Development of a novel coconut-tree-climbing machine for harvesting

Parvathi, S.; Sankar, Tamil Selvi

doi:10.1080/15397734.2021.1907756

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“…This method is versatile in performing static, dynamic, and modal analyses of machine components. It has been employed in similar investigations relating to coconut and other tree climbers (Pooja 2018;Malviya et al 2021;Subramanian and Sankar 2021;Akhil and Megalingam 2022;Ban et al 2022;Zheng et al 2022). In summary, the study aimed to seek an alternative material that can reduce the device's weight without compromising its function, safety, and simplicity.…”

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Finite Element Analysis of a Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Climbing Mechanism

Afan,

Zubia,

Borja

et al. 2023

Philipp Agric Scientist

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A coconut climber mechanism was subjected to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to improve its overall design and analyze its strength characteristics. The von Mises stress, total deformation, and factor of safety were evaluated using static structural analysis for the seat and pedal assemblies of the mechanism. The design has a minimum yielding factor of safety of 7.03 for the seat assembly and 12.09 for the pedal assembly. If aluminum is used as an alternative to steel, the prototype's weight can be reduced to at least 64.56% without compromising its strength properties. The weight reduction by using aluminum is expected to reduce the effort required to use the improved designs. This study also demonstrated a robust methodology of exploring design alternatives without fabricating actual prototypes, leading to a more cost-effective design process. It is recommended that other topologies and materials be further explored to improve the design of the coconut climber mechanism.

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