Вращающаяся доильная платформа

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к доильному оборудованию. Вращающаяся доильная платформа содержит платформу, ограничивающую обращенную вверх главную поверхность, на которую животное становится в процессе его доения, и образующую множество мест размещения животных, расположенных по окружности вокруг платформы. Устройство для подачи доильного стакана и прикрепления к соску животного, подлежащего доению, расположено в каждом месте размещения животных. Каждое устройство содержит опорное средство, установленное под платформой рядом с соответствующим местом размещения животного, и держатель доильных стаканов для фиксации доильного стакана. Держатель доильных стаканов установлен на соответствующем опорном средстве и выполнен с возможностью фиксации доильного стакана под животным в состоянии готовности. Доильный стакан готов к перемещению вверх от держателя доильных стаканов для прикрепления к соску животного. Повышается эффективность работы вращающейся доильной платформы ...

ОТСЕК В ДОИЛЬНОМ ЗАЛЕ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к доильному оборудованию. Приемник доильных стаканов выполнен с возможностью хранения доильных стаканов, когда они не используются. Приемник доильных стаканов содержит удаляющее устройство для каждого доильного стакана. Каждое удаляющее устройство содержит цилиндр и поршень. Цилиндры удаляющих устройств образованы по меньшей мере одним профилем цилиндра, выполненным в виде одной детали. Профили цилиндров используются в качестве единственной несущей нагрузку конструкции в приемнике доильных стаканов. Профиль цилиндра содержит на одной стороне интегрированные крепежные зоны для прикрепления доильных компонентов. На другой стороне профиля цилиндра выполнена направляющая канавка, приспособленная для подвижного направляющего элемента. Направляющий элемент поддерживает молокопровод и вакуум-провод, соединенные с доильным стаканом. Упрощается конструкция приемника. 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

Устройство для измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок при ее смыкании

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к доильным аппаратам. Устройство для измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок при ее смыкании включает корпус, манометр, искусственный сосок и блок тарирования искусственного соска. Искусственный сосок выполнен в виде эластичной оболочки. Внутренняя полость искусственного соска сообщается с атмосферой через клапан. Блок тарирования искусственного соска содержит камеру с гайкой, манометр и ручной насос. Устройство снабжено блоком питания, электроприводом клапана и датчиком разрежения с выходом управления электроприводом клапана, подключенным к вводу в межстенную камеру доильного стакана. Повышается точность измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок при ее смыкании. 5 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МАССАЖА ВЫМЕНИ НЕТЕЛЕЙ

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к устройствам для массажа вымени нетелей. Решаемой технической задачей предлагаемой полезной модели является повышение надежности работы устройства путем улучшения его фиксации на вымени нетелей за счет уменьшения колебаний вакуума в присоске. Поставленная решаемая техническая задача в устройстве для массажа вымени нетелей, состоящем из корпуса, выполненного из эластичного сильфона, верхняя часть которого сужается и заканчивается присоском, достигается тем, что между эластичным сильфоном и присоском размещается перегородка с обратным клапаном. 1 ил.

Электронный пульсатор доильного аппарата

Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к механизации и электрификации процессов животноводства, в частности к техническим средствам, которые преобразуют постоянный вакуум в переменный, и может быть применена в качестве пульсатора доильного аппарата. Технический результат, который может быть достигнут с помощью полезной модели, сводится к созданию плавного открывания клапана, изменяя тем самым динамику переходного процесса от такта сосания к такту сжатия за счет исключения резкого захлопывания сосковой резины и обратного тока молока, соответствующих физиологическим особенностям процесса молокоотдачи за счет контролируемой деформации сосковой резины, увеличения надежности рабочих поверхностей, снижению расхода воздуха на привод доильного аппарата. Технический результат достигается с помощью электронного пульсатора доильного аппарата, содержащего корпус с патрубками постоянного и переменного вакуума, атмосферный канал с фильтром, клапанный механизм, приводимый в движение ...

ПЕРЕНОСНОЙ МАНИПУЛЯТОР ДЛЯ ДОЕНИЯ КОРОВ

Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к устройствам для механизации животноводства, и может быть использована для доения коров. Задача полезной модели - обеспечить повышение эффективности машинного доения коров на линейных доильных установках. Для достижения этого секции коллектора переносного манипулятора для доения коров патрубком соединены с молокоприемной камерой коллектора, патрубком, перекрываемым клапаном, соединяемой с молокопроводом доильной установки. В нижней части секции коллектора объединены камерой постоянного вакуумметрического давления, соединяемой с вакуумной магистралью доильной установки. Каждая секция коллектора содержит отделенную от камеры управления мембраной молочную камеру и коакскально установленный в ней патрубок, нижний обрез которого образует с мембраной калиброванную щель переменного сечения, а верхний конец соединен с подсосковой камерой доильного стакана. Для сообщения молочных камер секций с молокоприемной камерой коллектора патрубок ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МАССАЖА ВЫМЕНИ КРУПНОГО РОГАТОГО СКОТА

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к молочному скотоводству. Устройство для массажа вымени крупного рогатого скота включает массажный колокол, фильтр, источник переменного давления, шланги и съемный насадок. Массажный колокол выполнен составным в виде основного массажника и съемной насадки с выступающими стержнями, обечайкой и рукояткой. В полости рукоятки расположен рабочий клапан. Эластичные стержни выполнены в виде грибков и снабжены подвижными дисками. Повышается эффективность массажного воздействия на вымя при механическом массаже. 6 ил.

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR MESSUNG DER ELEKTRISCHEN LEITFAEHIGKEIT VON MILCH

Melkmaschinenaggregat

Zweikammer-Melkbecher

Zweiraum-Melkbecher mit einem Körper, Stutzen für permanentes Vakuum und für alternierendes Vakuum, einem Zitzenschlauch mit Sauger sowie einer Zwischenwand- und einer Saugkammer, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im unteren Teil der Saugkammer in ihrer diametralen Ebene eine Platte mit flachen parallelen Seitenflächen angeordnet ist, die den Zitzenschlauch beidseitig ausdehnt, das Volumen der Zwischenwand- und Saugkammer verändert und diese in der Kompressionsphase abdichtet.

Automatisierte Melkeinheiten-Transportvorrichtung

Automatisierte Melkeinheiten-Transportvorrichtung (1, 1s), mit Führungsschienen (4) mit Hauptschienen (2) entlang Reihen von mehreren Ställen, wo Milchkühe angebunden sind, und mehreren Zweigschienen (3), die von den Hauptschienen (2) abzweigen und zwischen den Ställen angeordnet sind, und Melkeinheiten (5a, 5b), die automatisch auf den Führungsschienen (4) laufen, wobei auf den Führungsschienen (4) Verbindungsstellen (3j, 3js), wo die Zweigschienen (3) relativ zur Ausgangsstellung (Po) der Hauptschiene (2) stromab gekrümmt sind, um sie in die Hauptschiene (2) übergehen zu lassen, Trennvorrichtungen (6), die zu einer Nichtübergangsstellung (Xn), wo die stromabwärtigen und die stromabwärtigen Teile der Hauptschiene (2) relativ zur Verbindungsstelle (3j, 3js) verbunden werden, oder zu einer Übergangsstellung (Xc), wo der stromabwärtige Teil der Hauptschiene (2) und die Zweigschiene (3) verbunden werden, verschoben werden können, und ein Selbstlaufpfadeinstellmechanismus, der einen Selbstlaufpfad ...

Vorrichtung zur Messung der elektrischen Leitfähigkeit von Milch.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ELEKTRISCHEN BEEINFLUSSUNG VON MILCHDRUESEN

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BELUEFTEN VON MELKMASCHINEN.

Dairy heat reclamation system

A dairy heat reclamation system has at least one vapour compression circuit 1 including a compressor 2, a condenser 3, an expansion device 5 and an evaporator 6 used for milk cooling. A heat exchanger 10 is inserted between the compressor and the condenser for heat removal, and water is recirculated through the heat exchanger to two or more hot water storage vessels 11, 12, preferably via a splitter 20. Water may be drawn from the vessels via combiner 19 for pumping back to the heat exchanger. Regulation of the vapour compression circuit may be achieved by monitoring the pressure at the outlet of the condenser. If two or more condensers are utilised, a respective heat exchanger may be inserted before each condenser, with each heat exchanger feeding a separate storage vessel. Preferably, heated water is drawn off via a further combiner 22 and supplied to points of use 24-28 or to an additional water heater to provide a further temperature increase. In use, the system is designed to store ...

AUTOMATIC MILKING APPARATUS

Improvements in milking systems

... 929,155. Vacuum milking installations. ZERO MANUFACTURING CO. Sept. 15, 1961 [Sept. 16, 1960], No. 33116/61. Class 49. [Also in Group I] A milking system comprises a bulk storage tank B having an inlet 28 for connection with the milk-line from the teat cups and a nipple 34 connected with the vacuum line of the system via a moisture-trap 30 and pipe-line 18. For cleaning purposes a hot and cold water supply 46, 48 is connected with a mixing valve 58 mounted on the tank and coupled with a detergent pump 66 from which cleaning liquid is fed into the tank along pipeline 68. The cleaning liquid is forced into contact with the walls of the tank by a stirring device 43 as described in Specification 929,154. An electrical timer 96 for controlling the introduction of washing liquid and having manual control means is provided.

DISTRIBUTOR MODULE

DEVICE FOR DIAGNOSTIC DETERMINING OF MILK SECRETION DISTURBANCES

MILKING INSTALLATION.

VISION SYSTEM WITH TAIL POSITIONER

A system includes a robotic arm, an imaging device coupled to the robotic arm, a tail positioner coupled to the robotic arm, and a processor. The imaging device captures imaging data of a rearview of a dairy livestock through a field of view of the 5 imaging device. The tail positioner is able to move from a down position to an up position. The processor is coupled to both the imaging device and the tail positioner and is configured to identify a tail of the dairy livestock within the imaging data captured by the imaging device and send one or more instructions to raise the tail positioner from the down position to the up position, thereby moving the tail out of 10 the field of view of the imaging device.

A method and apparatus for controlling an animal's tail position

An apparatus is designed for holding the tail of an animal to one side while the animal is on a milking platform. The apparatus consists of a structure mounted to the rail along or around the milking platform which holds the tail such that the pathway to the udder between the animal's rear legs is unobstructed by the tail.

Milking machine testing method and apparatus

FLUID CONDUCTIVITY DETECTING MEANS

A DEVICE FOR CARRYING A MILKING MEMBER

The invention refers to a device for carrying a milking member, which includes four teatcups (3) and is connectable to a milking machine (5) via a flexible conduit member (6). A support element (10) is fixedly mounted at a milking box (13) for an animal to be milked and positioned with the head at the front. An arm arrangement (9) is pivotably connected to the support element and arranged to support partly the milking member during milking of said animal when the teatcups are applied to a respective teat. The arm arrangement (9) is movable from a first position beside said animal to a second position below said animal. The arm arrangement is fixedly connected to the flexible conduit member (6) at a distance from the milking member in such a way that the milking member is partly movable in relation to the arm arrangement. The device includes a force-generating member for generating, during milking, a force acting on the arm arrangement in a forward direction (x). This force is transferred ...

MILK-CLAW INCLUDING INSPECTION MEANS FOR MILK SUCKED FROM COW'S TEATS

TEATCUP LINER

A teatcup liner series comprising in combination a plurality of related teatcup liners, each liner having an upper mouthpiece, an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube, wherein the upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition and a mouthpiece lip, said barrel extending along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece, said teatcup liner series comprising n said liners Li through L n, wherein said upper mouthpiece becomes more flexible from Li through L n.

TEATCUP LINER

... ²A teatcup liner comprising an upper mouthpiece and a barrel depending ²downwardly from said upper mouthpiece, said barrel extending axially along an ²axis ²for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece, said ²barrel ²having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion being round in ²lateral ²cross-section taken transversely to said axis, said lower portion being ²triangular in ²lateral cross-section taken transversely to said axis, with ribs extending ²laterally from ²corners of the triangular cross-section.² ...

ENERGY SUSTAINING INDUSTRIALIZATION DESIGN THROUGH SALTWATER TRANSPORTATION

A self-sustaining energy-efficient, eco-friendly all-in-one universal commercializing supplement to complete raw material to packaged and dispatched solutions, transported by saltwater¨vessel under an enclosed, sterile environment. The unique versatility of this design is useful to any turnkey operation which involves the voluntary or emergency transportation of raw material to final product processing, mainly by saltwater, ranging from metal ores, geological finds, plants, harvested grains, fruits, vegetables, or animals for animal-derived products. The range of the population that can benefit from this model is from the vast number of tradesmen seeking employment, urban communities that want to earn a supplemental income through investments, to the traditional and organic farming communities in remote underdeveloped regions, who can all now safely produce and certify their respective products for a relatively fair price, including difficult-to-obtain types such as organic certification ...

MILKING SYSTEM WITH FEED BOWL

A system, comprising: a milking box having a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock, wherein the milking box comprises a front wall and a rear wall opposite the front wall; a robotic attacher positioned adjacent the rear wall and operable to extend between the hind legs of the dairy livestock; a sensor operable to identify the dairy livestock within the milking box; a feed bowl positioned proximate the front wall, wherein the feed bowl is movable toward the rear wall by a distance that is based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock; and a controller operable to: determine whether to milk the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock; and drop feed into the feed bowl if it is determined that the dairy livestock is to be milked.

MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER

In certain embodiments, a first milking box having a first robotic attacher that is operable to extend between the rear legs of a first dairy livestock within a stall of the first milking box in order to attach milking equipment to the first dairy livestock is described. A second milking box positioned front-to-back with the first milking box and having a second robotic attacher. The second robotic attacher operable to extend between the rear legs of a second dairy livestock within a stall of the second milking box in order to attach milking equipment to the second dairy livestock.

MILKING SYSTEM WITH FIRST AND SECOND SORTING REGIONS

Provided herein is a system, comprising: a milking box having a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock, wherein the stall comprises a first exit gate leading to a first sorting region and a second exit gate leading to a second sorting region. A sensor is operable to identify the dairy livestock within the milking box stall. A controller is operable to open at least one of the first exit gate and the second exit gate based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock in order to direct the first dairy livestock into either the first sorting region or the second sorting region.

Support pour appareil à traire.

Support pour appareil à traire.

Drehkolben-Hochvakuumpumpen-Anlage mit Flüssigkeitsdichtung zum Absaugen von gesättigten oder ungesättigten Dämpfen.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Untersuchung der Milchproduktion

Tragrahmen für das Melkzeug von eimerlosen Melkanlagen

Vorrichtung zum Fördern von Milch aus Behältern in einen Milchsammeltank

Milking installation and procedure for the reduction of sound emission in a milking installation.

STRUCTURE FOR CATTLE AND METHODS OF LIVESTOCK FARMING

MILKING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR PRESENTING A TEAT CUP FOR ATTACHING TO AN ANIMAL

Support for apparatus milker

DISPOSITIF DE SIGNALISATION DE LA FIN D'UNE PERIODE DE TRAITE

Dispositif de signalisation de fin de période de traite, comprenant un organe de détection pour détecter la variation de la quantité de lait circulant dans une conduite à lait reliée au pis au moyen d'un gobelet trayeur, un organe de signalisation pour signaler la fin d'une période de traite, un organe de commande pour commander et contrôler ledit organe de signalisation en accord avec un signal de détection provenant de l'organe de détection et un dispositif d'alimentation en puissance destiné à alimenter la puissance électrique à l'organe de détection, à l'organe de commande et à l'organe de signalisation. Application : machines à traire.

System for the draft of the pets and the cooling of milk

INDICATOR OF FONTIONNEMENT FOR APPARATUS OF DRAFT

APPARATUS FOR MILK PRODUCTION ANALYSIS

Special medium for milking claw range

DISPOSITIF POUR REALISER UNE ACTION ELECTRIQUE SUR DES GLANDES MAMMAIRES

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF POUR REALISER UNE ACTION ELECTRIQUE SUR DES GLANDES MAMMAIRES. CE DISPOSITIF COMPORTE, COUPLES EN SERIE, UN OSCILLATEUR PILOTE 1, UN MODULATEUR DE FREQUENCE 2, UN GENERATEUR D'IMPULSIONS DE STIMULATION 3, UN MODULATEUR D'AMPLITUDE 4, UN BLOC 7 DE CHANGEMENT DE LA POLARITE DES IMPULSIONS DE STIMULATION, UN BLOC 7 DE CHANGEMENT DE LA POLARITE DES IMPULSIONS DE STIMULATION, UN BLOC DE SORTIE 9, UNE LIGNE PRINCIPALE DE DISTRIBUTION 10 AVEC DES DERIVATIONS 11... 11 ABOUTISSANT A CHAQUE POSTE 12... 12 D'ACTION ELECTRIQUE. LE DISPOSITIF COMPORTE EN OUTRE UN GENERATEUR 5 DU SIGNAL DE MODULATION, UN BLOC 6 DE FORMATION DES PERIODES D'EXCITATION ET DES PAUSES, ET UN BLOC 8 DE COMMANDE AUTOMATIQUE DE LA POLARITE DES IMPULSIONS DE STIMULATION. APPLICATION : TRAITEMENT DE VACHES LAITIERES.

AUTOMATIC CONVEYING DEVICE OF MILKING UNIT

An automatic conveying device of a milking unit, wherein branch parts (3j...) allowing branch rails (3...) to be merged with main rails (2...) by curving the branch rails (3...) to the downstream (2d) side of the home positions (Pa), (Pb), (Po)... of the main rails (2...), dividers (6...) displaceable to a non-merging position (Xn) where the downstream (2u) side and the downstream (2d) side of the main rail (2...) are connected to the branch parts (3j...) or a merging position (Xc) where the downstream (2d) side of the main rail (2) is connected to the branch rail (3...), and automatic running route setting mechanisms (T...) allowing any of milking units (5a...) and (5b...) to enter and exist the branch rails (3...) by one time when one or more milking units (5a...) and (5b...) self-run from the home positions (Pa), (Pb), and (Po), allowing one or more milking units (5a...) and (5b...) to sequentially enter and exit all branch rails (3...) in association with each other, and setting a self-traveling ...

