WO2024039241A1 - Device for opening coconuts - Google Patents

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WO2024039241A1
WO2024039241A1 PCT/MX2022/050107 MX2022050107W WO2024039241A1 WO 2024039241 A1 WO2024039241 A1 WO 2024039241A1 MX 2022050107 W MX2022050107 W MX 2022050107W WO 2024039241 A1 WO2024039241 A1 WO 2024039241A1
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Alberto MARTINEZ GONZALEZ
Adolfo Gerardo ARISTI BAZAN
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    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23N—MACHINES OR APPARATUS FOR TREATING HARVESTED FRUIT, VEGETABLES OR FLOWER BULBS IN BULK, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PEELING VEGETABLES OR FRUIT IN BULK; APPARATUS FOR PREPARING ANIMAL FEEDING- STUFFS
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  • the present invention is related to the technical field of mechanics and more specifically to the industrial sector dedicated to the manufacture and provision of easy opening means for coconuts or other objects of a comparable nature, since it provides an apparatus for the opening of coconuts.
  • the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), a tropical fruit, which is round and elongated, obtained from the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera), which is the most cultivated palm tree worldwide.
  • the coconut has a thick outer shell called exocarp, an intermediate layer that is fibrous and is known as mesocarp and another hard, hairy and brown inner layer called endocarp, which has attached the pulp known as albumen or endosperm, which is white. and aromatic.
  • the coconut has a white meat inside that is called copra and, when the fruit is still tender, a milky liquid that is usually used as a staple food in some areas; This milky liquid is known as coconut water.
  • coconut water has a characteristic flavor that can vary by species and even by the state of the coconut (dry or fresh). The flavor can also depend on the land where the coconut palm is located. This liquid can be prepared together with alcoholic beverages or even drunk alone, commonly with ice. Its flavor can even be slightly salty, if the palm is near seawater.
  • a high potassium content stands out and it contains antioxidants. It also contains cytokinins that promote cell division and plant growth.
  • Other biologically active ingredients in coconut water include L-arginine, ascorbic acid, and magnesium. Its sodium content is high, so it is not recommended to be consumed by people with diets high in that element or who are prohibited from consuming it. In addition, it has a considerable amount of fiber (2.6 grams in 240 ml).
  • Coconut water has isotonic properties due to its sodium, potassium and magnesium content, which makes it recommended for rehydration in case of diseases such as dengue or chikungunya or to drink after playing sports, although its effectiveness is not greater than that of water. as is commonly stated.
  • connection between the ring and the pre-cut area of the coconut shell consists of a generally cylindrical bolt, sized to be inserted through the aforementioned hole in the coconut shell, said bolt being configured so that the insertion end towards The interior of the coconut presents a truncated conical formation of larger diameter, in which slits have been made coinciding with one or more diagonal planes, thereby determining portions like clips with elastic behavior, while at the opposite end of the truncated conical formation
  • the body of the bolt includes a substantially flat
  • the documents cited above refer to devices for opening coconuts, but none have the technical characteristics that solve the problem of generating a high vacuum seal in the pre-cut hole in the endocarp and albumen of the coconut palm. , which allows increasing the shelf life of coconut without changing its organoleptic properties such as flavor, texture and smell.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for opening coconuts.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for opening coconuts that has a frustoconical-shaped protuberance on the lower face of the body, which is larger at its base, where said protuberance has a hole through it. center, which allows generating a vacuum when it is placed inside a perforation made in the endocarp of the coconut where the apparatus for opening coconuts is installed
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for opening coconuts that has fixing elements placed on the circumference of the upper face of the protuberance, to slightly penetrate the albumen of the coconut to achieve fixing the apparatus for opening. opening of cocci in said albumen and ensuring the vacuum made at the time of placement.
  • the last object of the present invention is to provide a device for opening coconuts that has a bevel placed on the edge of the lower face of the body, which makes it possible to prevent prying when detaching the device for opening coconuts. , and the body breaks, without being able to open the coconut.
  • Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
  • Figure 2 shows a lower perspective view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
  • Figure 3 shows a top view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
  • Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
  • Figure 5 shows a side view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
  • Figure 6 shows a detailed view of the protuberance of the device for opening coconuts.
  • Figure 7 shows a longitudinal section of the endocarp of the coconut fruit, showing the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen where the apparatus for opening coconuts is placed.
