Design and simulation of triangular crawler traveling device for cotton harvester
In order to meet the needs of mechanized cotton harvesting in the cotton areas of the Yangtze and Yellow River basins,a triangular crawler traveling device for cotton harvesters was designed.The main technical parameters of the triangular crawler traveling device were determined through analysis of cotton field working conditions,vehicle ground pressure ratio,and vehicle speed;Through finite element analysis,strength verification calculations were conducted on key components such as the base frame,driving wheel,and swing pin shaft.The results showed that the designed structure and material selection could meet the usage requirements,with a single wheel bearing capacity of up to 8 t.This device can be quickly interchanged with the original tires,which is of certain significance for the mechanization of cotton harvesting in the Yangtze and Yellow River basins.
cotton harvestertriangular crawlerfinite element methodstrength verification calculationconversion of track system