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Apparatus and method for cleaning a milking system

US8342124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2008
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01J7/025
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of cleaning a plurality of teat cups (8a-d) includes using a robotic manipulation device (2) to move the plurality of teat cups (8a-d) from a first position to a second position, and cleaning the teat cups (8a-d) at a second position, wherein the robotic manipulation device (2) deposits the teat cups (8a-d) individually, in turn, at the second position.

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