Cultivation Panel Conveying System for Vertical Farms

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cultivation panel transport system for a vertical farm, and more specifically, to a cultivation panel transport system for a vertical farm configured to move a movable support member by a driving member and raise a transport means in an environment where a plurality of cultivation lines are arranged in a left-right direction, so as to insert a new cultivation panel at the outermost side of the cultivation line or retrieve the outermost cultivation panel.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cultivation panel transport system for a vertical farm, and more specifically, to a cultivation panel transport system for a vertical farm configured to move a movable support member by a driving member and raise a transport means in an environment where a plurality of cultivation lines are arranged in a left-right direction, so as to insert a new cultivation panel at the outermost side of the cultivation line or retrieve the outermost cultivation panel. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical farms are often operated by mounting cultivation panels on multi-layered cultivation lines (cultivation shelves) to increase the density of the cultivation space, and these panels need to be periodically moved in and out of the line for processes such as sowing, growth, harvesting, inspection, and cleaning.

[0003] Conventionally, in addition to manual transport by workers, various transport means have been used, such as conveyors or lifts installed by line, semi-automatic devices of the fork or clamp type, and mobile carts, gantry, and AGV. Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2069121 discloses one such technology configured to transport cultivation modules (or panels) by providing transport rails on each line and moving a trolley along the rails.

[0004] However, this method has the following limitations depending on the equipment structure and operating conditions. The redundant installation of transfer rails per line increases initial investment costs and maintenance burdens, and interference between lines may make layout changes difficult. If equipment must move repeatedly along the length of the line, there is a risk that processing capacity will be limited due to increased process cycle times.

[0005] In addition, alignment errors between the conveyor and the shelf inlet, vibrations, sagging, and deformation caused by changes in temperature and humidity can easily lead to interference, jamming, and scratching during the insertion process, causing product damage and operational stoppages.

[0006] As such, transfer technology is required to selectively access multiple lines to rapidly and stably carry out the inflow and outflow of cultivation panels, and to improve alignment, processing capacity, maintainability, and hygiene management. Prior art literature

[0007] Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2069121 (Registered on Jan. 16, 2020) The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention was developed to improve upon the aforementioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a cultivation panel transport system for a vertical farm configured to move a movable support member by a driving unit and raise a transport means in an environment where a plurality of cultivation lines are arranged in a left-right direction, thereby inserting a new cultivation panel at the outermost side of the cultivation line or retrieving the outermost cultivation panel. means of solving the problem

[0009] The present invention relates to a transfer system for supplying and retrieving cultivation panels (400) to and from a plurality of cultivation lines (L), comprising: a movable support member (200) that is movably supported to enable positional change between the plurality of cultivation lines (L); and a transport means (300) that is guided to be vertically movable on the movable support member (200) and configured to be reciprocally movable toward the cultivation line (L) to supply cultivation panels (400) to the cultivation line (L) or to retrieve them from the cultivation line (L).

[0010] At this time, the moving support member (200) is slidably coupled along a driving guide rail (100) that is extended in a direction in which a plurality of cultivation lines (L) are arranged, so that movement between cultivation lines (L) can be guided.

[0011] Alternatively, a self-moving driving unit (500b) may be provided at the lower part of the moving support unit (200) or the driving guide rail (100) so that the moving support unit (200) can move on its own between a plurality of cultivation lines (L).

[0012] The above-described transport means (300) is characterized by comprising: a transport body (310) that is vertically movable and coupled to the above-described movable support member (200); a supply and retrieval means (320) that is slidably provided in the front and rear directions on the upper part of the above-described transport body (310) and selectively fixed to a cultivation panel (400); and a supply and retrieval drive unit (330) that moves the above-described supply and retrieval means (320) forward and backward.

[0013] Meanwhile, the cultivation panel (400) is characterized by having a plurality of transport fastening holes (410) formed therein, and the supply and retrieval means (320) of the transport means (300) is provided with a transport catch (323) corresponding to the transport fastening holes (410).

[0014] At this time, the above-mentioned carrying catch (323) is positioned at the front and rear positions of the supply and retrieval means (320), respectively, and the downward protrusion amounts of the two catch (323a, 323b) are formed differently from each other, so that the cultivation panel (400) is transported in a forward-slanted position while fixed to the carrying means (300).

[0015] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned cultivation panel (400) is characterized by having a female coupling part (420) at one end and a male coupling part (430) at the other end facing it.

