How does a electric potatoes peeler work?

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Electric potato peelers operate by using a motor to rotate an abrasive-cutting plate, which removes the skin from the potato. The friction generated between the rotating plate and the potato aids in peeling, while the bowl remains stationary. For industrial applications, methods like using caustic solutions can soften the skin before tumbling the produce to remove layers. A user is exploring a similar mechanism for a small-scale fruit polishing machine, aiming for a 360° rotation. Understanding these principles can help in designing effective peeling or polishing devices.
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Hey guys. Just a simple question for you

How does a electric peeler work? In particular how is it able to rotate the fruit? The spinning action itself I think is not sufficient…maybe for the friction on the cutting plate? In a potatoes peeler the only part that rotate is the plate with the abrasive-cutting coating, while the bowl is firm…
Any knowledge will be appreciated.

Ciao
 
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mrdavide said:
Hey guys. Just a simple question for you

How does a electric peeler work? In particular how is it able to rotate the fruit? The spinning action itself I think is not sufficient…maybe for the friction on the cutting plate? In a potatoes peeler the only part that rotate is the plate with the abrasive-cutting coating, while the bowl is firm…
Any knowledge will be appreciated.

Ciao

Much like a mechanical one, except with a motor:


EDIT: I recall seeing a how-it's-made type show where industrial scale peeling was accomplished by using a caustic (sodium hydroxide--lye) to soften the outer layers and then tumble / rub them around until the outer layers rubbed away. You could probably do something similar with other fruits / vegetables.
 
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hey dude. Thanks for the quick reply. I am a design&enginnering student in italy and i am designing a machine which has to rotate fruit (360°) in order to polish it. So i was thinking to use the same mechanism and layout of the potatoes peller to move-rotate the fruit inside. It will be small as well cause has to be used into a house environment.
Thanks
ciao
 

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