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Design of a 2R Open-Chain Plug Seedling-Picking Mechanism and Control System Constrained by a Differential Non-Circular Planetary Gear Train

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  • Maile Zhou

    (School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China)

  • Tingbo Xu

    (School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China)

  • Guibin Wang

    (School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China)

  • Herui Dong

    (School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China)

  • Shiyu Yang

    (School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China)

  • Zeliang Wang

    (School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China)

Abstract

With a focus on the problems of complex structure and accumulated lateral clearance in the single degree of freedom non-circular wheel system seedling-picking mechanism, which leads to poor motion accuracy, trajectory, and attitude, this study developed a 2R open-chain chili plug seedling-picking mechanism (SPM) constrained by a differential non-circular wheel system. The picking arm was driven by a single-stage non-uniform speed transmission mechanism to reproduce the seedling-picking trajectory and attitude. A protruding seedling-picking device, SPM control system, and test bench were designed. A kinematic model of a differential non-circular gear system was established, and an optimization design software for the SPM was developed based on kinematic analysis. The kinematic characteristics of the SPM were analyzed under optimal parameters. This study completed the seedling-picking performance test of the SPM on the control panel. The test showed that the designed chili SPM can sequentially complete the processes of seedling picking, conveying, retracting, pushing, and returning under the automatic control of the test bench without damaging the main root. The lateral root damage rate was 15.7%, effectively ensuring the integrity of the seedling bowl substrate.

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  • Maile Zhou & Tingbo Xu & Guibin Wang & Herui Dong & Shiyu Yang & Zeliang Wang, 2024. "Design of a 2R Open-Chain Plug Seedling-Picking Mechanism and Control System Constrained by a Differential Non-Circular Planetary Gear Train," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(9), pages 1-20, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:14:y:2024:i:9:p:1576-:d:1475423
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