Patent ID: 8931207
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A01C,A01H,B25J,B65B

Abstract:
1. A pick-up and delivery system comprising: a pick-up assembly comprising: a robotic arm; a pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm; and a vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to a tubular pick-up device; and a delivery assembly comprising: an insertion device separate from the pick-up device such that rotation of the pick-up device is independent of movement of the insertion device, the insertion device moveable between a first position and a second position perpendicular to the rotation of the pick-up device, the insertion device comprising: an insertion member having a tip; and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member, the release assistance piston being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; wherein the release assistance piston is substantially has a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein the proximal end of the release assistance piston in substantially flush with the end of the insertion member when the release assistance piston is in the extended position; a receptacle dimensioned to receive from the pickup and delivery system plant material having a width of less than about 20 millimeters.