A modified version of the smithy tongs was basically the earliest known twin
Waters [5]. It had two lips sharpened like thin wedges, in the juxtaposed or closed position; it was swung and impaled on
the coconut, and then separated to loosen the husk. The operations were repeated for three or four times to finally take out
the kernel. It is evident from figure1 that it is not that much convenient to use and the coconut should be held somewhere
while husking operation is done and that could be one of the reasons why it was not popular at all.
3.2 Coconut Husking Machine
Another twin-blade tool, which appeared to be better than that of Waters, was of the tool developed by Titmas
and Hickish which is called the Coconut Husking Machine [17]. This was a tool mounted on a wooden platform, and stood
upright when placed on the floor. Coconut was held by hand and impaled on the stationary tool. The downwards action of
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Based on the type of actuation, coconut husking machines are divided into two categories (i) Manually operated
coconut husking machine (ii) Power operated coconut husking machine. In the case of manual husking machines, all
lly. Since a very large force is to be applied as the effort, and due to the small mechanical
advantage, husking is tough and hence involves considerable exertion. In the case of house hold husking, manually
operated husking machines generally suits best. But for industrial uses, motorized machine can be opted.
Manually Operated Husking Machine
Machine
Tool
Apparatus For Removing Fiber From Cocoanut
Husking Machine
husking Machine
Mechanical Coconut Husking Machine
operated Coconut Husking Machine
Continuous Power Operated Coconut Husking Machine
ANUALLY OPERATED COCONUT HUSKING MACHINE
Coconut Husk Removing Tool
A modified version of the smithy tongs was basically the earliest known twin-blade husking tool developed by