| 摘要 |
Automatic machine for the processing of artichokes comprises a base rotatably supporting a main horizontal turntable to which the artichokes are clamped during processing and a service turntable on the cups of which the artichokes are placed by hand. Means arranged to move intermittently and in synchronism the main and service turntable are provided. The processing stations including the station for loading and positioning the artichokes on the turntable, are located on the base peripherally with respect to the main turntable. Means for loading and positioning the artichokes on the main turntable, comprising a first cylinder-piston unit located under the service turntable and aligned with the vertical axis of the loading station to the rod of said cylinder-piston unit being fixed an engagement element for raising the artichoke up to the level of main turntable, and a second cylinder-piston unit located above the turntable and in alignment with the first cylinder-piston unit, supported by a slide which can move vertically with respect to the base, on the rod of which is fixed an end element arranged to rest on the bottom of the artichoke located on the cup of the service turntable, and to rise while maintaining itself resting against the artichoke until it exactly positions this latter in the main turntable.
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