Optimized Design of Vibration Reduction for the Frame Structure of Metering, Considering Ground Impact Load

2026-99-1233

9/4/2026

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To effectively mitigate the adverse effects of impact loads on the operational quality of a planter, this paper focuses on precision metering with dual planting chambers, and a novel approach is proposed to concurrently consider static and impact loads in the design of the frame structure, aiming to achieve a balanced design that combines load-bearing capacity and vibration reduction effects. The methodology employs a dual-layer cyclic process, where the outer layer calculates equivalent static loads based on the structural nonlinear dynamic response, and the inner layer introduces these equivalent static loads into the objective function of the optimization model using a weight method. The design of the frame structure, which simultaneously accounts for static and impact loads, is established through a topology optimization model based on the parametric level-set method. The simulation-optimization results indicate that, within the two-dimensional plane, the optimized seed metering frame achieves a marked reduction in volume fraction while its compliance remains almost unchanged. When the solution is expanded from 2-D to 3-D, and the optimized volume is increased to match the original volume, the optimized stiffness becomes 1.92 times the initial stiffness. This demonstrates that the frame is substantially lightened yet its stiffness is effectively enhanced, confirming that the design concurrently offers improved vibration attenuation and load-bearing capacity. The proposed structural optimization method can provide a viable design for improving the quality of precision metering. Although physical tests are still lacking, the soundness and consistency of both the simulation outcomes and numerical analyses provide strong evidence for the feasibility of the proposed method. Future tests can further verify its effectiveness.
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https://doi.org/10.4271/2026-99-1233
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Zhang, W., Zeng, S., Zang, Y., and Wang, Y., "Optimized Design of Vibration Reduction for the Frame Structure of Metering, Considering Ground Impact Load," 2025 6th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (ICAMME 2025), Beijing, China, December 12, 2025, https://doi.org/10.4271/2026-99-1233.
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2026-99-1233
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Technical Paper
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English