsta-nding cutters hingedly connected to said ring at circumferentially spaced points, springs connected at one end with the cutters and at the opposite ends with said rings, said cutters being swingable in an outward direction against thetension of said springs, each cutter being of hollow construction and provided with downwardly and outwardly inclined cutting edge terminating at its inner end in a single vertical cutting edge sloping to a penetrating point.`

In testimony whereof I allix my signature.

ORVILL W. BROWN.

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