DURIAN OPENER

Abstract

In Malaysia, the process of opening the durian skin is mostly still using a machete. Opening durians using a machete poses some risk to injury. This tool we introduce uses a pressure mechanism system. This tool also does not require much energy. This durian opener will reduce the risk of injury and speed up the process of opening the durian. Therefore, our objective is to reduce the risk of injury and speed up the process of opening the durian so that we can enjoy the durian with a short and safe waiting time. The research data we obtained from the survey conducted stated that it is difficult to open durian, especially among women. As a result of the discussion, the ideal size for durian opener is 100cm high, 35cm long and 30cm wide. The size of the durian is not a problem because various sizes of durians can be opened using this tool. From the research, we found that most of the minimum diameter sizes for large category durians are 80cm and as high as 30cm while medium to large durians are 50cm in diameter and as high as 20cm. Durian opener is able to open the durian within 12 seconds depending on the strength of the user who operates it. The suggestions for improvement for this durian opener is to increase the load on the handle so that the impact applied to the fruit will be high and it will reduce the time to open the durian.