  • Figure 8 shows a detailed view of the longitudinal section of the endocarp of the coconut fruit, showing the apparatus for opening coconuts placed in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen.
  • the apparatus for opening coconuts is made up of a single piece that has a substantially flattened body (1) and has an opening (2) at one end, said opening (2) covers approximately a quarter of the surface of the body (1), this configuration makes it easier to grip the body (1), to make an oscillating turn and lift it with the fingertips, to later detach it from the coconut and open it easily.
  • the device for opening coconuts On the lower face of the body (1), the device for opening coconuts has a protuberance (3) with a truncated conical shape, that is, larger at its base; Said protuberance (3) has a hole (4) in the center, as illustrated in Figures 2, 4 and 6.
  • the hole (4) has the function of generating a vacuum when it is placed inside a perforation made in the endocarp of the coconut where the device for opening coconuts for the purpose of the present invention is installed, which generates a hermetic seal in said perforation of the coconut, that is, a low vacuum seal; avoiding the generation and growth of microorganisms that could affect the shelf life of the coconut and modify the organoleptic properties such as flavor, texture and smell.
  • At least two fixing elements (5) are placed, which are solid prominences that have the function of slightly penetrating the albumen of the coconut in order to fix the apparatus for the opening of cocci in said albumen and ensuring the vacuum created by the hole (4) of the protuberance (3) at the time of placement of the device that is the reason for the present invention;
  • This configuration allows that when the device for opening coconuts is removed, the albumen embedded in the fixing elements is detached from the coconut, leaving a hole to extract water from the coconut.
  • a bevel (6) is placed on the edge of the lower face of the body (1) which is located at the end where the protuberance (3) is, which prevents a lever from being made when detaching the device to open the coconuts, and the body (1) breaks, without being able to open the coconut.
  • the device for opening coconuts is made of polymers with an inlay of biodegradable material, allowing it to be slightly flexible, to facilitate placement in the hole generated in the coconut, in addition to making it a biodegradable device.
  • Example 1 Placement of the apparatus for opening cocci in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coccus.
  • the process for placing the apparatus for opening coconuts in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coconut is as follows: a) select the fruit of the coconut tree with a maturation ranging from 10 at 12 months; b) remove the mesocarp of the coconut fruit, leaving the endocarp exposed with the coconut water inside; c) select the part of the endocarp where the drilling is required; d) place the endocarp with the water inside on a support base with a suitable position; e) drill a hole with a drill bit, preferably with a diamond tip, the hole preferably has a dimension of 0.5 millimeters smaller than the diameter of the protuberance (3); f) position the device for opening coconuts on the perforation aligned with the protuberance (3); and, g) apply a force of approximately 1 kg/cm2 on the upper face of the body (1), at the end where the protuberance (3) is located.
  • Example 2 Opening of the coconut by removing the apparatus for opening cocci placed in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coconut.
  • the process for opening the coconut by removing the apparatus for opening the cocci in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coconut is as follows: a) take the body with the fingertips ( 1) of the apparatus for opening coconuts from the opening (2); b) make an oscillating turn and lift the body (1) of the device for opening coconuts; and, c) remove the device for opening coconuts.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for opening coconuts that comprises a body with an opening at one end; the underside of the body having a protuberance with a hole in the centre, at least two fastening elements on the side of the protuberance opposite to the body, and a bezel placed on the underside of the body at the end where the protuberance is located; wherein the fastening elements are solid protrusions and the device is made up of a single polymer part with inlays made of a biodegradable material.

