MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641068422 A) filed by M. Kumarasamy College Of Engineering on June 01, 2026, for Peanut Seperating Machine.
Inventors include Dr Banumathi Sembanan; Nithyasree Karthikeyan; Preethi Muthusamy; and Ragavi Sakthivel.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT PEANUT SEPERATING MACHINE The present invention relates to an agricultural processing machine for efficiently separating groundnut pods from harvested groundnut plants. The machine comprises a feed hopper for receiving harvested plants, a conveyor belt system for uniform material transfer, and a rotating drum mounted on a shaft. The drum is provided with perforated or mesh surfaces and is driven by an electric motor through a belt or crank mechanism. During operation, the rotating drum subjects the plants to controlled impact and friction, resulting in the detachment of groundnut pods from stems and roots. The separated pods pass through the perforations and are collected in an output tray, while residual plant waste is discharged through a separate outlet. The system operates continuously, ensuring higher productivity, reduced manual labour, and minimal crop damage. The machine is compact, cost-effective, and suitable for small and medium-scale farmers. Optionally, the system may be powered by a solar-based energy source, enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing operational costs. The invention provides an efficient, user-friendly, and eco-friendly solution for post-harvest groundnut processing.
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