Milking robot, and a milking arrangement
US8505484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/101
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A milking arrangement includes a milking robot (10) having a first link (L1), a second link (L2), a third link (L3), an end effector (E), sensor (16) and a control unit (15). The first link is rotatable to a first angle within a first angle range (α1) via a first joint (11). The second link is rotatable to a second angle within a second angle range (α2) via a second joint (12). The third link (L3) is rotatable to a third angle within a third angle range (α3) via third joint (13). The links (L1, L2, L3) are rotatable so that the end effector is movable within a three-dimensional workspace (W). Each position of the end effector within the workspace corresponds to a single combination of the first, second and third angles.
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