Cartridge for a teatcup, and a teatcup
US11160247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J5/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cartridge and a teatcup to be attached to the teat of an animal to be milked are disclosed. The cartridge includes an elongated sleeve, having an upper end section and a lower end section, and a teatcup liner pre-mounted in the elongated sleeve. The teatcup liner includes an upper end portion located at the upper end section, a lower end portion located at the lower end section, and a barrel portion extending between the upper and lower end portions. The barrel portion has a polygonal cross-sectional shape defining a plurality of corner portions and a plurality of side portions. The elongated sleeve includes a primary locking member. The teatcup liner includes a primary complementary locking member. The two locking members engage each other to prevent rotation of the teatcup liner in relation to the elongated sleeve.
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