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Connector, and a teatcup

US9635829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

11Claims

0Family size

Assignee

DeLaval Holding AB · SE

Inventors

Carlos La Torre · Tumba, SE
Anneli Lidmar · Tumba, SE
Michael Persson · Redmond, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2012
Grant date	May 2, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01J5/08
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A connector and a teatcup that includes a connector and a cartridge. The cartridge includes a sleeve, having a first end and a second end, and a teatcup liner mounted in the sleeve and having an inner space for receiving a teat. The connector is configured to connect a milk conduit to the cartridge. The connector includes a casing, which defines a longitudinal center axis (x) and encloses a connection space. The casing has an inner surface facing the connection space. The casing includes an inlet opening for the cartridge to the connection space, and an outlet opening for the milk conduit. Locking parts are provided on the inner surface of the casing and configured to permit locking of the cartridge in the connector.

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