Milking parlour and method for operating the same
US8281743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/126
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for milking an animal provides a milking parlor (1) with a robotic manipulation device (25) and a milking stall (5) provided on a platform (3) moveable relative to the robotic manipulation device (25). An electric control system is adapted to vary the movement of the platform in response to the performance of the robotic manipulation device (25) in servicing the milking stall (5).
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