公开(公告)号：US20040020440A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10211919

申请日：2002-08-02

Inventor： Fangjiang Guo

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/12

Abstract: A milking parlor having a plurality of translatable shuttle stalls allows for presentation of animals to be milked and corresponding release of the animals, independent of the milking status of additional animals. The shuttle stalls can be disposed in a herringbone or perpendicular orientation with respect to a corresponding operator pit, wherein the operator pit can accommodate human or robotic devices for implementing the milking process.

Abstract translation: 具有多个可翻转穿梭档的挤奶厅允许动物呈现要被挤压的动物和动物的相应释放，而与额外动物的挤奶状态无关。 梭梭可以相对于相应的操作者凹坑设置在人字形或垂直方向，其中操作者坑可容纳用于实施挤奶过程的人或机器人装置。

公开(公告)号：US20040011295A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10199354

申请日：2002-07-19

Inventor： Fangjiang Guo

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/12

Abstract: A milking system including apparatus and a method for facilitating the milking of a large number of animals in a milking parlor. Milking stalls in the parlor are arranged to provide a one way-path of travel through the parlor with a controlled entry and exit to facilitate pre- and post-milking treatment of the animals. The milking stalls are separated by an operator's pit. A platform or person mover disposed in the pit carries an operator from one milking stall to another wherein the proximity of a working side of the platform to the stalls allows the operator to have direct access to an animal without leaving the platform. Movement of the platform to a given stall is controlled by a controller acting responsive to sensors that indicate the occurrence of an event at the given stall requiring the operator's attention.

公开(公告)号：US20030226511A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：US10249981

申请日：2003-05-23

Applicant: LELY ENTERPRISES AG

Inventor： Karel van den BERG ,  Renatus Ignatus Josephus FRANSEN

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J5/047 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/048

Abstract: A device for milking animals is provided with at least two milking robots, each for automatically connecting at least one teat cup to a teat of an animal. Each milking robot is provided with a milking vacuum unit for generating a milking vacuum for milking an animal. The device is provided with a common ring line and with a controllable, central vacuum system for generating a vacuum with a first pressure on the common ring line. Each milking vacuum unit is connected to the ring line via a passage, control means being provided for controlling the size of the passage.

Abstract translation: 具有挤奶动物的装置设置有至少两个挤奶机器人，每个用于将至少一个奶杯自动连接到动物的奶头。 每个挤奶机器人都设有挤奶真空装置，用于产生用于挤奶动物的挤奶真空。 该装置设置有公共环线和可控的中央真空系统，用于在公共环线上产生具有第一压力的真空。 每个挤奶真空单元经由通道连接到环形线，控制装置用于控制通道的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20030188688A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：US10115674

申请日：2002-04-04

Inventor： Dennis Berger ,  John F. Grau ,  Dominick A. Caracas

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/022

Abstract: A milking equipment wash monitoring system and method that determine whether a wash cycle, in which washing occurs with a wash solution temperature above a set point for a preset wash duration, occurs within a wash-required timeframe. An indicator is provided to indicate whether the wash cycle has occurred within the wash-required timeframe. The system and method provide a mechanism by which adequate cleansing of milking equipment can be achieved on a regular basis.

Abstract translation: 一种挤奶设备清洗监控系统和方法，其确定在洗涤所需时间段内是否发生洗涤循环，洗涤循环在洗涤溶液温度高于设定点达预设洗涤持续时间的情况下进行。 提供指示器以指示洗涤周期是否在洗涤所需时间段内发生。 该系统和方法提供了可以定期实现对挤奶设备的充分清洁的机制。

公开(公告)号：US20030145794A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10248647

申请日：2003-02-04

Applicant: LELY ENTERPRISES AG

Inventor： Alexander VAN DER LELY ,  Antoon Peter Andre THEELEN

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/04 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/0175

Abstract: The invention refers to a method and a device for performing an animal related action on an animal. The device comprises a machine arranged to permit milking of the animal according to a process being determined by a number of adjustable parameters defining the nature of the process. The value of a variable related to one or more animals is determined for said animal by determining means. The animal related action is performed on the animal during a current animal related action by means of the machine, wherein at least one of said parameters is adjusted in response to said determined value by control means.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于对动物进行动物相关作用的方法和装置。 该装置包括机器，其被布置成允许根据通过限定过程性质的许多可调节参数确定的过程来动物的挤奶。 通过确定手段为所述动物确定与一种或多种动物相关的变量的值。 在通过机器的当前动物相关作用期间对动物进行动物相关作用，其中响应于所述确定的值通过控制装置来调节至少一个所述参数。

