DOI: https://doi.org/10.32515/2414-3820.2024.54.174-184

Research of the Design of a disc Spring Closing Device for a Row Crop Planter

Dmytro Artemenko, Oleh Kyslun, Volodymyr Onopa, Dmytro Bogatyryov

About the Authors

Dmytro Artemenko, Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, e-mail:artemenkodyu@kntu.kr.ua, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6633-0470

Oleh Kyslun, Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, e-mail: kyslun@gmail.com, ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6059-3731

Volodymyr Onopa, Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, e-mail: pc_kntu@ukr.net,, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9177-5746

Dmytro Bogatyryov, Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, e-mail: asbdv@ukr.net, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8997-5466

Abstract

The study presents the results of theoretical research on the design and technological parameters of the spring-loaded disc covering device for row crop seeders. The analysis of existing covering devices and their technological processes revealed that they do not provide optimal sequential seed covering with moist soil layers followed by drier ones. Most designs, positioned after pressing rollers, primarily perform mulching and leveling of the furrow surface, which leads to mixing soil layers of different depths. It was determined that placing the covering devices immediately after the seed opener is more effective. This allows seeds to be covered with a moist soil layer immediately after being placed in the furrow, followed by a mulched drier layer. This approach helps retain moisture in the seed zone and creates favorable conditions for germination. To address the shortcomings of the reviewed covering devices, a new spring-loaded disc covering device was developed. This device combines a flat, single-edged disc positioned at an angle of attack to the direction of movement. A conical press is mounted on the outer edge of the disc, connected via a hub to a vertical pressure spring. The vertical pressure spring applies force to the working surface of the covering device and is positioned at an angle in the vertical plane relative to the row axis. The efficient operation of the spring-loaded disc covering device is achieved through several features: the combination of the conical press and vertical pressure spring ensures consistent movement at a specified depth, allowing optimal amounts of soil to be separated for furrow coverage and forming a mound over the seeds. The horizontal deflection of the vertical spring, combined with the rotation of the disc, produces a mulching effect, while the vertical deflection generates the required pressure in the furrow zone, enabling high-quality furrow coverage. In cases of increased soil contamination with plant residues or higher soil moisture, the device's design ensures effective self-cleaning, enhancing its functionality and reliability. The study determined that the main parameters influencing the operation of the disc covering device for row crop seeders include its angle of attack, seeder movement speed, and the distance the soil is displaced toward the furrow. A theoretical dependency was obtained, showing the impact of the covering device's angle of attack on the distance of soil displacement based on the soil's physical and mechanical properties. These findings open up possibilities for further improvement of spring-loaded covering devices, particularly for adapting them to the modern requirements of row crop cultivation technologies.

Keywords

favorable conditions, covering device, seed covering, spring-loaded disc covering device, increasing yield of row crops

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