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Method and apparatus for recognizing and determining the position of at least one teat cup

US8045763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims

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Assignee

DeLaval Holding AB · SE

Inventors

Anders Hallstrom · Handen, SE
Thomas Axelsson · Älta, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 12, 2007
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 24, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01J5/0175
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus (10) for recognizing and determining the position of at least one teat cup (401, 402, 403, 404) of at least one teat cup magazine (42, 421, 422). The apparatus (10) emits waves (20) into a region (A) which is expected to contain a teat cup or teat cups (401, 402, 403, 404). The apparatus (10) also includes a detector (260) for detecting reflections of the waves (20). The apparatus (10) also includes a unit (24) for evaluating the reflections in order to determine if the reflections originate from the teat cup or cups (401, 402, 403, 404). Furthermore, the apparatus (10) also includes a unit (26) for determining the position of the teat cup or cups (401, 402, 403, 404) if it is established that the reflections originate from the teat cup (401, 402, 403, 404).

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