03061nam a2200325 i 4500003000500000005001700005008004100022040002500063090002400088100003700112245008500149300001500234336002100249337002500270338002300295502010100318504003900419520180000458700003602258700003502294700004002329700002902369720003902398720003902437720004202476720003602518942003902554952012502593999001702718CSPC20251010083454.0251010s2024    ph a     b    000 0 eng d  aCSPCbengcCSPCerda  aUTH BSME A886p 20241 aAtutubo, Jake Jensyn I.eauthor.10aPortable coconut de-shelling machine / cJake Jensyn I. Atutubo, [and 4 others].  a80 leaves.  2rdacontentatext  2rdamediaaunmediated  2rdacarrieravolume  aUndergraduate Thesis (BSME) - Mechanical Engineering.cCamarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024.  aIncludes bibliographic references.3 aThis study presents the development of a proposed design for a Portable Coconut De-Shelling Machine aimed at enhancing the efficiency, safety, and practicality of coconut de-shelling operations, particularly for small-scale coconut farmers and processors in the Philippines. Traditional de-shelling practices are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and pose significant safety risks due to the manual handling of sharp tools. These challenges are especially pronounce in rural communities where access to advanced industrial equipment is limited.

In response to these issues, the researchers designed and fabricated a compact mechanical prototype incorporating rotating blades and a stabilizing fixture. This design ensures secure handling of the coconut while effectively removing the shell without compromising the integrity of the kernel. The machine emphasizes ergonomic safety, mechanical efficiency, and portability, making it suitable for deployment in remote agricultural settings.

The development process followed a systematic engineering design methodology, encompassing problem identification, conceptualization, prototyping, iterative testing, and performance evaluation. Comparative testing between the prototype and conventional manual methods revealed substantial improvements in processing time, output capacity, and operator safety. The findings suggest that the proposed machine offers a viable, cost-effective solution for small-scale coconut processing, contributing to the broader efforts in agricultural mechanization and rural livelihood enchancement.

This study provides valuable insights for future innovations in agricultural equipment design and highlights the potential of localized technological solutions to address specific needs within the coconut industry.1 aCuadro, John Jerick B.eauthor.1 aFlorentino, Joshua U.eauthor.1 aIbarlin, Joseph Maurice S.eauthor.1 aNillo, Andre R.eauthor.  aLayson, Alexander Ian R.eadviser.  aBerango, Lino D.echair, panelist.  aNadal, John Philip III, T.epanelist.  aAguado, April Joy F.epanelist.  2ddcn0cUMhA886piBSMEkUTHm2024  00102ddc4070aCSPCbCSPCcUTHd2025-10-10l0oUTH BSME A886p 2024p006885UMr2025-10-10 08:35:37t1-1w2025-10-10yUM  c30676d30676