公开(公告)号：US20120204805A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13454281

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

IPC: A01J7/04 ,  G06K9/48 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/46 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: A01J7/04 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01K1/126 ,  A01K13/001 ,  A01K29/00 ,  B25J9/0027 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/0096 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J9/1684 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J11/0045 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2661 ,  G05B2219/45113 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2200/04 ,  G06T2207/10004 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  H04N7/183 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/06 ,  Y10S901/07 ,  Y10S901/09 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10S901/43 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US08146532B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12293070

申请日：2007-02-07

Applicant: Toshi Watanabe

Inventor： Toshi Watanabe

IPC: A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J5/045 ,  A61B10/0045 ,  G01N1/10

Abstract: An automatic milking apparatus for laboratory animals that can facilitate and stabilize the positioning of a teat cup 20 is provided for full automation of a milking operation. An end of a first milk tube 12 attached to a teat cup 20 for laboratory animals is attached to a free end of a flexible arm A having one end fixed to a suitable base (milk collecting container stand B). The flexible arm A includes a laminated body 40 including a long member 41 formed of a material that is flexible and after being flexed, can maintain the shape (for example, a lead plate) and a steel plate member 42, the laminated body 40 being coated by a coating member 50, the members being in contact with each other in such a manner that they slip relative to each other upon being flexed in their entirety, the flexible arm A including a secured part 53 formed at the one end, the secured part 53 preventing relative movement of the respective members. The tip of the flexible arm A is not displaced after being positioned.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于实现动物的自动挤奶装置，其可以促进和稳定奶杯20的定位，用于挤奶操作的完全自动化。 连接到用于实验室动物的乳头杯20的第一个牛奶管12的一端连接到柔性臂A的自由端，该柔性臂A的一端固定到合适的基座（收集集装箱B）上。 柔性臂A包括层叠体40，其包括由柔性的材料形成的长构件41，并且在弯曲之后，可以保持形状（例如，引线板）和钢板构件42，层叠体40为 涂层部件50涂覆有这些部件，使得它们彼此接触，使得它们在整体上弯曲时相对于彼此滑动，柔性臂A包括一端形成的固定部分53，固定的 部分53防止各个构件的相对移动。 定位后，柔性臂A的前端不会移动。

公开(公告)号：US20110259271A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13127332

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Joshua Wayne Janmaat ,  Michael David Bates

Inventor： Joshua Wayne Janmaat ,  Michael David Bates

IPC: A01J5/003

CPC classification number: A01J5/003 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J99/00 ,  A01K1/126 ,  Y10T428/24777

Abstract: A rotary milking facility having an annular floor made up of subfloor supported modules. Each module defines plural bail areas and is each moulded at least primarily in a composite material.

Abstract translation: 一种旋转式挤奶设备，其具有由底板支撑的模块构成的环形地板。 每个模块定义多个保释区域，并且每个模块至少主要以复合材料模制。

公开(公告)号：US08033247B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12584475

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: Kevin L. Torgerson ,  Nathan Hedlund ,  Matthew J. Stuessel

Inventor： Kevin L. Torgerson ,  Nathan Hedlund ,  Matthew J. Stuessel

IPC: A01J7/02

CPC classification number: A01J7/04 ,  A01J5/047 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/02 ,  A01J7/022 ,  A01J7/025 ,  Y10T137/2546 ,  Y10T137/4245 ,  Y10T137/4252 ,  Y10T137/8593 ,  Y10T137/87684

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于清洁奶牛动物挤奶器单元并将其浸入乳制品动物的系统，该系统包括主控制器，空气供应器，供水装置，反冲洗液供应器，浸液源，用于接收空气的失速控制器，水 反吹流体和浸渍供应装置，以及与挤奶机单元的下游部分相邻的安全阀，以控制向冲洗单元供给的反冲洗和浸液。

