公开(公告)号：US08813680B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13454490

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

IPC: A01J5/00 ,  A01K1/12 ,  A01J5/017

CPC classification number: A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/01 ,  A01J5/013 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J5/04 ,  A01J5/06 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/025 ,  A01J7/04 ,  A01J9/00 ,  A01K1/0023 ,  A01K1/0029 ,  A01K1/12 ,  A01K5/00 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K11/006 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/45113 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  G06T7/70 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N13/204 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a front wall, a rear wall positioned substantially parallel to the front wall, and first and second side walls each extending between the front wall and the rear wall. The first side wall includes a gate, and the second side wall is spaced apart from the first side wall such that the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The system includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall. The equipment portion houses a robotic attacher configured to extend between the rear legs of a dairy livestock located within the milking box stall in order to attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock.

公开(公告)号：US20140230750A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14260585

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: Technologies Holdings Corp.

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

IPC: A01J7/04

CPC classification number: A01J7/04 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01K1/126 ,  A01K13/001 ,  A01K29/00 ,  B25J9/0027 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/0096 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J9/1684 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J11/0045 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2661 ,  G05B2219/45113 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2200/04 ,  G06T2207/10004 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  H04N7/183 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/06 ,  Y10S901/07 ,  Y10S901/09 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10S901/43 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A method for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock, comprises receiving a trigger signal indicating that a stall of a rotary milking platform housing a dairy livestock is located adjacent to a track, the track having a carriage carrying a robotic arm mounted thereto. The method continues by communicating a first signal to a first actuator coupled to the track and the carriage, the first signal causing operation of the first actuator such that the carriage moves along the track in relation to the rotary milking platform. The method concludes by communicating one or more additional signals to one or more actuators of the robotic arm, the one or more additional signals causing operation of the one or more actuators of the robotic arm such that at least a portion of the robotic arm extends between the hind legs of a dairy livestock.

Abstract translation: 一种将消毒剂施加到奶牛家畜的乳头的方法，包括接收一个触发信号，指示容纳奶牛类牲畜的旋转式挤奶平台的失速位于轨道附近，该轨道具有一个带有安装在其上的机器手臂的托架。 该方法继续通过将第一信号传递到耦合到轨道和托架的第一致动器，第一信号引起第一致动器的操作，使得滑架相对于旋转挤奶平台沿着轨道移动。 该方法的结论是将一个或多个附加信号传递到机器人臂的一个或多个致动器，所述一个或多个附加信号引起机器人臂的一个或多个致动器的操作，使得机器人手臂的至少一部分在 奶牛家畜的后腿。

公开(公告)号：US08794183B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13236539

申请日：2011-09-19

Applicant: Mark K. Ahlem ,  Francisco M. Dinis ,  Michael A. Kindberg

Inventor： Mark K. Ahlem ,  Francisco M. Dinis ,  Michael A. Kindberg

IPC: A01J7/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/017 ,  F16L3/1218 ,  F16L3/223 ,  Y10T29/49817

Abstract: A milking hose support comprising a frame adapted for supporting a milking hose, the frame having a hose coupler located on a side and adapted for supporting a milking hose; a hinge assembly, wherein the hinge assembly includes a hinge and connects the frame to the hinge; and a first flat bar, wherein the first flat bar is coupled to the hinge assembly, and extends away from the frame, wherein the hinge permits a variable angle of rotation between the frame and the first flat bar.

Abstract translation: 一种挤奶软管支架，其包括适于支撑挤奶软管的框架，所述框架具有位于一侧的适于支撑挤奶软管的软管接头; 铰链组件，其中铰链组件包括铰链并将框架连接到铰链; 和第一扁平杆，其中所述第一扁平杆联接到所述铰链组件并且远离所述框架延伸，其中所述铰链允许所述框架和所述第一扁平杆之间的可变的旋转角度。

公开(公告)号：US20140190416A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14101303

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: Lauren AgriSystems, Ltd.

Inventor： Aaron Kochman ,  Christopher B. Pfeiffer ,  Benjamin D. Nibali ,  Kristopher C. Hall ,  Gary L. Mitchell

IPC: A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/041 ,  A01J5/06 ,  A01J5/08 ,  A01J5/16

Abstract: A milking liner includes an integrated short air tube and short milk tube. In one configuration, the pulsation air is delivered through the bead of the milking liner directly inside the shell through a plurality of outlets. The disclosure also provides alignment features that assist the person assembling a milking liner and shell. The features limit rotation between the liner and the shell. The liner includes a short air tube that extends beyond a short milk tube with each having a sealing bead. The sealing beads are offset from each other.

Abstract translation: 挤奶衬里包括集成的短气管和短奶管。 在一种配置中，脉动空气通过多个出口直接通过挤压套管的胎圈输送到壳体内部。 本公开还提供了帮助人组装挤奶衬里和壳体的对准特征。 该功能限制了衬套和外壳之间的旋转。 衬里包括一个短的空气管，其延伸超过一个短的奶管，每个具有密封珠。 密封珠彼此偏移。

公开(公告)号：US20130125822A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13719304

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: Mofazzal H. Chowdhury

Inventor： Mofazzal H. Chowdhury

IPC: A01J7/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J5/08

Abstract: A teatcup liner comprises an upper mouthpiece, an intermediate barrel and a lower connecting tube. The upper mouthpiece further comprises a mouthpiece transition, a mouthpiece lip, and a groove on an outer surface of the upper mouthpiece to provide flexibility in the upper mouthpiece. The intermediate barrel extends along an axial direction for receiving a teat inserted axially thereinto through said mouthpiece.

