Abstract:Due to the high resistance of deep-root excavation, high energy consumption for large soil separation, and low efficiency in licorice harvesting, the variable amplitude oscillation licorice harvester was designed. Combined with the conditions of direct seeding licorice harvesting and the basis of previous research, the working conditions of the excitation device, excavation and separation device and rotary cutting device were clarified, and the dimensions of each key component were determined. The structure model of licorice harvester was constructed, and the working principles of the key components were analyzed. Response curves of trajectories and throw coefficients of the shovel fence working surface were solved, the kinetic equation of the shovel fence working surface was established, and the key factors affecting the licorice harvesting effect were identified. According to the soil breaking theory, the energy consumption equation of soil unit breaking through the shovel fence working surface was solved, and the mathematical model of additional breaking area and working parameters was obtained. The movement characteristics of the rotary cutting device and its cutting action on the surface licorice were analyzed. The results of the field test showed that the smooth working of the variable amplitude oscillation licorice harvester enabled vibratory crushing of the licorice-soil complex, transport and efficient separation of the licorice-soil mixture. At an amplitude of 10mm, a vibration frequency of 9Hz, and a forward speed of 0.07m/s, the licorice harvester excavation depth was 609mm, the licorice harvesting rate was 96.38%, the traction resistance was about 95kN, the effective drive torque was about 1185N·m, and the total working power was about 75kW. The research result can provide a method reference for the development of energy-saving and efficient licorice harvesting machine.