摘要 |
An onion ring separator for separating sliced onions into onion rings. A frame having a substantially horizontal platform mounted thereon is provided and the platform has a plurality of perforations therein. A conveyor delivers sliced onions to one end of the platform and banks of plungers pass through the perforations. The plunger banks are reciprocated in unison in the perforations so as to impart an impact force to the sliced onions so as to separate the sliced onions into onion rings. A plurality of flexible, spaced overhead arms are rotated to engage the sliced onions and the onion rings for moving them along to the discharge end of the platform. A conveyor is provided at the discharge end of the platform for collecting the sliced onion rings.
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