Simulation Analysis of Seed Metering Procedure in Scoop Metering Device Based on Discrete Element Method

Seed metering procedure of metering device was a key factor to affect performance of precision seed metering device. Based on analysis of seed holding volume of metering scoop, relationship between the seed holding volume and structure parameters of the metering scoop was established, and beginning and ending angles of seed clearing during the seed metering procedure were determined. Simulation analysis of seed metering procedure with different parameters of the metering device was carried out by mean of discrete element method to identify the influences of metering scoop parameters on the performance the metering device, and suitable range of structure parameters of the metering scoop were investigated. Finally, the reasonability of design parameters of the metering scoop for experiment usage was verified.