System and method of attaching cups to a dairy animal
    31.
    发明授权
    System and method of attaching cups to a dairy animal 有权
    将杯子连接到奶牛场的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08683946B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-01

    申请号:US13449162

    申请日:2012-04-17

    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。

    System and method for implementing an adaptive milking process
    34.
    发明授权
    System and method for implementing an adaptive milking process 有权
    用于实施自适应挤奶过程的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08302560B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-06

    申请号:US12796870

    申请日:2010-06-09

    CPC classification number: A01J5/007 A01J5/017

    Abstract: An adaptive milking system comprises a milk meter, a controller, and a detacher. The milk meter measures a flow rate of milking an animal during a first period of time, and continues to monitor the flow rate of milking the animal. The controller is communicatively coupled to the milk meter and calculates a percentage of the measured flow rate. The controller triggers a delay timer when the monitored flow rate of milking the animal becomes lower than the larger of (a) a default threshold flow rate and (b) the calculated percentage of the measured flow rate. The detacher is communicatively coupled to the controller and removes a milking unit from the animal when the delay timer reaches a threshold time.

    Abstract translation: 适应性挤奶系统包括牛奶计,控制器和分离器。 牛奶计测量动物在第一个时间段内挤奶的流速,并继续监测动物的挤奶流速。 控制器通信地耦合到牛奶计并计算测量流量的百分比。 当监测到的动物流动速率低于(a)默认阈值流量时,控制器触发延迟定时器,(b)计算出的流量百分比。 当延迟定时器达到阈值时间时,分离器通信地耦合到控制器并从动物中移除挤奶单元。

    System and Method for Filtering Data Captured by a 2D Camera
    35.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Filtering Data Captured by a 2D Camera 有权
    用于过滤2D摄像机捕获的数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120275660A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-01

    申请号:US13448799

    申请日:2012-04-17

    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes a camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the camera. The processor is operable to access visual data captured by the camera, wherein the visual data comprises an image of a dairy livestock and determine that an intensity measurement of a first portion of the visual data exceeds an intensity threshold. The processor is further operable to filter the first portion of the visual data in response to determining that the intensity measurement exceeds the threshold. The processor is also operable to determine a coordinate of a teat of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the visual data, excluding filtered portions of the visual data

    Abstract translation: 在示例性实施例中,系统包括相机和通信地耦合到相机的处理器。 处理器可操作以访问摄像机捕获的视觉数据,其中视觉数据包括奶牛家畜的图像,并且确定视觉数据的第一部分的强度测量值超过强度阈值。 响应于确定强度测量超过阈值,处理器还可操作以过滤视觉数据的第一部分。 处理器还可操作以至少部分地基于视觉数据来确定乳品牲畜的奶头的坐标,排除视觉数据的过滤部分

    MILKING BOX WITH STORAGE AREA FOR TEAT CUPS
    36.
    发明申请
    MILKING BOX WITH STORAGE AREA FOR TEAT CUPS 有权
    具有存储区域的餐具盒

    公开(公告)号:US20120272915A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-01

    申请号:US13449056

    申请日:2012-04-17

    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a milking box comprises a storage area comprising a retractable hose, a hose lift belt, a cup holder base, a cup holder, and a cup holder bracket. The retractable hose couples to a cup and suspends the cup in the storage area. The hose lift belt couples to the retractable hose and is operable to retract the retractable hose. The cup holder base defines an aperture through which the retractable hose is positioned. The cup holder comprises a rimmed structure adapted to hold an attachment end of the cup. The cup holder is coupled to the cup holder bracket. The cup holder bracket is operable to open and close such that when closed, the rimmed structure of the cup holder aligns with the attachment end of the cup that is suspended from the retractable hose.

    Abstract translation: 在某些实施例中,挤奶箱包括存储区域,该存储区域包括可伸缩软管,软管提升带,杯架底座,杯架和杯架支架。 可缩回的软管连接到杯子并将杯子悬挂在存储区域中。 软管提升带连接到可伸缩软管,并可操作以缩回可伸缩软管。 杯架基部限定了可缩回软管定位的孔。 杯架包括适于保持杯的附接端的边框结构。 杯架连接到杯架托架上。 杯架支架可操作以打开和关闭,使得当关闭时,杯架的边缘结构与从可伸缩软管悬挂的杯的附接端对齐。

    Self-Contained Heating Unit for Thermal Pest Control

    公开(公告)号:US20120255219A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-11

    申请号:US13080970

    申请日:2011-04-06

    CPC classification number: A01M1/2094 F24H1/06 F24H3/0488

    Abstract: In certain embodiments, an apparatus for killing pests in an affected area includes a fuel source, a first air inlet configured to receive a first air flow from the affected area, and a second air inlet configured to receive a second air flow from an unaffected area. The system further includes a premix system operable to generate an air-fuel mixture by mixing a fuel flow received from the fuel source with the second air flow received from the second air inlet. The system further includes a burner operable to generate combustion air by combusting the air-fuel mixture. The combustion air is mixed with the first air flow subsequent to combustion to generate a heated air flow, and the heated air flow is discharged into the affected area. The fuel source, the premix system, and the burner are configured for positioning in the affected area.

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