Development of A Computer Simulation Program for the Design of High Speed Transplanting Mechanism(I) -Planting Loci and Motion Analysis-

고속 식부 기구 설계를 위한 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션 프로그램 개발(I) -식부 궤적과 운동 분석-

Kinematic analysis was made on a gear type high speed planting mechanism for riding-type rice transplanters. The kinematic equations thus derived were computer coded to simulate its motion characteristics such as a planting locus, velocities and accelerations of gears and planting knife, etc. Using the simulation program a sensitivity analysis of design parameters was also carried out to determine their effects on the planting performance. Of the design parameters the eccentricity of the gear was found most influential.