MILKING MACHINE TESTING METHOD AND APPARATUS

L'invention se rapporte à un appareil comportant au moins un pis artificiel (20) comprenant une chambre souple (15) ayant un premier orifice de vérification de la pression (13). Ladite chambre (15) peut s'aplatir sous l'effet d'une pression négative exercée par un gobelet lorsque la machine fonctionne. Un organe d'analyse est conçu pour être couplé au premier orifice de vérification de la pression (13) de manière à permettre la mesure de la pression au sein de la chambre souple (15). Un second orifice de détection de la pression (12) peut être utilisé pour détecter la pression appliquée sur le pis de l'animal.

Vacuum line control valves

A vacuum line control valve having a single vacuum input port and a pair of output ports to which vacuum is supplied alternately, each output port being vented to atmosphere when not at vacuum pressure. A reciprocating valve control member is carried by a resilient diaphragm which separates two internal chambers. A first valve control setting corresponds to the initial, rest position of the diaphragm. Differential pressures in the chambers first displace the diaphragm to the second valve control setting and then return it to the first. Frequency of alternation is determined by a bleed aperture between one output port and one chamber.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MILKING PLANT

In order to avoid negative changes in the teat ends of a cow, in particular to avoid hyperkeratoses, the invention proposes a method for operating a milking system in which at least one of the parameters from total pressure per cycle, minimum total pressure per cycle or the ratio of total suction to total pressure is determined for at least one animal of a herd during at least one part of a milking process, and is compared with at least one reference value. 1. A method for operating a milking system , the method comprising the steps of: total pressure per cycle, wherein the total pressure per cycle is determined from an integral of a differential pressure curve and a fold-in pressure straight line over a predetermined time interval, wherein the differential pressure curve is determined from a vacuum in a short pulsation hose and a vacuum in a short milk hose; and', 'minimum total pressure per cycle, wherein the minimum total pressure per cycle is determined by the lowest total pressure per cycle; and a ratio of total suction per cycle to total pressure per cycle for at least one animal of a herd during at least one part of a milking process, wherein the total suction per cycle is defined as the integral of the pressure in the short milk hose in the predetermined time interval during a suction cycle; and, 'determining at least one parameter from the group consisting ofcomparing the parameter to at least one reference value.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the total pressure per cycle is determined using a value from the group consisting of: an arithmetic claim 1 , geometric claim 1 , and harmonic mean value.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the parameter is determined during an entire milking process.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the reference value for the parameter total pressure per cycle lies between 5 kPa's and 11 kPa's5. The method of claim 1 , in which the reference value for the parameter minimum total pressure per cycle lies between 5 kPa's and 9 ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CUPS TO A DAIRY ANIMAL

A robotic attacher retrieves cups from the left side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches the cups to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching a first cup to the left front teat, a second cup to the right front teat, a third cup to the left rear teat, and a fourth cup to the right rear teat.

Teat opening protection patch for livestock

A teat opening protection patch is stuck to portions inclusive of the teat openings of livestock, and includes a laminate 1 of an elastic sheet 2 and an adhesive layer 3 laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet 2, the laminate 1 having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N.

Conduit and a method of cleaning a conduit

The invention relates to a conduit for transferring milk. The conduit is provided with at least one flexible wall, which divides the conduit into at least one milk duct and at least one secondary duct. The milk duct and the at least one secondary duct extend along a longitudinal axis of the conduit, it being possible for the at least one milk duct to be substantially emptied by pressing through filling the at least one secondary duct.

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR APPLYING DISINFECTANT TO THE TEATS OF DIARY LIVESTOCK

A system for operating a robotic arm, comprises a controller and a robotic arm. The controller receives an indication that a stall of a rotary milking platform in which a dairy livestock is located has moved into an area adjacent a robotic arm that is detached from the rotary milking platform. The controller also determines whether a milking cluster is attached to the dairy livestock. The robotic arm is communicatively coupled to the controller and extends between the legs of the dairy livestock if the controller determines that the milking cluster is not attached to the dairy livestock. The robotic arm does not extend between the legs of the dairy livestock if the controller determines that the milking cluster is attached to the dairy livestock.

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR APPLYING DISINFECTANT TO THE TEATS OF DAIRY LIVESTOCK

In certain embodiments, a system for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock includes a carriage mounted on a track, the carriage operable to translate laterally along the track. The system further includes a robotic arm including a first member pivotally attached to the carriage such that the first member may rotate about a point of attachment to the carriage, a second member pivotally attached to the first member such that the second member may rotate about a point of attachment to the first member, and a spray tool member pivotally attached to the second member such that the spray tool member may rotate about a point of attachment to the second member. The robotic arm further includes a spray tool attached to the spray tool member. The system further includes a controller operable to cause at least a portion of the robotic arm to extend between the hind legs of a dairy livestock such that the spray tool is located at a spray position from which the spray tool may discharge ...

Automated system for applying disinfectant to the teats of dairy livestock

A method for operating a robotic arm comprises determining a speed of rotation of a rotary milking platform, the rotary milking platform having a stall for a dairy livestock. The method further includes moving a carriage along a track positioned adjacent to the rotary milking platform at a rate that is based at least in part upon the determined speed of rotation of the rotary milking platform. The method further includes extending a robotic arm that is coupled to the carriage between the legs of the dairy livestock.

Overhead support for milers

A method of milking animals, as well as a construction for applying same

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Подвесной манипулятор для доения коров

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to agriculture, in particular to the manipulators for cow milking. Suspended milking manipulator contains an arc attached to the back of the animal with a height-adjustable holder for the suspended part of the milking machine with a collector, milk and vacuum hoses and teat cups. Lower end of the holder is made in the form of a hemisphere, with a collector installed in it, connected to teat cups, a double variable vacuum hose and a milk hose. Through a vacuum switch, a milk hose is connected to a milk flow meter-sensor connected to a control unit and a removable handle with an electric connector. Double variable vacuum hose is connected to an electromagnetic pulsator connected to the control unit, which, together with the milk flow meter-sensor and vacuum switch, are located on a separate bracket suspended from the vacuum line and at the same time are connected via a removable handle with an electric connector and an electromagnetic pulsator located on it to a milk-vacuum valve connected to the milk line, a vacuum line, and an electric network of direct voltage. EFFECT: increases the completeness of milking. 1 cl, 1 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 673 726 C1 (51) МПК A01J 5/00 (2006.01) A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 5/00 (2006.01); A01J 7/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017141951, 01.12.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 29.11.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 29.11.2018 Бюл. № 34 2 6 7 3 7 2 6 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2127972 C1, 27.03.1999. RU 2186486 C2, 10.08.2002. RU 2036580 C1, 09.06.1995. US 6974439 B1, 13.12.2005. US 9686958 B2, 27.06.2017. (54) Подвесной манипулятор для доения коров (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к манипуляторам доения коров. Подвесной манипулятор доения содержит навешиваемую на спину ...

Стенд для имитации работы и испытания датчика потока молока доильного аппарата

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Молокоприемник доильной установки (варианты)

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Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к манипуляторам доения коров. Поплавковая камера (43) датчика потока молока содержит поплавок (44) с установленными внутри его магнитами, взаимодействующий с герконами (60, 61). В цепь управления включены светодиоды зеленого, синего, оранжевого и красного цвета, обеспечивающие световую индикацию включения режимов доения. Поплавок содержит кольцевое углубление (48). Поплавковая камера содержит цилиндрический шток (45) с выступом, и цилиндрический шток образует с дном поплавковой камеры калиброванную щель (47) с пропускной способностью 200 мл/мин. Пневмоэлектроклапаны (64, 66) содержат фильтры (89, 90) и соединены с одной стороны с вакуумпроводом (68), а с другой - один пневмоэлектроклапан (64) соединен с механизмом додаивания (25) каждого доильного стакана (32), а другой - с пневмозажимом (74) и пневмоцилиндром (2), клапан которого соединен пневмокамерой. Механизм додаивания каждого доильного стакана содержит гофру, верхняя крышка ...

Устройство для контроля жесткости сосковой резины

Полезная модель относится к вспомогательным устройствам доильных машин или устройств, в частности к приспособлениям для контроля качества сосковой резины доильных аппаратов. Конструктивно устройство для контроля жесткости сосковой резины собрано на плоском основании прямоугольной формы. На основании диагонально по его вершинам установлены четыре остроконечные регулировочные винты, служащие для выставления общей оси устройства вертикально. Вертикальное положение общей оси устройства контролируется с помощью уровня круглой формы, установленного на траверсе. Вертикальная стойка под прямым углом закреплена на торце основания, а на ее верхнем торце прямоугольно закреплена траверса. На траверсе закреплен цилиндр, куда устанавливают испытуемую сосковую резину. Плоскости траверсы и основания параллельны. При испытаниях в сосковую резину устанавливают шток цилиндрической формы со сферическим упором. На верхней части штока нанесена шкала, а на нижней части выполнен паз в виде крючка для подвешивания ...

Konstruktion zum Melken von Kühen

ABSPERRVORRICHTUNG FUER DURCHFLUSSLEITUNGEN BEI MECHANISCHEN MELKANLAGEN.

Mit abwechselnder Saug- und Druckwirkung arbeitende, insbesondere fahrbare Melkmaschine

Luftabscheider für einen Milchsammelwagen

Automatic milking method for cows - uses variable pressure applied to teat cups

A flow relay and indicator is connected to a control cabinet. This has a delay circuit and is joined to a low pressure valve. The flow indicator, together with a process timer, is also connected through the control cabinet to a high pressure valve. After positioning the milking cups on the udder, a milking pressure is applied for a max. of two minutes. When the milk flow reaches 0.5 litre per minute, the teats are subjected to a stronger pressure. At a flow of less than 0.1 litre per minute, the teats are then exposed to atmospheric pressure.

Melkanlage.

Improvements in or relating to a liquid-heating or cooling head or lid for the container of a liquid supply system

... 735,584. Plate heat-exchangers. SMITH, D. Feb. 16, 1954 [Nov. 17, 1952], No. 29006/52. Class 64 (3). A lid for a container to which milk or other liquid is drawn by a vacuum comprises a connection 22 for applying the vacuum and two heat-exchanging passages 24 and 30 or 36, one for the milk or other liquid and the other for a cooling or heating liquid; the first passage 24 extends from a supply connection 28 to an outlet 27 for discharge into the container. The lid comprises two separable units each consisting of a dished, flanged plate 11 or 17 and a pair of metal sheets 19, 31 or 20, 37. The two units are held against a sealing ring 18 by the vacuum. The two sheets have mating helical corrugations 21, 23 to form the first passage 24, which is helical. Two passages for the cooling or heating fluid are provided, one between the sheet 31 and plate 17 and the other between the sheet 37 and plate 11. Ribs 32, 32a are provided on the sheets 31, 37 to form labyrinth passages. A filter 40 is supported ...

Examination of ruminant animals

DATA RECORDING SYSTEM

ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN AUTOMATIC CHECKING AND CONTROL OF MILKING PROCESS

... 1520605 Milk checking apparatus USTREDNI STATNI VETERINARNI USTAV 29 April 1976 [29 April 1975] 17555/76 Heading G1N An arrangement for checking and control of a milking process comprises, in the milk delivery track 2, a sensor comprising conductivity electrodes 8 and a temperature responsive element 9, and a central electronic control unit 3 comprising an amplifier 10 and delay unit 12 producing a milk delay signal and a temperature compensation circuit 14, a second amplifier 11 and a comparison unit 13. The outputs 4, 6 of the control unit 3 are connected to signalling and recording device 5 and regulation and control devices 7. The milk conductivity value, after temperature compensation from 14 is compared at 13 with a "good" value. A difference due to "bad" milk is indicated and/or recorded at 5 and may control or stop the milking via devices 7. Amplifier 10 produces a signal in the presence of milk. If the milk supply stops for longer than the value of delay device 12, milking is stopped ...

PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES IN MILK AND DEVICE FOR THEIR APPLICATION

MILKING INSTALLATION AND PROCEDURE FOR THE REDUCTION OF SOUND EMISSIONS IN A MILKING INSTALLATION

DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MILKING MECHANISM

MILKING INSTALLATION.

DEVICE FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY OF MILK.

A device for supporting a milking member

Improvements in or relating to a claw of a milking machine

A device arranged to carry a set of teatcups

An animal rear leg position control device, a milking stable provided therewith, and a rotary parlour

An animal rear leg position control device, comprising a body (1) having a lower side (2) that is configured to rest in an operative position on a floor (14) of a milking stable, a first lateral side (3) and a second lateral side (4) that is opposite to the first lateral side (3), and a front end (5) and a rear side (6) that is opposite to the front end (5), wherein a longitudinal direction of the body (1) is defined by a line (x) extending from the front end (5) to the rear side (6), wherein a first transition area where the first lateral side (3) turns into the rear side (6) defines a first rear corner (7) of said body (1), and a second transition area where the second lateral side (4) turns into the rear side (6) defines a second rear corner (8) of said body (1), wherein the front end (5) is configured to be turned towards a front part of a milking stable when said body (1,101, 201) is in an operative position in the milking stable, and the rear side (6) is configured to be turned towards ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MILK PRODUCTION ANALYSIS

A DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A MILKING MEMBER

The invention refers to a device for supporting a milking member in a milking stall (1) and to a milking stall arrangement. The milking member includes a claw (8), a number of teatcups (9) connected to the claw, and a long conduit member (11, 12) connecting the claw to a milk-receiving member (7). The stall includes an enclosing strucure (2) defining a space (3) for an animal to be milked, and a passage (4) permitting the animal to enter and/or exit the space. The device (15) includes an arm (16), which has a first end portion and a second end portion and is pivotable between an active milking position and a retracted position between milking operations. The arm includes means (25) for supporting the milking member in the active and inactive positions. First stop means (41, 23) defines the active position of the arm and second stop means (42, 23) defines the inactive position of the arm.

FLUID CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

Устройство для массажа вымени нетелей

Полезная модель относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к устройствам для массажа вымени нетелей. Решаемая техническая задача предлагаемой полезной модели заключается в повышении эффективности массажа вымени нетелей за счет оснащения устройства упругими пластинами регулируемой длины, снабженными деформаторами, гофрированными сильфонами, внутренняя полость которых сообщена с камерой кожуха. Поставленная решаемая техническая задача в устройстве для массажа вымени нетелей, состоящем из кожуха, в боковой стенке которого имеется штуцер для соединения с источником переменного вакуума, нижняя часть кожуха выполнена в форме цилиндра, а верхняя - сужающейся к центру и заканчивается присоском, дно кожуха выполнено из эластичной мембраны с грузом в центре, достигается тем, что оно оснащено упругими пластинами регулируемой длины, снабженными деформаторами, гофрированными сильфонами, внутренняя полость которых сообщена с камерой кожуха. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 179 013 U1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017142849, 07.12.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 25.04.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 25.04.2018 Бюл. № 12 Адрес для переписки: 420029, г. Казань, Сибирский тракт, 35, ФГБОУ ВО Казанская ГАВМ (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Казанская государственная академия ветеринарной медицины имени Н.Э. Баумана" (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 118840 U1, 10.08.2012. SU U 1 1 7 9 0 1 3 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МАССАЖА ВЫМЕНИ НЕТЕЛЕЙ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области состоящем из кожуха, в боковой стенке которого сельского хозяйства, в частности к устройствам имеется штуцер для соединения с источником для массажа вымени нетелей. Решаемая переменного вакуума, нижняя ...

Доильный аппарат

Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к устройствам для механизации животноводства, и может быть использована для доения коров. Задача полезной модели - обеспечить повышение эффективности машинного доения коров на линейных доильных установках. Для достижения этого в камере рабочего вакуумметрического давления коаксиально выполнен патрубок, сообщаемый с молокоприемной камерой коллектора, верхний обрез которого с мембраной образует калиброванную щель; поплавок содержит магнит, магнитное поле которого взаимодействует с герконом при нижнем положении поплавка в молоколовушке, и иглу, которая в отверстии, выполненном в дне камеры рабочего вакуумметрического давления, образует калиброванный канал для истечения молока из камеры рабочего вакуумметрического давления в молокоприемную камеру коллектора с заданной интенсивностью, например 50 мл/мин, при нижнем его положении; герконы и электроклапаны калиброванных каналов соединены с источником питания. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 202 513 U1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2021.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020134689, 21.10.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 20.02.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 20.02.2021 Бюл. № 5 2 0 2 5 1 3 R U (54) Доильный аппарат (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к устройствам для механизации животноводства, и может быть использована для доения коров. Задача полезной модели - обеспечить повышение эффективности машинного доения коров на линейных доильных установках. Для достижения этого в камере рабочего вакуумметрического давления коаксиально выполнен патрубок, сообщаемый с молокоприемной камерой коллектора, верхний обрез которого с мембраной образует калиброванную щель; поплавок содержит магнит, Стр.: 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2695868 C1, 29.07.2019. RU 2649668 C1, 04. ...

Устройство для профилактики мастита у коров после отёла

Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к молочному скотоводству. Для расширения функциональных возможностей, а именно профилактика мастита за счет вентиляции и дезинфекции поверхности вымени в устройстве для профилактики мастита у коров после отела, включающем сбруйное крепление с регулируемым ошейником и массажер эллипсообразной платформы с внутренней вогнутой поверхностью, повторяющей форму вымени коровы, при этом внутренняя вогнутая поверхность платформы имеет ворсистое покрытие, образующее при трении электростатический заряд, дополнительные крепления в виде эластичных ремней с липучками, для задних конечностей и для крестца, согласно полезной модели массажер имеет снабженную отверстиями с мембранами и штуцером для подачи озоновоздушной смеси полость из эластичного материала, расположенную между платформой и ворсистым покрытием, снабженным отверстиями, при этом мембранные отверстия полости и отверстия ворсистого покрытия сопряжены между собой. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 207 030 U1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2021.08); A01J 7/04 (2021.08); A61D 9/00 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021116254, 03.06.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 07.10.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 07.10.2021 Бюл. № 28 2 0 7 0 3 0 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2582824 C1, 27.04.2016. RU 2255467 C1, 10.07.2005. SU 1720603 A1, 23.03.1992. RU 2299559 C2, 27.05.2007. CN 204317237 U, 13.05.2015. US 2006/0185619 A1, 24.08.2006. (54) Устройство для профилактики мастита у коров после отёла (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскому покрытие, образующее при трении хозяйству, а именно к молочному скотоводству. электростатический заряд, дополнительные Для расширения функциональных возможностей, крепления в виде эластичных ремней с липучками, а именно профилактика мастита за счет для задних ...