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APARATO PARA LA APERTURA DE COCOS APPARATUS FOR OPENING COCONUTS
CAMPO TÉCNICO DE LA INVENCIÓN TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se relaciona con el campo técnico de la mecánica y más especí ficamente con el sector industrial dedicado a la fabricación y provisión de medios de apertura fácil para cocos u otros obj etos de naturaleza equiparable , ya que aporta un aparato para la apertura de cocos . The present invention is related to the technical field of mechanics and more specifically to the industrial sector dedicated to the manufacture and provision of easy opening means for coconuts or other objects of a comparable nature, since it provides an apparatus for the opening of coconuts.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
El coco ( Cocos nucífera L . ) un fruto tropical , el cual es redondo y alargado , obtenido del cocotero ( Cocos nucí fera ) , la cual es la palmera más cultivada a nivel mundial . El coco tiene una cáscara exterior gruesa llamada exocarpio , una capa intermedia que es fibrosa y se le conoce como mesocarpio y otra interior dura, vellosa y marrón que se llama endocarpio , el cual tiene adherida la pulpa conocida como albumen o endospermo , que es blanca y aromática . El coco tiene una carne blanca dentro que recibe el nombre de copra y, cuando el fruto está aún tierno , un liquido lechoso que se suele usar como alimento básico de algunas zonas ; dicho liquido lechoso es conocido como agua de coco . The coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), a tropical fruit, which is round and elongated, obtained from the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera), which is the most cultivated palm tree worldwide. The coconut has a thick outer shell called exocarp, an intermediate layer that is fibrous and is known as mesocarp and another hard, hairy and brown inner layer called endocarp, which has attached the pulp known as albumen or endosperm, which is white. and aromatic. The coconut has a white meat inside that is called copra and, when the fruit is still tender, a milky liquid that is usually used as a staple food in some areas; This milky liquid is known as coconut water.
El agua de coco posee un sabor característico que puede variar por la especie hasta por el estado del coco ( seco o fresco ) , también el sabor puede depender del terreno donde se encuentra la palma cocotero . Este liquido se puede preparar j unto con bebidas alcohólicas o incluso beberse solo , comúnmente con hielo . Su sabor incluso puede ser ligeramente salado , si la palma se encuentra cerca del agua de mar . Entre las propiedades del agua de coco destacan un alto contenido en potasio y contiene antioxidantes . También contiene citoquininas que promueven la división celular y el crecimiento de las plantas . Otros ingredientes biológicamente activos en el agua de coco incluyen la L- arginina, ácido ascórbico , y magnesio . Su contenido en sodio es alto , por lo que no es recomendable ser consumido por personas con dietas altas en ese elemento o que tengan prohibido su consumo . Además , tiene una cantidad de fibra considerable ( 2 . 6 gramos en 240 mi ) . Coconut water has a characteristic flavor that can vary by species and even by the state of the coconut (dry or fresh). The flavor can also depend on the land where the coconut palm is located. This liquid can be prepared together with alcoholic beverages or even drunk alone, commonly with ice. Its flavor can even be slightly salty, if the palm is near seawater. Among the properties of coconut water, a high potassium content stands out and it contains antioxidants. It also contains cytokinins that promote cell division and plant growth. Other biologically active ingredients in coconut water include L-arginine, ascorbic acid, and magnesium. Its sodium content is high, so it is not recommended to be consumed by people with diets high in that element or who are prohibited from consuming it. In addition, it has a considerable amount of fiber (2.6 grams in 240 ml).
El agua de coco tiene propiedades isotónicas por su contenido en sodio , potasio y magnesio , lo cual la hace recomendable para rehidratación en caso de enfermedades como dengue o chikungunya o para beber después de hacer deporte aunque su eficacia no es mayor que la del agua, como comúnmente se afirma . Coconut water has isotonic properties due to its sodium, potassium and magnesium content, which makes it recommended for rehydration in case of diseases such as dengue or chikungunya or to drink after playing sports, although its effectiveness is not greater than that of water. as is commonly stated.
