Method of and a device for milking an animal
US6425345B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J5/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for milking an animal by using at least one milking machine (5) including at least one teatcup (3) having a teatcup liner (11) forming a space defined by a wall surface. The teatcup (3) is arranged to be applied to a teat in such a manner that the wall surface extends around and abuts the teat. The device includes a control unit arranged to control the application of the teatcup (3) in such a manner that an arbitrary portion of the wall surface abuts different teat portions during a first milking occasion with respect to an animal and during a later milking occasion with respect to this animal, respectively.
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