Farm for rearing insects

US10405528B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• YNSECT · FR

Inventors

• Solène Comparat · Évry, FR
• Antoine Hubert · Alfortville, FR
• Fabrice Berro · Paris, FR
• Jean-Gabriel Levon · Paris, FR
• Frank Launay · Héricy, FR
• Thibault SARTON DU JONCHAY · Chevrières, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 13, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2019
• Expiry date: May 3, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G1/137
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a farm for rearing insects, comprising a first zone (Z1) in which the insects being reared are stored in containers while they grow and a second zone (Z2) comprising at least one station configured for effecting a rearing-related task on the insects in a container or on said container. The containers are grouped in the first zone (Z1) in sets of palletized containers referred to as basic units. The first zone (Z1) comprises pallet racks in which the basic units are disposed. The first zone (Z1) is furthermore equipped with an automated device configured to move the basic units between the first zone (Z1) and an interface (1) with the second zone (Z2).