[0016] The above female coupling part (420) and male coupling part (430) are characterized by being configured such that the front side coupling part of a new cultivation panel (400) at the outermost position of the cultivation line (L) is mutually connected to the rear side coupling part of the outermost cultivation panel (400) placed in the cultivation line (L), thereby connecting the two cultivation panels (400) to each other.

[0017] The above female coupling part (420) and male coupling part (430) are formed such that a tensile load is transmitted between adjacent cultivation panels (400) in a coupled state, and are configured so that when the outermost cultivation panel (400) moves outward, the connected cultivation panels (400) move outward together.

[0018] The present invention further includes a sensing unit that detects at least one of the presence, alignment state, or outermost position of a cultivation panel (400), and is characterized by controlling the operation of a transfer system based on the detection signal of the sensing unit. Effects of the invention

[0019] According to the present invention, by a configuration in which a moving support member is moved by a driving member and a transport means is lifted and moved back and forth, a single device can selectively access multiple cultivation lines to supply and retrieve cultivation panels. Accordingly, the need to redundantly install individual transport devices for each line is reduced, thereby saving facility size and installation space, and responsiveness is high even when changing the layout or expanding.

[0020] In addition, according to the present invention, since the female coupling part and the male coupling part formed at one end and the other end of the cultivation panel, respectively, are mutually connected at the outermost position of the cultivation line, when supplying a new cultivation panel, it is possible to place it within the line by simply inserting it forward after connection, and when retrieving, the connected cultivation panels can be continuously moved by simply pulling out the outermost cultivation panel. Accordingly, the procedure of repeatedly moving the device along the extension direction of the cultivation line is not required, thereby shortening the cycle time and simplifying the handling process and improving reliability.

[0021] In addition, according to the present invention, by setting the downward protrusion amount of the transport catch portions positioned on the front and rear sides of the transport means differently, the replant panel is transported so that it is inclined downward toward the front, thereby reducing interference with the shelf entrance and the existing panel during the initial insertion stage and widening the alignment tolerance. Accordingly, surface scratching and jamming are reduced, and the forward movement process after fastening becomes smooth, thereby improving repeatability precision. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0022] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a cultivation panel transfer system for a vertical farm applied to a vertical farm according to the present invention, showing a state in which a guide-type driving unit is installed. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a cultivation panel transfer system for a vertical farm applied to a vertical farm of the present invention, showing a state in which a self-moving driving unit is installed. FIG. 3 is a plan view of a cultivation panel applied to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cultivation panel transfer system for a vertical farm according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a transport means applied to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a side view of a transport means applied to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the process of supplying a new cultivation panel as an example of use of a cultivation panel transfer system for a vertical farm according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the process of recovering the outermost cultivation panel as an example of use of a cultivation panel transfer system for a vertical farm according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0023] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice the present invention.

[0024] Directional notations used in this specification are defined based on the drawings. The left-right direction refers to the arrangement direction of the cultivation line (L) in the X-axis direction, the front-back direction refers to the inside-out direction of the cultivation line (L) in the Y-axis direction, and the up-down direction refers to the vertical direction perpendicular to the left-right and front-back directions in the Z-axis direction. The drawings are schematic diagrams for the purpose of facilitating understanding, and the shapes and proportions of the elements may be adjusted for clarity of explanation.

[0025] In this specification, 'front side' refers to the side facing the interior (insertion direction) of the cultivation line (L), 'rear side' refers to the opposite side, and 'outermost side' refers to the outer end of the cultivation line (L). 'Supply' refers to the operation of inserting a new cultivation panel (400) into the line from the outermost side, and 'recovery' refers to the operation of withdrawing it from the outermost side to the outside.

[0026] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention relates to a cultivation panel transport system for a vertical farm, configured to align a moving support member (200) along a driving member (100) in an environment where a plurality of cultivation lines (L) are arranged in a left-right direction and to raise and lower a transport means (300) to insert a new cultivation panel (400) at the outermost side of the cultivation line (L) or to retrieve an outermost cultivation panel (400).

[0027] The vertical farm (F) is structured such that multiple cultivation lines (L) are arranged in a left-right direction, and the transport system is configured so that a transport means (300) moves along the cultivation lines (L) to supply and retrieve cultivation panels (400).

[0028] The cultivation line (L) is formed with multiple shelves arranged in multiple layers, and multiple cultivation panels (400) are arranged on each shelf to cultivate plants.

