Discrete model of chain conveyor movement dynamics

Improving the reliability of structures of transport mechanisms and other elements, reducing metal content, improving performance, expanding functionality and technical capabilities is a priority area of work to improve existing and develop new machines for beet growing. The dynamic model of the chain conveyor which considers the basic movement and fluctuations of elements of the drive and a working cloth is developed in work. The model is represented by a system of discrete masses with eight degrees of freedom. The operation of chain conveyors is characterized by the presence of dynamic forces arising from the pulsating movement of the chain at a steady rotation of the drive sprocket. At the start-up site, dynamic forces from increasing the speed from zero to a certain constant value are added to these forces. Under such conditions, significant alternating dynamic loads can occur in the chain, which as a result of the accumulation of fatigue phenomena can lead to its premature destruction.