Abstract:Aiming to enhance the efficiency of mechanical dike construction in paddy fields and reduce labor intensity during operations, a suspended single-side dike construction machine was designed for paddy fields based on a multi-link rotary adjustment mechanism. This machine addressed the inability of traditional single-side dike construction machines to achieve continuous mechanical dike construction at paddy field corners. The study elaborated on the structural design and working principles of key components: the lateral offset mechanism and rotary adjustment mechanism. A kinematic model of the lateral offset mechanism and rotary adjustment mechanism was constructed. Through kinematic analysis, lengths of lateral swing arm Ⅰ, lateral swing arm Ⅱ, and rotary swing arm were determined as 1 260 mm, 672 mm, and 284 mm, respectively, and installation positions of each stepper electric cylinder were identified. Based on kinematic analysis, a multi-link rotary adjustment control system was designed. Performance tests were conducted on the rotary adjustment and field performance of the suspended single-side dike construction machine. Results of the rotary adjustment performance test showed mean square errors between rotational angles of lateral swing arm Ⅰ, lateral swing arm Ⅱ, and rotary swing arm over time and their corresponding theoretical values as 0.45(°)2, 0.49(°)2, and 0.86(°)2, respectively. The mean square error value between rotational angles of all swing arms over time and their corresponding theoretical values throughout entire rotary cycle was 0.64(°)2, indicating high stability during overall rotary operation of the machine. The field performance test results showed that the average soil compaction at each measurement point of the embankments constructed along the straight sections was no less than 1 085 kPa, and the average straightness was no more than 10.4 mm. At the corner sections, the average soil compaction at each measurement point of the embankments was no less than 1 027 kPa, and the average straightness was no more than 9.39 mm. All results met the agronomic requirements for embankment construction in paddy fields.