Analysis of the shift quality of a hydrostatic power split continuously variable cotton picker

Abstract

Abstract. In order to improve the ride comfort of a continuously variable cotton picker, the shift quality of the cotton picker is analysed. Firstly, the transmission principle of the hydrostatic power split continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a single planetary gear set is introduced; secondly, the shift dynamic model of the power train is constructed, and the key models are verified by experiments; finally, the influence law and mechanism of various factors in the shift qualities of a cotton picker are analysed. The results show that the increase in main circuit pressure will reduce the shift quality of the cotton picker; the influence of clutch-charging flow and acceleration rate on the shift quality of the cotton picker can be ignored; with the action time of the clutch delayed in a certain range, the shift impact first decreases slightly, then increases, and finally decreases; the increase in the cotton box weight can slightly improve the shift quality of the cotton picker but is at the cost of consuming more clutch-sliding energy. If different factors are evaluated together, the value of the main circuit pressure and charging flow should not be too large or too small. At the same time, the action time of a clutch to be disengaged should be delayed, and the action time of a clutch to be engaged should be advanced. The conclusions of this study can provide theoretical support for the controller development of a continuously variable cotton picker.