Teatcup Liner Series With Varying Mouthpiece Flexibility

A teatcup liner comprises an upper mouthpiece, an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube. The upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove on an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece to provide flexibility in the upper mouthpiece. The intermediate barrel extends along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece.

Vision System for Facilitating the Automated Application of Disinfectant to the Teats of Dairy Livestock

In certain embodiments, a system includes a controller operable to access an image signal generated by a camera. The accessed image signal corresponds to one or more features of the rear of a dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine positions of each of the hind legs of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal. The controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal and the determined positions of the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine, based on the image signal and the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, a spray position from which a spray tool may apply disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.

Milking Box With Robotic Attacher

In certain embodiments, a system includes a front wall, a rear wall positioned substantially parallel to the front wall, and first and second side walls each extending between the front wall and the rear wall. The first side wall includes a gate, and the second side wall is spaced apart from the first side wall such that the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The system includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall. The equipment portion houses a robotic attacher configured to extend between the rear legs of a dairy livestock located within the milking box stall in order to attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock.

System and Method for Analyzing Data Captured by a Three-Dimensional Camera

In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes a three-dimensional camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera. The processor is operable to determine a first edge of a dairy livestock, determine a second edge of the dairy livestock, determine a third edge of the dairy livestock, and determine a fourth edge of the dairy livestock.

Conduit and a method of cleaning a conduit

The invention relates to a conduit for transferring milk. The conduit is provided with at least one flexible wall, which divides the conduit into at least one milk duct and at least one secondary duct. The milk duct and the at least one secondary duct extend along a longitudinal axis of the conduit, it being possible for the at least one milk duct to be substantially emptied by pressing through filling the at least one secondary duct.

Milking Apparatus and System

A device suitable for attachment to a milking platform at a “milking position” has a strippings viewing area and a light source, which is operable to illuminate in a suitable manner the strippings viewing area to enhance the visibility to an operator of any mastitis symptoms in use and/or to illuminate the udder to facilitate inspection or treatment. The light source may also be operable to give continuous or intermittent colour signals to the operator and the device might also include an alpha-numeric area. The device might form part of a leg separator and/or sprayer and/or milk hose support. A milking platform with such a device is also claimed. 1. A milking platform device disposed at a milking position in a diary , the device comprising:a housing having at least a partly-open interior,a milk contrasting surface, and a drain; anda milk hose guide joined to the housing.2. (canceled)3. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising: an upwardly directed light joined to the housing.4. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising: a light joined to the housing and directed to illuminate the milk contrasting surface.5. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising: an upwardly directed light directed to illuminate a dairy animal udder when the dairy animal is at the milking position.611-. (canceled)12. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising: a light joined to the housing and controlled to flash on and off.13. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising: an alpha numeric visual display panel joined to the housing.14. (canceled)15. A device for installation on a milking platform at a milking position claim 1 , the device comprising:a strippings viewing area;a drain from the strippings viewing area; anda light.16. The device of claim 15 , wherein the strippings viewing area is translucent and the light illuminates the strippings viewing area.17. The device of wherein claim 15 , the strippings viewing area is translucent and the light is disposed below the ...

MILKING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR PRESENTING A TEAT CUP FOR ATTACHING TO AN ANIMAL

A rotary milking platform () comprises a plurality of apparatus, each of which comprises a platform () which forms a segment of the rotary platform (). The platforms () define respective animal accommodating locations () for animals to be milked. A communicating opening () in each platform () is closed by a pair of closure plates () which are pivotal upwardly into an open state for separating the hind legs of an animal. A carriage () which is slideably carried beneath the platform () of each apparatus () in the directions of the arrows A and B. A teat cup carrier () is pivotally mounted in the carriage () of each apparatus () and is pivotal from a first state with teat cups () in the carrier () in a protective state extending horizontally and a second state with the teat cups () in a ready state extending vertically upwardly and ready for manual placement onto the teats of an animal. The carriage () is urgeable into a first position with the teat cup carrier () in the first state and with the teat cups () sealably engaged in plug elements () which include jetters () for use in rinsing and washing the milking system. The carriage () is moveable from the first position to a second position with the teat cup carrier () substantially aligned with the udder of an animal so that when the teat cup carrier () is urged into the second state, the teat cups () can be manually urged upwardly by hand and attached to the teat of the animal. 1100-. (canceled)101. Apparatus for presenting a teat cup for attaching to a teat of an animal to be milked , the apparatus comprising a support means adapted for mounting beneath an upwardly facing major surface of a platform on which an animal stands during milking thereof , and a teat cup carrier for holding the teat cup , the teat cup carrier being mounted on the support means and being adapted for holding the teat cup beneath the animal in a ready state with the teat cup ready to be urged upwardly from the teat cup carrier for attaching ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR AN AUTOMATIC DAIRY ANIMAL MILKER UNIT BACKFLUSHER AND TEAT DIP APPLICATOR

A safety valve for use in a dairy backflushing and dipping system. The safety valve is situated on or near a milker unit to seal and protect downstream dairy milk lines from teat dip and cleaning fluids that are fed through the safety valve to upstream milker unit components. All of the fluids, including dip, cleansers, water, and air pass through and are controlled by the safety valve. 1. A safety valve for a milker unit backflush system , the safety valve comprising:a housing for communication with a milker unit milk passage, and the housing defines a backflush fluid inlet and a backflush fluid conduit extending between the backflush fluid inlet and the milk passage;a first seal for sealing the backflush fluid conduit;a second seal for sealing the milk passage; anda backflush piston disposed in the housing for movement between a milking position in which the backflush fluid conduit is sealed by the backflush piston and the first seal, and a backflush position in which the milk passage is sealed by the backflush piston and the second seal.2. The safety valve of claim 1 , and further comprising:a biasing device biasing the backflush piston toward the milking position.3. The safety valve of claim 1 , and further comprising:a biasing device biasing the backflush piston toward the milking position and wherein the housing further comprises an air inlet for pressurized air to move the backflush piston toward the backflush position.4. A safety valve for a milker unit backflush system claim 1 , the safety valve comprising:a housing for communication with a milker unit milk passage, and the housing defines a backflush fluid inlet, a backflush fluid conduit extending between the backflush fluid inlet and the milk passage, and a vent to atmosphere;a first seal for sealing the backflush fluid conduit, wherein the first seal comprises:an upstream flange and a downstream flange spaced apart from the upstream flange to define therebetween a first bleed vent in communication with ...

Teatcup Liner Series With Varying Mouthpiece Flexibility

A teatcup liner comprises an upper mouthpiece, an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube. The upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove on an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece to provide flexibility in the upper mouthpiece. The intermediate barrel extends along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece. 115-. (canceled)16. A teatcup liner comprising an upper mouthpiece , an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube , wherein:the upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove formed in an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece, said intermediate barrel extending along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece; andan inner dimension of the upper mouthpiece defines a cavity bore and the groove is located substantially in line with the largest diameter of the cavity bore.17. The liner of claim 16 , wherein the groove has a depth that may be adjusted to change the flexibility of the upper mouthpiece.18. The liner of claim 16 , wherein the groove has a width that may be adjusted to change the flexibility of the upper mouthpiece.19. A teatcup liner series comprising in combination a plurality of related teatcup liners claim 16 , each liner having an upper mouthpiece claim 16 , an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube claim 16 , wherein the upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition and a mouthpiece lip claim 16 , said barrel extending along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece claim 16 , said teatcup liner series comprising n said liners Lthrough L claim 16 , wherein said upper mouthpiece becomes more flexible from Lthrough L.20. The liner series of claim 19 , wherein each liner comprises a groove formed in an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece to provide flexibility in the upper ...

Cabinet in a milking parlour

A teat cup magazine ( 1 ), arranged to store at least two teat cups ( 3 ), includes a removing device for each teat cup ( 3 ), which is arranged to retract the teat cup ( 3 ) into the teat cup magazine when a milking process has finished. Each removing device includes a cylinder ( 8 ) and a piston ( 9 ). The cylinders ( 8 ) of the removing devices are formed by at least one cylinder profile ( 35, 38, 39 ), manufactured in one piece, which constitutes the sole load-bearing structure of the teat cup magazine. The at least one cylinder profile ( 35, 38, 39 ) includes on one side, integrated attachment zones ( 37 ) for attaching milking components, and on an opposite side, a guiding track ( 13 ) for each cylinder ( 8 ), adapted for a movable guiding element ( 6 ) supporting a milk tube ( 4 ) and a pulse tube ( 5 ) connected to the teat cup.

ANIMAL SHELTER STRUCTURE

An at least partially open sided outdoor animal shelter structure to condition animals, when positioned within the structure, to a desired physiological state by controlling the environment in the structure, the structure including a floor to support animals, side supports, a water impervious canopy supported by the side supports, the canopy being supported above at least part of the floor, the canopy allowing at least some ambient light to pass therethrough and into the structure, and wherein there are ways in which to control the temperature and/or airflow under the canopy in a passive manner such as by a movable shade cloth, that in one condition is located intermediate of the canopy and the animals to offer shade to the animals when in the structure and in at least one other condition is retracted from being positioned to offer shade to such animals. 1. An at least partially open sided outdoor animal shelter structure to condition animals , when positioned within the said structure , to a desired physiological state by controlling the environment in the structure , said structure comprising:(a) a floor to support animals,(b) side supports,(c) a water impervious canopy supported by said side supports, said canopy being supported above at least part of said floor, said canopy allowing at least some ambient light to pass therethrough and into said structure, (i) a movable shade cloth, that in one position is located intermediate of the canopy and the animals when located in the structure and', '(ii) an airflow control means to control airflow impinging the structure to control the direction of flow of air below said canopy., '(d) at least one of2. A structure as claimed in wherein said canopy is curved.3. A structure as claimed in wherein said airflow control means comprises a plurality of horizontally extending and parallel louver boards that (a) are proximate said canopy to define air inlets between said louver boards and (b) extends outwardly and downwardly ...

DAIRY FARMING SYSTEM

A dairy farming system comprises at least one milking device for obtaining milk from dairy animals by means of a milking process, a control unit for controlling the at least one milking device, and a data input for automatically receiving data relating to milk which was obtained earlier and supplied to an external party. The data comprises at least one content of a substance in the milk and/or at least one physical or chemical property of the milk, and a quantity value of the milk, the milking device has at least one adjustable parameter relating to the milking process, the control unit automatically processes at least part of the received data to obtain at least one control parameter value, and the control unit automatically adjusts at least one of the at least one parameter of the milking device on the basis of the at least one control parameter value. 1. A dairy farming system , comprising:at least one milking device for obtaining milk from dairy animals by means of a milking process;a control unit for controlling the at least one milking device; anda data input for automatically receiving data relating to milk which was obtained earlier and supplied to an external party, whereinthe data originates from the external party and comprises at least one content of a substance in the milk and/or at least one physical or chemical property of the milk, in particular also comprising a quantity value of the milk,the milking device has at least one adjustable parameter relating to the milking process,the control unit is configured to automatically process at least part of the received data to obtain at least one control parameter value, andthe control unit is configured to automatically adjust at least one of the at least one parameter of the milking device on the basis of the at least one control parameter value.2. A dairy farming system , comprising:at least one milking device for obtaining milk from dairy animals by means of a milking process;at least one animal-related ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING DATA CAPTURED BY A THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAMERA

In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes a three-dimensional camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera. The processor is operable to determine a first edge of a dairy livestock, determine a second edge of the dairy livestock, determine a third edge of the dairy livestock, and determine a fourth edge of the dairy livestock. 1. A system , comprising:a three-dimensional camera that captures visual data associated with a dairy livestock; determines a first edge of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the visual data, wherein the first edge includes a first hip and an outer portion of a first hind leg of the dairy livestock;', 'determines a second edge of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the visual data, wherein the second edge includes an inner portion of the first hind leg and a first portion of an udder of the dairy livestock;', 'determines a third edge of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the visual data, wherein the third edge includes a second hip and an outer portion of a second hind leg of the dairy livestock;', 'determines a fourth edge of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the visual data, wherein the fourth edge includes an inner portion of the second hind leg and a second portion of the udder of the dairy livestock; and', 'calculates a reference point associated with the udder of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the first edge, the second edge, the third edge, and the fourth edge; and, 'a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera, wherein the processora robotic attacher that moves toward the udder of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the calculated reference point.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the visual data comprises a plurality of pixels and the processor determines at least one edge of the dairy livestock by comparing depth locations of the plurality of pixels to each other.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

TEAT OPENING PROTECTION PATCH FOR LIVESTOCK

A teat opening protection patch is stuck to portions inclusive of the teat openings of livestock, and includes a laminate of an elastic sheet and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet , the laminate having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N. 2. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein the portion for sticking to the teat opening is exposed to an exterior at a plurality of places interposing at least the vertical line or the transverse line among them.3. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , the overlapped portion has a maximum width of not less than 2 mm and not more than 45 mm.4. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 2 , the overlapped portion has a maximum width of not less than 2 mm and not more than 45 mm.5. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the circular planar shape or a long axis of the elliptic planar shape is 5 to 40 mm in length.6. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 5 , wherein said laminate has at least one slit that is stretching from the outer circumferential portion thereof toward the center of the circular planar shape or the elliptic planar shape.7. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein said laminate has a planar shape without any corner portion where straight lines intersect each other.8. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 7 , wherein a diameter of the circular planar shape or a long axis of the elliptic planar shape forming the portion for sticking to the teat opening claim 7 , has a length of 5 to 40 mm.9. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein the portions for sticking to the side surfaces of the teat have a shape expanding outwards.10. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein when a rectangular virtual circumscribing quadrilateral is formed on the planar shape of said laminate claim 1 ...

MILKING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF AND SENSORS

A method comprises receiving a flow of milk at an inlet of a manifold. The inlet comprises a first end coupled to a hose that receives a flow of milk from a teat cup and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold. The manifold comprises one or more other inlets and a plurality of outlets. The plurality of outlets includes one or more milk collector outlets and one or more drain outlets. The method proceeds by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding milk collector outlet by causing a shut-off valve corresponding to the inlet to open, and by causing a drain valve corresponding to the inlet to close. The method concludes by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding drain outlet by causing the drain valve corresponding to the inlet to open. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a manifold;a plurality of inlets, each inlet comprising a first end coupled to a corresponding hose and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold; one or more milk collector outlets, each milk collector outlet comprising a first end forming a collector opening in the chamber of the manifold and a second end coupled to a milk collector, wherein each milk collector outlet is in fluid communication with the milk collector; and', 'one or more drain outlets, each drain outlet comprising a first end forming a discard opening in the chamber of the manifold and a second end coupled to a discard area, wherein each drain outlet is in fluid communication with the discard area;, 'a plurality of outlets, each outlet of the plurality of outlets in fluid communication with a corresponding one or more of the plurality of inlets, the plurality of outlets including at least one shut-off valve that, when open, establishes a fluid communication path from the collector opening formed in the chamber to the milk collector and, when closed, closes a fluid communication path from the collector opening formed in the chamber to the milk collector; and', 'at least one drain ...

System and method of attaching cups to a dairy animal

A robotic attacher retrieves cups from the right side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches the cups to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching a first cup to the right front teat, a second cup to the left front teat, a third cup to the right rear teat, and a fourth cup to the left rear teat.

Rotary Platforms

A rotary dairy cow milking platform that rotates about a rotational axis and has a plurality of pre-fabricated moulded bail floor defining modular components 1-10 and a supporting substructure 12, 13 14. Each modular component is detachable from the substructure and has been pre-formed independently of any components from the substructure. Each modular component is also totally or at least in part formed from a fibre reinforced resin based composite material. The modular components each have a mould defined rigid exoskeleton 34 wrapped about an inlay or an imbedded core 33 of another material moulded within the exoskeleton. The end peripheries of the modular components are substantially radially aligned with respect to the axis of rotation of the milking platform. Further, the modular components have been assembled onto the substructure to form a substantially annular deck of the milking platform.

TEAT OPENING PROTECTION PATCH FOR LIVESTOCK

A teat opening protection patch is stuck to portions inclusive of the teat openings of livestock, and includes a laminate of an elastic sheet and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet , the laminate having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N. 1. A teat opening protection patch to be stuck to portions inclusive of a teat opening of livestock , including a laminate of an elastic sheet and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet , said laminate having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N.2. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein said laminate has a circular or elliptic planar shape claim 1 , the diameter of the circle or the long axis of the ellipse being 5 to 40 mm in length.3. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 2 , wherein said laminate has at least one slit that is stretching from the outer circumferential portion thereof toward the center of the circle or the ellipse.4. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 1 , wherein said laminate has at least a line symmetrical planar shape and includes:a circular or elliptic portion for sticking to the teat opening having, as the center, a point where a vertical line that is an axis of line symmetry intersects, at right angles thereto, a transverse line that equally divides a maximum length of the laminate into two in the direction of the vertical line; anda plurality of portions for sticking to the side surfaces of the teat and extending outwards from said portion for sticking to the teat opening;said portion for sticking to the teat opening being exposed to the exterior at a plurality of places interposing at least the vertical line or the transverse line among them.5. The teat opening protection patch according to claim 4 , wherein said laminate has a planar shape without any corner portion where the straight lines intersect each other.6. The teat opening protection patch ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR A DAIRY SYSTEM COMPONENT

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. 1. A safety valve for a dairy system component , the safety valve comprising: a first valve seat,', 'a second valve seat, and', 'a third valve seat; and, 'a cup defininga valve piston slidably disposed at least partially in the cup to move the safety valve between: a closed position, in which the first valve seat and the second valve seat are closed, and the third valve seat is open to a vent; and an open position, in which the first valve seat and the second valve seat are open to a fluid flow channel between the first valve seat and the second valve seat, and the third valve seat is closed to the vent.2. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein the first valve seat and the second valve seat are at least partially defined by openings in a closed end of the cup claim 1 , and the third valve seat is at least partially defined by an open end portion of the cup.3. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein:the valve piston includes a first valve head disposed to engage the first valve seat when the safety valve is in the closed position, a second valve head disposed to engage the second valve seat when the safety valve is in the closed position, and a third valve surface spaced apart from the third valve seat when the third valve seat is open to the vent.4. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein:the third valve seat is at least partially defined by an interior surface of the cup.5. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein:the cup includes a closed end defining the first valve seat and the second valve seat, and an open end portion defining at least a portion of the third ...

