Development and Optimization of an Integrated Disk-Blade Silage Device for Efficient Cane Top Collection and Processing
摘要
To address the cane tops waste and collection machinery shortage, a disk-blade silage device was developed and integrated into a sugarcane harvester. This device enables simultaneous cutting, crushing, and ejection of cane tops. Guided by a theoretical model, key components were designed, and discrete element method simulation determined the optimal crushing speed as 1400 r/min and 12 blades as the best blade count. Compared with previous studies, this device features innovative structural design and working principle, which significantly improves the efficiency of cane tops processing. Field tests and simulations verified its effectiveness, achieving over 90% collection rate, 97% crushing efficiency, and an average throwing distance of 5.5 m, fulfilling the experimental parameters and design goals for silage processing.