With a rich history of cultivation, pomegranates are an essential cash crop planted extensively, offering considerable economic gains in the fruit industry. Within the pomegranate processing industry, pomegranate processing equipment enhances seed extraction efficiency and liberates labor. This paper reviews the current state of development in pomegranate processing technology and equipment both domestically and internationally, covering various mechanical structures, the current application status of equipment, and the principles of mechanical peeling mechanisms. It analyzes the limitations present in the existing pomegranate processing equipment. This study explores key technical pathways for automating pomegranate peeling and seed extraction. It encompasses conducting mechanical property tests to determine physical parameters and mechanical characteristics, designing an adjustable mechanism, and establishing preprocessing steps for removing calyx and leaves. Consequently, a multistage pomegranate seed extraction technical solution incorporating preprocessing procedures is proposed. This method involves removing the calyx leaves from pomegranates to reduce the difficulty of opening them, thereby increasing seed extraction rates and minimizing seed damage. The calyx removal success rate exceeds 98%, with pomegranate damage rates ≤ 5%. This study provides guidance for the upgrading of the pomegranate processing equipment industry.
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