Vision System with Tail Positioner

A system includes a robotic arm, an imaging device coupled to the robotic arm, a tail positioner coupled to the robotic arm, and a processor. The imaging device captures imaging data of a rearview of a dairy livestock through a field of view of the imaging device. The tail positioner is able to move from a down position to an up position. The processor is coupled to both the imaging device and the tail positioner and is configured to identify a tail of the dairy livestock within the imaging data captured by the imaging device and send one or more instructions to raise the tail positioner from the down position to the up position, thereby moving the tail out of the field of view of the imaging device. 1. A system comprising:a robotic arm;one or more grabbers coupled to the robotic arm at a first end, each of the one or more grabbers configured to hold a teat cup for obtaining milk from a dairy livestock;an imaging device coupled to the robotic arm and configured to capture imaging data of a rearview of the dairy livestock through a field of view of the imaging device; a fluid diverter operable to divert fluid away from the imaging device; and', 'an aperture that the imaging device passes through when the tail positioner lowers from the up position to the down position;, 'a tail positioner coupled to the robotic arm and configured to pivot between up and down positions, the tail positioner comprising identify a tail of the dairy livestock within the imaging data captured by the imaging device; and', 'send one or more instructions to raise the tail positioner from the down position to the up position, thereby moving the tail out of the field of view of the imaging device., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the imaging device and the tail positioner, the processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging device comprises a three dimensional (3D) camera.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging device comprises a laser.4. The system of claim ...

Vision System with Tail Detection

A system that includes a three-dimensional (3D) camera configured to capture a 3D image of a rearview of a dairy livestock in a stall, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain the 3D image, identify one or more regions within the 3D image comprising depth values greater than a depth value threshold, and apply the thigh gap detection rule set to the one or more regions to identify a thigh gap region. The processor is further configured to demarcate an access region within the thigh gap region and demarcate a tail detection region. The processor is further configured to partition the 3D image within the tail detection region to generate a plurality of image depth planes, examine each of the plurality of image depth planes, and determine position information for the tail of the dairy livestock in response to identifying the tail of the dairy livestock.

Robotic arm and preparation cup system

A system comprising a robotic arm, a plurality of grabbers, a sensor, and a preparation cup. The robotic arm has a first end and a recessed portion. The grabbers are coupled to the robotic arm at the first end. The sensor is positioned inside the recessed portion of the robotic arm at a first distance from the first end and at a first angle. The preparation cup is coupled to wings having a body portion, a first extended portion, and a second extended portion. The body portion is coupled to a portion of the preparation cup, the first extended portion extends in a first direction and the second extended portion extends in a second direction. The wings are operable to be magnetically coupled to the plurality of grabbers via the first and second extended portions.

Method for operating a milking plant

In order to avoid negative changes in the teat ends of a cow, in particular to avoid hyperkeratoses, the invention proposes a method for operating a milking system in which at least one of the parameters from total pressure per cycle, minimum total pressure per cycle or the ratio of total suction to total pressure is determined for at least one animal of a herd during at least one part of a milking process, and is compared with at least one reference value. 1. A method for operating a milking system , the method comprising the steps of:determining at least one parameter from the group consisting of: total pressure per cycle, minimum total pressure per cycle and the ratio of total suction to total pressure for at least one animal of a herd during at least one part of a milking process andcomparing the parameter to at least one reference value.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the total pressure per cycle is determined using a value from the group consisting of: an arithmetic claim 1 , geometric and harmonic mean value.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the cycle comprises at least one milking process.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the reference value for the parameter total pressure per cycle lies between 5 kPa's and 11 kPas.5. The method of claim 1 , in which the reference value for the parameter minimum total pressure per cycle lies between 5 kPa's and 9 kPas.6. The method of claim 1 , in which the reference value for the ratio of total suction to total pressure lies between 2 and 5.7. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising the step of:changing a fold-in pressure of at least one teat liner.8. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising the step of:changing at least one operating parameter of a pulsator.9. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising the step of:changing a level of vacuum in the area of a teat end in the milking cup.10. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising the step of:changing the variation of the vacuum in the area of ...

DAIRY MILKING LINER

A milking liner includes an integrated short air tube and short milk tube. In one configuration, the pulsation air is delivered through the bead of the milking liner directly inside the shell through a plurality of outlets. The disclosure also provides alignment features that assist the person assembling a milking liner and shell. The features limit rotation between the liner and the shell. The liner includes a short air tube that extends beyond a short milk tube with each having a sealing bead. The sealing beads are offset from each other. 1. A milking liner comprising:a barrel adapted to receive the teat of the animal to be milked;a short milk tube connected to the barrel; anda short air tube connected to the short milk tube; the short air tube having an lower end that is offset from a lower end of the short milk tube.2. The milking liner of claim 1 , wherein the short milk tube defines a sealing bead that is offset from a sealing bead defined by the short air tube.3. The milking liner of claim 1 , wherein the transition bead defines a seat adapted to receive a shell; the seat having a non-circular cross section.4. The milking liner of claim 1 , wherein the short air tube extends beyond the short milk tube.5. The milking liner of claim 4 , wherein the entire length of the short milk tube is connected to the short air tube.6. The milking liner of claim 5 , wherein the short milk tube defines a sealing bead that is offset from a sealing bead defined by the short air tube.7. The milking liner of claim 1 , further comprising a mouthpiece connected to the barrel; the mouthpiece having a mouthpiece flange; the mouthpiece flange having one of a location tab and a location notch.8. The milking liner of claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of axial ribs extending from an inner surface of the mouthpiece flange.9. The milking liner of claim 8 , wherein the axial ribs are disposed asymmetrically about the mouthpiece flange.10. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the milking ...

Robotic attacher and method of operation

A method of operating a robotic attacher, includes suspending a robotic attacher from a rail and extending the robotic attacher between the legs of a dairy livestock. The method continues by attaching milking equipment to the dairy livestock using a gripping portion of the robotic attacher during a milking operation, wherein the gripping portion has a nozzle that is positioned away from a teat of the dairy livestock during the milking operation. The method concludes by rotating the gripping portion of the robotic attacher so that the nozzle is positioned to face a teat of the dairy livestock during a spraying operation.

Safety valve for a backflushing and teat dip applicator system

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.

AN EXPELLING DEVICE AND A MILKING ARRANGEMENT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

An expelling device is provided that is configured to incite an animal to exit from of a milking stable in which the animal is standing during a milking session. The milking stable has a front wall element and lateral wall elements and is configured to house an animal that is being milked in the milking stable with the head directed to and close to the front wall element. The expelling device includes a sheet configured to move vertically from an elevated position to a position adjacent to a front end of the milking stable and adjacent to a lateral wall element of the milking stable. 1. An expelling device configured to by connected to a milking stable and to incite an animal to exit from the milking stable in which the animal is standing during a milking session the milking stable having a front wall element and lateral wall elements and being configured to house the animal that is being milked in said milking stable with the head of the animal directed to and close to said front wall element , said expelling device comprising:a sheet configured to move vertically from an elevated position to a position adjacent to a front end of the milking stable, adjacent to a lateral wall element of the milking stable, at least a portion of the sheet being disposed within the milking stable in an area delimited by the front wall element and the lateral wall elements at the position adjacent to the front end of the milking stable.2. The expelling device according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet is opaque.3. The expelling device according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet has a main extension plane and has an area of at least 10 dmin said main extension plane.4. The expelling device according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet comprises an outer surface made of rubber.5. The expelling device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a suspension arm; anda suspension wire that extends from the suspension arm and that is connected to the sheet in one end of the wire.6. The expelling device ...

MILK ANALYSER SYSTEM AND METHOD

A milk analyser system is provided for detecting the presence of a biomarker, the system comprising: a colorimetric sensor which is arranged to change colour in the presence of a biomarker to be detected; and an optically transparent container which contains the sensor, the container being openable in use to allow milk received by the system to pass over the sensor in order to provide an indication of the biomarker in the milk, any change in colour in the sensor being detectable by viewing the sensor through the container. 1. A milk analyser system , comprising:a colorimetric sensor which is arranged to change colour in the presence of a biomarker to be detected; andan optically transparent container which contains the sensor, the container being openable in use to allow milk received by the system to pass over the sensor in order to provide an indication of the biomarker in the milk, any change in colour in the sensor being detectable by viewing the sensor through the container.2. The milk analyser system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor container forms part of an array of sensor containers that can be driven through the system in use.3. The milk analyser system according to claim 2 , wherein the array of sensor containers are provided on a movable cassette.4. The milk analyser system according to claim 3 , wherein the cassette comprises a flexible web on which the array of sensor containers are formed.5. The milk analyser system according to claim 4 , comprising a cutter for opening each container of the array of sensor containers to allow the milk to pass over the respective sensor.6. The milk analyser system according to claim 5 , comprising a cam which is operable to deform and reform each container of the array of sensor containers in order to provide a partial vacuum in an opened container claim 5 , thereby to draw the milk over the sensor.7. The milk analyser system according to claim 5 , comprising:a needle which is operable to puncture each ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR AN AUTOMATED MILKER UNIT BACKFLUSHING AND TEAT DIP APPLICATOR SYSTEM

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. 1. An automated teat dip application system comprising:a main control;a water supply in communication with the main control;a dip supply in communication with the main control;a mixer in communication with the dip supply and the water supply; anda safety valve in fluid communication with the mixer and a downstream portion of a milker unit, and a dip valve piston for movement between a milking position and a backflush position, and the safety valve comprises:a first valve, a second valve, and a third valve comprising: a cylindrical cup having a closed end and an open end; and the closed end defines a first valve seat and a second valve seat, and the cylindrical cup defines a vent; and', 'the dip valve piston is at least partially disposed in the cylindrical cup and includes a first valve head disposed to engage the first valve seat when the first valve is closed, a second valve head disposed to engage the second valve seat when the second valve is closed, and a third valve element disposed to engage the third valve seat when the third valve is closed to the vent., 'a common valve seat element including2. The automated teat dip application system of claim 1 , wherein:the first valve head at least partially disposed outside of the cylindrical cup element when the first valve is open, the second valve head is at least partially disposed outside of the cylindrical cup element when the second valve is open, and the third valve element is at least partially disposed outside the cylindrical cup when the third valve is open to the vent.3. The automated teat dip ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR A MILKING SYSTEM

A combined teat position and breeding rating determining arrangement for a milking system having a milking stall, a movable robot arm for automatically attaching teat cups to the teats of the milking animal, and a control device for controlling the movement of the robot arm based on determined positions of the teats of the milking animal. The arrangement includes a three-dimensional camera directed towards the udder of the milking animal that repeatedly records three-dimensional images of the udder, and a processing unit that repeatedly detects the udder or teats of the milking animal, determines their positions based on the recorded three-dimensional images, automatically determines the shapes of the udder or teats based on the repeatedly recorded three-dimensional images, and automatically calculates a breeding rating based on the determined shapes of the udder or teats of the milking animal. 129-. (canceled)303581511191921. A combined teat position and breeding rating determining method for a milking system () comprising a milking stall () that houses a milking animal () during milking of the milking animal , a movable robot arm () that automatically attaches teat cups () to teats of the milking animal in the milking stall , and a control device () that controls movement of said robot arm based on determined positions of the teats of the milking animal , the control device () including a processing part () , said method comprising:{'b': 42', '21', '41, 'a recording step of automatically and repeatedly recording () three-dimensional images of the milking animal in real time by a three-dimensional camera () directed () towards the udder of the milking animal in the milking stall;'}{'b': '4', "a position determination step of the processing part repeatedly and automatically detecting and determining one of the group consisting of i) the udder of the milking animal and the udder's position, and ii) the teats of the milking animal and teat () positions, based on said ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MILKING STALL ASSIGNMENT USING REAL-TIME LOCATION

A system comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores information about a milking stall where a dairy livestock is located at a first time, and a coordinate location of the dairy livestock at a second time. The processor is communicatively coupled to the memory and determines if the coordinate location of the dairy livestock at the second time is different than the milking stall where the dairy livestock is located at the first time. If the coordinate location where the dairy livestock is located at the second time is not the milking stall, the processor generates an error flag associated with the dairy livestock. 1. A system for milking stall assignment , comprising: first location information associated with a dairy livestock, the first location information comprising a coordinate location of the dairy livestock within a milking parlor at a first time; and', 'second location information associated with the dairy livestock, the second location information comprising a coordinate location of the dairy livestock within the milking parlor at a second time;', 'and, 'a memory that stores analyzes the first location information to identify a milking stall in which the dairy livestock is located at the first time;', 'assigns the dairy livestock to the milking stall in which the dairy cow is located at the first time;', 'analyzes the stored second location information to identify a milking stall in which the dairy livestock is located at the second time;', 'determines whether the milking stall in which the dairy livestock is located at the second time is the milking stall assigned to the dairy livestock; and', 'if the milking stall in which the dairy livestock is located at the second time is not the milking stall assigned to the dairy livestock, generates an error flag associated with the dairy livestock., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and that2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first location information is generated by a real-time ...

MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER

A system comprises a milking box, a robotic attacher, a sensor, and a controller. The milking box has a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock. The stall comprises a first exit gate on a first side of the stall leading to a first sorting region and a second exit gate on a second side of the stall leading to a second sorting region. The robotic attacher extends from the rear between the hind legs of the dairy livestock, move in at least one direction along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis, and attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock. The sensor identifies the dairy livestock within the milking box stall. The controller selects and opens the first exit gate or the second exit gate based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock in order to direct the first dairy livestock into either the first sorting region or the second sorting region. 1. A system , comprising:a milking box having a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock, wherein the stall comprises a first exit gate on a first side of the stall leading to a first sorting region and a second exit gate on a second side of the stall leading to a second sorting region; extend from the rear between the hind legs of the dairy livestock;', 'move in at least one direction along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis; and', 'attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock;, 'a robotic attacher configured toa sensor configured to identify the dairy livestock within the milking box stall; anda controller configured to select and open the first exit gate or the second exit gate based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock in order to direct the first dairy livestock into either the first sorting region or the second sorting region.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stall further comprises an entrance gate and the controller is further operable to close the entrance gate upon determining that the dairy livestock is within the milking box stall.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the milking ...

TEAT OPENING PROTECTION PATCH FOR LIVESTOCK

A teat opening protection Patch is stuck to portions inclusive of the teat openings of livestock, and includes a laminate of an elastic sheet and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet the laminate having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N. 1. A method of protecting teat openings of livestock , which comprises sticking a surface of a teat opening protection patch including a laminate of an elastic sheet and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet , on the side of the adhesive layer to the teats so as to cover the teat openings of the livestock , said laminate having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N , wherein ,(a) the laminate has a circular or elliptic planar shape, and(b) the planar shape is imparted to a part to be adhered to the teat opening.2. The method of protecting the teat openings of livestock according to claim 1 , wherein a sterilizing agent is applied to the teat openings or is injected into the lactiferous ducts prior to said sticking said teat opening protection patch.3. The method of protecting the teat opening of livestock according to or claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the circular planar shape or a long axis of the elliptic planar shape is 5 to 40 mm in length.4. The method of protecting the teat opening of livestock according to claim 3 , wherein said laminate has at least one slit that is stretching from the outer circumferential portion thereof toward the center of the circular planar shape or the elliptic planar shape.5. The method of protecting the teat opening of livestock according to or claim 3 , wherein said laminate has at least a line symmetrical planar shape and includes:a circular or elliptic portion for sticking to the teat opening having, as a center, a point where a vertical line that is an axis of line symmetry intersects, at right angles thereto, a transverse line that equally divides a maximum length of the laminate into two in a ...

MILKING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF AND SENSORS

A method comprises receiving a flow of milk at an inlet of a manifold. The inlet comprises a first end coupled to a hose that receives a flow of milk from a teat cup and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold. The manifold comprises one or more other inlets and a plurality of outlets. The plurality of outlets includes one or more milk collector outlets and one or more drain outlets. The method proceeds by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding milk collector outlet by causing a shut-off valve corresponding to the inlet to open, and by causing a drain valve corresponding to the inlet to close. The method concludes by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding drain outlet by causing the drain valve corresponding to the inlet to open. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a flow of milk at each of a plurality of inlets of a manifold, each inlet comprising a first end coupled to a hose that receives a flow of milk from a teat cup and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold, the manifold comprising a plurality of outlets, the plurality of outlets including one or more milk collector outlets and one or more drain outlets;directing at least a portion of the flow of milk from a first inlet to a corresponding milk collector outlet by causing a shut-off valve corresponding to the first inlet to open and by causing a drain valve corresponding to the first inlet to close, wherein the milk collector outlet comprises a first end forming a collector opening in the chamber of the manifold and a second end coupled to a milk collector;directing the flow of milk received by the milk collector outlet to the milk collector;directing at least a portion of the flow of milk from a second inlet to a corresponding drain outlet by causing a drain valve corresponding to the second inlet to open, wherein the drain outlet comprises a first end forming a discard opening in the chamber of the manifold and a second end coupled to a ...

