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Device for promoting the growth of plants

US12201071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. · DE

Inventors

Simon Vogel · Aachen, DE
Stefan Schillberg · Aachen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 30, 2018
Grant date	Jan 21, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 30, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P60/21
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and to a method for promoting the growth of plants comprising a conveyor belt which can be moved along a conveyor path for transporting plants, which are at least temporarily supplied with nutrients illuminated during movement. The conveyor path contains a horizontal section and vertical section. The plants are at least temporarily fixed relative to the conveyor belt such that roots of the plants protrude below a lower surface of the conveyor belt, while leaves and/or fruits of the plants protrude above an upper surface of the conveyor belt.

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