Developments in Research on Seedling Auto-Picking Device of Vegetable Transplanter

Abstract:

Seedling auto-picking device is one of the most important working parts of a vegetable automatic transplanter. Its performance determines the transplanting quality, reliability and operation efficiency. The current developments of the seedling auto-picking device were discussed, and several typical devices were introduced in this paper. The existing problems of seedling auto-picking devices of different picking methods were pointed out. With the advantages of accurate location, high efficiency and easy picking, the mandril-type seedling picking was thought as the better transplanting mode of vegetable plug seedling. At the same time, the development direction of auto-picking devices of vegetable automatic transplanter was provided.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 364)
• Pages: 375-379
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.364.375
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Xin Jin, Shu Jun Li, Xue Jun Yang, Jian Min Wu, Zhong Jun Liu, Han Kun Liu
• Keywords: Auto-Picking Technology, Mechanism Design, Research and Development (R&D), Seedling Pick-Up Mechanism, Summary, Vegetable Transplanter

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