Machine of the type placed on the ground for transplanting a series of potted seedlings
US5415115A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C11/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for transplanting potted seedlings grown in a series of pots linked together without separating them from one another includes a bottom plate having an upwardly curved leading end portion, and a slot formed in its trailing end portion. A soil opener is fitted in the slot and contains a vertically rotatable pot guide. A pair of soil drawing members are attached to the bottom plate behind the soil opener. A pair of side frames are erected on the bottom plate, and have inwardly directed portions converging toward the soil opener. A pair of pot guides are also provided on the bottom plate inwardly of the side frames.
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