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WO2025157378A1 - Contenant de croissance de cultures, système de contenant de croissance de cultures, système de culture verticale et procédé associé - Google Patents

Contenant de croissance de cultures, système de contenant de croissance de cultures, système de culture verticale et procédé associé

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WO2025157378A1
WO2025157378A1 PCT/EP2024/051352 EP2024051352W WO2025157378A1 WO 2025157378 A1 WO2025157378 A1 WO 2025157378A1 EP 2024051352 W EP2024051352 W EP 2024051352W WO 2025157378 A1 WO2025157378 A1 WO 2025157378A1
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crop growth
water
growth container
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Jonathan EIDE
Magne HATTELAND
Simen Aarseth
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Autostore Technology AS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G31/00—Soilless cultivation, e.g. hydroponics
    • A01G31/02—Special apparatus therefor
    • A01G31/06—Hydroponic culture on racks or in stacked containers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
    • A01G9/14—Greenhouses
    • A01G9/143—Equipment for handling produce in greenhouses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
    • A01G9/24—Devices or systems for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, illuminating, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
    • A01G9/247—Watering arrangements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
    • A01G9/24—Devices or systems for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, illuminating, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
    • A01G9/249—Lighting means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G1/00—Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
    • B65G1/02—Storage devices
    • B65G1/04—Storage devices mechanical
    • B65G1/0464—Storage devices mechanical with access from above

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  • the present invention relates to a crop growth container, a crop growth container system for storing and cultivating crops in a vertical farming system, a vertical farming system and a method for replenishing crop storage containers.
  • the present invention relates to a crop growth container and storage container system for storing and cultivating crops in an automated storage and retrieval system, more particularly an automated storage and retrieval system used for vertical farming.
  • Fig. 1 discloses a prior art automated storage and retrieval system 1 with a framework structure 100 and Figs. 2, 3 and 4 disclose three different prior art container handling vehicles 201,301,401 suitable for operating on such a system 1.
  • the framework structure 100 comprises upright members 102 and a storage volume comprising storage columns 105 arranged in rows between the upright members 102.
  • storage columns 105 storage containers 106, also known as bins, are stacked one on top of one another to form stacks 107.
  • the members 102 may typically be made of metal, e.g. extruded aluminium profiles.
  • the framework structure 100 of the automated storage and retrieval system 1 comprises a rail system 108 arranged across the top of framework structure 100, on which rail system 108 a plurality of container handling vehicles 201,301,401 maybe operated to raise storage containers 106 from, and lower storage containers 106 into, the storage columns 105, and also to transport the storage containers 106 above the storage columns 105.
  • the rail system 108 comprises a first set of parallel rails no arranged to guide movement of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 in a first direction X across the top of the frame structure 100, and a second set of parallel rails 111 arranged perpendicular to the first set of rails no to guide movement of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 in a second direction Y which is perpendicular to the first direction X.
  • Containers 106 stored in the columns 105 are accessed by the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 through access openings 112 in the rail system 108.
  • the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 can move laterally above the storage columns 105, i.e. in a plane which is parallel to the horizontal X-Y plane.
  • the upright members 102 of the framework structure 100 may be used to guide the storage containers during raising of the containers out from and lowering of the containers into the columns 105.
  • the stacks 107 of containers 106 are typically self-supporting.
  • Each prior art container handling vehicle 201,301,401 comprises a vehicle body 201a, 301a, 401a and first and second sets of wheels 201b, 201c, 301b, 301c, 401b, 401c which enable the lateral movement of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 in the X direction and in the Y direction, respectively.
  • first and second sets of wheels 201b, 201c, 301b, 301c, 401b, 401c which enable the lateral movement of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 in the X direction and in the Y direction, respectively.
  • the first set of wheels 201b, 301b, 401b is arranged to engage with two adjacent rails of the first set no of rails
  • the second set of wheels 201c, 301c, 401c is arranged to engage with two adjacent rails of the second set 111 of rails.
  • At least one of the sets of wheels 201b, 201c, 301b, 301c, 401b, 401c can be lifted and lowered, so that the first set of wheels 201b, 301b, 401b and/or the second set of wheels 201c, 301c, 401c can be engaged with the respective set of rails no, 111 at any one time.
  • Each prior art container handling vehicle 201,301,401 also comprises a lifting device for vertical transportation of storage containers 106, e.g. raising a storage container 106 from, and lowering a storage container 106 into, a storage column 105.
  • the lifting device comprises one or more gripping / engaging devices which are adapted to engage a storage container 106, and which gripping / engaging devices can be lowered from the vehicle 201,301,401 so that the position of the gripping / engaging devices with respect to the vehicle 201,301,401 can be adjusted in a third direction Z which is orthogonal the first direction X and the second direction Y.
  • Parts of the gripping device of the container handling vehicles 301,401 are shown in Figs. 3 and 4 indicated with reference number 304,404.
  • the gripping device of the container handling device 201 is located within the vehicle body 201a in Fig. 2 and is thus not shown.
  • each storage column 105 can be identified by its X and Y coordinates.
  • the storage volume of the framework structure 100 has often been referred to as a grid 104, where the possible storage positions within this grid are referred to as storage cells.
  • Each storage column may be identified by a position in an X- and T-direction, while each storage cell may be identified by a container number in the X-, Y- and Z-direction.
  • Each prior art container handling vehicle 201,301,401 comprises a storage compartment or space for receiving and stowing a storage container 106 when transporting the storage container 106 across the rail system 108.
  • the storage space may comprise a cavity arranged internally within the vehicle body 201a, 401a as shown in Figs. 2 and 4 and as described in e.g. WO2O15/193278A1 and W02019/206487A1, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • FIG. 3 shows an alternative configuration of a container handling vehicle 301 with a cantilever construction.
