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

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Abstract

Purpose

To improve the working efficiency of beekeepers, a multi-functional beekeeping loading box based on an electric tracked transport vehicle was developed for beehive panels and beehive transportation in the apiary.

Methods

First, study parameters such as scale and demand of the apiary were obtained using an on-site survey to select a modified LNS-T500 electric tracked vehicle as the design substrate. The dimensions of the modified loading box were designed after modeling the beehive panels and beehives using SolidWorks 3D modeling and analysis software. After determining the internal design of the beehive panels perpendicular to the direction of transport, statics simulation analysis was conducted to analyze the stresses, deformations, and safety factors of the loading box to verify its safety performance.

Results

When the loading box was used to transport beehive panels of different weights, the maximum stress (3.361 MPa) occurred uniformly in the upper part of the middle demolition plate, which was less than the allowable stress of the material (620.4 MPa), while the maximum displacement (1.102 × 10−2 mm) occurred in the lower part of the middle demolition plate. The minimum value of the safety factor was 171. When the loading box was used to transport beehives or other tools, the maximum stress (394 MPa) occurred in the upper part of the middle demolition plate, which was less than the allowable stress of the material, and the maximum displacement (3.432 mm) occurred in the middle part of the bottom plate. The minimum value of the safety factor was 1.575.

Conclusion

The special beekeeping transport vehicle in this study can be used to safely and stably transport beehive panels, beehives, and other tools in the apiary, markedly improving the working efficiency of beekeepers.

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This work was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea (Project No.: PJ0158262021) and supported by 2021 Research Grant from Kangwon National University.

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  1. Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea

    Pingan Wang, Xiongzhe Han, Youngsun Son & Changyeun Mo

  2. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea

    Pingan Wang, Xiongzhe Han & Changyeun Mo

  3. Department of Agricultural Biology, The National Institute of Agricultural Science, RDA, Wanju, 55365, Republic of Korea

    Dongwon Kim & Subae Kim

  4. Department of Electrical Information Control, Dongseoul University, Seongnam, 13117, Republic of Korea

    Joonho Kim

  5. Onfarm Co., Ltd., Wanju, 55365, Republic of Korea

    Wonki Chung

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Wang, P., Han, X., Son, Y. et al. Development and Analysis of Multi-functional Beekeeping Loading Box Based on Electric Tracked Transport Vehicle. J. Biosyst. Eng. 47, 13–27 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-021-00125-7

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