Por el rápido crecimiento de la comerciali zación del agua del coco , se han desarrollado diversos aparatos para abrir de manera fácil endocarpio y albumen del cocotero , lo que facilita su consumo , motivo por el cual se reali zó una búsqueda del estado de la técnica de dichos aparatos para la apertura de cocos , donde se encontró que se han desarrollado di ferentes aparatos con este fin, como se menciona en el documento del registro de un modelo de utilidad de España número ES 1147233 (U) , publicada el 07 de diciembre de 2015 , con el titulo "ANILLA CON MEDIO DE FI JACION Y AUTO-RETENCIÓN" , dicho registro describe una anilla con medio de fij ación y auto retención, especialmente diseñada para reali zar una operación de apertura de un coco o fruto con cáscara dura equivalente mediante rotura de una zona pretroquelada en una posición previamente seleccionada de la cáscara del coco y en virtud de la unión entre la anilla y la cáscara del coco a través de un ori ficio pasante reali zado en posición centrada en la mencionada zona pretroquelada, en el que la anilla es de forma sustancialmente aplanada e incluye una abertura que facilita el agarre de la misma y que ocupa la mayor parte de su superficie mientras que por el extremo opuesto presenta un ori ficio pasante para la inserción y aloj amiento de un elemento de fij ación entre el cuerpo de la anilla y el coco , caracteri zada porque el mencionado elemento de fij ación entre la anilla y la zona pretroquelada de la cáscara del coco consiste en un bulón generalmente cilindrico , dimensionado para ser insertado a través del mencionado ori ficio de la cáscara del coco , estando el mencionado bulón configurado de modo que por el extremo de inserción hacia el interior del coco presenta una formación troncocónica de mayor diámetro , en la que se han practicado hendiduras en coincidencia con uno o más planos diagonales , determinando con ello porciones a modo de clips de comportamiento elástico , mientras que por el extremo opuesto a la formación troncocónica el cuerpo del bulón incluye una cabeza sustancialmente plana, de mayor diámetro que el cuerpo del bulón, constitutiva de un medio de tope durante la inserción del bulón en el ori ficio pasante reali zado en la cáscara del coco . Due to the rapid growth in the commercialization of coconut water, various devices have been developed to easily open the endocarp and albumen of the coconut tree, which facilitates its consumption, which is why a search for the state of the art of said devices for opening coconuts, where it was found that different devices have been developed for this purpose, as mentioned in the document of the registration of a utility model of Spain number ES 1147233 (U), published on December 7, 2015, with the title "RING WITH A FIXING AND SELF-RETENTION MEANS", said registration describes a ring with a fixing and self-retention means, specially designed to perform an opening operation on a coconut or fruit with an equivalent hard shell. by breaking a pre-punched area in a previously selected position of the coconut shell and by virtue of the union between the ring and the coconut shell through a through hole made in a central position in the aforementioned pre-punched area, in which the ring is substantially flattened and includes an opening that facilitates gripping it and which occupies most of its surface while at the opposite end it has a through hole for the insertion and accommodation of a fixing element between the body of the ring and the coconut, characterized in that the aforementioned fixing element The connection between the ring and the pre-cut area of the coconut shell consists of a generally cylindrical bolt, sized to be inserted through the aforementioned hole in the coconut shell, said bolt being configured so that the insertion end towards The interior of the coconut presents a truncated conical formation of larger diameter, in which slits have been made coinciding with one or more diagonal planes, thereby determining portions like clips with elastic behavior, while at the opposite end of the truncated conical formation The body of the bolt includes a substantially flat head, of greater diameter than the body of the bolt, constituting a stop means during the insertion of the bolt into the through hole made in the coconut shell.
Por último , se encontró el documento de registro de un modelo de util idad de España número ES 1115606 (U) , publicada el 08 de j ulio de 2014 , con el titulo "DISPOS ITIVO DE APERTURA MANUAL PARA COCOS FRESCOS" , dicho registro describe un dispositivo de apertura manual para cocos frescos , destinado en particular a la perforación de la cáscara dura de un coco fresco a efectos de proporcionar un acceso al interior del mismo para extracción del liquido interno , caracteri zado porque comprende una base suficientemente rígida, metálica, dotada de una anilla de tracción manual solidaria con la misma, y con tetón de fij ación proyectado solidariamente desde el centro de la base y aloj ado de forma fij a en una perforación previamente reali zada en la cáscara del coco , con una linea de debilitamiento que circunda a la mencionada base rígida y que facilita la separación de esa porción de cáscara cuando un consumidor ej erce una tracción adecuada sobre la anilla para dej ar al descubierto un ori ficio de acceso al interior del coco . Finally, the registration document of a utility model from Spain number ES 1115606 (U) was found, published on July 8, 2014, with the title "MANUAL OPENING DEVICE FOR FRESH COCONUTS", said record describes a manual opening device for fresh coconuts, intended in particular for piercing the hard shell of a fresh coconut in order to provide access to the interior thereof for extraction of the internal liquid, characterized in that it comprises a base sufficiently rigid, metallic, equipped with a manual traction ring integral with it, and with a fixing lug projected integrally from the center of the base and housed in a fixed manner in a hole previously made in the coconut shell, with a weakening line that surrounds the aforementioned rigid base and that facilitates the separation of that portion of the shell when a consumer exerts adequate traction on the ring to reveal an access hole to the interior of the coconut.