  • a container handling vehicle 301 with a cantilever construction.
  • Such a vehicle is described in detail in e.g. NO317366, the contents of which are also incorporated herein by reference.
  • the cavity container handling vehicle 201 shown in Fig. 2 may have a footprint that covers an area with dimensions in the X and Y directions which is generally equal to the lateral extent of a storage column 105, e.g. as is described in WO2O15/193278A1, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • the term ‘lateral’ used herein may mean ‘horizontal’.
  • the cavity container handling vehicles 401 may have a footprint which is larger than the lateral area defined by a storage column 105 as shown in Fig. 1 and 4, e.g. as is disclosed in W02014/090684A1 or W02019/206487A1.
  • the rail system 108 typically comprises rails with grooves in which the wheels of the vehicles run.
  • the rails may comprise upwardly protruding elements, where the wheels of the vehicles comprise flanges to prevent derailing. These grooves and upwardly protruding elements are collectively known as tracks.
  • Each rail may comprise one track, or each rail 110,111 may comprise two parallel tracks.
  • each rail in one direction e.g. an X direction
  • each rail in the other, perpendicular direction e.g. a Y direction
  • Each rail 110,111 may also comprise two track members that are fastened together, each track member providing one of a pair of tracks provided by each rail.
  • W02018/146304A1 illustrates a typical configuration of rail system 108 comprising rails and parallel tracks in both X and Y directions.
  • a majority of the columns are storage columns 105, i.e. columns 105 where storage containers 106 are stored in stacks 107.
  • storage columns 105 there are special-purpose columns within the framework structure.
  • columns 119 and 120 are such specialpurpose columns used by the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 to drop off and/or pick up storage containers 106 so that they can be transported to an access station (not shown) where the storage containers 106 can be accessed from outside of the framework structure 100 or transferred out of or into the framework structure 100.
  • such a location is normally referred to as a ‘port’ and the column in which the port is located may be referred to as a ‘port column’ 119,120.
  • the transportation to the access station may be in any direction, that is horizontal, tilted and/or vertical.
  • the storage containers 106 may be placed in a random or dedicated column 105 within the framework structure 100, then picked up by any container handling vehicle and transported to a port column 119,120 for further transportation to an access station.
  • the transportation from the port to the access station may require movement along various different directions, by means such as delivery vehicles, trolleys, or other transportation lines.
  • tiltted means transportation of storage containers 106 having a general transportation orientation somewhere between horizontal and vertical.
  • the first port column 119 may for example be a dedicated drop-off port column where the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 can drop off storage containers 106 to be transported to an access or a transfer station
  • the second port column 120 may be a dedicated pick-up port column where the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 can pick up storage containers 106 that have been transported from an access or a transfer station.
  • the access station may typically be a picking or a stocking station where product items are removed from or positioned into the storage containers 106. In a picking or a stocking station, the storage containers 106 are normally not removed from the automated storage and retrieval system 1 but are returned into the framework structure 100 again once accessed.
  • a port can also be used for transferring storage containers to another storage facility (e.g. to another framework structure or to another automated storage and retrieval system), to a transport vehicle (e.g. a train or a lorry), or to a production facility.
  • a conveyor system comprising conveyors is normally employed to transport the storage containers between the port columns 119,120 and the access station.
  • the conveyor system may comprise a lift device with a vertical component for transporting the storage containers 106 vertically between the port column 119,120 and the access station.
  • the conveyor system may be arranged to transfer storage containers 106 between different framework structures, e.g. as is described in W02014/075937A1, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • a storage container 106 stored in one of the columns 105 disclosed in Fig. 1 is to be accessed, one of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 is instructed to retrieve the target storage container 106 from its position and transport it to the drop-off port column 119.
  • This operation involves moving the container handling vehicle 201,301,401 to a location above the storage column 105 in which the target storage container 106 is positioned, retrieving the storage container 106 from the storage column 105 using the container handling vehicle’s 201,301,401 lifting device (not shown), and transporting the storage container 106 to the drop-off port column 119. If the target storage container 106 is located deep within a stack 107, i.e.
  • the operation also involves temporarily moving the abovepositioned storage containers prior to lifting the target storage container 106 from the storage column 105.
  • This step which is sometimes referred to as “digging” within the art, may be performed with the same container handling vehicle that is subsequently used for transporting the target storage container to the drop-off port column 119, or with one or a plurality of other cooperating container handling vehicles.
  • the automated storage and retrieval system 1 may have container handling vehicles 201,301,401 specifically dedicated to the task of temporarily removing storage containers 106 from a storage column 105. Once the target storage container 106 has been removed from the storage column 105, the temporarily removed storage containers 106 can be repositioned into the original storage column 105.
  • the removed storage containers 106 may alternatively be relocated to other storage columns 105.
  • one of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 is instructed to pick up the storage container 106 from the pick-up port column 120 and transport it to a location above the storage column 105 where it is to be stored.
  • the container handling vehicle 201,301,401 positions the storage container 106 at the desired position. The removed storage containers 106 may then be lowered back into the storage column 105 or relocated to other storage columns 105.
  • the automated storage and retrieval system 1 For monitoring and controlling the automated storage and retrieval system 1, e.g. monitoring and controlling the location of respective storage containers 106 within the framework structure 100, the content of each storage container 106, and the movement of the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 so that a desired storage container 106 can be delivered to the desired location at the desired time without the container handling vehicles 201,301,401 colliding with each other, the automated storage and retrieval system 1 comprises a control system 500 which typically is computerized and which typically comprises a database for keeping track of the storage containers 106.
