Identification of Characteristic Vibration Signal Parameters During Transport of Fruit and Vegetable

Abstract

The occuring vibrations during the transport of fruit and vegetables contributes to damage and accelerates their deterioration. In order to protect transported products against negative changes caused by vibrations during transport, it is necessary to know the values of these vibrations. The article presents the identified characteristic parameters of the vibration signal during transport of fruit and vegetables. The experimental investigations of the actual mechanical loads were carried out on various roads during transport by selected vehicles. Vibration spectra that represented the relation between the acceleration amplitudes and the vibration frequencies were obtained and analyzed. The vibration spectral analysis identified characteristic repetitive values of vibration signal parameters.