Kinematic Analysis and Virtual Design of the Cutter of Seedling Vegetable Harvester
[Purpose] To solve problems in design of the cutter for seedling vegetable harvesters, a cutter with a double-eccentric circle cam mechanism has been built. [Method] A mathematical model for kinematic analysis of cutters driven by a double-eccentric circle cam mechanism has been established. Under the model, Matlab has been employed to make kinematic analysis on displacement, speed and acceleration. Also, SolidWorks software has been adopted for virtual design of parts and assemblies of the cutter. [Results] The cutter has been applied to the seedling vegetable harvester for the experimental purpose and turned out to operate reliably and produce uniform height and leveling shearing fracture. [Results] This design will provide theoretical basis and practical reference for relevant researches.