MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641069944 A) filed by Renjith Thomas; St. Joseph'S College Of Engineering And Technology; Jisha Anu Jose; James John; and Jose Tom Tharappel on June 04, 2026, for Pedal-Driven Coconut Processing Apparatus With Flywheel-Assisted Torque Transfer And Integrated Deshelling And Scrubbing Mechanism.
Inventors include Renjith Thomas; St. Joseph'S College Of Engineering And Technology; Jisha Anu Jose; James John; and Jose Tom Tharappel.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a manually operated agricultural apparatus designed for the efficient processing of coconuts. The machine comprises a robust Machine Base (1) and a Support Frame (2) that house a Treadle Drive System (3), which converts the operator's foot-pumping motion into rotational energy. This energy is transmitted via a Power Belt Drive (4) to a primary drive shaft equipped with a Flywheel Assembly (5). The flywheel is specifically calibrated to accumulate rotational inertia, ensuring a smooth and consistent torque delivery to the Coconut Scrubber Head (7), effectively bridging the power gaps inherent in manual operation and preventing the system from stalling during high-resistance contact with the workpiece. The processing zone is defined by a Feed Hopper with Agitator (6) that guides the Coconut (8) against the abrasive surface of the rotating scrubber head while ensuring operator safety. As the outer layers are mechanically stripped, the resulting debris is funneled by gravity into a Collection Tray (9) positioned beneath the assembly. By integrating human-powered ergonomics with inertial energy storage, the invention provides a sustainable, electricity-free solution for coconut de-husking and deshelling, making it particularly suitable for rural and small-scale industrial applications where consistent power supply may be limited.
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