Milking Cluster Support Arm with Automatic Hose Support Drop

A milker unit detacher with an adjustable and releasable hose support and a support arm that pivots about a tilted axis to bias the support arm toward a milking position to maintain engagement with the adjustable hose support member.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ANIMAL'S TAIL POSITION

An apparatus is designed for holding the tail of an animal to one side while the animal is on a milking platform. The apparatus consists of a structure mounted to the rail along or around the milking platform which holds the tail such that the pathway to the udder between the animal's rear legs is unobstructed by the tail. 1. A tail positioning apparatus including a hook which engages an animal's tail and moves the tail to one side by relative movement between the animal and the apparatus.2. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in whereby the hook is attached to a lead-in bar which is held against the posterior of the animal such that during relative movement between the animal and the apparatus claim 1 , the animal and the bar rub against each other guiding the hook towards the expected location of the tail.3. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in whereby the lead-in bar is biased against the posterior of the animal by the force of a spring.4. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in any of the above claims whereby the hook has means to release the tail when the tensile force between the tail and the hook reaches a preset limit.5. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in any of the above claims containing means to continue guiding the tail to the side beyond the point at which the tail is released from the hook.6. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in in which the means to continue guiding the tail is a trough.7. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in in which the means to continue guiding the tail is one or more additional hooks.8. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in any of the above claims in which the animal moves past the apparatus on a moving platform.9. A tail positioning apparatus as claimed in any of the above claims in which the apparatus moves.10. A method of moving an animal's tail to one side comprising moving an animal relative to a hook such that the hook engages and moves the animal's tail to one side.11. A method of ...

MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER

A system comprises a milking box, a robotic attacher, a sensor, and a controller. The milking box has a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock. The stall comprises a first exit gate on a first side of the stall leading to a first sorting region and a second exit gate on a second side of the stall leading to a second sorting region. The robotic attacher extends from the rear between the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The sensor identifies the dairy livestock within the milking box stall. The controller selects and opens the first exit gate or the second exit gate based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock. 1. A system , comprising:a milking box having a stall to accommodate a dairy livestock, wherein the stall comprises a first exit gate on a first side of the stall leading to a first sorting region and a second exit gate on a second side of the stall leading to a second sorting region;a robotic attacher configured to extend from the rear between the hind legs of the dairy livestock;a sensor configured to identify the dairy livestock within the milking box stall; anda controller configured to open the first exit gate or the second exit gate based at least in part upon the identity of the dairy livestock.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stall further comprises an entrance gate and the controller is further operable to close the entrance gate upon determining that the dairy livestock is within the milking box stall.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic attacher is operable to attach at least one preparation cup to a teat of the dairy livestock.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic attacher is operable to attach at least one teat cup to a teat of the dairy livestock.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic attacher comprises:a main arm;a supplemental arm coupled to the main arm; anda gripping portion coupled to the supplemental arm.6. A system claim 1 , comprising:a milking box having a stall to accommodate a dairy ...

SAFETY VALVE DEVICE

A safety valve device for a milking installation for milking milk-producing animals having a first valve with a first port and with a first port connector, a second valve with a second port and with a second port connector, a third valve with a third port and a third port connector, a drive, a common actuator, and at least one valve spring, and arranged so that the first port connector of the first valve is in fluid communication with the second port connector of the second valve, and the safety valve device can be moved between a first switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are closed in order to block the first port and the second port and the third valve, is open a transition position, in which the first valve, the second valve and the third valve are closed, and a second switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are open to connect the first port to the second port and the third valve is closed to block the third port. 1. A safety valve device for a milking installation for milking milk-producing animals , the safety valve comprising:a first valve;a second valve;a third valve; anda common actuator that moves the safety valve device between: a first switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are closed, and the third valve is open to open a ventilation line and close a milk line; a transition position, in which the first valve, the second valve, and the third valve are closed to close the ventilation line and the milk line; and a second switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are open and the first valve is in fluid communication with the second valve and the third valve is closed to close the ventilation line and open the milk line.2. The safety valve device of claim 1 , wherein the first valve claim 1 , the second valve claim 1 , and the third valve each include a valve element and a valve seat engaging the valve element when the valve is closed.3. The safety ...

Safety Valve Device

A safety valve device for a milking installation for milking milk-producing animals having a first valve with a first port and with a first port connector, a second valve with a second port and with a second port connector, a third valve with a third port and a third port connector, a drive, a common actuator, and at least one valve spring, and arranged so that the first port connector of the first valve is in fluid communication with the second port connector of the second valve, and the safety valve device can be moved between a first switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are closed in order to block the first port and the second port and the third valve, is open a transition position, in which the first valve, the second valve and the third valve are closed, and a second switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are open to connect the first port to the second port and the third valve is closed to block the third port. 1. A safety valve device for a milking installation for milking milk-producing animals , the safety valve comprising:a first valve;a second valve;a third valve; anda common actuator that moves the safety valve device between: a first switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are closed, and the third valve is open;a transition position, in which the first valve, the second valve, and the third valve are closed; and a second switching position, in which the first valve and the second valve are open and the first valve is in fluid communication with the second valve and the third valve is closed.2. The safety valve device of claim 1 , wherein the first valve claim 1 , the second valve claim 1 , and the third valve each include a valve element and a valve seat engaging the valve element when the valve is closed.3. The safety valve device of claim 1 , and further comprising:a common valve housing defining a plurality of valve seats, each valve seat corresponding to a respective ...

CONDUIT AND A METHOD OF CLEANING A CONDUIT

The invention relates to a conduit for transferring milk. The conduit is provided with at least one flexible wall, which divides the conduit into at least one milk duct and at least one secondary duct. The milk duct and the at least one secondary duct extend along a longitudinal axis of the conduit, it being possible for the at least one milk duct to be substantially emptied by pressing through filling the at least one secondary duct. 1. (canceled)2. A conduit for transferring milk , comprising:at least one flexible wall that divides the conduit into at least one milk duct and at least one secondary duct, the at least one milk duct and the at least one secondary duct extending along a longitudinal axis of the conduit, the at least one milk duct arranged to be substantially emptiable by pressing through filling the at least one secondary duct.3. The conduit according to claim 2 , wherein the milk duct is substantially surrounded by the at least one secondary duct or the secondary duct is substantially surrounded by the at least one milk duct.4. The conduit according to claim 2 , wherein the flexible wall itself forms a passage claim 2 , wherein the passage forms one of the milk duct and the secondary duct.5. The conduit according to claim 3 , wherein the flexible wall is attached to a wall of the conduit by spacers.6. The conduit according to claim 2 , wherein a single flexible wall is attached to an inner side of the conduit by a first attachment and a second attachment claim 2 , wherein the first and the second attachments extend along a longitudinal axis of the conduit.7. The conduit according to claim 2 , wherein the flexible wall comprises at least one of the materials from the group: polyethene claim 2 , Teflon claim 2 , silicone.8. A milking device claim 2 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00002', 'claim 2'}, 'a conduit according to .'}9. A milking device according to claim 8 , further comprising a distribution valve claim 8 , wherein an inlet side of ...

MILKING PROCESS MONITORING

A method that can monitor a milking process is presented and, in particular, a method and apparatus that can effectively determine the stage of the milking process. An additional aspect is to provide a method that may measure a vacuum level associated with the milking process, receive an operational state of a valve associated with the milking process, and compare the vacuum level and valve operational state to criteria to determine the milking stage. Further, the method may be configured to issue an indication of the milking stage or issue an alarm if alarm conditions are satisfied. 1. A method of determining a current stage of a milking process having a plurality of stages , the method comprising the steps of:measuring a vacuum level associated with the milking process;receiving an operational state of at least one valve associated with the milking process;determining the current stage by comparing the vacuum level and operational state of the valve with predetermined criteria associated with the plurality of stages using a processor; andissuing an indication of the current stage of the milking process.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stages comprise an off-line stage claim 1 , a milking stage claim 1 , and an off-site stage.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stages comprise a washing stage.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:measuring at least one other factor in the milking process;transmitting this factor to the processor;comparing the measurement of the other factor to alarm conditions; andissuing an alarm if the alarm conditions are met.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the other factor is cleaning agent flow rate.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the other factor is wash water temperature claim 4 , and the alarm condition is a predetermined temperature threshold.7. An apparatus for determining a current stage of a milking process having a plurality of stages claim 4 , the apparatus including:a ...

MILKING BOX WITH STORAGE AREA FOR TEAT CUPS

An apparatus comprises a cup holder bracket and a cup holder. The cup holder bracket comprises a hinge that allows the cup holder bracket to pivot between a substantially horizontal position when closed to a substantially vertical position when opened. The cup holder is coupled to the cup holder bracket and comprises a rimmed structure configured to hold an attachment end of a cup when the cup holder bracket is closed. 1. A milking box , comprising:a cup holder base that defines a first aperture and a second aperture;a first retractable hose coupled to a first cup and operable to suspend the first cup in the storage area through the first aperture;a second retractable hose coupled to a second cup and operable to suspend the second cup through the second aperture;a first cup holder comprising a rimmed structure adapted to hold an attachment end of the first cup;a second cup holder comprising a rimmed structure adapted to hold an attachment end of the second cup; and when the cup holder bracket is closed, it is positioned horizontally with respect to the first cup holder base so that (a) the rimmed structure of the first cup holder aligns with the attachment end of the first cup that is suspended from the first retractable hose, and (b) the rimmed structure of the second cup holder aligns with the attachment end of the second cup that is suspended from the second retractable hose; and', 'when the first cup holder bracket is open, it is positioned vertically with respect to the first cup holder base so that the first cup holder is positioned crosswise to the attachment end of the first cup and the second cup holder is positioned crosswise to the attachment end of the second cup., 'a cup holder bracket to which the first cup holder and the second cup holder are coupled, the cup holder bracket operable to open and close such that2. The milking box of claim 1 , wherein the cup holder bracket comprises a hinge operable to pivot the cup holder bracket between an open ...

ROTARY PLATFORMS

A moulded module for a rotary milking platform comprising or including a core of filler material (for example foamed plastics) surrounded by layers of fibre reinforced materials and optionally also with steel reinforcements, all components having been applied in-mould. 1. A rotary milking platform which rotates about a rotational axis , said platform comprising a plurality of moulded and modular pre-fabricated bail floor defining components and a supporting substructure ,wherein each of said plurality of components are:(i) pre-formed independently of any components comprising or depending from the substructure, and(ii) totally or at least in part formed from a fibre reinforced resin based composite material (“composite material”),and each of said plurality of components has a mould defined at least partial exoskeleton, and each being moulded to a form wherein the end peripheries of each component are substantially radially aligned with respect to the axis of rotation of the milking platform such that the modules can be assembled onto the substructure to form a substantially annular deck of the milking platform.2. The platform of wherein the composite material(s) is (are) one or more selected from fibreglass or other fibre reinforced plastics claim 1 , a polymeric system claim 1 , and a resin based system.3. The platform of claim I wherein the composite material(s) includes claim 1 , as an inlay or an imbedded core claim 1 , another material moulded within the at least partial exoskeleton.4. The platform of wherein each modular component defines at least part of at least one of the floor support and a mat support for a plurality of bails.5. The platform of wherein each modular component is provided with an inner and outer curved or facetted periphery6. The platform of wherein the floor is at least in part matted with a resilient material.7. A milking facility that includes a walk-on entrance and back-off exit arrangement to bails of a rotary milking platform ...

Teatcup liner series with varying mouthpiece flexibility

A teatcup liner comprises an upper mouthpiece, an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube. The upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove formed in an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece. The intermediate barrel extends along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece. An inner dimension of the upper mouthpiece defines a cavity bore and the groove is located substantially in line with the largest diameter of the cavity bore.

VISION SYSTEM WITH TEAT DETECTION

A vision system that includes a robotic arm and a three-dimensional (3D) camera operably coupled to a processor. The processor is configured to acquire a 3D image and identify a teat of the dairy livestock within the 3D image. The processor is further configured to determine a distance between a portion of a robotic arm and an approach vector for the teat, to compare the distance between the portion of the robotic arm and the approach vector for the teat and the attachment range threshold value, and to send instructions to the robotic arm based on the comparison. 1. A vision system , comprising:a robotic arm;a three-dimensional (3D) camera disposed on the robotic arm;a memory operable to store teat location information for a dairy livestock; and acquire a 3D image using the 3D camera, wherein each pixel of the 3D image is associated with a depth value;', 'identify a teat of the dairy livestock within the 3D image', 'determine a distance between a portion of the robotic arm and an approach vector for the teat;', 'determine whether the distance between the portion of the robotic arm and the approach vector for the teat is less than an attachment range threshold value, wherein the attachment range threshold value indicates a maximum distance for attaching a teat cup to the teat;', 'send instructions to the robotic arm to attach a teat cup to the teat when the distance between the portion of the robotic arm and the approach vector for the teat is less than the attachment range threshold value; and', 'send instructions to the robotic arm to move toward the teat based on the teat location information when the distance between the portion of the robotic arm and the approach vector for the teat is greater than the attachment range threshold value., 'a processor operably coupled to the robotic arm, the 3D camera, and the memory, and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the processor is further configured to obtain teat location information for the identified teat; ...

A TEST DEVICE AND TEST METHOD FOR A MILKING MACHINE

A test device includes a fluid flow conduit, an air flow regulator, a pressure sensor, an air flow meter, and a control unit automatically controlling the air flow regulator on basis of a measurement performed by the pressure sensor or the air flow meter; controlling the air flow regulator and the pressure sensor or the air flow meter such that a closed loop sequence in which either the measured pressure or the measured air flow rate is used as the basis for changing the air flow rate by control of the air flow regulator until the moment in which the measured pressure or measured air flow rate reaches a predetermined value; and automatically initiating measurement operation of the other one of the pressure sensor or air flow meter when the measured pressure or measured air flow rate measured in the closed loop reaches the predetermined value. 1. A test device configured to test a milking machine , said test device comprising:{'b': '19', 'a casing ();'}{'b': 2', '19', '2, 'a fluid flow conduit () located within the casing (), the fluid flow conduit () having a first end and an opposite, second end;'}{'b': 21', '21', '19', '2', '2', '6, 'a connection part () that connects to one of a teat cup of the milking machine and a milk line conduit of the milking machine, the connection part () extending to the casing () and connecting to the first end of the fluid flow conduit () such that, during testing of the milking machine by the test device, a pressure is generated in the fluid flow conduit () by action of a vacuum pump () of the milking machine;'}{'b': 5', '2', '2', '5', '19, 'an air flow regulator () operatively connected to the fluid flow conduit () and arranged to regulate the air flow in the fluid flow conduit (), the air flow regulator () being located within the casing ();'}{'b': 3', '2', '2', '3', '19, 'a pressure sensor () operatively connected to the fluid flow conduit () and arranged to measure a pressure in the fluid flow conduit (), the pressure sensor () ...

Method For Diagnosing Mastitis In A Lactating Animal

The invention relates to a method for diagnosing mastitis in a lactating and preferably bovine animal, the method comprising recording data, the data having been obtained from analyzing a series of milk samples, the series of milk samples in turn having been obtained by periodically milking an animal, the data including total and/or differential leukocyte counts and changes in these count(s) between subsequent samples, wherein the differential leukocyte counts include the lymphocyte count, the macrophage count and the neutrophil count; and evaluating the recorded data to obtain information on the presence of mastitis and/or stage of mastitis and/or on the microorganism responsible for mastitis. 1. A method for diagnosing mastitis in a lactating and preferably bovine animal , the method comprising:recording data, the data having been obtained from analyzing a series of milk samples, the series of milk samples in turn having been obtained by periodically milking an animal, the data including total and/or differential leukocyte counts and changes in these count(s) between subsequent samples, wherein the differential leukocyte counts include the lymphocyte count, the macrophage count and the neutrophil count; andevaluating the recorded data to obtain information on the presence of mastitis and/or stage of mastitis and/or on the microorganism responsible for mastitis.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein evaluating the recorded data includes determining mean values and confidence intervals for the total and/or each of the differential leukocyte counts.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein evaluating the recorded data further includes evaluating whether the count(s) of a new sample remain within the respective confidence intervals and claim 2 , if applicable claim 2 , identifying a deviation.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein evaluating the recorded data further includes evaluating the deviation to identify acute infection claim 3 , chronic infection or recovery.5. The method ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CUPS TO A DAIRY ANIMAL

A robotic attacher retrieves a preparation cup from the left side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches and detaches the preparation cup to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching and detaching the preparation cup to the right front teat, the left front teat, the left rear teat, and the right rear teat. 1. A method , comprising:retrieving, by a robotic attacher, a preparation cup from the left side of an equipment area of a milking box located behind a dairy livestock;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to right front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right front teat;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the left front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left front teat;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to left rear teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left rear teat;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the right rear teat of the dairy livestock; anddetaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right rear teat.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the preparation cup to the right front teat comprises:determining a location of a reference point using a controller;positioning the preparation cup relative to the reference point using the robotic attacher; anddetermining a location of the right front teat from the reference point using a vision system and the controller.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising retracting the robotic attacher into the equipment area after detaching the preparation cup from the right rear teat.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after each attaching operation in order to simulate the flow of milk.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CUPS TO A DAIRY ANIMAL

A robotic attacher retrieves a preparation cup from the right side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches and detaches the preparation cup to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching and detaching the preparation cup to the left front teat, the right front teat, the right rear teat, and the left rear teat. 1. A method , comprising:retrieving, by a robotic attacher, a preparation cup from the right side of an equipment area of a milking box located behind a dairy livestock;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to left front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left front teat;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the right front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right front teat;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to right rear teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right rear teat;attaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the left rear teat of the dairy livestock; anddetaching, by a robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left rear teat.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the preparation cup to the left front teat comprises:determining a location of a reference point using a controller;positioning the preparation cup relative to the reference point using the robotic attacher; anddetermining a location of the left front teat from the reference point using a vision system and the controller.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising retracting the robotic attacher into the equipment area after detaching the preparation cup from the left rear teat.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after each attaching operation in order to simulate the flow of milk.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising ...