  • EP3282830A1 discloses a growing system where plants are grown in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit them at stations where goods may be picked out.
  • the containers maybe provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, data logging means, growing means, water, and nutrients.
  • EP 3 326 452 A2 discloses an illuminated cultivation storage system and a method for cultivating crops in an illuminated cultivation storage system.
  • the system comprises a three-dimensional framework structure forming a grid of vertical and horizontal storage tunnels, and a plurality of storage containers for holding growing crops.
  • the storage containers are configured to be introduced into the framework structure.
  • the system further has a plurality of lighting devices, a transport system, and an illumination controller. Further, the interior of the framework structure exhibits distinguishable climate zones, each climate zone having a set of growth parameters including temperature.
  • the system further comprises a growth monitoring station which includes sensors for determining a current growth status of crops and a growth controller connected to the transport system and being configured to operate the transport system in order to return storage containers to a designated climate zone based on the determined growth status.
  • a further issue with known growing/ cultivation systems is that algae are formed, e.g. in peripheral installation, such as water supply pipes, and eat nutrients intended for the plants.
  • the invention is related to a crop growth container for storing and cultivating crops in a vertical farming system, the container comprising a base and side walls upwardly extending from the base, the base and side walls defining an interior space; wherein the base and/or a side wall comprises a water inlet for feeding water into the interior space, wherein the water inlet comprises an inlet opening which is arranged above a predetermined maximum water fill level of the interior space.
  • the crop growth container may comprise outer dimensions, i.e. width, length, and height, that correspond to the dimensions of common storage containers used in grid-based automated storage and retrieval systems. Such an automated storage and retrieval system for growing crops may be referred to as a vertical farming system. As explained further below, additional equipment may be provided for a supply of light and air.
  • the interior dimensions of the crop growth container may correspond to the interior dimensions of a common storage container, e.g. 600 x 400 mm at various heights, for example 200 mm, 310 mm, or 400 mm.
  • the crop growth container may comprise a top rim that completely surrounds the top opening.
  • the top rim may comprise several receptacles or openings for receiving or passing through gripping devices of a lifting frame of a remotely operated vehicle that operates on a rail system of a grid-based storage and retrieval system.
  • the top opening allows crops to be placed into the interior space or to be removed therefrom or to be inspected.
  • the crop growth container may preferably be configured to bear a vertical load from further crop growth containers or other storage containers stacked on the top.
  • the crop growth container is manufactured from a watertight material, leading to the capability of storing a certain amount of water inside the crop growth container for supplying the crops held therein with water.
  • the crop growth container may be water-tight in a bottom section at least up to a maximum water fill level above the interior surface of the base.
  • each crop growth container is capable of storing an individual amount of water. Once the water is used up or is about to be used up, the respective crop growth container needs to be replenished.
  • the replenishing is conducted through a water replenishing device explained in detail further below.
  • This may be a device that is separate from the crop growth container. It is capable of feeding water into individual crop growth containers for filling up their individual water reservoir.
  • the water replenishing device may comprise a water supply unit, which is integrated into or coupled with the water replenishing device.
  • the water supply unit may comprise at least one of several different types of water supply units. For example, it may comprise a water tank, a connection to a water supply line, or the like.
  • the water inlet For feeding water directly into the interior space of the crop growth container, the water inlet is provided. It is integrated into the crop growth container, e.g. into the base and/or a side wall. Preferably, the water inlet is a passive device that directs a flow of water into the bottom section of the crop growth container. It is couplable with the water supply unit through the water replenishing device, as explained further below. By coupling the inlet with the water supply unit, a flow of water is initiated from the water supply unit into the interior space through the inlet opening.
  • the inlet opening is arranged in a position of the crop growth container that is at least slightly above the above-mentioned maximum water fill level. Water contained in the interior space cannot flow out of the crop growth container through the inlet opening unless it is above the feed opening. Water that flows into the interior space through the inlet opening reaches the bottom section of the crop growth container by the action of gravity.
  • Replenishing a crop growth container is conducted by mechanically coupling the crop growth container through lowering the respective crop growth container onto or into the top section of the water replenishing device.
  • the crop growth container to be replenished will then be coupled with the water supply unit to feed water into the water inlet.
  • the crop growth container according to the invention allows to be filled with water to a predetermined maximum water fill level.
  • a plurality of crop growth containers in a vertical farming system based on an automated storage and retrieval system can be replenished easily by handling the respective crop growth container and lower them onto the replenishing device.
  • By providing a single and controlled water source, which feeds water into individual crop growth containers spreading diseases from plants in one crop growth container to plants in another crop growth container may be prevented.
  • nutrients may be provided in the water of the water supply unit and may be more evenly distributed throughout a plurality of crop growth containers.
  • a separate nutrient source may be provided, which may be based on a similar working principle. Pipes or water hoses to individual storage containers inside a grid-based storage and retrieval system are not required. Replenishing of an individual crop growth container can be conducted by simply retrieving the crop growth container from inside the storage grid using a robot, lowering it onto or into the top section of the replenishing device and moving it back into the storage grid.
  • the water inlet may comprise a hollow body having an internal flow channel, wherein the internal flow channel connects a supply opening on one end of the hollow body with the inlet opening, which is arranged on an opposed end of the hollow body; wherein the hollow body is attached to and extends in an upright direction from the base; and wherein the supply opening is open to the outside through the base.
  • the water inlet may comprise an elongated, pipe-like component that upwardly extends from the interior surface of the base.
  • Other shapes of the hollow body may be used, such as conical or tapered shapes, with round or angular cross-section. In general, any shape is possible, with the inlet opening located above the interior surface of the base.
  • the hollow body thus provides a fluid connection from beneath the crop growth container to the inlet opening above the predetermined maximum fill level.
