Method and a device for milking an animal
US6651583B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J5/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention refers to a method and a device for milking an animal. The device comprises a milking machine arranged to permit milking of the animal according to a milking process being determined by a number of adjustable parameters defining the intensity of the milking process. The value of a variable related to the time period from at least one first milking operation to a following second milking operation is determined for the animal by determining means (31, 32). The animal is milked during the second milking operation by means of the milking machine, wherein at least one of said parameters is adjusted in response to said determined value by control means (30, 31).
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