Apparatus and Method for Dismantling Shelving Units

摘要

An apparatus ( 20 ) and method for dismantling shelving units, in particular trolleys ( 1 ) for transporting flowers, plants and the like. The apparatus ( 20 ) comprises a gripping device ( 22 ) for gripping the shelves ( 4 ) as a whole, to allow separation of the shelves ( 4 ) from the remainder of the trolley ( 1 ). The gripping device ( 22 ) is then operable to controllably deposit the shelves ( 4 ) e.g. in a stack or onto a conveyor. In order to adapt to variations in the size and position of the shelves ( 4 ), the gripping device ( 22 ) may be flexible.