Method and device for the improved milking of an animal, in particular of a cow
US6957625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J5/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and a device for milking milk residues to achieve the extraction of as much of the milk as possible that is preset in the udder. According to the method, a rubber teat element (10) in a teat cup (1) is displaced in a milking motion by a negative suction pressure caused by adjustable pulse phases consisting of alternating suction and pause phases and of a pulse intensity, in order to a volumetric flow of milk. The volumetric flow is continuously recorded and if it decreases, the motion of the rubber teat element is modified in a targeted manner.
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