AUTOMATIC CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING/TREATING TEATS OF A DAIRY ANIMAL

An automatic cleaning system for teats is designed to apply at least two different process fluids to the teats so that, in advantageous embodiments, a cleaning treatment can be performed in an automated manner before and after the milking process. 1. A cleaning system for teats of a dairy animal , comprising:a fluid dispensing device, which is adapted to be attached to an animal accommodation area for accommodating the dairy animal before, during or after a milking process, and which is configured to discharge a first process fluid and a second process fluid separately of one another, anda positioning unit coupled to the fluid dispensing device and configured for positioning the fluid dispensing device such that the teats of the dairy animal are adapted to be acted upon at least partially by the first and the second process fluid.2. The cleaning system for teats according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid dispensing device comprises a first dispensing line which is connectable to a source for the first process fluid in a controlled manner claim 1 , and a second dispensing line which is connectable to a source for the second process fluid in a controlled manner.3. The cleaning system for teats according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid dispensing device comprises a dispensing line which is connectable to a source for the first process fluid and a source for the second process fluid in a controlled manner.4. The cleaning system for teats according to claim 1 , wherein the first process fluid is used for application to the teats before the teat cups are attached and the second process fluid is used for application to the teats after the teat cups have been removed.5. The cleaning system for teats according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid dispensing device includes a dispensing arm claim 1 , which is adapted to be positioned by the positioning unit at least at a first operating position claim 1 , in which the dispensing arm allows access to the teats claim 1 , and at least at ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR AN AUTOMATED MILKER UNIT BACKFLUSHING AND TEAT DIP APPLICATOR SYSTEM

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. 1. An automated teat dip application system comprising:a main control;a water supply in communication with the main control;a dip supply in communication with the main control;a mixer in communication with the dip supply and the water supply; anda safety valve in fluid communication with the mixer and a downstream portion of a milker unit, and a dip valve piston for movement between a milking position and a backflush position.2. The automated teat dip application system of claim 1 , and further comprising:an air supply in fluid communication with the dip valve piston for moving the dip valve piston between the milking position and the backflushing position.3. The automated teat dip application system of claim 1 , wherein the main control generates signals to control a supply of water and dip to the safety valve.4. The automated teat dip application system of claim 1 , and further comprising:a plurality of stall controls in communication with the mixer, and wherein the main control generates signals to deliver a mixture of water and dip to the plurality of stall controls.5. The automated teat dip application system of claim 1 , and further comprising:a stall control in communication with the mixer and the stall control generates signals to deliver a mixture of water and dip to the safety valve.6. The automated teat dip application system of claim 1 , wherein the safety valve comprises:a first dip valve piston seal;a second dip valve piston seal spaced apart from the first dip valve piston seal; anda dip valve piston vent disposed between the first dip valve ...

Robotic attacher and method of operation

A robotic attacher comprises a main arm, a supplemental arm coupled to the main arm, and a gripping portion coupled to the supplemental arm. The gripping portion is operable to rotate such that at a first time, a nozzle is positioned generally on the bottom of the gripping portion, and at a second time, the nozzle is positioned generally on the top of the gripping portion.

TEATCUP LINER SERIES WITH VARYING MOUTHPIECE FLEXIBILITY

A teatcup liner comprises an upper mouthpiece, an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube. The upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove formed in an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece. The intermediate barrel extends along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece. An inner dimension of the upper mouthpiece defines a cavity bore and the groove is located substantially in line with the largest diameter of the cavity bore. 1. A teatcup liner comprising an upper mouthpiece , an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube , wherein:the upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove formed in an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece, said intermediate barrel extending along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece; andan inner dimension of the upper mouthpiece defines a cavity bore and the groove is located substantially in line with the largest diameter of the cavity bore.2. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the groove has a depth that may be adjusted to change the flexibility of the upper mouthpiece.3. The liner of claim 1 , wherein the groove has a width that may be adjusted to change the flexibility of the upper mouthpiece.4. A teatcup liner series comprising in combination a plurality of related teatcup liners claim 1 , each liner having an upper mouthpiece claim 1 , an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube claim 1 , wherein the upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition and a mouthpiece lip claim 1 , said barrel extending along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece claim 1 , said teatcup liner series comprising n said liners Lthrough Lwherein said upper mouthpiece becomes more flexible from Lthrough L.5. The liner series of claim 4 , wherein each liner comprises a groove formed in an ...

Vision System with Tail Detection

A system that includes a three-dimensional (3D) camera configured to capture a 3D image of a rearview of a dairy livestock in a stall and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain the 3D image, identify one or more regions within the 3D image comprising depth values greater than a depth value threshold, and s to identify a thigh gap region from the one or more regions. The processor is further configured to demarcate an access region within the thigh gap region and demarcate a tail detection region. The processor is further configured to identify one or more tail candidates within the tail detection region, to identify a tail candidate that corresponds with a tail model as the tail, and to determine position information for the tail. 1. A vision system comprising:a three-dimensional (3D) camera configured to capture a 3D image of a rearview of a dairy livestock in a stall, wherein each pixel of the 3D image is associated with a depth value; and obtain the 3D image;', 'identify one or more regions within the 3D image comprising depth values greater than a depth value threshold;', 'identify a thigh gap region among the one or more regions, wherein the thigh gap region comprises an area between hind legs of the dairy livestock;', a first vertical edge,', 'a second vertical edge,', 'a first upper edge spanning between the first vertical edge and the second vertical edge, and', 'a first lower edge spanning between the first vertical edge and the second vertical edge;, 'demarcate an access region within the thigh gap region, wherein the access region is defined by, a third vertical edge extending vertically from the first vertical edge of the access region,', 'a fourth vertical edge extending vertically from the second vertical edge of the access region,', 'a second upper edge spanning between the third vertical edge and the fourth vertical edge, and', 'a second lower edge spanning between the third vertical edge and the fourth vertical edge, wherein the second ...

MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER

A robotic attacher comprises a main arm, a supplemental arm coupled to the main arm, and a gripping portion coupled to the supplemental arm. The gripping portion comprises at least one nozzle and is operable to rotate such that during a first mode of operation, the nozzle is positioned away from the top of the gripping portion, and during a second mode of operation, the nozzle is positioned generally on the top of the gripping portion. 1. A robotic attacher , comprising:a main arm;a supplemental arm coupled to the main arm;a gripping portion coupled to the supplemental arm and operable to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the gripping portion;a vision system positioned on a first surface of the robotic attacher; andat least one nozzle positioned on a second surface of the robotic attacher;wherein the gripping portion is operable to rotate such that during a milking operation, the vision system is positioned generally on the top of the robotic attacher, and during a spraying operation, the nozzle is positioned generally on the top of the robotic attacher.2. The robotic attacher of claim 1 , wherein the gripping portion comprises a wrist operable to perform a tilt movement.3. The robotic attacher of claim 1 , wherein the gripping portion comprises a wrist operable to perform a pivot movement.4. The robotic attacher of claim 1 , wherein the robotic attacher is operable to:retrieve a preparation cup;attach the preparation cup to a teat of a dairy livestock; andremove the preparation cup from the teat of the dairy livestock.5. The robotic attacher of claim 1 , wherein the robotic attacher is operable to:retrieve a teat cup; andattach the teat cup to a teat of a dairy livestock.6. The robotic attacher of claim 1 , wherein the robotic attacher is operable to extend between the hind legs of a dairy livestock.7. The robotic attacher of claim 1 , wherein the vision system comprises a first camera and a second camera.8. The robotic attacher of claim 7 , wherein the first ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR A DAIRY SYSTEM COMPONENT

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. 1. A safety valve for a dairy system component , the safety valve comprising:a first valve;a second valve;a third valve; anda valve member that moves the safety valve between: a closed position, in which the first valve and the second valve are closed, and the third valve is open to a vent; and an open position in which the first valve and the second valve are open to a fluid flow channel between the first valve and the second valve, and the third valve is closed to the vent.2. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein the first valve claim 1 , the second valve claim 1 , and the third valve each include a valve element joined to the valve member.3. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein the first valve claim 1 , the second valve claim 1 , and the third valve comprise:a common valve seat element defining a valve seat for each respective valve, andthe valve member includes a plurality of valve elements, and each valve element is engagable with a corresponding valve seat.4. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein the first valve claim 1 , the second valve claim 1 , and the third valve are at least partially formed in a common valve seat element comprising:a cylindrical cup element.5. The safety valve of claim 1 , wherein the first valve claim 1 , the second valve claim 1 , and the third valve are at least partially formed by openings in a common valve seat element including:a cylindrical cup element having a closed end and an open end; andwherein the closed end defines a first valve seat and a second valve seat, and the open end defines a third valve seat.6. The ...

MILKING HOSE SUPPORT

A milking hose support comprising a frame adapted for supporting a milking hose, the frame having a hose coupler located on a side and adapted for supporting a milking hose; a hinge assembly, wherein the hinge assembly includes a hinge and connects the frame to the hinge; and a first flat bar, wherein the first flat bar is coupled to the hinge assembly, and extends away from the frame, wherein the hinge permits a variable angle of rotation between the frame and the first flat bar. 133-. (canceled)34. A hose support apparatus comprising:a frame coupled to a hinge assembly, the hinge assembly including a hinge;a first flat bar coupled to an end of the hinge assembly distal to the frame; anda mounting assembly coupled to an end of the first flat bar distal to the hinge assembly, wherein the frame includes at least one hose coupler on a side, the hose coupler configured to wedgingly receive a generally horizontal hose when the mounting assembly is mounted to a floor and the frame is generally perpendicular to the floor.35. The hose support apparatus of claim 34 , the mounting assembly comprising a second flat bar coupled to a flat bar connector claim 34 , and wherein the flat bar connector is coupled to the first flat bar.36. The hose support apparatus of claims 35 , wherein the second flat bar is mounted to the floor.37. The hose support apparatus of claim 35 , wherein the flat bar connector includes channels configured to slidingly receive the first flat bar and the second flat bar.38. The hose support apparatus of claim 35 , wherein the second flat bar and the flat bar connector comprise stainless steel.39. The hose support apparatus of claim 34 , wherein the first flat bar comprises stainless steel.40. The hose support apparatus of claim 34 , the frame including at least one hose coupler on an opposite side.41. The hose support apparatus of claim 34 , the hinge assembly configured to permit a variable angle of rotation of the frame when hose is received by the frame ...

Vision System for Facilitating the Automated Application of Disinfectant to the Teats of Dairy Livestock

A system includes a controller and a robotic arm. The controller accesses an image signal of an udder of a dairy livestock, and determines a spray position by processing the accessed image signal to determine a tangent at the rear of the udder and a tangent at the bottom of the udder. The spray position is a position relative to the intersection of the two tangents. A robotic arm communicatively coupled to the controller positions a spray tool at the spray position. 1. A system , comprising: access an image signal of an udder of a dairy livestock; and', 'determine a spray position by processing the accessed image signal to determine a tangent at the rear of the udder and a tangent at the bottom of the udder, the spray position being a position relative to the intersection of the two tangents; and, 'a controller operable toa robotic arm communicatively coupled to the controller and operable to position a spray tool at the spray position.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the spray tool is operable to apply disinfectant to one or more teats of the dairy livestock.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image signal comprises a three-dimensional video image signal.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further operable to determine positions of each of two hind legs of the dairy livestock by processing the accessed image signal to locate edges in depth claim 1 , the edges in depth corresponding to the edges of the hind legs of the dairy livestock.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock by processing the accessed image signal to trace one or more of the located edges in depth upwardly until they intersect with the udder.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic arm is operable to extend between the hind legs of the dairy livestock such that the spray tool is located at the spray position. This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 15/273,929, filed Sep. 23 ...

DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND TESTING METHOD

A diagnostic apparatus for testing a milking point of a milking machine includes sensors for measuring fluid-transport related parameters, including various pressure levels and/or flow values relating to a set of teatcups includes a controllable valve and a set of test tubes. Each test tube is configured to be attached to one teatcup, where the controllable valve selectively arranges a particular one of the test tubes for measurement of at least one parameter via one of the sensors in response to a control signal. The measurements are performed while all the teatcups are simultaneously attached to the test tubes and an external vacuum pressure is applied either on a milk-line side of the controllable valve or on a side opposite to the milk-line side relative to the controllable valve. 1100100. A diagnostic apparatus () for testing a milking point of a milking machine , the diagnostic apparatus () comprising:{'b': 140', '141', '142', '143', '144', '160', '161', '162', '163', '164', '411', '412', '413', '414', '441', '442', '443', '444', '450, 'sub': i', '1', '2', '3', '4', 'i', '1', '2', '3', '4, 'at least one sensor (, , , , , , , , , ) configured to measure at least one fluid-transport related parameter (P, P, P, P, P, F, F, F, F, F) of the milking point, the milking point comprising a set of teatcups (, , , ), each teatcup being connected (, , , ) to a milk line () of the milking machine;'}{'b': 111', '112', '113', '114', '411', '412', '413', '414', '411', '412', '413', '414, 'a set of test tubes (, , , ), wherein each test tube is configured to be attached to a respective one teatcup in the set of teatcups (, , , ) such that each test tube is connected to a different one of the teatcups in the set of teatcups (, , , ); and'}{'b': 150', '111', '112', '113', '114', '150', '150', '150, 'sub': op', 'p, 'a controllable valve () connected to each of the test tubes (, , , ), the controllable valve () being configured to, in response to a control signal (Ctrl), ...

Automated System for Moving a Robotic Arm Along a Rotary Milking Platform

A system for operating a robotic arm comprises a carriage, a controller communicatively coupled to the carriage and a robotic arm coupled to the carriage. The carriage is mounted on a track adjacent to a rotary milking platform having a stall for a dairy livestock. The carriage moves along the track in a direction corresponding to a direction of rotation of the rotary milking platform. The controller determines a rate for the carriage to move along the track based at least in part upon a speed of rotation of the rotary milking platform. The robotic arm extends between the legs of the dairy livestock. 1. A system for operating a robotic arm , comprising:a carriage mounted on a track positioned adjacent to a rotary milking platform having a stall for a dairy livestock, the carriage operable to move along the track in a direction corresponding to a direction of rotation of the rotary milking platform;a controller communicatively coupled to the carriage and operable to determine a rate for the carriage to move along the track based at least in part upon a speed of rotation of the rotary milking platform; anda robotic arm coupled to the carriage and operable to extend between the legs of the dairy livestock.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic arm is further operable to remain extended between the legs of the dairy livestock as the stall rotates adjacent to the robotic arm.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the robotic arm is further operable to retract from between the legs of the dairy livestock as the stall rotates adjacent to the robotic arm.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a spray tool coupled to the robotic arm and operable to discharge a substance to at least some of the teats of the dairy livestock when the robotic arm is extended between the legs of the dairy livestock.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the spray tool comprises:a linear member operable to rotate about a point of attachment;a first spray nozzle coupled to the linear member ...

MILKING BOX WITH ROBOTIC ATTACHER

A system includes a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The milking box stall comprises a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The system further includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall. The equipment portion comprises a separation container for use with only the milking box stall and that is operable to receive milk from the dairy livestock to be discarded if it is determined to be bad milk. The equipment portion further comprises a receiver jar for use with only the milking box stall and that is operable to receive milk from the dairy livestock if it is determined to be good milk. 1. A system , comprising:a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock, the milking box stall comprising a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall;an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall, the equipment portion comprising a separation container for use with only the milking box stall and operable to receive milk from the dairy livestock to be discarded if it is determined to be bad milk and a receiver jar for use with only the milking box stall and operable to receive milk from the dairy livestock if it is determined to be good milk.2. The system claim 1 , wherein the first side wall comprises an entrance gate.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first side wall further comprises a second gate.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second side wall comprises a second gate.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the rear wall comprises a backplane adapted to physically contact a rear portion of the dairy livestock when the dairy livestock is positioned proximate to the equipment portion of the milking box stall; andthe front wall comprises a movable feed bowl, the movable feed bowl adapted to extend toward the rear wall.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a robotic attacher that comprises:a main arm suspended substantially ...

Vision System with Tail Positioner

A system includes a robotic arm, an imaging device coupled to the robotic arm, a board coupled to the robotic arm, and a processor. The imaging device captures imaging data of a rearview of a dairy livestock through a field of view of the imaging device. The board is able to pivot from a down position to an up position and has an aperture through which the imaging device can pass through when the board lowers from the up position to the down position. The processor is coupled to both the imaging device and the board and is configured to identify a tail of the dairy livestock within the imaging data captured by the imaging device and send one or more instructions to raise the board from the down position to the up position, thereby moving the tail out of the field of view of the imaging device. 1. A system comprising:a robotic arm having a longitudinal axis;one or more grabbers coupled to the robotic arm at a first end, each of the one or more grabbers configured to hold a teat cup for obtaining milk from a dairy livestock;an imaging device coupled to the robotic arm and configured to capture imaging data of a rearview of the dairy livestock through a field of view of the imaging device;a board having a length that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the robotic arm, wherein the board is coupled to the robotic arm and is configured to pivot between up and down positions, the board comprising an aperture through which the imaging device can pass through when the board lowers from the up position to the down position; identify a tail of the dairy livestock within the imaging data captured by the imaging device; and', 'send one or more instructions to raise the board from the down position to the up position, thereby moving the tail out of the field of view of the imaging device., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the imaging device and the board, the processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging device comprises a three dimensional (3D ...

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR APPLYING DISINFECTANT TO THE TEATS OF DAIRY LIVESTOCK

A system for operating a robotic arm, comprises a camera, a controller and a robotic arm. The camera captures an image of a rear of a dairy livestock located in a stall of a rotary milking platform. The controller receives the image and in conjunction with the stall of the rotary milking platform in which a dairy livestock is located moving into an area adjacent a robotic arm, determines whether a milking cluster is attached to the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the image. The robotic arm is communicatively coupled to the controller and extends between the legs of the dairy livestock if the controller determines that the milking cluster is not attached to the dairy livestock. The robotic arm does not extend between the legs of the dairy livestock if the controller determines that the milking cluster is attached to the dairy livestock.

