Automated cluster remover
    131.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09888663B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US15603532

    申请日:2017-05-24

    CPC classification number: A01J5/017 A01J5/007

    Abstract: A method comprises receiving a displacement signal generated by a sensor, the displacement signal generated by the sensor in response to detecting movement of a piston from a retracted position in a cylinder toward an extended position in the cylinder. The method further comprises generating, in response to receiving the displacement signal, a valve control signal to be communicated to a valve located on a vacuum line connecting a vacuum source to a vacuum port of the cylinder. The valve control signal causes the valve to move from a first position in which a vacuum pressure is applied to the cylinder via the vacuum port to a second position in which atmospheric pressure is applied to the cylinder via the vacuum port.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING A PIPELINE USING HEATED LINES

    公开(公告)号:US20180023843A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-25

    申请号:US15724351

    申请日:2017-10-04

    CPC classification number: F24H1/142 F16L53/32

    Abstract: A system for heating a pipeline comprises a heater that heats a fluid, a supply line, and a return line. Heated fluid flows through the supply line away from the heater and through the return line back to the heater. The system further comprises a strap having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion between the first end and the second end. The strap forms a first pocket when the first end is folded over and attached to the middle portion of the strap. The strap forms a second pocket when the second end is folded over and attached to the middle portion of the strap. The first pocket holds the supply line in thermal contact with a first portion of the pipeline. The second pocket holds the return line in thermal contact with a second portion of the pipeline.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION CUP ATTACHMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20180007859A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-11

    申请号:US15204918

    申请日:2016-07-07

    CPC classification number: A01J5/0175 A01J5/007 G05B2219/45113

    Abstract: A robotic arm maneuvers a teat preparation cup and executes instructions from a robotic arm controller. The controller comprises an interface, a memory, and a processor. The processor instructs the sensor to perform a first scan. If the first scan discovers a first set of teats, the processor moves the robotic arm a first distance and instructs the sensor to perform a second scan. If the second scan discovers a second set of teats, the processor moves the robotic arm to a location under the first teat, and instructs the sensor to perform a third scan. The processor determines if the third scan discovers a third set of teats. If each of the first set, second set, and third set of discovered teats comprises the first teat, the processor instructs the robotic arm to attach the preparation cup to the first teat.

    System and method for heating a pipeline using heated lines

    公开(公告)号:US09810448B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-07

    申请号:US14626686

    申请日:2015-02-19

    CPC classification number: F24H1/142 F16L53/32

    Abstract: A system for heating a pipeline comprises a heater operable to heat a fluid, a supply line and a return line. A first strap is positioned at a first portion of a pipeline. A first pocket of the first strap holds the supply line in thermal contact with the first portion of the pipeline. A second pocket of the first strap holds the return line in thermal contact with the first portion of the pipeline. A second strap is positioned at a second portion of the pipeline. A third pocket of the first strap holds the supply line in thermal contact with the second portion of the pipeline. A fourth pocket holds the return line in thermal contact with the second portion of the pipeline.

    SOLENOID ACTUATED SHUTOFF VALVE
    137.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170303497A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-26

    申请号:US15134434

    申请日:2016-04-21

    Abstract: A valve apparatus comprises a housing, a solenoid operable to receive electrical current flow, and an enclosure, the enclosure housing the solenoid, a magnet coupled to the enclosure, a plunger comprising a stopper and a conductive portion, and a spring coupled to the plunger. When the solenoid receives a first current, the solenoid applies a first magnetic force onto the plunger causing the stopper to disengage from the housing outlet, the conductive portion of the plunger magnetically connects with the magnet, and the stopper remains disengaged from the housing outlet after the first period of time expires. When the conductive portion is magnetically connected to the magnet and the solenoid receives a second current, the solenoid applies a second magnetic force onto the plunger causing the conductive portion of the plunger to disconnect from the magnet so that the stopper engages with the housing outlet.

    ARRANGEMENT OF MILKING BOX STALLS
    138.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170295749A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:US15641424

    申请日:2017-07-05

    CPC classification number: A01K1/12 A01J5/00 A01J5/007 A01J5/0175

    Abstract: A system includes a first milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a first dairy livestock and a second milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a second dairy livestock. The first and second milking box stalls face opposite directions. An equipment portion is located between the first milking box stall and the second milking box stall. A robotic attacher is housed in the equipment portion and configured to service both stalls at different times. The robotic attacher comprises a gripping portion having a spray nozzle. The gripping portion is operable to rotate around a longitudinal axis such that during a milking operation the spray nozzle is positioned on the bottom of the gripping portion, and after the milking operation the spray nozzle is positioned on the top of the gripping portion.

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