  • water may enter the supply opening and reach the inlet opening, if the crop growth container is sufficiently immersed.
  • a water injecting device maybe inserted into the supply opening to feed water into the crop growth container, as explained further below.
  • the hollow body may be an integral part of the crop growth container, i.e. it maybe provided by manufacturing the crop growth container in one piece.
  • the water inlet opening may be a hole in a side wall.
  • the inlet opening is thus arranged in at least one of the side walls. Several holes in several side walls may be possible.
  • the water inlet may thus simply be realized in the form of one or more holes.
  • the crop growth container may be dipped into a water reservoir, such that water enters the hole in the side wall. By arranging the hole sufficiently above the predetermined maximum water level, the replenishing a sufficient amount of water is simple.
  • the water inlet may comprise a one-way valve arranged at the inlet opening, the one-way valve being configured to let water flow into the interior space through the inlet opening, and to not let water flow out of it.
  • the one-way valve may be arranged directly at the inlet opening, e.g. on the inlet opening on a hollow body as mentioned above, or on a side wall.
  • the one-way valve may preferably be a passive device and does not require control means or an active drive.
  • the one-way valve may comprise a flap that is hingedly connected in the interior space above the inlet opening, wherein the flap is configured to pivot about the hinged connection from a first position, in which the flap covers the inlet opening, to a second position, in which the flap does not cover the inlet opening.
  • a delimiting edge of the flap is hingedly connected in the interior space. Driven by the force of gravity, the flap tends to swivel downwards to assume a vertical orientation. If the crop growth container is empty, the flap closes the inlet opening if the crop growth container is not immersed.
  • the water flow exerts a force onto the flap, which then swivels inwardly to let the water flow pass into the interior space.
  • the water inside the interior space may exert a force onto the flap, which thus swivels outwards again to be pressed against the side wall beneath the inlet opening.
  • water stored in the interior space may swash or slosh to the inlet opening.
  • the flap will be pressed onto the inlet opening by the water and prevents water from flowing out.
  • the flap acts as a one-way valve.
  • the crop growth container may comprise a holder with a plurality of apertures for holding the crops above the base, wherein the holder may be configured to position a lower end of the crops below the predetermined maximum water fill level.
  • the crops may be provided in substrate pods, which may comprise soil or another growing medium.
  • the crops may also be provided in pots.
  • the apertures receive pods, pots, or the like.
  • the holder may have a surface section, in which the apertures are provided, and optionally wherein the surface section makes an angle of 5 0 to 45 0 , preferably of io° to 30° with the base.
  • the crops held in the apertures can thus be better aligned with light coming in from the side.
  • the holder may have a footprint that substantially corresponds to a footprint of the base.
  • the holder substantially fills the available space of the crop growth container in a horizontal direction.
  • the apertures may be evenly distributed over the available space.
  • the holder may resemble a second bottom of the crop growth container. It may suppress or reduce the sloshing of water when transporting the crop growth container.
  • At least a part of the interior space extending from the base to the predetermined maximum water fill level may be watertight.
  • a lower section of the crop growth container thus acts as water reservoir.
  • the base and the side walls in this section may thus be completely closed.
  • a water absorbent fibrous material may be placed optionally, for example mineral wool and preferably rock mineral wool.
  • An upper section of a pair of opposed side walls above the predetermined maximum water fill level may be air permeable. Crops inside the interior space may then be supplied with air to support their growth.
  • An upper section of at least one pair of opposed side walls above the predetermined maximum water fill level may be light transmitting. Light emitted from light sources adjacent the at least one crop growth container may thus enter the interior space to support photosynthesis of the crops.
  • the upper section of the respective side walls may comprise a net or a mesh.
  • the design of the crop growth container is thus very simple.
  • the crop growth container may comprise a net or mesh on each of the side walls to provide an air permeable surface as well as a light transmitting surface.
  • the crop growth container may comprise a frame to hold the net or mesh and to absorb vertical loads from storage containers stacked upon the crop growth container.
  • edge regions of the crop growth container may be realized substantially the same way as other storage containers and may comprise a reinforcing structure having ribs, flanges, or the like. A space between neighboring edge regions may comprise the net or mesh.
  • the net or mesh maybe an integral part of the respective side walls, which may be manufactured in one piece.
  • the crop storage container may be manufactured as a single piece and the net or mesh may be integrated by providing a plurality of openings in the side walls. This leads to a very costefficient design.
  • the material may comprise any suitable plastic material.
  • the body of the crop growth container may be made in a die casting process, wherein the net or mesh may be provided similarly to common side walls, but with a hole pattern. The holes should be dimensioned to be large enough to let a sufficient amount of light into the crop growth container.
  • a metal material e.g. aluminium
  • a frame structure i.e. a “skeleton” for the crop growth container, to which a base, watertight side wall parts and net or mesh can be added, may be considered.
  • the invention concerns a crop growth container system for storing and cultivating crops in a vertical farming system, the container system comprising a crop growth container as described above; and a water replenishing device for supplying water to the crop growth container, the water replenishing device comprising a water supply unit, wherein the water replenishing device is configured to couple the water supply unit with the water inlet of the crop growth container on lowering the crop growth container directly onto or into a top section of the water replenishing device, such that water from the water supply unit can enter the interior space of the crop growth container through the inlet opening.
  • the crop growth container system is a combination of the crop growth container and a water replenishing device that has the water supply unit and is capable of coupling the water supply unit with the water inlet of the crop growth container.
  • the crop growth container system may comprise a water supply valve. Water can be fed into the crop growth container through opening the water supply valve.
  • the water supply valve may be couplable with the water inlet and may thus be arranged in a top section of the water replenishing device to be reachable by the crop growth container.
