A device for robotic transfer of a plantlet from a plantlet holder is provided, the device comprising an opener for opening of the plantlet holder wherein the opener comprises an actuator component for connection to a robotic tool head. Related systems, kits, and methods are further provided.
A device for robotic transfer of a plantlet from a plantlet holder is provided, the device comprising an opener for opening of the plantlet holder wherein the opener comprises an actuator component for connection to a robotic tool head. Related systems, kits, and methods are further provided.
A device for robotic transfer of a plantlet from a plantlet holder is provided, the device comprising an opener for opening of the plantlet holder wherein the opener comprises an actuator component for connection to a robotic tool head. Related systems, kits, and methods are further provided.
A plantlet holder (25) is formed of nutrient solution-absorbing, open celled, phenolic foam, with an upper handling portion (55), an insertion well (60) for a plantlet and a lower portion (56) adapted to laterally locate in a ring (30) in a work stand (24), the handling portion (55) adapted to be frictionally gripped for robotic or manual handling. Robotic handling apparatus includes a pair of plantlet holder gripper manipulator arms (40) adapted to engage the handling portion (55) for movement of a plantlet holder (25) between a material source portion, an operator work portion (14), and a material delivery portion. The operator work portion (14) is characterised by the work stands (24) locating the plantlet holders vertically by a step portion (32).
A01G 9/10 - Pots pour plants; Blocs de terre pour plants; Moyens pour former les blocs de terre
A01G 9/02 - Récipients, p. ex. pots ou jardinières Verres pour la culture des fleurs
A01H 4/00 - Reproduction de plantes par des techniques de culture de tissus
B65D 85/52 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour organismes vivants, objets ou matériaux sensibles aux changements d'ambiance ou de conditions atmosphériques, p. ex. pour animaux terrestres, oiseaux, poissons, plantes aquatiques, plantes non aquatiques, oignons de fleurs, fleurs coupées ou feuillage pour plantes vivantesRéceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour organismes vivants, objets ou matériaux sensibles aux changements d'ambiance ou de conditions atmosphériques, p. ex. pour animaux terrestres, oiseaux, poissons, plantes aquatiques, plantes non aquatiques, oignons de fleurs, fleurs coupées ou feuillage pour oignons en croissance
There is provided apparatus including: a workstation having an operator work portion, a material source portion, a material delivery portion and a robot arm. A housing is located at the material source portion and contains plantlet holders, the housing being closable by a lid mechanically and sealingly engaging a peripheral lip of the housing. An empty housing is located at the material delivery portion to receive the plantlet holders. A tool assembly on the robot arm includes a plantlet holder manipulator for movement of a plantlet holder between the material source portion, the operator work portion, and the material delivery portion; and an integral closure manipulator operable to engage a lid for removal from and attachment to the housing.
Robotic plantlet handing apparatus including: a workstation having an operator work portion, a material source portion, a material delivery portion and a robot arm; at least one housing located at the material source portion and containing a plurality of plantlet holders each comprising an open-topped container having apertures open to nutrient medium in use and having a handling lug, the housing being closable by a lid having a complementary engagement periphery adapted to mechanically and sealingly engage a corresponding peripheral lip of the housing; at least one said housing located at said material delivery portion and adapted to receive a plurality of said plantlet holders; a plantlet holder manipulator on said robot arm and adapted to engage said handling lug for movement of a plantlet holder between said material source portion, said operator work portion, and said material delivery portion; and a closure manipulator on said robot arm and selectively operable to engage a said closure for removal from and attachment to the housing.
Robotic plantlet handing apparatus including: a workstation having an operator work portion, a material source portion, a material delivery portion and a robot arm; at least one housing located at the material source portion and containing a plurality of plantlet holders each comprising an open-topped container having apertures open to nutrient medium in use and having a handling lug, the housing being closable by a lid having a complementary engagement periphery adapted to mechanically and sealingly engage a corresponding peripheral lip of the housing; at least one said housing located at said material delivery portion and adapted to receive a plurality of said plantlet holders; a plantlet holder manipulator on said robot arm and adapted to engage said handling lug for movement of a plantlet holder between said material source portion, said operator work portion, and said material delivery portion; and a closure manipulator on said robot arm and selectively operable to engage a said closure for removal from and attachment to the housing.
There is provided plantlet handing apparatus including a housing (70) for a nutrient medium. A plurality of plantlet holders (72) each include a pair of body portions forming, in assembly, an open-topped container having apertures open to the nutrient medium in use. The body portions include engagement means engaging the body portions in assembly for handling and permitting separation. A plantlet holder support (71) is located in the housing and supports the plantlet holders in the nutrient medium while maintaining the body portions together. A closure (73) has a substantially airtight seal to the housing and has windows (111) of selected permeability to metabolic gases produced or required by plantlets.
A01G 9/02 - Récipients, p. ex. pots ou jardinières Verres pour la culture des fleurs
A01G 9/10 - Pots pour plants; Blocs de terre pour plants; Moyens pour former les blocs de terre
B65D 85/52 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour organismes vivants, objets ou matériaux sensibles aux changements d'ambiance ou de conditions atmosphériques, p. ex. pour animaux terrestres, oiseaux, poissons, plantes aquatiques, plantes non aquatiques, oignons de fleurs, fleurs coupées ou feuillage pour plantes vivantesRéceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour organismes vivants, objets ou matériaux sensibles aux changements d'ambiance ou de conditions atmosphériques, p. ex. pour animaux terrestres, oiseaux, poissons, plantes aquatiques, plantes non aquatiques, oignons de fleurs, fleurs coupées ou feuillage pour oignons en croissance
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