公开(公告)号：US20240108051A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18272942

申请日：2022-01-21

Applicant: BBC Technologies Limited

Inventor： Geoffrey Furniss

IPC: A23N15/02 ,  B65G51/01

CPC classification number: A23N15/02 ,  B65G51/01 ,  A23N2015/006 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in and relating to apparatus for singularising clustered fruit and to the methods of manufacturing and using the apparatus. In particular, the apparatus and the methods of manufacturing and using the apparatus are directed to singularise fruit from a cluster by separation at the stem knuckle or join of the cluster, to effect single fruit retaining a quality stem and having desired qualities and presentation properties, without damaging the fruit, as required for and/or dictated by the target market, where the market is comprised of the local consuming public and/or broader commercial and/or business enterprises whether domestic and/or overseas. The invention will be applicable to fruits which demonstrate the propensity for clustering, such as cherries, although the invention can be and may be adapted for use in singularising other clustered fruits, such as tomatoes, beans, peas, plums, and so forth.