公开(公告)号：US20030029385A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US10212161

申请日：2002-08-06

Applicant: LELY LELY ENTERPRISES AG

Inventor： Ranatus Ignatius Josephus Fransen

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/04

Abstract: A method of cleaning the teats and/or the udder of a dairy animal. The method comprises a cleaning step of applying a cleaning fluid on the teats and/or the udder. The method comprises prior to the cleaning step a soaking step of applying a soaking fluid on the teats and/or the udder. A device for cleaning the teats and/or the udder of a dairy animal. The device comprises a cleaning device for applying a cleaning fluid on the teats and/or the udder. The device is provided with a soaking device for applying a soaking fluid on the teats and/or the udder. The device preferably comprises a mobile device. A method of milking a dairy animal, the method comprising a step of stimulating the teats and/or the udder of the dairy animal. The method comprises an application step of applying a fluid on the teats and/or the udder. A device for milking a dairy animal, the device being provided with a stimulation device for stimulating the teats and/or the udder of the dairy animal. The stimulation device comprises an application device for applying a fluid on the teats and/or the udder, the application device being provided with a reservoir for a stimulation fluid or with a connection device for connection with a reservoir for stimulation fluid.

Abstract translation: 一种清洁乳制品动物的乳头和/或乳房的方法。 该方法包括在乳头和/或乳房上施加清洁流体的清洁步骤。 该方法包括在清洁步骤之前，将均热流体施加在乳头和/或乳房上的均热步骤。 用于清洁乳制品动物的乳头和/或乳房的装置。 该装置包括用于将清洁流体施加在乳头和/或乳房上的清洁装置。 该装置设置有用于将泡沫流体施加在乳头和/或乳房上的均热装置。 该装置优选地包括移动装置。 一种挤奶乳制品的方法，该方法包括刺激乳制品动物的乳头和/或乳房的步骤。 该方法包括在乳头和/或乳房上施加流体的施加步骤。 一种用于挤奶的动物的装置，该装置具有用于刺激乳制动物的乳头和/或乳房的刺激装置。 刺激装置包括用于在乳头和/或乳房上施加流体的施加装置，所述施加装置设置有用于刺激流体的储存器或用于与用于刺激流体的储存器连接的连接装置。

公开(公告)号：US20030019432A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：US10202895

申请日：2002-07-26

Applicant: LELY ENTERPRISES A.G.

Inventor： Karel van den Berg ,  Lucien Eliza Niels Voogd

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J5/08 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/0138 ,  A01J5/0175

Abstract: A device for milking an animal, such as a cow. The device is provided with a milking machine with a teat cup to be connected to a teat of an animal, said teat cup being provided with at least one temperature sensor. The device is provided with an activating device for activating the temperature sensor. A device for cleaning a teat of an animal, such as a cow, the device being provided with at least one temperature sensor. A method of milking an animal, such as a cow. The method comprises a control step for controlling the milking process and/or the physical condition of the animal by means of a temperature measurement. The control step comprises the measurement of the temperature over at least the length of a part of the teat and/or over a length of the udder quarter belonging to the teat, in particular of the whole teat and/or the whole quarter.

Abstract translation: 用于挤奶动物如牛的装置。 该装置设置有挤奶机，其具有连接到动物奶头的奶杯，所述奶杯配置有至少一个温度传感器。 该装置设置有用于启动温度传感器的启动装置。 一种用于清洁诸如牛的动物的乳头的装置，所述装置设置有至少一个温度传感器。 一种挤奶动物如牛的方法。 该方法包括通过温度测量来控制动物的挤奶过程和/或物理状态的控制步骤。 控制步骤包括在乳头部分的至少长度上和/或属于乳头的乳房季度的长度，特别是整个乳头和/或整个四分之一处测量温度。

公开(公告)号：US20020189546A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US10168124