公开(公告)号：US07757634B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11375204

申请日：2006-03-15

Applicant: Gordon James Croft

Inventor： Gordon James Croft

IPC: A01J7/00

CPC classification number: B08B9/0321 ,  A01J7/00 ,  B08B9/08 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/66 ,  B67D7/76

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for transferring a liquid consumable product, such as milk, from a bulk storage tank to a transport vehicle receiving tank or from one bulk tank to another whether stationary or mobile. The system increases the efficiency with which the milk is transferred from the bulk tank to the transport vehicle by providing a centrifugal pump permanently positioned on the milk producer's premises proximal the bulk tank. The system includes an air-purge system for removing any residual milk from the pump and transfer lines once pumping has ceased, as well as a wash system for cleaning the pump system components after use. In addition to transferring milk from the bulk tank to the transport truck, the centrifugal pump is conveniently adaptable for use in the washing operations, thereby adding to the efficiency of the overall system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将诸如牛奶的液体可消费产品从散装储存罐转移到运输车辆接收罐或从一个散装罐转移至另一个固定或移动的系统。 该系统通过提供永久定位在靠近散装罐的牛奶生产者的房屋处的离心泵来提高牛奶从散装罐转运到运输车辆的效率。 该系统包括一个空气净化系统，用于在泵停止之后从泵中除去残留的牛奶和输送管线，以及用于在使用后清洁泵系统部件的清洗系统。 除了将牛奶从散装罐转移到运输卡车之外，离心泵方便地适用于洗涤操作，从而增加了整个系统的效率。

公开(公告)号：US20090078206A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12293070

申请日：2007-02-07

Applicant: Toshi Watanabe

Inventor： Toshi Watanabe

IPC: A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J5/045 ,  A61B10/0045 ,  G01N1/10

Abstract: An automatic milking apparatus for laboratory animals that can facilitate and stabilize the positioning of a teat cup 20 is provided for full automation of a milking operation. An end of a first milk tube 12 attached to a teat cup 20 for laboratory animals is attached to a free end of a flexible arm A having one end fixed to a suitable base (milk collecting container stand B). The flexible arm A includes a laminated body 40 including a long member 41 formed of a material that is flexible and after being flexed, can maintain the shape (for example, a lead plate) and a steel plate member 42, the laminated body 40 being coated by a coating member 50, the members being in contact with each other in such a manner that they slip relative to each other upon being flexed in their entirety, the flexible arm A including a secured part 53 formed at the one end, the secured part 53 preventing relative movement of the respective members. The tip of the flexible arm A is not displaced after being positioned.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于实现动物的自动挤奶装置，其可以促进和稳定奶杯20的定位，用于挤奶操作的完全自动化。 连接到用于实验室动物的乳头杯20的第一个牛奶管12的一端连接到柔性臂A的自由端，该柔性臂A的一端固定到合适的基座（收集集装箱B）上。 柔性臂A包括层叠体40，其包括由柔性的材料形成的长构件41，并且在弯曲之后，可以保持形状（例如，引线板）和钢板构件42，层叠体40为 涂层部件50涂覆有这些部件，使得它们彼此接触，使得它们在整体上弯曲时相对于彼此滑动，柔性臂A包括一端形成的固定部分53，固定的 部分53防止各个构件的相对移动。 定位后，柔性臂A的前端不会移动。

公开(公告)号：US06978733B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US10477561

申请日：2002-05-08

Applicant: Torbjörn Petterson ,  Henrik Eng ,  Carl-Johan Victor

Inventor： Torbjörn Petterson ,  Henrik Eng ,  Carl-Johan Victor

IPC: A01J5/017 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/0175

Abstract: 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 the animal when the teatcups are applied to a respective teat. The arm arrangement (9) is movable from a first position beside the animal to a second position below the 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 to the teatcup via the conduit member.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于承载挤奶构件的装置，其包括四个奶杯（3），并且经由柔性管道构件（6）可连接到挤奶机（5）。 支撑元件（10）固定地安装在挤奶箱（13）上，用于使头部在前面被挤压和定位。 臂布置（9）可枢转地连接到支撑元件并且布置成当将挤奶杯应用于相应的奶头时在挤压动物期间部分地支撑挤奶构件。 臂装置（9）可从动物旁边的第一位置移动到动物下方的第二位置。 臂布置在与挤奶部件相距一定距离处固定地连接到柔性导管部件6，使得挤奶部件相对于臂装置可部分移动。 该装置包括力产生构件，用于在挤奶期间沿向前方向（x）产生作用在臂装置上的力。 该力通过导管构件传递到乳头杯。