LEG SPREADING DEVICE TO BE MOUNTED IN A MILKING STALL

A leg spreading device for an animal in a milking stall includes a first and second elongated elements forming a first raised surface provided with a left side edge and a second raised surface provided with a right side edge. The elongated elements are oriented in a manner such that a transverse distance (w) between the left side edge of the first raised surface and the right side edge of the second raised surface increases continuously in a longitudinal direction of the elongated elements from a first transverse distance in the first longitudinal position to a second transverse distance in a second longitudinal position. 119-. (canceled)20103. A leg spreading device () that mounts in a milking stall () , comprising:{'b': 10', '10', '10', '1, 'i': a', 'a', 'a, 'a first elongated element () forming a first raised surface () defined by a left side edge (); and'}{'b': 10', '10', '10', '1, 'i': b', 'b', 'b, 'a second elongated element () forming a second raised surface () defined by a right side edge (),'}{'b': 10', '10', '3', '10', '10', '1', '1', '1', '3', '10', '1', '10', '1', '1', '1', '1', '10', '10', '10', '1', '10', '10', '1', '10', '10', '10', '1', '11', '2', '12, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'a', 'b', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'wherein the first and second elongated elements (, ) mount in a position in the milking stall () such that the first and second raised surfaces (, ) are located between rear legs (, ) of an animal () standing in a milking position in the milking stall (), with a transverse distance (w) between the left side edge () of the first raised surface and the right side edge () of the second raised surface defining a width between the rear legs (, ) of the animal (), with said first and second elongated elements (, ) oriented in a manner such that the transverse distance (w) between the left side edge () of the first elongated element () and the right side edge () of the second elongated element () increases ...

Milking Apparatus and System

A device suitable for attachment to a milking platform at a “milking position” has a strippings viewing area and a light source, which is operable to illuminate in a suitable manner the strippings viewing area to enhance the visibility to an operator of any mastitis symptoms in use and/or to illuminate the udder to facilitate inspection or treatment. The light source may also be operable to give continuous or intermittent colour signals to the operator and the device might also include an alpha-numeric area. The device might form part of a leg separator and/or sprayer and/or milk hose support. A milking platform with such a device is also claimed. 1. A milking platform device disposed at a milking position in a dairy , the device comprising:a housing having a recessed portion;a milk contrasting and inspection surface disposed at least partially in the recessed portion; anda drain in fluid communication with the recessed portion.2. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising:a milk hose guide attached to the housing.3. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising:an upwardly directed light joined to the housing and directed to an underside of the milk contrasting and inspection surface, and wherein the milk contrasting and inspection surface is translucent.4. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising:a light joined to the housing and directed to illuminate the milk contrasting and inspection surface.5. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising:an upwardly directed light directed to illuminate a dairy animal udder when the dairy animal is at the milking position.6. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising:a light controlled to designate a source of milk that is on the milk contrasting and inspection surface.7. The device of claim 1 , and further comprising:a visual display panel joined to the housing.8. A device for installation on a milking platform at a milking position claim 1 , the device comprising: a milk strippings viewing surface; and', 'a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CUPS TO A DAIRY ANIMAL

A robotic attacher retrieves first and second cups from the right side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches the cups to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching the first cup to the right front teat and a second cup to the left front teat of the dairy livestock. The robotic attacher retrieves third and fourth cups from the right side of the equipment area and attaches the cups to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching the third cup to the right rear teat and the fourth cup to the left rear teat. 1. A method , comprising:retrieving, by a robotic attacher, a first cup and a second cup from the right side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the first cup to a right front teat of the dairy livestock;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the second cup to a left front teat of the dairy livestock;retrieving, by the robotic attacher, a third cup and a fourth cup from the right side of the equipment area after attaching the second cup;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the third cup to a right rear teat of the dairy livestock;andattaching, by the robotic attacher, the fourth cup to a left rear teat of the dairy livestock.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the first cup comprises:determining a location of a reference point;positioning the teat cup relative to the reference point; anddetermining a location of the right front teat from the reference point.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth cups comprises a teat cup.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:retracting the robotic attacher into the equipment area after attaching the fourth cup;detaching the cups after the robotic attacher releases grip of the cups; andretracting the cups into the equipment area independently of the robotic attacher gripping the cups.5. A method claim 1 ...

Data Management System and Method of Use

A milking machine system comprising: a milking machine system for regulating a flow of a milk from a teat into a reservoir. 1. A milking machine system comprising:a milking machine system for regulating a flow of a milk from a teat into a reservoir.2. The milking machine system of wherein:said milk is produced by an animal among a cow, a goat, or another milk-producing mammals.3. The milking machine system of wherein:said teat comprising of a plurality of milk glands comprising a Papillary duct located at the top of a lactiferous sinus.4. The milking machine system of wherein said milking machine system further comprises:an encapsulated battery,a microprocessor-controlled valve actuating apparatus,an RF communications hardware,a firmware,a protocol, andan float portion.5. The milking machine system of wherein:said float portion enclosed within an additional outer shell,said float portion having a one or more passages,said one or more passages being adapted to allow said flow of said milk into an outer capsule and around the float portion, andsaid float portion being sealed between an input and an output.6. The milking machine system of wherein:said RF communications hardware is in communication with said microprocessor-controlled valve actuating apparatus; andsaid microprocessor-controlled valve actuating apparatus selectively opens and closes of said flow through said assembly.7. The milking machine system of wherein:said float portion containing all electronic circuitry, battery, and known electromechanical apparatus capable of causing movement of an actuator arm.8. The milking machine system of wherein:said float portion is formed of multiple parts and sealed via conventional polymer seals in combination with conventional threads; and further wherein,said polymer seals are made via chemical bonding, solvent, adhesive, ultrasonic welding or other known method of joining.9. The milking machine system of wherein:said float portion is formed of an RF transparent ...

Milk meter

A milk meter operably coupled to a controller, the milk meter comprising an inlet, an outlet, an inner column coupled to an opening of the outlet. The milk meter further comprises a conductivity sensor comprising a first conductive strip positioned at a first portion of the milk meter and a second conductive strip positioned substantially parallel to the first conductive strip wherein the conductivity sensor measures a change in resistance between the first and second conductive strips as fluid collects inside the milk meter before the fluid exits the milk meter through the outlet opening. The controller is operable to receive data about the fluid from the conductivity sensor and calculate a total quantity of fluid flow through the milk meter over a period of time.

FARM SYSTEM

A farm system comprising a plurality of smart tags which are each configured to be worn by an animal, a transmitter and receiver unit for wireless communication with the smart tag, one control unit which is communicatively connected to the transmitter and receiver unit and a farm unit which can be controlled by the control unit. Each smart tag comprises at least one sensor and is configured for wirelessly transmitting information obtained by one of the sensors to the transmitter and receiver unit, wherein the transmitter and receiver unit is configured for supplying the received information to the control unit and wherein the control unit is configured for processing the received information and, at least on the basis of this processed information, controlling at least a farm unit and/or generating a report signal for indicating to a user of the system that an activity is to be carried out. 1. A farm system comprising a plurality of smart tags which are each configured to be worn by an animal , at least a transmitter and receiver unit for wireless communication with the smart tags , at least a control unit which is communicatively connected with the transmitter and receiver unit , and at least one farm unit , wherein the at least one farm unit comprises at least one of the following farm units: a feeding unit for feeding the animals under the control of the control unit , a milking unit for milking the animals under the control of the control unit , a dung scraper for shoving off dung and/or urine on a floor under the control of the control unit , a dung robot which is automotive for cleaning a stable following a particular route under the control of the control unit , a controllable gate for opening or closing , under the control of the control unit , an access to an area of a farm such as a stable , part of the stable , cow box , feeding area of a stable , meadow and a passage of a farm , a lighting unit for lighting , under the control of the control unit , at ...

Inline Analyzer for a Milking Machine

An inline analyzer for a milking machine system includes an outer body having a central axis, a fluid input channel, an upper cover attached to the fluid input channel, a central portion attached to the upper cover, a lower portion attached to the central portion, and a fluid output channel attached to the lower portion, wherein the fluid input channel, the central portion and the fluid output channel each have a hollow central channel. A float portion is disposed loosely within the outer body and is free to move axially along the central axis such that milk flows around the float portion. Electrode(s) extend through an upper portion of the float portion. A battery, processor(s), memory and actuator are disposed within float portion. The actuator causes the float portion to move axially along the outer body central to regulate the flow of milk through the outer body. 1. An inline analyzer for a milking machine system that regulates a flow of a milk from a teat into a reservoir , the inline analyzer comprising:an outer body having a central axis, a fluid input channel aligned with a central axis, an upper cover attached to the fluid input channel, a central portion aligned with the central axis and attached to the upper cover, a lower portion attached to the central portion, and a fluid output channel aligned with the central axis and attached to the lower portion, wherein the fluid input channel, the central portion and the fluid output channel each have a hollow central channel;a float portion disposed loosely within the hollow central channel of the central portion such that the float portion is free to move axially along the central axis and the flow of the milk within the outer body passes around the float portion;one or more electrodes extending through an upper portion of the float portion;a battery disposed within float portion;one or more processors disposed within the float portion and electrically connected to the one or more electrodes and the battery;a ...

METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT, IN PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL, HEATING AND/OR COOLING, OF LIQUID FOOD FOR ANIMALS

In a device for freezing milk, in particular colostrum (), in a container () comprising a temperature control element (), the temperature control element remains in the frozen milk. 1. Device for freezing milk , especially colostrum comprising:a container with a temperature control element;a lid with a teat configured for milk consumption to young animals, especially calves, wherein the temperature control element is usable for freezing and thawing the milk and can remain in the frozen milk after the freezing.2. Device as per claim 1 , further wherein the temperature control element is a heat exchanger.3. Device as per claim 1 , further wherein the temperature control element is a kind of immersion heater operated electronically.4. Device as per claim 1 , further comprising a cavity located and remaining inside the container claim 1 , wherein the cavity can be filled with treatment medium.5. Device as per claim 4 , further wherein the cavity is spiral-shaped.6. Device as per claim 4 , further wherein the cavity has a filler hole.7. Device as per claim 6 , further wherein the filler hole is located outside of the container.8. Device as per claim 4 , further wherein the cavity is equipped with an outlet.9. Device as per claim 8 , further wherein the outlet is located outside of the container.10. Device as per claim 9 , further wherein the outlet and the filler hole are located on the same side of the container.11. Device as per claim 4 , further wherein the cavity is located inside an immersion heater-like device which can be inserted into and removed from the container.12. Device as per one of the claims 1 , further wherein the device can be directly coupled to a milking system.13. Device as per claim 1 , further wherein the container is equipped with an outer and/or inner thread at an upper edge.14. (canceled)15. Device as per claim 1 , further wherein the teat is eccentric.16. Device as per claim 1 , further wherein the teat is a fixed part of the lid or can be ...

System and method for milking stall assignment using real-time location

A system comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores information about a milking stall where a dairy livestock is located at a first time, and a coordinate location of the dairy livestock at a second time. The processor is communicatively coupled to the memory and determines if the coordinate location of the dairy livestock at the second time is different than the milking stall where the dairy livestock is located at the first time. If the coordinate location where the dairy livestock is located at the second time is not the milking stall, the processor generates an error flag associated with the dairy livestock.

Teat Dip Manifold for an Automatic Teat Dip Applicator

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit. 1. A teat dip manifold for an automatic teat dip applicator , the teat dip manifold comprising:a housing defining a manifold chamber;an inlet into the manifold chamber;a plurality of outlets from the manifold chamber, each outlet corresponds to a teat cup liner in a milker unit; anda plurality of valves, and each valve is moveable to open and close at least one outlet.2. The teat dip manifold of claim 1 , wherein the number of valves corresponds to the number of outlets from the manifold chamber.3. The teat dip manifold of claim 1 , wherein a valve in the closed position substantially seals a corresponding outlet from vacuum applied to a milker unit connected to the teat dip manifold. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/269,835 filed Oct. 10, 2011 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/584,475 filed Sep. 4, 2009 issued Oct. 11, 2011 under U.S. Pat. No. 8,033,247, which is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 12/215,706 filed Jun. 27, 2008, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No.: 12/157,924 filed Jun. 12, 2008 issued May 4, 2010 under U.S. Pat. No. 7,707,966, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/151,107 filed Jun. 13, 2005 issued Jul. 22, 2008 under U.S. Pat. No. 7,401,573, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional 60/578,997 filed Jun. 12, 2004, each of which is incorporated by reference in their entireties.This invention relates generally to teat dip applicators and backflushing systems for dairy animal milker units, and more particularly to ...

Milking device comprising a support device

A milking device includes a support device ( 1 ) supporting a milking member ( 2 ) having a claw ( 3 ) and a number of teatcups ( 4 ) to be attached to a respective teat of an animal. The support device ( 1 ) includes a rear portion ( 6 ), an attachment part ( 9 ) attaching the support device to a structure, and an arm section ( 7 ) having a proximal end portion attached to the rear portion ( 6 ) and a distal end portion movable between an active position in the proximity of the animal to be milked and a rest position. A first cavity extends along the arm section and houses a retracting member for retracting the milking member from the teats of the animal. A second cavity for conveying a fluid flow extends along the arm section. The arm section includes an extruded part enclosing the first cavity and the second cavity.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CUPS TO A DAIRY ANIMAL

A robotic attacher retrieves a preparation cup from an equipment area of a milking box located behind a dairy livestock. The robotic attacher attaches and detaches the preparation cup to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching and detaching the preparation cup to the right front teat, the left front teat, the left rear teat, and the right rear teat. 1. A method , comprising:retrieving, by a robotic attacher, a preparation cup from an equipment area of a milking box located behind a dairy livestock;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to a right front teat of the dairy livestock;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the right front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right front teat;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the left front teat of the dairy livestock after it is detached from the right front teat;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the left front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left front teat;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to left rear teat of the dairy livestock after it is detached from the left front teat;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the left rear teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left rear teat;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the right rear teat of the dairy livestock after it is detached from the left rear teat;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the right rear teat of the dairy livestock;anddetaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right rear teat.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the preparation cup to the right front teat comprises:determining a location of a reference ...

Livestock Structures and Methods

Structures and methods for livestock, such as those, for example, for accommodating and/or milking livestock. 1. A structure comprising:a floor,a roof, where a majority of the roof is substantially parallel to the floor;a first side comprising a first sidewall configured to support a portion of the roof;a second side comprising a second sidewall configured to support a portion of the roof; anda plurality of fans positioned on the first side of the structure such that, if the plurality of fans are activated, air is removed from the structure by the plurality of fans;where the structure is configured to accommodate livestock.2. (canceled)3. The structure of claim 1 , where the roof comprises an opening configured such that air can enter the structure through the roof and be removed from the structure by the plurality of fans.4. (canceled)5. The structure of claim 3 , further comprising:a steeple coupled to the roof and configured to discourage fluid from entering the structure through the opening while permitting air to enter the structure through the opening.6. (canceled)7. The structure of claim 1 , where the structure is configured to accommodate at least one milking parlor.8. (canceled)9. The structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a first milking parlor disposed within the structure and positioned such that at least a portion of the first milking parlor is beneath at least a portion of the opening to permit air entering the structure through the opening to engage any livestock in the first milking parlor.1012-. (canceled)13. The structure of claim 8 , further comprising:a second milking parlor disposed within the structure.1417-. (canceled)18. The structure of claim 8 , further comprising:a basement positioned beneath the floor of the structure and configured to be accessible by at least one vehicle such that milk from livestock in the first milking parlor can pass to the at least one vehicle if livestock are milked in the first milking parlor.19. The structure ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ATTACHING CUPS TO A DAIRY ANIMAL

A robotic attacher retrieves a preparation cup from an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches and detaches the preparation cup to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching and detaching the preparation cup to the left front teat, the right front teat, the right rear teat, and the left rear teat. 1. A method , comprising:retrieving, by a robotic attacher, a preparation cup from an equipment area of a milking box located behind a dairy livestock;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to a left front teat of the dairy livestock;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the left front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left front teat;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the right front teat of the dairy livestock after it is detached from the left front teat;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the right front teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right front teat;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to right rear teat of the dairy livestock after it is detached from the right front teat;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the right rear teat of the dairy livestock;detaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the right rear teat;attaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup to the left rear teat of the dairy livestock after it is detached from the right rear teat;applying vacuum pressure to the preparation cup after attaching it to the left rear teat of the dairy livestock;anddetaching, by the robotic attacher, the preparation cup from the left rear teat.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the preparation cup to the left front teat comprises:determining a location of a reference point using a controller;positioning ...