[0029] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the cultivation panel (400) is a tray (panel) having a predetermined area for planting, and a plurality of transport fastening holes (410) are formed on the surface of the panel. The transport fastening holes (410) are formed so that a transport catch (323), which will be described later, can be inserted through them, and at least one is provided spaced apart in the front and rear directions. Although the transport fastening holes (410) are shown in the drawing as being in the form of slots (elongated holes), they are not limited thereto and can be modified into various shapes such as circles or polygons.

[0030] The transport fastening hole (410) is formed at an outer position of the panel to prevent damage or interference when transporting contents loaded within the cultivation panel (400), and can be fastened to the transport means (300).

[0031] Additionally, a female coupling part (420) and a male coupling part (430) are formed at each of the two ends facing each other on the cultivation panel (400). The female coupling part (420) and the male coupling part (430) are connected to each other between adjacent cultivation panels (400) in the front-rear direction to connect the two panels, thereby enabling a state in which multiple cultivation panels (400) are continuously connected. Preferably, in each cultivation panel (400), the female coupling part (420) and the male coupling part (430) are set to face the front side and the rear side, respectively (or vice versa), and are supplied and retrieved so that the same directionality is maintained for all cultivation panels (400). Detailed operation regarding this is described below.

[0032] The present invention mainly includes a movable support member (200) and a transport means (300).

[0033] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, the movable support member (200) is supported so as to be movable so that it can change position between a plurality of cultivation lines (L). To be more specific, the movable support member (200) is configured to be movable between a plurality of cultivation lines (L) by means of a driving means (500) provided at the bottom, and the driving means (500) is broadly classified into a guide type (500a) and a self-moving type (500b), but is not limited thereto.

[0034] In the present invention, the term 'guide type (500a)' refers to a form in which a movable support member (200) slides or travels along a driving guide rail (100) having a guide structure such as a frame, rail, track, or guide surface as shown in FIG. 1, thereby changing the position between cultivation lines; this is a distinction made for convenience of explanation and does not limit the scope of the claims.

[0035] Here, the driving guide rail (100) may be provided at the top or bottom for stable driving, or may be positioned on both sides in the upper and lower directions, and the moving support member (200) is connected in a sliding state where the top, bottom, or both upper and lower ends are supported by the guide structure of the driving guide rail (100). In addition, the driving guide rail (100) positioned on the floor surface may be installed in a buried type.

[0036] The movable support member (200) can be formed by a pair of vertical frames and a pair of horizontal frames forming a square frame, with the upper and lower ends respectively slidably connected to the driving unit (500). At this time, the movable support member (200) may be provided with a guide means corresponding to the guide structure of the driving unit (500). Additionally, a driving guide drive unit (210) for moving the movable support member (200) may be further provided, and the drive unit may be realized as any one of known linear transfer mechanisms such as a belt pulley, rack and pinion, ball screw, or linear motor. Such selection does not alter the gist of the present invention. Meanwhile, for the simplification of the device, the drive unit may be implemented as an integrated structure coupled to the movable support member (200), but it may also be placed on the outside of the frame and used depending on design conditions.

[0037] In the present invention, the term 'self-moving type (500b)' refers to a form provided at the lower part of a moving support member (200) or a driving guide rail (100) to which a moving support member (200) is combined, which changes the position between lines by self-moving along a path set along the floor surface of a vertical farm, and this distinction is for convenience of explanation and does not limit the scope of the claims.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 2, the self-moving driving unit (500b) may be directly mounted on the lower side of the moving support unit (200), or in an embodiment where a driving guide rail (100) is provided on the lower side, it may be mounted on the lower side of the driving guide rail (100) to indirectly support the moving support unit (200).

[0039] The self-moving driving unit (500b) may be composed of at least one of known driving mechanisms, such as a driving wheel, a caster, a rail driving unit, or a chain / belt driving module, but is not limited thereto. The self-moving driving unit (500b) may be manually driven, but it is preferable to configure it to operate automatically by control.

[0040] Although the movable support member (200) is shown as a square frame in the drawing, in the self-moving type (500a), the structure may be changed to ensure driving stability by reinforcing the frame rigidity, placing it at a low center of gravity, or adopting a base frame.