公开(公告)号：US06866050B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US10795708

申请日：2004-03-08

Applicant: Marcus J. Engle

Inventor： Marcus J. Engle

IPC: A01J7/00 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B08B9/093 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/36 ,  B67D7/72 ,  B08B9/032 ,  B08B9/08

CPC classification number: B08B9/0325 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/027 ,  B08B9/093 ,  B67D7/0277 ,  B67D7/365 ,  B67D7/725 ,  Y10T137/3099 ,  Y10T137/3109

Abstract: A vacuum transfer system for transferring food grade products. A biased ball in a cage with a substantially uninterrupted cage wall is utilized as a check valve. The ball may be biased by a weight to float in a predictable orientation relative to the cage. The biased ball assures that a certain portion of the ball will consistently engage with and aperture. The biased ball also minimizes chattering of the ball in the cage under high flow conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于转移食品级产品的真空转移系统。 具有基本上不间断的笼壁的保持架中的偏置球被用作止回阀。 球可以被重物偏置以相对于保持架以可预测的方向浮动。 偏置的球确保球的某一部分将一致地接合和孔。 偏压球还可以在高流量条件下最大限度地减少笼中的球的颤动。

公开(公告)号：US06752101B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US10239350

申请日：2002-12-02

Applicant: John Hayne

Inventor： John Hayne

IPC: A01J908

CPC classification number: A01J5/017 ,  A01J7/00

Abstract: 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 teacups (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 structure (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 a member (25) for supporting the milking member in the active and inactive positions. A first stop (41, 23) defines the active position of the arm and a second stop (42, 23) defines the inactive position of the arm.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在挤奶摊位（1）中支撑挤奶构件的装置和一种挤奶摊档装置。 挤奶构件包括爪（8），连接到爪的多个茶杯（9）以及将爪连接到接收牛奶的构件（7）的长导管构件（11,12）。 摊位包括限定动物被挤奶的空间（3）的封闭结构（2）和允许动物进入和/或离开空间的通道（4）。 装置（15）包括臂（16），其具有第一端部部分和第二端部部分，并且可在挤奶操作之间的主动挤奶位置和缩回位置之间枢转。 臂包括用于在主动和非活动位置支撑挤奶构件的构件（25）。 第一止动件（41,23）限定了所述臂的活动位置，并且第二止动件（42,23）限定所述臂的不起作用的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06729338B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US10162157

申请日：2002-06-03

Applicant: Marcus J. Engle

Inventor： Marcus J. Engle

IPC: B08B908

CPC classification number: B08B9/0325 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/027 ,  B08B9/093 ,  B67D7/0277 ,  B67D7/365 ,  B67D7/725 ,  Y10T137/3099 ,  Y10T137/3109

Abstract: A vacuum transfer system for transferring food grade products. A biased ball in a cage with a substantially uninterrupted cage wall is utilized as a check valve. The ball may be biased by a weight to float in a predictable orientation relative to the cage. The biased ball assures that a certain portion of the ball will consistently engage with and aperture. The biased ball also minimizes chattering of the ball in the cage under high flow conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于转移食品级产品的真空转移系统。 具有基本上不间断的笼壁的保持架中的偏置球被用作止回阀。 球可以被重物偏置以相对于保持架以可预测的方向浮动。 偏置的球确保球的某一部分将一致地接合和孔。 偏压球还可以在高流量条件下最大限度地减少笼中的球的颤动。