Kinematic simulation of no-row feed-in mechanism with guide-rod for corn harvester

The simulation model for the feed-in mechanism with guide rod of a no-row corn harvester was set up. The simulation of holding and supporting the corn stalks was carried out for the diverse working parameters based on software ADAMS. The results demonstrated that the driving feed-in mechanism was able to avoid the forward collapse and the guide-rod played an important role in no-row corn harvesting. Some ameliorative suggestions were given for the design of mechanism.