  • the water supply valve may be configured to close automatically if it is not actuated. When the crop growth container is lifted from the water replenishing device, the water supply valve may close automatically and interrupt the supply of water.
  • the water supply valve may comprise a spring-loaded ball valve having a spring, a ball and a ball seat comprising a through-flow opening. The ball is pressed onto the through-flow opening through the spring. The water supply valve opens, when a sufficient mechanical pressure acts onto the ball in a direction opposite to the spring force. It closes when the mechanical pressure is removed.
  • Other variants which may be based on a similar concept, are possible.
  • the water replenishing device may be connectable to a pressurized source of water.
  • the water supply unit may comprise a hose, a pipe or similar, which is connected to a pump or a reservoir having a certain water pressure.
  • the pressurized source of water is thus connectable to the water supply valve to feed water into the crop growth container.
  • This may comprise feeding liquid water to merely fill up a water reservoir inside the crop growth container.
  • this may comprise feeding water vapor into the crop growth container.
  • the water supply valve may comprise a nozzle, preferably an aeroponic nozzle, to atomize the water into water mist.
  • the crop growth container may then be used for an aeroponic cultivation of plants.
  • the crops to be cultivated are suspended from a holder inside the crop growth container and the crop’s roots and lower stem reaching beneath the holder are in contact with an atomized or sprayed nutrient-rich water solution.
  • the water replenishing device may be a compact device, which does not require an internal water reservoir.
  • the water supply unit may comprise a reservoir for containing water.
  • the water supply unit may thus simply be realized as a water reservoir.
  • the container For filling water into the crop growth container, the container may be immersed into the water reservoir. By immersion, water enters through the water inlet, preferably through a hole in a side wall of the crop growth container.
  • the water supply valve may comprise an elongate body having a feed opening and may be configured to fit at least partially into the hollow body, which has been mentioned further above.
  • the water supply valve may be configured to stick in an upright manner away from a top section of the water replenishing device. If a crop growth container is lowered onto the water replenishing device, the elongate body reaches the supply opening and is inserted into the flow channel. By inserting the elongate body into the supply opening of the hollow body, a flow of water can be directed into the flow channel to the inlet opening and does not require dipping the crop growth container into a water reservoir.
  • the water supply valve may be configured to open when the elongate body is inserted into the hollow body.
  • the respective handling device may be configured to provide a signal, with which it is communicated that the crop growth container has reached this position.
  • An external control may then open the water supply valve.
  • the water supply valve may also be configured to open if the elongate body is inserted into the hollow body.
  • the water supply valve may be configured to open if the elongate body is inserted into the hollow body and a vertical force exceeding a threshold force is applied to the water supply valve.
  • the water supply valve may reach a maximum insertion depth and will be pressed down, if the crop growth container has not reached a vertical end point of its lowering motion.
  • the water supply valve may comprise a mechanism that opens the water supply valve when the crop growth container presses it down.
  • the water supply valve may be resiliently held, such that it can absorb a vertical motion even when it is pressed open and when the crop growth container is still lowered further.
  • the water supply valve may comprise an actuation element protruding into or above the top section, wherein the water supply valve may be configured to open if the crop growth container is lowered onto the actuation element and presses it down.
  • the actuation element may protrude away in a lateral direction from the elongate body. It may be configured to receive the outer surface of the base of the crop growth container. If the crop growth container is lowered onto and rests on the actuation element, the water supply valve is opened, if the crop growth container is lowered further.
  • the actuation of the water supply valve may thus be independent from the design of the hollow and elongate bodies.
  • the water replenishing device may be a container, which has a horizontal insertion opening at the top section, wherein the insertion opening is larger than a horizontal footprint of the crop growth container to allow a vertical insertion of the crop growth container into or onto the water replenishing device, and wherein the water supply unit may be a water reservoir inside the water replenishing device, and the water reservoir may be open to the top section.
  • the water replenishing device maybe 70 cm wide, 100 cm long, and 40 cm high. This is a bit wider than the bin on the long side, but still allows one station per cell on the long side of the grid.
  • the container may be as small as one cell or bigger.
  • the total weight needed to submerge an empty storage container into a water reservoir that is e.g. 5 cm high, may be calculated using the Archimedes principle. Assuming the footprint of the storage container to be 65 cm x 45 cm, a minimum weight of about 15 kg is required. This may be achieved by the weight of the crop storage container and the weight of a lifting frame of a remotely operated vehicle in combination.
  • the water replenishing device may comprise a fan arrangeable at the top section, wherein the fan is configured to selectively blow air onto the respective crop growth container to dry the crop growth container after replenishing.
  • the fan may be movably arranged on the water replenishing device, such that the top section remains undisturbed for coupling the crop growth container with the water supply unit. After replenishing the crop growth container, the crop growth container may be lifted a few cm above the top section and the fan may be moved to the top section.
  • the fan may also be arranged above the water replenishing device in a neighboring grid cell or in an intermediate space between two grid cells above the water replenishing device, such that the crop growth container to be replenished needs to pass the fan.
  • the vertical farming system already uses an air conveying device, such as fans that blow air into the framework, this may be sufficient for drying the crop growth containers.
  • the crop growth container may comprise a nutrient supply valve couplable with a nutrient supply device.
  • the nutrient supply device may work in the same way as the water replenishing device having the valve on its top section.
  • the nutrient supply valve may be provided in analogy to the associated water supply valve.
  • the nutrients may be blended with water through an ejector, wherein the water is fed through a narrowing nozzle into a mixing chamber, which is followed by an outlet further downstream.
  • the mixing chamber is connected to a nutrient source.
  • a nutrient source By ejecting the water through the nozzle, the pressure inside the mixing chamber decreases according to Bernoulli’s principle.
  • nutrient is suctioned into the mixing chamber and blends into the water that exits the outlet.
  • a somehow similar setup is known from pressure washers, where detergents or other fluids stored in supply tanks are mixed into pressurized outflowing water.
  • the invention concerns a vertical farming system, comprising a rail system comprising a first set of parallel rails arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel rails arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, which first and second sets of rails form a grid pattern in the horizontal plane comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each comprising a grid opening defined by a pair of neighboring rails of the first set of rails and a pair of neighboring rails of the second set of rails; a crop growth container system according to the description above; a plurality of stacks of crop growth containers arranged in storage columns located beneath the rail system, wherein each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening; and a remotely operated vehicle for handling the crop growth container and being configured to move on the rail system above the storage columns, wherein the water replenishing device may be stored in one of the plurality of stacks.
  • the vertical farming system may comprise a plurality of light sources arranged between the columns and configured to emit light in a lateral direction to illuminate the crop growth container.
  • the light sources may comprise LEDs.
  • a regular arrangement of light sources is provided, such as a matrix arrangement with a plurality of rows and columns of light sources evenly distributed over a planar surface between the stacks.
  • the water replenishing device having a water reservoir as a water supply unit may comprise a water fill level sensor, which is couplable with the control system of the vertical farming system, and wherein the robotic load handling vehicles may be configured to submerge the crop growth container deep enough under the measured water fill level for water to flow inside the crop growth container. Also, this allows a refilling of the water replenishing device if a fill level of the water reservoir of the water replenishing device is below a threshold value.
  • the water replenishing device may be connected to a water supply source for filling up the water reservoir in the water replenishing device.
  • the invention is directed to a method for replenishing water in a crop growth container, comprising retrieving a crop growth container, in which crops are held, from a storage grid of a vertical farming system by means of a remotely operated vehicle, lowering the crop growth container onto or into a top section of a water replenishing device having a water supply unit and arranged in the storage grid, such that a water inlet arranged in a base or a side wall of the crop growth container couples with a water supply unit of the water replenishing device, feeding water from the water supply unit into an interior space of the crop growth container through an inlet opening, which is arranged above a predetermined maximum water fill level above the base, and lifting the crop growth container by means of the remotely operated vehicle, and moving it back to a storage position inside the storage grid.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a framework structure of a prior art automated storage and retrieval system.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a prior art container handling vehicle having an internally arranged cavity for carrying storage containers therein.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a prior art container handling vehicle having a cantilever for carrying storage containers underneath.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view, seen from below, of a prior art container handling vehicle having an internally arranged cavity for carrying storage containers therein.
  • FIG. 5 schematically shows a crop growth container in a perspective view.
  • FIG. 6 schematically shows a crop growth container with a water replenishing device in a sectional front view.
  • Fig. 7 schematically shows a crop growth container in a sectional front view during replenishing.
  • FIG. 8 schematically shows a crop growth container in a vertical farming system in a sectional perspective view.
  • Fig. 9 schematically shows a crop growth container in a perspective view.
  • Fig. 10 schematically shows a vertical farming system in a top view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • a crop growth container for storing and cultivating crops (612) in a vertical farming system has a water inlet opening above a predetermined water fill level.
  • a crop growth container system for storing and cultivating crops (612) in a vertical farming system (1100) the container system comprises the crop growth container (600, 800, 900, 1000) and a water replenishing device (704, 905) for supplying water to the crop growth container (600, 800, 900, 1000).
  • the water replenishing device (704, 905) is configured to couple the water supply unit with the water inlet (708, 816) of the crop growth container (600, 800, 900, 1000) on lowering the crop growth container (600, 800, 900, 1000) directly onto or into a top section (706, 911) of the water replenishing device (704, 905), such that water from the water supply unit can enter the interior space (606) of the crop growth container (600, 800, 900, 1000) through the inlet opening (702, 804, 903).
  • a vertical farming system comprises a rail system (108), the crop growth container system and a plurality of stacks (107) of crop growth containers (600, 800, 900, 1000) arranged in storage columns (105) located beneath the rail system.
  • the framework structure 100 of the automated storage and retrieval system 1 is constructed in a similar manner to the prior art framework structure 100 described above in connection with Figs. 1-3. That is, the framework structure 100 comprises a number of upright members 102, and comprises a first, upper rail system 108 extending in the X direction and Y direction.
  • the framework structure 100 further comprises storage compartments in the form of storage columns 105 provided between the members 102 wherein storage containers 106 are stackable in stacks 107 within the storage columns 105.
  • the framework structure 100 can be of any size. In particular it is understood that the framework structure can be considerably wider and/or longer and/or deeper than disclosed in Fig. 1. For example, the framework structure 100 may have a horizontal extent of more than 700x700 columns and a storage depth of more than twelve containers. [0090] One embodiment of the automated storage and retrieval system according to the invention will now be discussed in more detail with reference to Figs. 5 to 10.
  • Fig. 5 shows a crop growth container 600 for storing and cultivating crops in a vertical farming system that is based on an automated storage and retrieval system.
  • the crop growth container 600 comprises a base 601 and side walls 602, 603, 604, and 605 that extend from the base 601 upwardly.
  • the base 601 and the side walls 602 to 605 define an interior space 606.
  • the crop growth container 600 comprises a bottom section 607, which extends from an underside 608 of the base 601 to a predetermined maximum water fill level 609.
  • the bottom section 607 is watertight and may thus act as a water reservoir.
  • a holder 610 is arranged slightly above the predetermined water fill level 609 and comprises apertures 611 for holding crops 612. The crops 612 held in the apertures can reach into the water reservoir in the bottom section 607 to be supplied with water.
  • a water absorbent fibrous material may optionally be placed, for example mineral wool and preferably rock mineral wool.
  • the side walls 602 to 605 each comprise a net or a mesh 613, which is air permeable and light transmitting.
  • the plants 612 can be supplied with air and light through the side walls 602 to 605.
  • the crop growth container 600 comprises an edge structure having vertical edge profiles 614 and horizontal edge profiles 615. They provide a sufficient structural stability to absorb vertical loads from storage containers stacked upon the crop growth container 600 and form a container frame. They maybe made from a metallic material, such as aluminium. The profiles may be simply rectangular or square.
  • the edge profiles 614 and 615 may comprise a plastic material, wherein the profiles 614 and 615 may exemplarily be designed similarly to the edges of common storage containers used in an automated grid-based storage and retrieval system.
  • the container frame may extend along each of the twelve edges, wherein the bottom section 607 maybe realized by the addition of watertight wall pieces.
  • the watertight wall pieces may reach from the base 601 up to the maximum water fill level 609 or slightly above, e.g. one or a few centimeters.
  • the edge profiles 614 and 615 are made from a metallic material
  • the watertight wall pieces may be made from a plastic material or from a metallic material. All components, i.e. the edge profiles 614 and 614, and the watertight wall pieces maybe sealed at the bottom section 607 at least up to the maximum water fill level 609 to prevent the outflow of water.
  • Replenishing the crop growth container 600 may be done by a replenishing device.
  • a replenishing device One exemplary embodiment is schematically shown in Fig. 6.
  • the crop growth container 600 is shown in a front view, viewing onto the side wall 602, which is left away in this view for illustration purposes.
  • the crop growth container 600 exemplarily comprises two water inlets 708, each having a one-way valve 700, arranged in two opposed side walls 603 and 605 of the longer sides of the container 600.
  • the one-way valves 700 each comprise a flap 701, which his hingedly connected in the interior space 606 above inlet openings 702, through which water can be fed into the container 600.
  • the flaps 701 are configured to pivot about the hinged connection 703 from a first position, in which the flap 701 covers the respective inlet opening 702, to a second position, in which the flap 701 does not cover the inlet opening 702, as shown in Fig. 6.
  • the replenishing device 704 which is exemplarily provided in the form of a container, comprises a reservoir 705 as a water supply unit. For replenishing the crop growth container 600, it is immersed into the water reservoir 705 through lowering it into a top section 706 of the water replenishing device 704.
  • inlet openings 702 reach below a water level 707
  • the crop growth container 600 is lifted up again, the water is held inside the crop growth container 600 and the flaps 701 swivel downwardly to cover the inlet openings 702.
  • the water is then contained underneath the holder 610.
  • a water absorbent fibrous material may be placed, for example mineral wool and preferably rock mineral wool.
  • FIG. 7 shows another exemplary embodiment of a crop growth container 800 in a front view, viewing onto the side wall 602, which is left away in this view for illustration purposes.
  • the container 800 comprises a water inlet 816 a hollow body 801 extending in an upright manner from the base 601 into the interior space 606 and having an internal flow channel 802, wherein the internal flow channel 802 connects a supply opening 803 on one end of the hollow body 801 and beneath the base 601 with a plurality of inlet openings 804 above the predetermined maximum water fill level 609.
  • the inlet openings 804 are arranged on an opposed end of the hollow body 801 and reach into an intermediate space between a holder 805 and the base 601.
  • a water absorbent fibrous material may optionally be placed, for example mineral wool and preferably rock mineral wool.
  • the hollow body 801 is attached to and extends in an upright direction from the base 601.
  • the supply opening 803 is open to the outside through the base 601.
  • an elongate body 806 of a water replenishing device For feeding water into the supply opening 803, an elongate body 806 of a water replenishing device is provided.
  • the elongate body 806 has a feed opening 807 and is configured to fit at least partially into the hollow body 801.
  • the feed opening 807 is arranged in the vicinity of the inlet openings 804.
  • the elongate body 806 is a part of a water supply valve 808, which is configured to open if the elongate body 806 is inserted into the hollow body 801 and a vertical force exceeding a threshold force is applied to the water supply valve 808.
  • This may be achieved by a valve mechanism 809, which is comparable to the mechanism of a glass rinser.
  • the valve mechanism 809 may exemplarily comprise a valve chamber 810, which is connected to a pressurized source of water 815. In the valve chamber 810, a hollow valve stem 811 may be slidably supported.
  • valve stem 811 biases the valve stem 811 into an upward direction, such that radial openings
  • valve stem 813 of the valve stem are sealed against the valve chamber 810.
  • the openings 813 of the valve stem 811 come into fluid connection with the valve chamber 810, such that a flow of water from the source of pressurized water 815 into the openings 813 and through the hollow valve stem 811 to a plurality of outlet openings 814 is initiated. If the crop growth container 800 is lifted again, the water supply valve 808 automatically closes, since the spring 812 pushes the valve stem 811 upwardly to seal the openings 813 against the valve chamber 810.
  • the supply of water through the outlet openings 814 may be in liquid form or as water mist through atomization, thus enabling the crop growth container 800 for the aeroponic cultivation of plants.
  • Fig. 8 shows a part of a vertical farming system with a crop growth container 900 in a partial sectional view.
  • the crop growth container 900 has a hollow body 901 having an internal flow channel 902 in a similar way to the crop growth container 800 of Fig. 7. It has an inlet opening 903 in the interior space 606 of the container 900 and a supply opening 904 beneath the base 601.
  • a water replenishing device 905 beneath the crop growth container 900 is shown. It has a water supply valve 906 on a top section, that may be coupled with a pressurized water source 815 and that is not shown herein.
