Milking system, and a method for operating a milking system
US9332726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J7/022
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A milking system includes a milking member for extracting milk from an animal, a transport line, a milk tank, a milk filter unit for filtering the milk with a first filter device and a second filter device, each including a filter container and a filter element, and a valve arrangement to convey milk through the devices, where the valve arrangement communicates with a control unit. The milking system further includes an indication device generating an indication to a user when any one of the filter elements needs to be replaced, which filter of the first and second filter device needs to be replaced, and when the filter element indicated to need to be replaced is accessible for replacement. A method for operating and cleaning the milking system is also provided.
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