Patent ID: 11877566
Assignee: ENTOMICS BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED
Field: Food chemistry (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC A  Y | IPC A

Claim 5:
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the system comprises at least two transportable containers, between 4 and 10 transportable containers, or between 10 and 20 transportable containers, wherein each transportable container comprises:
a plurality of trays for larvae, or a stack of trays for larvae,
a feed distributer configured to deliver feed to one or more trays,
an automated tray handling system configured to receive the plurality of trays for larvae or the stack of trays for larvae and configured to move the plurality of trays or the stack of trays periodically to or from the feed distributer, wherein the automated tray handling system comprises a control unit and further comprises a support and drive system and a conveyance system,
wherein the support and drive system comprises a ball transfer unit, a driven roller, a pneumatic arm and roller, a tray having wheels or casters, or a tray carrier having wheels or casters, and
wherein the conveyance system comprises a hydraulic ram, a hydraulic plate, a conveyor, a telescopic piston, a carousel, a suction cup, or a robot.