Diseño y construcción de un prototipo de desespinadora de tunas

Abstract

From decades ago, the thorn cleaning process of tuna or nopal has been done manually. The continuous development of agriculture makes it necessary the development of machines and tools that improve

working conditions and safety of farmers. A particular need is the development of a thorn cleaning machine for tuna or nopal, and this is the focus of this work.

The project starts with collecting data about thorn cleaning machines, shape and geometric parameters of tuna fruits, as well as various machine components of similar machines available in the market. Next, we consider the farmer needs to develop optimum solutions. An alternative is selected, and its mechanical components are selected or designed. Then, all mechanical drawings are generated, and a cost analysis is elaborated. Based on these drawings, the mechanical components are manufactured, and the machine is built and tested. The testing process considers among others: safety, rotation, and tuna fruit quality.

This project offers an innovative and valid solution to the agricultural sector. This is important for the improvement of the life quality of our farmers and the development of our country.