Como se puede observar, los documentos citados con anterioridad hacen referencia de aparatos para la apertura de cocos , pero ninguno cuenta con las características técnicas que resuelven el problema de generar un sello al alto vacio en el ori ficio pretroquelado en el endocarpio y albumen del cocotero , lo que permite incrementar la vida de anaquel del coco sin cambiar sus propiedades organolépticas como el sabor , textura y olor . As can be seen, the documents cited above refer to devices for opening coconuts, but none have the technical characteristics that solve the problem of generating a high vacuum seal in the pre-cut hole in the endocarp and albumen of the coconut palm. , which allows increasing the shelf life of coconut without changing its organoleptic properties such as flavor, texture and smell.
Otro problema que no resuelven las características técnicas de los documentos citados es que al momento de usarlos para abrir el coco , por la presión ej ercida sobre dichos productos , éstos se rompen constantemente sin lograr abrir el coco . Another problem that the technical characteristics of the cited documents do not solve is that when using them to open the coconut, due to the pressure exerted on said products, they constantly break without being able to open the coconut.
Por último , las características técnicas de los documentos citados tampoco resuelven el problema de que puedan penetrar ligeramente el albumen del coco para lograr fij ar el aparato para la apertura de cocos en el albumen y asegurando el vacio reali zado al momento de su colocación, facilitando la apertura del coco . OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN Finally, the technical characteristics of the cited documents do not solve the problem that they can slightly penetrate the albumen of the coconut in order to fix the apparatus for opening cocci in the albumen and ensuring the vacuum made at the time of its placement, facilitating the opening of the coconut. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención, tiene como obj eto proporcionar un aparato para la apertura de cocos . The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for opening coconuts.
Otro obj eto de la presente invención es proporcionar un aparato para la apertura de cocos que cuenta con una protuberancia con forma troncocónica en la cara inferior del cuerpo , la cual , es de mayor dimensión en su base , donde dicha protuberancia tiene un ori ficio al centro , lo que permite generar un vacio cuando se coloca dentro de una perforación reali zada al endocarpio del coco donde es instalado el aparato para la apertura de cocos Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for opening coconuts that has a frustoconical-shaped protuberance on the lower face of the body, which is larger at its base, where said protuberance has a hole through it. center, which allows generating a vacuum when it is placed inside a perforation made in the endocarp of the coconut where the apparatus for opening coconuts is installed
Otro obj eto de la presente invención es proporcionar un aparato para la apertura de cocos que cuente con elementos de fij ación colocados en la circunferencia de la cara superior de la protuberancia, para penetrar ligeramente el albumen del coco para lograr fij ar el aparato para la apertura de cocos en dicho albumen y asegurar el vacio reali zado al momento de su colocación . Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for opening coconuts that has fixing elements placed on the circumference of the upper face of the protuberance, to slightly penetrate the albumen of the coconut to achieve fixing the apparatus for opening. opening of cocci in said albumen and ensuring the vacuum made at the time of placement.
El último obj eto de la presente invención es proporcionar un aparato para la apertura de cocos que tiene un bisel colocado en la orilla de la cara inferior del cuerpo , lo que permite impedir que se haga una palanca al desprender el aparato para la apertura de cocos , y el cuerpo se rompa, sin lograr abrir el coco . The last object of the present invention is to provide a device for opening coconuts that has a bevel placed on the edge of the lower face of the body, which makes it possible to prevent prying when detaching the device for opening coconuts. , and the body breaks, without being able to open the coconut.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Los detalles característicos de este novedoso aparato para la apertura de cocos se muestran claramente en la siguiente descripción y en las figuras que se acompañan, asi como una ilustración de aquella, y siguiendo los mismos signos de referencia para indicar las partes mostradas . Sin embargo, dichas figuras se muestran a manera de ej emplo y no deben de ser consideradas como limitativas para la presente invención . The characteristic details of this novel apparatus for opening coconuts are clearly shown in the following description and in the accompanying figures, as well as a illustration of that one, and following the same reference signs to indicate the parts shown. However, said figures are shown by way of example and should not be considered limiting to the present invention.
La figura 1 muestra una vista en perspectiva superior del aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
La figura 2 muestra una vista en perspectiva inferior del aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 2 shows a lower perspective view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
La figura 3 muestra una vista superior del aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 3 shows a top view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
La figura 4 muestra una vista inferior del aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
La figura 5 muestra una vista lateral del aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 5 shows a side view of the apparatus for opening coconuts.