[0041] The movable support member (200) configured as described above may be provided with a guide structure to guide the lifting and lowering of the transport means (300), and may further be provided with a lifting drive unit (220) for lifting and lowering the transport means (300). The lifting drive unit (220) may include an electric linear actuator, a screw drive unit, an electric cylinder, etc., as needed, and can be designed as various devices capable of performing the lifting and lowering of the transport means (300). In addition, the movable support member (200) may further include a brake or a fall prevention mechanism (not shown) for maintaining position in the event of a power outage or emergency stop.

[0042] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the transport means (300) is guided to be vertically movable on the movable support member (200) and configured to be reciprocally movable toward the cultivation line (L) to supply the cultivation panel (400) to the cultivation line (L) or retrieve it from the cultivation line (L). To this end, the transport means (300) is configured to include a transport body (310), a supply and retrieval means (320), and a drive unit (330) for supply and retrieval.

[0043] The transport body (310) is coupled to the movable support member (200) so as to be vertically movable. The transport body (310) is intended to support the operation of the supply and retrieval means (320) to be described later, and is formed in a plate shape having a predetermined area. At both left and right ends, a lifting guide means (311) corresponding to the guide structure of the movable support member (200) is provided so that the lifting can be guided. At this time, the lifting guide means (311) are symmetrically provided on both sides in the left and right directions so as to maintain a horizontal position without twisting during lifting.

[0044] The supply and retrieval means (320) is configured to selectively fix the cultivation panel (400) and is provided to slide in the front-rear direction on the upper part of the transport body (310). To elaborate, the supply and retrieval means (320) is a main body that fixes and transports the cultivation panel (400), and may be configured in a 'U'-shaped frame including a pair of fixing ends (321) and a connecting end (322) connecting the fixing ends (321), and the cultivation panel (400) can be transported as the protruding fixing ends (321) are selectively fixed to the cultivation panel (400). In addition, the fixing ends (321) are formed as thin plates and arranged so that both sides face left and right, and the pair of fixing ends (321) are each positioned to the left and right ends of the cultivation panel (400), thereby securing a loading space and preventing damage to the contents. In addition, when the supply and recovery means (320) is retracted to the rearmost position, the protruding end is not exposed to the outside of the transport body (310), thereby preventing damage caused by collision.

[0045] As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the supply and retrieval means (320) may be provided with a transport catch (323) corresponding to a transport fastening hole (410) formed in the cultivation panel (400). The transport catch (323) may be formed in the shape of a hook protruding downward from the fixed end (321), and the cultivation panel (400) is fixed by the transport fastening hole (410) being inserted through it and the catch of the hook supporting the lower surface of the panel. For more stable support, the transport catch (323) may be formed in an 'L' shape, and the bent end may be formed with an upward slope. A plurality of transport catch (323) are provided at positions corresponding to the transport fastening hole (410), and are respectively positioned at the front and rear sides of the fixed end (321) to stably transport the cultivation panel (400).

[0046] The carrying catch (323) can be configured to be replaceable in module units when worn out, and the entire carrying means (300) can be formed to be detachably attached to the moving support (200) in a quick-release structure (not shown).

[0047] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the downward protrusion amounts of the front side locking part (323b) and the rear side locking part (323a) of the transport locking part (323) are set differently from each other, so that the cultivation panel (400) is configured to be inclined downward toward the front while fixed to the transport means (300). This inclined transport is advantageous for providing initial alignment clearance during insertion, reducing interference and scratching with the shelf entrance or stopper (340), and reducing jamming during the forward stage after fastening. The angle of inclination can be appropriately designed according to the equipment conditions.

[0048] The drive unit (330) for supply and recovery is for moving the supply and recovery means (320) back and forth, and can be composed of various reciprocating conveying mechanisms that can move the supply and recovery means (320) back and forth while performing linear motion while being provided on the upper part of the transport body (310), and accordingly, the supply and recovery means (320) can perform the function of inserting a panel toward the cultivation line (L) or pulling it out to the outside.

[0049] Additionally, the transport means (300) may be further equipped with a stopper (340) that limits the advance depth of the supply and retrieval means (320). The advance depth corresponds to a state in which the cultivation panel (400) is fully supplied to the shelf of the cultivation line (L), and this can be set according to the specifications of the cultivation panel (400). The stopper (340) may be formed to ensure repeatability of the insertion depth by including a position adjustment structure.