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MOVING A ROBOTIC ARM ALONG A ROTARY MILKING PLATFORM

A system for operating a robotic arm comprises a carriage and a robotic arm. The carriage is mounted on a track adjacent to a rotary milking platform having a substantially circular perimeter and a stall for a dairy livestock. The carriage moves along a substantially straight portion of the track tangent to and outside the perimeter of the rotary milking platform at a rate based at least in part upon a speed of rotation of the rotary milking platform. The carriage moves in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotation of the rotary milking platform and such movement of the carriage is independent of any physical coupling between the carriage and the rotary milking platform. The robotic arm extends between the legs of the dairy livestock. 1. A system for operating a robotic arm , comprising:a carriage mounted on a track positioned adjacent to a rotary milking platform having a substantially circular perimeter and a stall for a dairy livestock, the carriage operable to move along a substantially straight portion of the track tangent to and outside the perimeter of the rotary milking platform at a rate based at least in part upon a speed of rotation of the rotary milking platform, wherein the carriage moves in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotation of the rotary milking platform and such movement of the carriage is independent of any physical coupling between the carriage and the rotary milking platform; anda robotic arm coupled to the carriage and operable to extend between the legs of the dairy livestock.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller operable to determine the rate for the carriage to move along the substantially straight portion of the track.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the carriage moves along the track in response to a signal indicating the speed of rotation of the rotary milking platform.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a rotary encoder attached to the rotary milking platform and operable to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROTARY MILKING PARLOR ARRANGEMENT,COMPUTER PROGRAM AND NON-VOLATILE DATA CARRIER

A drive unit causes a rotating platform of a rotary milking parlor arrangement to move in a direction of rotation. The drive unit includes first and second drive motors arranged to engage a drive rail of the rotating platform and act on a respective side of the drive rail to cause the rotating platform to move. Each of the drive motors produces a respective pace signal indicating a rotational speed of the drive motor in question. A control unit receives the pace signals from each of the drive motors in each drive unit. The control unit compares the pace signal from the first drive motor with the pace signal from the second drive motor from each drive unit to establish a respective difference in the rotational speeds in the drive unit. If the difference exceeds a threshold value, the control unit triggers an alarm. 1130. A system for controlling a rotary milking parlor arrangement , which comprises a rotating platform () with a plurality of stalls (S) each of which is configured to house a respective animal during milking , the system comprising:{'b': 241', '242', '243', '244', '245', '130, 'at least one drive unit (, , , , ) configured to cause the rotating platform () to move in at least a first direction (RF, RB) of rotation around a rotation point (P), and'}{'b': 220', '241', '242', '243', '244', '245, 'a control unit () configured to control the operation of the at least one drive unit (, , , , ), wherein,'}{'b': 341', '342', '230', '130', '230', '130', '341', '342', '11', '12', '21', '22', '31', '32', '41', '42', '51', '52, 'each of the at least one drive unit comprises first and second drive motors (, ) arranged to engage a drive rail () of the rotating platform () and act on a respective side of the drive rail () so as to cause the rotating platform () to perform said movement, each of said first and second drive motors (, ) being configured to produce a respective pace signal (p, p; p, p; p, p; p, p; p, p) indicating a rotational speed of the respective ...

An insert for a breast pump

An insert (22) for a breast-receiving funnel of a breast pump comprising an elongate inflatable bladder (23) which defines a pressure chamber (26), the elongate inflatable bladder (23) being adapted to fit in a teat receiving space of said breast receiving funnel (10) so that the bladder extends from an inner end of said funnel towards an outer end of said funnel, and lie between a user's teat and the funnel when a breast is inserted in the funnel, such that the elongate inflatable bladder (23) is configured to deform towards a user's teat located in the teat receiving space in a predetermined manner when a pressure difference is applied between the teat receiving space and the pressure chamber (26) such that a peristaltic action is applied to said user's teat, to aid the expression of milk therefrom.

A leg spreading device to be mounted in a milking stall

The invention relates to a leg spreading device for an animal in a milking stall. The leg spreading device (10) comprises a first raised surface (10a) provided with a left side edge (10a l ) and a second raised surface provided with a right side edge (10b i ). The leg spreading device (10) comprises a first elongated element (10a) forming the first raised surface and a second elongated element (10b) forming the second raised surface. The elongated elements (10a, 10b) are oriented in a manner such that a transverse distance (w) between the left side edge (10a 1 ) of the first raised surface and the right side edge (10b 1 ) of the second raised surface increases continuously in a longitudinal direction of the elongated elements (10a, 10b) from a first transverse distance (w i ) in the first longitudinal position (I 1 ) to a second transverse distance (w 2 ) in a second longitudinal position (1 2 ).

Bench to record parameters of trajectory of milking machine at removal from udder cows

FIELD: agriculture.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to agriculture, in particular, to milking equipment. Platform (5) with artificial nipples (6) is attached to frame (1) by means of slide (9) with retainers (10). Vacuum pump (2) is connected via valve (11) and further two-way electric valve (12) to pneumatic cylinder (8), elastic milk-carrying hose (13) to collector (14) of milking unit (7) and then to suck-rod chambers of milking cups (15), as well as branch pipe (16) with pulsator (17). Pulsator by vacuum hose (18) is connected with collector and then with wall-to-wall chambers of milking cups. Pneumatic cylinder is mounted vertically and lever (19) with bypass rollers (20) and (21) is attached to its top edge. Piston (22) of pneumatic cylinder comprises bypass roller (23). To control the position of valve (24) for shutting off the milking unit from vacuum, lever (25) is installed on the collector, cable (26) of the pneumatic cylinder of the milking machine removal is attached to lever.EFFECT: simplified process of registration of parameters of trajectory of motion of milking machine at removal from udder.1 cl, 1 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 683 478 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018122571, 19.06.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 28.03.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 28.03.2019 Бюл. № 10 Адрес для переписки: 308503, Белгородская обл., Белгородский р-н, п. Майский, ул. Вавилова, 24, ФГБОУ ВО Белгородский ГАУ, Н.Е. Крючковой "Теоретические основы определения плавности движения исполнительной части доильного манипулятора", "Известия Оренбургского государственного университета", N 2(30), 2011, с. 75-78. RU 2279797 C2, 20.07.2006. RU 2120744 C1, 27.10.1998. RU 2504951 C1, 27.01.2014. US 3973520 A1, 10.08.1976. US 4941433 A1, 17.07.1990. C 1 2 6 8 3 4 7 8 (56) Список документов, цитированных в ...

Milking unit manipulator with controlled mode of milking by quarter of udder of cow

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to agriculture, in particular to devices for milking cows. Manipulator of milking unit comprises electromagnetic pulsator (10), made in form of four independent pneumatic distributors (11), unit of solenoid valves (12), power supply unit (14), milk flow meter-counters (15), temperature sensors (16) and milk conductivity (17) connected to control unit (18), vacuum line (13) and milk line (19). Holder (1) of teat cups (2) is installed on support lever (3). Support lever is made in form of parallelogram mechanism (4) and can turn in vertical plane by means of linear drive (5) due to hinged connection with intermediate lever (6). Intermediate lever is pivotally connected with manipulator withdrawal handle (7). Second linear drive (8) is pivotally connected by one end to fixed post (9), and by the second one - to the intermediate lever. Individual holders of teat cups are made in the form of independently turning elongated rings. EFFECT: higher reliability, physiological value and ergonomics of milking machine operation. 1 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 715 859 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019107891, 19.03.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 03.03.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 03.03.2020 Бюл. № 7 Адрес для переписки: 109428, Москва, ул. 1-й Институтский проезд, 5, ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ 2 7 1 5 8 5 9 C 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1750511 A1, 30.07.1992. SU 1634193 A1, 15.03.1991. SU 1113055 A1, 15.09.1984. US 4941433 A, 17.07.1990. US 8505484 B2, 13.08.2013. (54) Манипулятор доильной установки с управляемым режимом доения по четвертям вымени коровы (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, (4) и имеет возможность поворота в вертикальной в частности к устройствам для доения коров. плоскости ...

Вставка для молокоотсоса

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Принимающая грудь воронка для молокоотсоса содержит секцию входного отверстия, принимающую сосок полость, основную вставку, содержащую удлиненный накачиваемый баллон, который образует напорную камеру, и дополнительную вставку с проходящей по окружности упруго деформируемой стенкой, расположенной в секции входного отверстия, и проходящую над передним концом баллона таким образом, чтобы указанный передний конец не соприкасался с соском пользовательницы, когда сосок пользовательницы находится в указанной воронке. Удлиненный накачиваемый баллон выполнен с возможностью установки в принимающей сосок полости таким образом, чтобы баллон проходил от внутреннего конца указанной воронки в направлении наружного конца указанной воронки и находился между соском пользовательницы и воронкой, когда грудь вставлена в указанную воронку, так что удлиненный накачиваемый баллон выполнен с возможностью деформирования в направлении соска пользовательницы, находящегося в принимающей сосок полости предварительно определенным образом, когда между принимающей сосок полостью и напорной камерой создается разница давлений таким образом, чтобы к указанному соску пользовательницы прикладывалось перистальтическое воздействие для содействия в сцеживании из него молока. Раскрыт молокоотсос, использующий эту воронку. Технический результат состоит в упрощении конструкции и обеспечении перистальтических воздействий на грудь, которые аналогичны действиям грудного ребенка. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 537 784 C2 (51) МПК A61M 1/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012101634/14, 09.06.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 09.06.2010 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.07.2013 Бюл. № 21 (73) Патентообладатель(и): КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС ЭЛЕКТРОНИКС Н.В. (NL) R U 18.06.2009 EP 09163034.3 ...

Method and medical preventive device for impulse frequency resonant electromagnetic field for prophylaxis and treatment of cow udder diseases, stimulation of lactation

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions refers to agriculture, in particular veterinary medicine, and can be used for the prevention and treatment of udder cows diseases, stimulation of lactation. Influences the udder with a non-contact electromagnetic field of a high frequency of 27 MHz. Simultaneously, impulse modulation of biologically active resonance frequencies is established in the range from 0.01÷2,500,000 Hz with a power of 0.01 watts. Electromagnetic field effect is made by a quarter of the udder from both sides of the udder by high-frequency generators contralateral to the udder quarter with alternate alternation of exposure on exposure within 6÷48 hours. Treatment and prophylactic device is equipped with an additional high-frequency generator, an udder applicator made as a cow udder harness. Harness consists of belts and sling lines that form crossbars and sidewalls, fastened with mobile and sewn buckles, with pockets for contralately disposed generators of high frequency relative to the quarter of the udder. Generator is made in a hermetically sealed shock-resistant casing made of plastic, manufactured by nanotechnology, with the possibility of alternating alternation of exposure for 6:48 h. EFFECT: group of inventions provides an increase in the effectiveness of treatment and prevention of clinical and subclinical forms of mastitis and stimulation of lactation in the mammary gland of the animal. 2 cl, 4 dwg, 3 ex РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 644 826 C1 (51) МПК A61N 1/06 (2006.01) A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61N 1/06 (2006.01); A01J 7/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017100727, 12.01.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 14.02.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 14.02.2018 Бюл. № 5 2 6 4 4 8 2 6 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1308274 A1 07.05.1987. RU 2345796 C2 10.02.2009. RU 2115303 C1 ...

Device for measuring teat pressure on teat

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to agriculture, in particular to devices for measuring teat pressure on teats during production, diagnosing technical condition and maintenance of milking machines. Device for measuring teat rubber pressure on teat includes a measuring unit, which comprises a housing, an artificial teat made in the form of an elastic shell, which inner cavity is connected to atmosphere through valve, artificial teat tare unit containing chamber with nut, pressure gauge, manual pump, power supply unit, valve electric drive, negative pressure sensor with valve control electric drive output connected to teat cup wall inter-wall chamber inlet. Inner cavity of teat is connected with pressure sensor, which is located on housing of measuring unit and is connected to measuring instrument by means of measuring circuit. Measuring circuit is tuned so that the level of the output signal at the pressure in the cavity of the artificial teat equal to zero corresponds to the pressure corresponding to the deformation of the artificial teat. EFFECT: increased accuracy of measuring pressure of teat liner on teat. 1 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 709 674 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018123459, 27.06.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 19.12.2019 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 27.06.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 19.12.2019 Бюл. № 35 2 7 0 9 6 7 4 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2616415 C1, 14.04.2017. RU 2492634 C1, 20.09.2013. RU 2247494 C2, 10.03.2005. RU 167709 U1, 10.01.2017. EP 1210870 B1, 16.03.2005. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ДАВЛЕНИЯ СОСКОВОЙ РЕЗИНЫ НА СОСОК (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, датчик разрежения с выходом управления в частности к устройствам для измерения электроприводом клапана, подключенным к ...

유축기용 유방 수용 깔때기 조립체

유축기의 유방 수용 깔때기 조립체용 인서트는 압력 챔버(26)를 형성하는 세장형 팽창형 블래더(23)를 포함하고, 세장형 팽창형 블래더(23)는 깔때기(10)의 젖꼭지 수용 공간(11) 내에 적합하도록 적용되어 블래더가 상기 깔때기의 내부 단부로부터 상기 깔때기의 외부 단부를 향해 연장하게 되고, 유방이 깔때기 내에 삽입될 때 사용자의 젖꼭지와 깔때기 사이에 놓여, 세장형 팽창형 블래더는 연동 작용이 상기 사용자의 젖꼭지에 인가되어 그로부터 모유의 짜냄을 보조하도록 젖꼭지 수용 공간과 압력 챔버 사이에 압력차가 인가될 때 사전 결정된 방식으로 젖꼭지 수용 공간 내에 배치된 사용자의 젖꼭지를 향해 변형되도록 구성된다.

Portable manipulator for milking cows

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to agriculture, in particular to devices for milking cows. Proposed portable manipulator includes a milking machine consisting of teat cup (1) with sucker (2) and interstitial chamber (3) formed by teat cup liner(4), four-section milking cluster (5) with sections (6), which in the lower part are united by milk receiving chamber (7) connected to milking line (10) of the milking plant. At the top the milking cluster sections are connected by chamber (11) of constant vacuum pressure connected to vacuum line (12) of the milking plant. Each milking cluster section contains control chamber (13) communicating with the constant vacuum pressure chamber and with the atmosphere. Above chamber of constant vacuum pressure (21) is connected via the overflow hole to the milk receiving chamber of the milk cluster and is made in the form of a milk trap. Pneumatic cylinder (29) to remove the milking machine via two-way electric valve (30) is connected to the vacuum line or atmosphere and suspended from the vacuum line of the milking plant. Inter-wall chambers through distribution chamber (33) are connected to pulsator (34). EFFECT: improved efficiency of machine milking of cows in linear milking plants. 1 cl, 1 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 649 668 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017108088, 10.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 10.03.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 04.04.2018 Бюл. № 10 2 6 4 9 6 6 8 R U (54) Переносной манипулятор для доения коров (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к устройствам для доения коров. Переносной манипулятор включает доильный аппарат, состоящий из доильных стаканов (1) с подсосковой (2) и межстенной камерой (3), образуемых сосковой резиной (4), ...

Устройство для измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может быть использовано для измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок при производстве, диагностировании технического состояния и техническом обслуживании доильных аппаратов. Устройство для измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок состоит из измерительного блока, который содержит корпус, искусственный сосок, выполненный в виде эластичной оболочки, внутренняя полость которого сообщается с датчиком смешанного давления и с атмосферой через клапан, измерительной цепи, измерительного прибора, электропривода клапана, блока питания и датчика разрежения с выходом управления электроприводом клапана, подключенным к вводу в межстенную камеру доильного стакана. Устройство содержит блок тарирования искусственного соска, который содержит камеру с гайкой, манометр и ручной насос двойного действия, создающий давление или разрежение в камере блока тарирования искусственного соска. Использование изобретения позволит осуществлять настройку измерительной цепи устройства без использования дополнительного оборудования и повысить точность измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок. 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 767 527 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021121075, 15.07.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 15.07.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 17.03.2022 Бюл. № 8 2 7 6 7 5 2 7 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2709674 C1, 19.12.2019. RU 2616415 C1, 14.04.2017. SU 1080793 A1, 23.03.1984. RU 2686809 C1, 30.04.2019. GB 996854 A, 30.06.1965. (54) Устройство для измерения давления сосковой резины на сосок (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству датчика разрежения с выходом управления и может быть использовано для измерения электроприводом клапана, подключенным к давления сосковой ...

Flow meter for milking machines

FIELD: agriculture.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the agriculture, in particular to the milk flow intensity determination and the milking process control units. Flowmeter for the milking machines comprises housing, transparent jar with the milk flow scale, milk from the milking unit receiving tube, valve with a float mounted thereon, discharge tube with calibrated orifice in its lower part and milk from the flowmeter jar discharge branch pipe to milking bucket or the milking unit milk pipeline. By the vertical partition the transparent jar inner cavity is divided into milk from the milking unit receiving chamber and the constant controlled vacuum chamber. In the lower part the constant controlled vacuum chamber is connected to the milk supply hose from the milking device manifold and to the branch pipe in the form of bent tube for milk suction into the receiving chamber. In the upper part the constant controlled vacuum chamber is connected to the pulsator.EFFECT: preventing the teat cups dragging on the animal's udder teats at the end of milking.1 cl, 1 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 684 214 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018114609, 19.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 19.04.2018 2 6 8 4 2 1 4 R U Адрес для переписки: 347740, Ростовская обл., г. Зерноград, ул. Ленина, 21, Азово-Черноморский инженерный институт - филиал федерального государственного бюджетного образовательного учреждения высшего образования "Донской государственный аграрный университет" в г. Зернограде (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2437278 C2, 27.12.2011. SU 1338818 A1, 23.09.1987. SU 1777733 A1, 30.11.1992. EP 515818 B1, 09.11.1994. EP 1543719 B1, 07.05.2008. (54) ПОТОКОМЕР ДЛЯ ДОИЛЬНЫХ АППАРАТОВ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к ...

Method and electromechanical device for prevention and treatment of udder diseases, stimulation of cows lactation

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to agriculture, in particular to dairy farming. Electromechanical device for preventing and treating udder diseases, stimulating lactation of cows comprises an applicator of udder (1), which is made in form of a harness applied around udder (13), in which there is high-frequency generator (2) in a sealed shock-proof housing of plastic, which forms a pulse exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic field in given modulation modes, programmable in the frequency range of 0.01-2500000 Hz on the udder. Applicator is equipped with cover sling (14), on which along the perimeter of the udder nipple base in the area of mechanoreceptors of all four quarters of the udder for guiding the high frequency electromagnetic field 27.0-27.25 mHz and prolonged mechanical stimulation of receptors of affected quarter of udder are located on moving platforms of schungite crystals (15) of different shape. EFFECT: higher effectiveness of prevention and treatment of udder diseases, stimulation of cows lactation. 2 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 739 622 C1 (51) МПК A01J 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01J 7/00 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020127061, 12.08.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.12.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 12.08.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 28.12.2020 Бюл. № 1 2 7 3 9 6 2 2 R U (54) Способ и электромеханическое устройство профилактики и лечения заболеваний вымени, стимуляции лактации коров (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к сельскому Аппликатор снабжен охватной стропой (14), на хозяйству, в частности к молочному которой по периметру основания сосков вымени животноводству. Электромеханическое в области механорецепторов всех четырех устройство профилактики и лечения заболеваний четвертей вымени для наведения вымени, стимуляции лактации коров содержит электромагнитного поля высокой ...

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Safety valve for a dairy system component

A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.