Device for the automatic setting in place and positioning of plants
US5241917A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C11/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for automatic positioning of plants is provided with a vertical positioner element conical at the top and cylindrical at the bottom wherein is introduced by known means the plant with its earth ball. The earth ball is located in the cylindrical portion while the plant itself is in the conical portion which is upwardly tapered. An insufflation head is provided with a seal adjusted to the positioner element and permitting the injection of air or a gas when the assembly, including the positioner element and the insufflation head, is above a hole which has been previously made in a receiver element where the planting is to take place. The device facilitates and automates the setting in place of plants of all kinds while preserving their integrity owing to the use of non-mechanical handling means.
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