Cleaning system for plant root balls - has sprays washing roots during rotation of plant holder

摘要

The mechanical washing device removes the earth from plant root balls. It comprises a housing (1) closed at the bottom and containing a rotating motor-driven endless conveyor belt (12) provided at intervals with clamps (14) which seize the plants above the root ball. The conveyor then passes the plant round and round through a washing chamber where water sprays (23,24) gradually wash off the earth from the roots. ADVANTAGE - A mechanical system releasing personnel from a tmie-consuming very dirty job.