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Design and simulation analysis of leaf removal mechanism of lettuce

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lettuce leaf removal is an important part of mechanized harvesting of lettuce, and it is also one of the main functions of lettuce harvester. An adaptive Angle opening and closing mechanism for leaf removal of lettuce was designed in this paper. The size and type of the defoliating mechanism were determined based on the external characteristics of lettuce, and its reliability was analyzed by simulation. In addition, the blade resistance and the driving power required during operation are calculated, and the minimum power of the motor required is determined.

Source: Journal of Engineering Mechanics and Machinery

DOI: 10.23977/jemm.2025.100112

Authors: Gang Chen, Hui Jiao, Jixiang Wang, Cuijuan Mo

Institutions: Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guangxi Science & Technology Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $329