Autostore Technology AS (20240373805). VERTICAL FARMING WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD simplified abstract
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VERTICAL FARMING WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD
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Ivar Fjeldheim of Haugesund (NO)
VERTICAL FARMING WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240373805 titled 'VERTICAL FARMING WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD
The abstract describes a watering system for a vertical farming facility that includes stackable growth modules with a load-bearing frame, allowing them to be arranged in a self-supporting stack. Each module supports a vertically arranged growth board for plants to grow horizontally from.
- The growth board features a porous growth medium for plant cultivation.
- A watering trough along the upper edge of the growth board distributes water into the growth medium through holes.
- A water collection trough along the lower edge collects excess water from the growth medium.
- A valve in the water collection trough controls the flow of water out of the trough.
Potential Applications: - Vertical farming facilities - Indoor agriculture - Sustainable food production
Problems Solved: - Efficient watering system for vertical farming - Space-saving design for stacked growth modules
Benefits: - Maximizes space utilization in vertical farming facilities - Ensures proper hydration for plants - Easy maintenance and water control
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Watering System for Vertical Farming Facilities This technology can revolutionize indoor agriculture by providing a space-efficient and effective watering system for vertical farming facilities. It can cater to the growing demand for sustainable food production in urban areas.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the watering system in vertical farming facilities differ from traditional irrigation methods? - The watering system in vertical farming facilities is designed to efficiently distribute water to plants grown in a stacked, vertical arrangement, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper hydration for all plants. 2. What are the key features of the growth board in the stackable modules? - The growth board includes a porous growth medium, a watering trough for distributing water, a water collection trough for excess water, and a valve for controlling water flow.
Original Abstract Submitted
a watering system for a vertical farming facility has a stackable growth module having a load bearing frame to allow the growth module to be arranged in a self-supporting stack of other modules in a vertical farming facility. the growth module supports a vertically arranged growth board for supporting plants grown in the vertical farming facility where the plants grow in a horizontal direction out from the growth board. the growth board has: a porous growth medium; a watering trough extending along an upper edge of the growth board which is provided with holes for distributing water into the growth medium; a water collection trough extending along a lower edge of the growth board arranged to collect water exiting the growth medium; and a valve provided in the water collection trough arranged to permit water to flow out of the water collection trough when the valve is open and to prevent water from flowing out of the collection trough when the valve is closed.
