ROOT WASHING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: reprocessing of agricultural product, in particular, processing and storage of potato. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has washing chamber with charging spiral auger provided with vibratory unit, having self-balancing out-of-phase vibrators transmitting reciprocating rotational oscillations about auger axis to auger. Drive sets auger oscillation frequency and amplitude is provided by rigidity of resonant circuit. Disturbing force is directed tangentially to washing machine housing. EFFECT: increased efficiency by intensified washing of roots and reduced damage to roots. 3 dwg