[0050] Additionally, an auxiliary guide section (350) may be further provided between the supply and recovery means (320) and the transport body (310) to assist in the forward and backward movement of the supply and recovery means (320). The auxiliary guide section (350) may include a pair of guide rails (or guide rods) arranged parallel to the front and rear directions on the transport body (310) and corresponding sliders (or linear bushes / rollers), and may be assembled so as not to leave any gaps to suppress pitching, yawing, and lateral sagging during forward and backward movement. The guide rails may be arranged near both front and rear ends to maintain straightness even over long transport distances.

[0051] Additionally, to absorb misalignment in the left-right and up-down directions during the initial insertion, a misalignment correction part (not shown) with a small gap or elastic support may be provided at the joint between the supply and retrieval means (320) and the transport body (310). The misalignment correction part includes an elongated hole, an elastic member, or a floating joint in the connecting part, thereby allowing a small displacement within a predetermined range in the left-right and up-down directions, respectively, to reduce interference during fastening and insertion. The correction may be restored to its original position by a pressurized or stop structure after fastening is completed.

[0052] As described above, the cultivation panel transfer system according to the present invention can supply or retrieve cultivation panels (400) from the outside of a cultivation line (L) extended in the front-rear direction. Next, the supply and retrieval process will be described in more detail.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 7, in the supply process of the cultivation panel (400), the new cultivation panel (400a) to be supplied is fixed by the transport means (300). This is accomplished by the transport catch part (323) penetrating the transport fastening hole (410) of the new cultivation panel (400a) through the up-down and forward-and-backward movement of the supply and retrieval means (320) to fix the new cultivation panel (400a) by catch.

[0054] As described above, the transport means (300) with the new cultivation panel (400a) fixed thereto is moved to the side of the supply target cultivation line (L) by the driving unit (500) and is raised to correspond to the height of the layer (shelf) to be supplied.

[0055] Subsequently, the new cultivation panel (400a) is moved toward the cultivation line (L) by the advancement of the supply and recovery means (320), and the rear connecting part of the existing cultivation panel (400b) located at the outermost side of the cultivation line (L) and the front connecting part of the new cultivation panel (400a) can be joined by relative movement in the up and down direction. That is, after advancing the new cultivation panel (400a) to a certain depth, the two panels are joined together by moving the new cultivation panel (400a) downward so that the female connecting part (420) and the male connecting part (430) of the existing cultivation panel (400b) and the new cultivation panel (400a) are joined to each other.

[0056] After fastening, the supply and retrieval means (320) advances and inserts the fastened panels into the line to a predetermined depth, thereby supplying a new cultivation panel (400a). Subsequently, the transport means (300) releases the fixation with the new cultivation panel (400a) through slight forward, backward, and up and down movements, and the transport means (300) returns, thereby completing the process of supplying one cultivation panel (400).

[0057] Referring to FIG. 8, in the recovery process, the transport means (300) is first placed on the corresponding layer of the cultivation line (L) where the cultivation panel (400c) to be recovered is located.

[0058] A transport means (300) positioned at a set location pulls outward while fixing the outermost cultivation panel (400c). Since the female coupling part (420) and the male coupling part (430) are formed to transmit a tensile load between adjacent cultivation panels (400) in a coupled state, the connected cultivation panels (400) are continuously moved outward together as the outermost cultivation panel (400c) moves outward.

[0059] Afterwards, the female coupling part (420) / male coupling part (430) of the outermost cultivation panel (400c) and the adjacent cultivation panel (400) can be released by moving the transport means (300) up and down, and the cultivation panel (400) can be recovered by transporting the transport means (300).

[0060] As described above, in the present invention, by connecting the cultivation panels (400), the transport means (300) does not move along the entire cultivation line (L), but instead supplies or retrieves the cultivation panels (400) one by one from the outermost side, thereby allowing all cultivation panels (400) to be easily supplied and retrieved.

[0061] Meanwhile, the transfer system may further include a detection unit that detects at least one of the presence, alignment state, or outermost position of the redistribution panel (400). The detection unit may be implemented as a photosensor, proximity sensor, limit switch, vision camera, ArUco marker, etc., and the detection signal may be used to control the switching of the operation stages of each device. The selection of the detection method does not limit the essence of the present invention.

[0062] Considering hygiene and environmental resistance, the transport means (300) and guide configuration may be formed from corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and engineering plastic, and the sensor and wiring parts may be configured with a waterproof and dustproof structure. A drip tray or drain may be arranged so that the dripping water of the culture medium or condensate is guided in the forward drainage direction.

