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Milking parlour and method for operating the same

US8281743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 17, 2008
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2029

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  • 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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