Plant pot sorting method, used in greenhouses, comprises arranging pots into row and holding pots with retaining mechanism while moving front pot away from row

摘要

Guide rails (2) are used to arranged the pots into a row, where one or more pots or pot supports (3) are held in position by a retaining mechanism while a removing mechanism moves the pot or support at the front of the row away from the rest of the pots, preferably over a predetermined distance. The retaining mechanism comprises pneumatic actuators (12A, 12B). The removing mechanism comprises an arm (9), a linear guide (10) and a pneumatic actuator (11). Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) Greenhouse in which this method is carried out; and (B) Work station (8) for carrying out this method, preferably in a greenhouse.