Research on Ditching Mechanism of Self-Excited Vibration Ditching Machine

Abstract

A vibration ditching machine is a machine that can effectively reduce ditching resistance and energy consumption. In this paper, taking a self-developed, self-excited vibration ditching machine as the research object, we explore its internal dynamic vibration characteristics upon excitement when ditching, which reduces its resistance and energy consumption. The vibration characteristics of a ditching machine with three degrees of freedom (Y, Ry, and Rx directions), which are generated by the vibration of the self-excited ditching machine, are evaluated; the rotating speed, spring stiffness, spring damping coefficient, and blade weight are taken as factors, and their effects on the vibration characteristics are analyzed by an Adams–Edem coupling simulation model and a theoretical dynamics model of the self-excited ditching machine. Finally, a comparative analysis of the ditching machine of self-excited and nonself-excited ditching machines is conducted. The results of the analysis show that the rotating speed, spring stiffness, spring damping coefficient, and blade weight are important factors affecting the vibration characteristics. The theoretical dynamics model and the Adams–Edem coupling simulation model can represent the internal vibration mechanism of the self-excited ditching machine during ditching. The self-excited vibrating ditching machine is helpful in reducing the energy consumption of ditching.