La figura 6 muestra una vista a detalle de la protuberancia del aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 6 shows a detailed view of the protuberance of the device for opening coconuts.
La figura 7 muestra un corte longitudinal del endocarpio de la fruta del cocotero , donde se muestra la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen donde se coloca el aparato para la apertura de cocos . Figure 7 shows a longitudinal section of the endocarp of the coconut fruit, showing the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen where the apparatus for opening coconuts is placed.
La figura 8 muestra una vista a detalle del corte longitudinal del endocarpio de la fruta del cocotero , donde se muestra el aparato para la apertura de cocos colocado en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen . Figure 8 shows a detailed view of the longitudinal section of the endocarp of the coconut fruit, showing the apparatus for opening coconuts placed in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓN DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Para una mej or comprensión de la invención, a continuación, se enlistan las partes que componen el aparato para la apertura de cocos : 1. Cuerpo For a better understanding of the invention, the parts that make up the apparatus for opening coconuts are listed below: 1. Body
2. Abertura 2. Opening
3. Protuberancia 3. Bump
4. Orificio 4. Hole
5. Elementos de fijación 5. Fixing elements
6. Bisel 6. Bezel
Con referencia a las figuras, el aparato para la apertura de cocos está conformado por una sola pieza que tiene un cuerpo (1) sustancialmente aplanado tiene una abertura (2) en un extremo, dicha abertura (2) abarca aproximadamente, una cuarta parte de la superficie del cuerpo (1) , esta configuración es permite facilitar el agarre del cuerpo (1) , para hacer un giro oscilatorio y levantarlo con las yemas de los dedos, para posteriormente desprenderlo del coco y lograr su apertura con facilidad. With reference to the figures, the apparatus for opening coconuts is made up of a single piece that has a substantially flattened body (1) and has an opening (2) at one end, said opening (2) covers approximately a quarter of the surface of the body (1), this configuration makes it easier to grip the body (1), to make an oscillating turn and lift it with the fingertips, to later detach it from the coconut and open it easily.
En la cara inferior del cuerpo (1) , el aparato para la apertura de cocos tiene una protuberancia (3) con forma troncocónica, es decir, de mayor dimensión en su base; dicha protuberancia (3) tiene un orificio (4) al centro, tal como se ilustra en las figuras 2, 4 y 6. El orificio (4) tiene la función de generar un vacio cuando se coloca dentro de una perforación realizada al endocarpio del coco donde es instalado el aparato para la apertura de cocos motivo de la presente invención, lo que genera un sello hermético en dicha perforación del coco, es decir un sello al bajo vacio; evitando la generación y crecimiento de microorganismos que puedan afectar con la vida de anaquel del coco y modificar las propiedades organolépticas como el sabor, textura y olor. En la circunferencia de la cara superior de la protuberancia (3) , se coloca, al menos, dos elementos de fijación (5) , los cuales son prominencias sólidas que tienen la función de penetrar ligeramente el albumen del coco para lograr fijar el aparato para la apertura de cocos en dicho albumen y asegurar el vacio realizado por el orificio (4) de la protuberancia (3) al momento de la colocación del aparato motivo de la presente invención; esta configuración permite que al momento de quitar el aparato para la apertura de cocos, el albumen incrustado en los elementos de fijación se desprenda del coco, dejando un orificio para poder extraer el agua del coco. On the lower face of the body (1), the device for opening coconuts has a protuberance (3) with a truncated conical shape, that is, larger at its base; Said protuberance (3) has a hole (4) in the center, as illustrated in Figures 2, 4 and 6. The hole (4) has the function of generating a vacuum when it is placed inside a perforation made in the endocarp of the coconut where the device for opening coconuts for the purpose of the present invention is installed, which generates a hermetic seal in said perforation of the coconut, that is, a low vacuum seal; avoiding the generation and growth of microorganisms that could affect the shelf life of the coconut and modify the organoleptic properties such as flavor, texture and smell. On the circumference of the upper face of the protuberance (3), at least two fixing elements (5) are placed, which are solid prominences that have the function of slightly penetrating the albumen of the coconut in order to fix the apparatus for the opening of cocci in said albumen and ensuring the vacuum created by the hole (4) of the protuberance (3) at the time of placement of the device that is the reason for the present invention; This configuration allows that when the device for opening coconuts is removed, the albumen embedded in the fixing elements is detached from the coconut, leaving a hole to extract water from the coconut.
