Systems and methods for germinating seeds for an assembly line grow pod
US11140836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G31/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for an assembly line grow pod includes a germination hub including a tank, a water source in selective fluid communication with the tank, a pump in selective fluid communication with the tank and the water source, a pod line in selective fluid communication with the germination hub, a seeder assembly in selective fluid communication with the pod line, the seeder assembly including a seeder tank, and a metering device in selective fluid communication with the seeder tank, where the metering device selectively releases seeds from the seeder tank, and a cart positioned below the metering device.
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