Development and Analysis of Multi-functional Beekeeping Loading Box Based on Electric Tracked Transport Vehicle

Wang, Pingan; Han, Xiongzhe; Son, Youngsun; Mo, Changyeon; Kim, Dong-Won; Kim, Subae; Kim, Joon-Ho; Chung, Wonki

doi:10.1007/s42853-021-00125-7

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“…To solve the problem of low automation and, consequently, intense physical effort required on the part of beekeepers, in beekeeping transportation, a multifunctional beekeeping transportation vehicle was developed in our previous study [14]. The tracked beekeeping vehicle was developed based on the T500 electric tracked vehicle of LNS Korea (LNS, Gwangju, Korea).…”

Section: Multi-functional Tracked Beekeeping Vehiclementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In our previous study, the loading box of T500 was developed using SolidWorks, such that it was capable of loading the beehive and bee frames. Static analysis of the two forms of the loading box was performed by conducting a simulation to verify whether the loading box can be used safely [14]. Figure 1a-e show the LNS T500 tracked vehicle, design model when the loading box is loaded with bee frames, design model when the loading box is loaded with beehives, actual construction of the beekeeping vehicle during the transportation of bee frames, and actual construction of the beekeeping vehicle during the transportation of beehives, respectively.…”

Section: Multi-functional Tracked Beekeeping Vehiclementioning

confidence: 99%

“…When using the multifunctional beekeeping tracked vehicle for beehive transportation, it is necessary to remove all dismantling plates (2) (3) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) inside the loading box, unfold the sides panels (4) (5) (13) (14), unfold the back panel (12) horizontally, and attach two side plates (15) (17). The beehives can be loaded using the support devices on the side and rear panels.…”

Section: Multi-functional Tracked Beekeeping Vehiclementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the single frame experiment, the original frame was modified to simulate the actual loading conditions. The mass of a single bee frame fully loaded with honey was approximately 2.5 kg [14], and the mass of the empty bee frame was approximately 0.8 kg. Instead of using actual honey, the frames were modified with a pack of paper (1.7 kg) to In the single frame experiment, the original frame was modified to simulate the actual loading conditions.…”

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“…In our previous research [14], we described the design of a multifunctional beekeeping loading box by modifying the rear loading box mounted on tracked vehicles. First, the rear loading box can be opened on three sides, with removable combination panels in the middle.…”

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Dynamics Simulation and Field Test Verification of Multi-Functional Beekeeping Loading Box Based on the Tracked Vehicle

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The Korean beekeeping industry is continuously declining owing to the aging worker population and a lack of automation. To solve the problem of manual transportation and low automation of transportation tools in Korean apiculture, a multifunctional beekeeping transport loading box was developed by modifying a tracked vehicle developed in previous studies. To ensure the safety of the modified beekeeping vehicle in an apiary, a dynamic analysis of the vehicle in virtual simulation conditions and a field test inside an actual apiary were conducted. Firstly, the TRACK_LM module in multibody dynamics software RecurDyn was used to model the vehicle. Then, the model was analyzed in two use cases (bee frame loading and beehive loading), three geological conditions (clayey soil, dry sand, and upland sandy loam), and two types of terrain (s-turn and 8° slope). Meanwhile, tests under similar conditions were conducted in an actual apiary. The simulation results indicated that the modified beekeeping vehicle operated stably in the simulated agricultural apiary ground (clayey soil and upland sandy loam). The maximum pitch angles in the clayey soil and upland sandy loam conditions were 11.77° and 12.74°, respectively. However, the vehicle cannot operate under dry sand conditions on a slope because it exceeded the calculated maximum angle (34°) during operation. The maximum pitch angle of only 8.8° in the apiary transport experiment proved that the modified beekeeping vehicle could be driven safely in actual apiaries. Moreover, a comparison of the field test results with the simulation results revealed that the field test further verifies the reference value and correctness of the simulation results.

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Section: Multi-functional Tracked Beekeeping Vehiclementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Multi-functional Tracked Beekeeping Vehiclementioning

confidence: 99%