Un bisel (6) se coloca en la orilla de la cara inferior del cuerpo (1) que se encuentra en el extremo donde está la protuberancia (3) , lo que permite impedir que se haga una palanca al desprender el aparato para la apertura de cocos, y el cuerpo (1) se rompa, sin lograr abrir el coco. A bevel (6) is placed on the edge of the lower face of the body (1) which is located at the end where the protuberance (3) is, which prevents a lever from being made when detaching the device to open the coconuts, and the body (1) breaks, without being able to open the coconut.
El aparato para la apertura de cocos está fabricado de polímeros con incrustación de material biodegradable, esto permitiendo que sea ligeramente flexible, para facilitar la colocación en el orificio generado en el coco, además de que lo hace un aparato biodegradable. The device for opening coconuts is made of polymers with an inlay of biodegradable material, allowing it to be slightly flexible, to facilitate placement in the hole generated in the coconut, in addition to making it a biodegradable device.
Una vez instalado el aparato para la apertura de cocos en la perforación realizada al endocarpio del coco, tal como se ilustra en las figuras 7 y 8, el aparato motivo de la presente invención está listo para utilizarse para la apertura del coco. REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓN Once the apparatus for opening cocci is installed in the perforation made in the endocarp of the coconut, as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, the apparatus that is the subject of the present invention is ready to be used for opening the coconut. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Ejemplos Examples
Los siguientes ejemplos ilustran una manera preferente, de cómo llevar a cabo la realización de la presente invención, por lo que no deben ser considerados como limitativos de la misma . The following examples illustrate a preferred way of carrying out the present invention, so they should not be considered as limiting it.
Ejemplo 1. Colocación del aparato para la apertura de cocos en colocado en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen del coco. Example 1. Placement of the apparatus for opening cocci in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coccus.
Con referencia a las figuras antes mencionadas, el proceso para la colocación del aparato para la apertura de cocos en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen del coco es el siguiente: a) seleccionar la fruta del cocotero con una maduración que va desde los 10 a los 12 meses; b) eliminar el mesocarpio de la fruta del coco, dejando expuesto el endocarpio con el agua de coco en su interior; c) seleccionar la parte del endocarpio donde se requiere realizar la perforación; d) colocar el endocarpio con el agua en su interior en una base de sujeción con una posición adecuada; e) realizar una perforación con un barreno, preferentemente con punta diamantada, la perforación preferentemente tiene una dimensión de 0.5 milímetros menor que el diámetro de la protuberancia (3) ; f) posicionar el aparato para la apertura de cocos sobre la perforación alineada con la protuberancia (3) ; y, g) aplicar un esfuerzo de aproximadamente 1 kg/cm2 en la cara superior del cuerpo (1) , en el extremo donde se encuentra la protuberancia (3) . El proceso anteriormente descrito para la colocación del aparato para la apertura de cocos en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen del coco permite la generación de un sello de bajo vacio de (300-1) mbar, (1019 -1016) moléculas por cm3, suficiente para eliminar la entrada de oxigeno y/o microorganismos que afecten o disminuyan la vida de anaquel del producto, que es de 30 a 50 dias, a una temperatura de 6 a 8 grados centígrados. With reference to the aforementioned figures, the process for placing the apparatus for opening coconuts in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coconut is as follows: a) select the fruit of the coconut tree with a maturation ranging from 10 at 12 months; b) remove the mesocarp of the coconut fruit, leaving the endocarp exposed with the coconut water inside; c) select the part of the endocarp where the drilling is required; d) place the endocarp with the water inside on a support base with a suitable position; e) drill a hole with a drill bit, preferably with a diamond tip, the hole preferably has a dimension of 0.5 millimeters smaller than the diameter of the protuberance (3); f) position the device for opening coconuts on the perforation aligned with the protuberance (3); and, g) apply a force of approximately 1 kg/cm2 on the upper face of the body (1), at the end where the protuberance (3) is located. The process previously described for placing the apparatus for opening cocci in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coccus allows the generation of a low vacuum seal of (300-1) mbar, (1019 -1016) molecules per cm3 , sufficient to eliminate the entry of oxygen and/or microorganisms that affect or reduce the shelf life of the product, which is 30 to 50 days, at a temperature of 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
Ejemplo 2. Apertura del coco retirando el aparato para la apertura de cocos en colocado en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen del coco. Example 2. Opening of the coconut by removing the apparatus for opening cocci placed in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coconut.
