ANALYSIS OF THE STABLE MOVEMENT OF A GEAR SOFTENER IN TERMS OF WORKING DEPTH

This article provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the stable motion of a toothed рыхлитель (soil loosener) with respect to tillage depth. The influence of variable physical–mechanical properties of soil, surface irregularities, and angular oscillations caused by external forces on the tillage depth is examined. To ensure stable operation of the toothed loosener, differential equations of its angular oscillations are formulated, and based on their solutions, the maximum deviations are determined. According to the research results, it is substantiated that ensuring the stability of tillage depth largely depends on the optimal selection of structural parameters, in particular, the stiffness of pressure springs.