  • the water supply valve 906 is configured to couple the pressurized water source 815 with the internal flow channel 902 and the inlet opening 903 to feed water into the interior space 606 of the crop growth container 900.
  • the water supply valve 906 comprises an actuation element 907 protruding into the top section.
  • the water supply valve 906 is configured to open if the crop growth container 900 is lowered onto the actuation element 907 and presses it down.
  • the actuation element 907 is provided in the form of a disc-shaped surface element, wherein an elongate body 908 of the water supply valve 906 sticks through the center of the actuation element 907.
  • the elongate body 908 has a plurality of outlet openings 909, which are in fluid communication with the pressurized source of water 815 through a valve mechanism 910 if the actuation element 907 is pressed downwards by the crop growth container 900.
  • the outlet openings 909 are directed radially outwards.
  • the elongate body 908 and the hollow body 901 are exemplarily designed such that the outlet openings 909 of the elongate body 908 stick out of the inlet opening 903 into the interior space 606, when the elongate body is completely inserted.
  • the supply of water through the outlet openings 909 maybe in liquid form or as water mist through atomization, thus enabling the crop growth container 900 for the aeroponic cultivation of plants.
  • Fig. 9 shows a crop growth container 1000 in a perspective view. It comprises a holder 1001 having a plurality of apertures 1002 for holding crops 1003.
  • the holder 1001 has two adjacent surface sections 1003, in which the apertures 1002 are provided.
  • the surface sections 1003 are mirror- symmetrically arranged. Both enclose an angle of about 30° with the base 601, such that they are directed slightly outwards.
  • the crops 612 may then be directed further outwards to light sources.
  • Beneath the holder 1001, a water absorbent fibrous material may optionally be placed, for example mineral wool and preferably rock mineral wool.
  • the crop growth container 1000 exemplarily has a fine mesh or net 613 on all side walls 602 to 605.
  • the container 1000 has a top rim 1004 with receptacles 1005 for receiving or passing through gripping means of a lifting frame of a robotic load handling vehicle of a vertical farming system.
  • Fig. 10 shows a vertical farming system 1100, which is based on an automated storage and retrieval system, in a simplified top view.
  • a plurality of crop growth containers 1000 is stored in vertical stacks.
  • the system 1100 is based on the system 1 shown in Fig. 1 and has a framework structure 100 comprising upright members 102 and a storage volume comprising storage columns 105 arranged in rows between the upright members 102. In these storage columns 105 crop growth containers 1000 are stacked one on top of one another to form stacks 107.
  • a plurality of container handling vehicles 201, 301, 401 can operate on a rail system 108 arranged across the top of framework structure 100 to raise the crop growth containers 1000 from, and lower the crop growth containers 1000 into, the storage columns 105, and also to transport the crop growth containers 1000 above the storage columns 105.
  • the rail system 108 comprises a first set of parallel rails no arranged to guide movement of the container handling vehicles 201, 301, 401 in a first direction X across the top of the frame structure 100, and a second set of parallel rails 111 arranged perpendicular to the first set of rails no to guide movement of the container handling vehicles 201, 301, 401 in a second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X.
  • the rails 110 and 111 are schematically indicated with dashed lines.
  • the crop growth containers 1000 stored in the columns 105 are accessed by the container handling vehicles 201, 301, 401 through access openings 112 in the rail system 108.
  • the container handling vehicles 201, 301, 401 can move laterally above the storage columns 105, i.e. in a plane which is parallel to the horizontal X-Y plane.
  • lighting devices 1200 are provided between the columns 105.
  • they comprise a plurality of light sources 1201, which emit light into the neighboring columns 105. Due to the net or mesh 613, the light can enter the interior space 606 of the crop growth containers 1000 to supply the crops 612.
  • several fans 1202 are provided, which convey through the stacks 107. Again, due to the air permeability of the containers 1000, air can reach into the interior spaces 606 of the containers
  • Framework structure 102 Upright members of framework structure 104 Storage grid 105 Storage column 106 Storage container 106’ Particular position of storage container 107 Stack 108 Rail system no Parallel rails in first direction ( ) 112 Access opening
  • First port column 120 Second port column 201
  • Prior art container handling vehicle 201a Vehicle body of the container handling vehicle 201 201b
  • Drive means / wheel arrangement / first set of wheels in first direction (X)
  • 201c Drive means / wheel arrangement / second set of wheels in second direction (F)
  • Prior art cantilever container handling vehicle 301a Vehicle body of the container handling vehicle 301 301b Drive means / first set of wheels in first direction (X) 301c Drive means / second set of wheels in second direction (F) 304 Gripping device 401
  • Prior art container handling vehicle 401a Vehicle body of the container handling vehicle 401 401b Drive means / first set of wheels in first direction (X) 401c Drive means / second set of wheels in second direction (F) 404 Gripping device

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L'invention concerne un contenant de croissance de cultures (600, 800, 900, 1000) destiné à stocker et cultiver des cultures (612) dans un système de culture verticale (1100), ledit contenant comprenant une base (601) et des parois latérales (602, 603, 604, 605) s'étendant vers le haut à partir de la base (601), la base (601) et les parois latérales (602, 603, 604, 605) définissant un espace intérieur (606) ; la base (601) et/ou une paroi latérale (602, 603, 604, 605) comprenant une entrée d'eau (708, 816) pour introduire de l'eau dans l'espace intérieur (606), l'entrée d'eau (708, 816) comprenant une ouverture d'entrée (702, 804, 903) qui est disposée au-dessus d'un niveau de remplissage d'eau maximal prédéterminé (609) de l'espace intérieur (606).
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