Abstract translation: 乳头杯衬套包括上喉舌，中间筒和下连接管。 上喉舌还包括在上口部的外表面上的接口过渡部，口腔唇部和凹槽，以在上口部件中提供柔性。 中间筒沿轴向方向延伸，用于接收通过所述接口轴向轴向插入的奶头。

公开(公告)号：US20130118611A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13729240

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Kevin L. Torgerson ,  Nathan Hedlund ,  Matthew J. Stuessel

Inventor： Kevin L. Torgerson ,  Nathan Hedlund ,  Matthew J. Stuessel

IPC: A01J7/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/022 ,  A01J7/025 ,  A01J7/04 ,  Y10T137/7837

Abstract: A safety valve for use in a dairy backflushing and dipping system. The safety valve is situated on or near a milker unit to seal and protect downstream dairy milk lines from teat dip and cleaning fluids that are fed through the safety valve to upstream milker unit components. All of the fluids, including dip, cleansers, water, and air pass through and are controlled by the safety valve.

Abstract translation: 用于乳品反冲洗和浸渍系统的安全阀。 安全阀位于奶瓶单元上或附近，以密封和保护下游奶牛奶线免受奶嘴浸渍和清洁流体的干燥，奶嘴和清洁流体通过安全阀进料到上游奶瓶单元部件。 所有流体，包括浸渍，清洁剂，水和空气都通过，并由安全阀控制。

公开(公告)号：US20120275662A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13448913

申请日：2012-04-17

Applicant: Henk Hofman ,  Cor de Ruijter ,  Menno Koekoek ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Cor de Ruijter ,  Menno Koekoek ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis

IPC: G06K9/46 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J7/00 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/30128 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N13/204

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes a three-dimensional camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera. The processor is operable to determine a first edge of a dairy livestock, determine a second edge of the dairy livestock, determine a third edge of the dairy livestock, and determine a fourth edge of the dairy livestock.

Abstract translation: 在示例性实施例中，系统包括三维相机和通信地耦合到三维相机的处理器。 处理器可操作以确定奶牛家畜的第一边缘，确定奶牛家畜的第二边缘，确定奶牛家畜的第三边缘，并且确定奶牛家畜的第四边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20120272917A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13454913

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

IPC: A01J5/017

CPC classification number: A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/01 ,  A01J5/013 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J5/04 ,  A01J5/06 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/025 ,  A01J7/04 ,  A01J9/00 ,  A01K1/0023 ,  A01K1/0029 ,  A01K1/12 ,  A01K5/00 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K11/006 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/45113 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  G06T7/70 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N13/204 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a front wall, a rear wall positioned substantially parallel to the front wall, and first and second side walls each extending between the front wall and the rear wall. The first side wall includes a gate, and the second side wall is spaced apart from the first side wall such that the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The system includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall. The equipment portion houses a robotic attacher configured to extend between the rear legs of a dairy livestock located within the milking box stall in order to attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock.

公开(公告)号：US20120272910A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13454876

申请日：2012-04-24

Applicant: Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis ,  Ype Groensma

IPC: A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/01 ,  A01J5/013 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01J5/04 ,  A01J5/06 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/025 ,  A01J7/04 ,  A01J9/00 ,  A01K1/0023 ,  A01K1/0029 ,  A01K1/12 ,  A01K5/00 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K11/006 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/45113 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  G06T7/70 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N13/204 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a front wall, a rear wall positioned substantially parallel to the front wall, and first and second side walls each extending between the front wall and the rear wall. The first side wall includes a gate, and the second side wall is spaced apart from the first side wall such that the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The system includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall. The equipment portion houses a robotic attacher configured to extend between the rear legs of a dairy livestock located within the milking box stall in order to attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，系统包括前壁，大体上平行于前壁定位的后壁，以及分别在前壁和后壁之间延伸的第一和第二侧壁。 所述第一侧壁包括门，所述第二侧壁与所述第一侧壁间隔开，使得所述前壁，所述后壁，所述第一侧壁和所述第二侧壁限定了足够尺寸的挤奶箱档位 适应奶牛家畜。 该系统包括邻近后壁设置的设备部分。 设备部分容纳机器人附件，其被配置为在位于挤奶箱档位内的乳品牲畜的后腿之间延伸，以便将挤奶设备附接到奶牛家畜。

公开(公告)号：US20120272905A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13449162

申请日：2012-04-17

Applicant: Henk Hofman ,  Cor de Ruijter ,  Menno Koekoek ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis

Inventor： Henk Hofman ,  Cor de Ruijter ,  Menno Koekoek ,  Peter Willem van der Sluis

IPC: A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/017

CPC classification number: A01J5/0175 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J7/00 ,  A01J7/025 ,  A01K1/12 ,  A01K13/003 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2661 ,  G05B2219/45113 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/40 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a robotic attacher retrieves cups from the right side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches the cups to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching a first cup to the right front teat, a second cup to the left front teat, a third cup to the right rear teat, and a fourth cup to the left rear teat. In certain alternative embodiments, the robotic attacher retrieves cups from the left side of the equipment area, and the sequence comprises attaching a first cup to the left front teat, a second cup to the right front teat, a third cup to the left rear teat, and a fourth cup to the right rear teat.

Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中，机器人引导器从位于奶牛家畜后面的设备区域的右侧检索杯子，并将杯子依次附接到奶牛牲畜的奶嘴上。 该顺序包括将第一杯连接到右前乳头，将第二杯连接到左前乳头，将第三杯连接到右后奶头，将第四杯连接到左后奶头。 在某些替代实施例中，机器人附件从设备区域的左侧检索杯子，并且该顺序包括将第一杯子连接到左前乳头，将第二杯子连接到右前乳头，将第三杯子连接到左后奶嘴 ，第四杯到右后乳头。