[0063] The specific shape, material, and dimensions of each of the above components may be varied depending on the application environment and design conditions, and the mutual substitution of the line selection drive method, lifting drive method, front-and-rear sliding drive method, and sensing method corresponds to variations that can be easily implemented by a person skilled in the art. The guide structure and coupling shape may be designed so that installation and manufacturing tolerances, such as line height deviation, shelf entrance level difference, and cultivation panel (400) thickness deviation, are accommodated within a predetermined allowable range. The present invention includes various variations and changes within the scope of the attached claims.

[0064] Meanwhile, the present specification and drawings disclose preferred embodiments of the present invention. Although specific terms have been used, they are used merely in a general sense to facilitate the explanation of the technical content of the present invention and to aid in understanding the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, other variations based on the technical concept of the present invention are possible. Explanation of the symbols

[0065] F : Vertical farm L : Cultivation line 100 : Driving guide rail 200 : Mobile support 210: Driving guide drive unit 220: Elevator drive unit 300 : means of transport 310: Transport body 311: Lifting guide means 320: Supply and recovery means 321 : Fixed end 322 : Connecting end 323 : Carrying catch 330: Drive unit for supply and return 340: Stopper 350 : Auxiliary guide section 400 : Cultivation panel 410: Transport fastening hole 420: Female coupling part 430 : Male coupling part 400a : New cultivation panel 400b : Existing cultivation panel 400c: Outermost cultivation panel 500 : Driving unit 500a: Guided driving unit 500b: Self-moving driving unit

Claims

Claim 1 In a transfer system for supplying and retrieving cultivation panels (400) to and from multiple cultivation lines (L), a movable support member (200) is supported to be movable so as to enable positional change between multiple cultivation lines (L); A vertical farm cultivation panel transport system comprising: a transport means (300) that is guided to be able to move up and down on the above-mentioned movable support member (200) and configured to be able to move back and forth toward the cultivation line (L) to supply a cultivation panel (400) to the cultivation line (L) or retrieve it from the cultivation line (L); wherein one end of the cultivation panel (400) is provided with a female coupling member (420) and the other end facing it is provided with a male coupling member (430); wherein the female coupling member (420) and the male coupling member (430) are formed such that a tensile load is transmitted between adjacent cultivation panels (400) in a coupled state, so that when the outermost cultivation panel (400) moves outward, the connected cultivation panels (400) move outward together. Claim 2 A vertical farm cultivation panel transfer system according to claim 1, wherein the moving support member (200) is slidably coupled along a driving guide rail (100) that is extended in a direction in which a plurality of cultivation lines (L) are arranged, thereby guiding movement between cultivation lines (L). Claim 3 A vertical farm cultivation panel transfer system characterized in that, in claim 2, a self-moving driving unit (500b) is provided at the lower part of the movable support unit (200) or the driving guide rail (100), so that the movable support unit (200) is configured to move independently between a plurality of cultivation lines (L). Claim 4 A vertical farm cultivation panel transport system, wherein the transport means (300) comprises: a transport body (310) which is vertically movable and coupled to the movable support member (200); a supply and retrieval means (320) which is slidably provided in the front and rear directions on the upper part of the transport body (310) and selectively fixed to the cultivation panel (400); and a supply and retrieval drive unit (330) which moves the supply and retrieval means (320) forward and backward. Claim 5 A vertical farm cultivation panel transport system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of transport fastening holes (410) are formed in the cultivation panel (400), and a transport catch (323) corresponding to the transport fastening holes (410) is provided in the supply and retrieval means (320) of the transport means (300). Claim 6 A vertical farm cultivation panel transport system, characterized in that, in claim 5, the transport catch (323) is positioned at the front and rear positions of the supply and retrieval means (320), respectively, and the downward protrusion amounts of the two catch (323a, 323b) are formed differently from each other, so that the cultivation panel (400) is transported in a forward-slanted position while fixed to the transport means (300). Claim 7 delete Claim 8 A vertical farm cultivation panel transfer system, characterized in that, in claim 1, the female coupling part (420) and the male coupling part (430) are configured such that the front side coupling part of a new cultivation panel (400) at the outermost position of the cultivation line (L) is mutually connected to the rear side coupling part of the outermost cultivation panel (400) placed in the cultivation line (L) to connect the two cultivation panels (400) to each other. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 A vertical farm cultivation panel transfer system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensing unit that detects at least one of the presence, alignment state, or outermost position of a cultivation panel (400), and controlling the operation of the transfer system based on the detection signal of the sensing unit.

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