Con referencia a las figuras antes mencionadas, el proceso para la apertura del coco retirando el aparato para la apertura de cocos en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen del coco es el siguiente: a) tomar con las yemas de los dedos el cuerpo (1) del aparato para la apertura de cocos de la abertura (2) ; b) hacer un giro oscilatorio y levantar el cuerpo (1) del aparato para la apertura de cocos; y, c) retirar el aparato para la apertura de cocos. With reference to the aforementioned figures, the process for opening the coconut by removing the apparatus for opening the cocci in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the albumen of the coconut is as follows: a) take the body with the fingertips ( 1) of the apparatus for opening coconuts from the opening (2); b) make an oscillating turn and lift the body (1) of the device for opening coconuts; and, c) remove the device for opening coconuts.
El proceso anteriormente descrito para la apertura del coco retirando el aparato para la apertura de cocos en colocado en la perforación del endocarpio y parte del albumen del coco permite generar un orificio en el albumen del coco, permitiendo extraer el agua de coco para su consumo. The previously described process for opening the coconut by removing the apparatus for opening coconuts placed in the perforation of the endocarp and part of the coconut albumen allows for the generation of a hole in the coconut albumen, allowing the coconut water to be extracted for consumption.
La presente descripción no deberá estar limitada por el ejemplo y modalidades descritos. The present description should not be limited by the example and embodiments described.
En vista de lo expuesto en el presente capitulo descriptivo, se reitera que el alcance de la presente invención no deberá estar limitado por las modalidades particularmente descritas , por lo que se entenderá que podrán efectuarse variaciones en varios sentidos . Dichas variaciones no deben considerarse como una desviación del espíritu y alcance de la invención, y todas esas modi ficaciones pueden ser obvias para un experto en la materia y deben de ser incluidas en alcance de las siguientes reivindicaciones . In view of what is stated in this descriptive chapter, it is reiterated that the scope of this The invention should not be limited by the modalities particularly described, so it will be understood that variations may be made in various ways. Such variations should not be considered as a deviation from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications may be obvious to a person skilled in the art and should be included in the scope of the following claims.

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REIVINDICACIONES
1. Un aparato para la apertura de cocos, caracterizado porque comprende: un cuerpo (1) que tiene una abertura (2) en un extremo; la cara inferior del cuerpo (1) tiene una protuberancia (3) la cual tiene un orificio (4) al centro; al menos, dos elementos de fijación (5) se colocan en la circunferencia de la cara superior de la protuberancia (3) ; y, un bisel (6) se coloca en la orilla de la cara inferior del cuerpo (1) que se encuentra en el extremo donde está la protuberancia (3) . 1. An apparatus for opening coconuts, characterized in that it comprises: a body (1) that has an opening (2) at one end; The lower face of the body (1) has a protuberance (3) which has a hole (4) in the center; at least two fixing elements (5) are placed on the circumference of the upper face of the protuberance (3); and, a bevel (6) is placed on the edge of the lower face of the body (1) which is at the end where the protuberance (3) is.
2. El aparato de la reivindicación 1 caracterizado porque, el cuerpo (1) está sustancialmente aplanado. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 characterized in that the body (1) is substantially flattened.
3. El aparato de la reivindicación 1 caracterizado porque, la protuberancia (3) es de forma troncocónica . 3. The apparatus of claim 1 characterized in that the protuberance (3) is frustoconical in shape.
4. El aparato de la reivindicación 1 caracterizado porque, los elementos de fijación (5) son prominencias. 4. The apparatus of claim 1 characterized in that the fixing elements (5) are prominences.
5. El aparato de las reivindicaciones 1 y 4 caracterizado porque, las prominencias son sólidas. 5. The apparatus of claims 1 and 4 characterized in that the prominences are solid.
6. El aparato de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque, está conformado de una sola pieza. 6. The apparatus of the previous claims characterized in that it is made of a single piece.
7. El aparato de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque, está fabricado de polímeros con incrustación de material biodegradable. 7. The device of the previous claims characterized in that it is made of polymers with inlay of biodegradable material.
8. El aparato de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque, es ligeramente flexible. 8. The apparatus of the previous claims characterized in that it is slightly flexible.
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