RefDB: The Reference database for CMS Monte Carlo production

A corn sheller comprising a frame means having a first pneumatic roller means rotatably mounted thereon about a horizontal axis and having a second pneumatic roller means rotatably mounted thereon about a horizontal axis which is spaced from the first roller means to define a feed opening therebetween. A feed hopper is positioned above the feed opening for feeding corn ears thereto. An arcuate concave means is positioned below the feed opening and extends downwardly therefrom in a spaced relationship with respect to the periphery of the first roller means. A power means is connected to the first and second roller means for rotating the same in the same direction whereby the first and second roller means will cause a corn ear to pass downwardly through the feed opening so that the longitudinal axis of the corn ear will be parallel to the rotational axis of the first roller means. The space between the concave means and the periphery of the first roller means is such that radial compressive forces are applied to the corn ear to loosen the kernels thereon without damage thereto. The concave means is comprised of a plurality of parallel rods which are adapted to cooperate with the first roller means to apply the radial compressive forces to the corn ear.