申请日：2002-06-14

Inventor： Gosta Forsen ,  Epke Bosma

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/025

Abstract: The present invention refers to teat cup cleaning in an automated milking system comprising a plurality of teat cups, each connected to a first end of a respective milk line (5), and the second end of each milk line being individually and automatically connectable to a first (7) or a second container (9), respectively, wherein, during milking of the teats of a milking animal, the plurality of teat cups are attached to the teats of the animal, the second ends of the milk lines are connected to said first container and vacuum is supplied to said first container in order to draw milk through the milk lines into said first container. The cleaning comprises supplying (41, 43) a cleaning fluid to at least a first (3) of said plurality of teat cups; connecting the second end of the milk line (5) connected to the first teat cup (3) to said second container (9); and supplying vacuum to said second container in order to suck cleaning fluid through the milk lines into said second container(9), while keeping said first container (7) at substantially atmospheric pressure.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种自动挤奶系统中的奶杯洗涤系统，其包括多个奶杯，每个奶杯连接到相应牛奶线（5）的第一端，并且每个牛奶线的第二端单独和自动地连接到 第一容器（7）或第二容器（9），其中，在挤奶动物的奶头挤奶期间，将多个奶杯附着到动物的奶头上，将牛奶线的第二端连接到 所述第一容器和真空供应到所述第一容器，以便将牛奶通过所述牛奶线吸入所述第一容器中。 所述清洁包括向所述多个奶杯的至少第一（3）供应（41,43）清洁流体; 将连接到第一奶杯（3）的牛奶线（5）的第二端连接到所述第二容器（9）; 并向所述第二容器提供真空，以便将所述第一容器（7）保持在基本大气压力的同时，将清洁流体通过所述牛奶线吸入所述第二容器（9）。

公开(公告)号：US20020185070A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：US10163601

申请日：2002-06-07

Applicant: LELY ENTERPRISES A.G.

Inventor： Elena Espada Aventin ,  Karel van den Berg

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

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

Abstract: A device for performing one or more animal related treatments on an animal out of a group of animals which are allowed to walk around in an area intended therefor and are able to visit the device voluntarily is provided with means for influencing at least one animal related treatment in dependence of the value of a parameter which is an indication of the expected waiting time for an animal wanting to visit the device. This results in a better utilisation of the capacity of the device. A device for automatically milking animals which are allowed to walk around in an area intended therefor and are able to visit the device voluntarily is provided with a milking robot and is suitable for deciding on the basis of an admission criterion with at least one requirement whether an animal is allowed to visit the milking robot, and/or is suitable for deciding on the basis of a milking criterion with at least one requirement whether or not an animal visiting the milking robot will be milked. The device is provided with means for varying the requirement or requirements of the admission criterion and/or the milking criterion in dependence of the value of a parameter which is an indication of the expected waiting time for an animal wanting to visit the device. This results in a better utilisation of the capacity of the device.

Abstract translation: 用于对一组动物执行一种或多种与动物有关的治疗的装置，其被允许在其所期望的区域中行走并且能够自愿地访问该装置，具有用于影响至少一种动物相关治疗 取决于作为想要访问该设备的动物的预期等待时间的参数的值。 这样可以更好地利用设备的容量。 一种用于自动挤奶动物的装置，其被允许在用于该区域的区域中行走并且能够自愿地访问该设备，具有挤奶机器人，并且适于基于入场标准来决定是否至少一个要求 允许动物访问挤奶机器人，和/或适于基于挤奶标准来决定是否至少要求一个访问挤奶机器人的动物将被挤奶。 设备具有用于根据作为想要访问设备的动物的预期等待时间的指示的参数的值来改变接纳标准和/或挤奶标准的要求或要求的装置。 这样可以更好地利用设备的容量。

公开(公告)号：US20020152962A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：US10128408

申请日：2002-04-24

Applicant: Lely Enterprises A.G., a Swiss Limited Liability Company

Inventor： Renatus Ignatius Josephus Fransen

IPC: A01J003/00 ,  A01J005/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/022

Abstract: A device for and a method of milking animals. Said device is provided with a cleaning device for cleaning at least a part of a milking machine, the cleaning device comprising a cleaning start device for starting the cleaning. A milking machine is provided with a computer comprising a memory. The computer is adapted to store the points of time of the visits of the animals to the milking machine in the memory. The cleaning start device is activated by a cleaning start signal issued by the computer on the basis of historical data in relation to the points of time of the visits of the animals stored in the memory.

Abstract translation: 一种挤奶动物的装置和方法。 所述装置设置有用于清洁挤奶机的至少一部分的清洁装置，所述清洁装置包括用于开始清洁的清洁启动装置。 挤奶机设置有包括存储器的计算机。 计算机适于将动物访问的时间点存储在存储器中的挤奶机中。 根据与存储在存储器中的动物的访问时间相关的历史数据，由计算机发出的清洁开始信号激活清洁启动装置。