公开(公告)号：US3792686A

公开(公告)日：1974-02-19

申请号：US3792686D

申请日：1972-06-13

Applicant: BABSON BROS CO

Inventor： NEEDHAM L ,  SWANSON H

IPC: A01K1/12 ,  A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/12

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically preparing a cow for milking. The apparatus includes a stall having front and rear gates for confining the cow with the front gate being openable to permit the cow to leave the stall and the rear gate being openable to permit another cow to enter the stall. Located just forwardly of the rear gate is a spray assembly which is operable to sequentially spray a cow''s udder with a cleaning solution and a rinsing solution. A detector located forwardly of the stall determines when a cow has left the same to be milked for automatically closing the front gate and opening the rear gate to admit another cow. A detector within the stall senses when the other cow has entered the same to close the rear gate and actuate the spray assembly. Also included is a mechanism for dispensing feed to a feed trough in the stall so that a cow may be fed while undergoing preparation for milking.

Abstract translation: 用于自动准备挤奶牛的装置。 该装置包括具有前门和后门的档位，用于限制母牛与前门可开启，以允许母牛离开摊位，后门可打开，以允许另一只母牛进入档位。 位于后门正前方的是喷雾组件，其可操作以用清洁溶液和冲洗溶液依次喷洒牛的乳房。 位于档位前方的探测器决定了一只母牛何时将其挤出，以便自动关闭前门并打开后门以允许另一只母牛。 失速状态下的检测器检测到另一只母牛已经进入其中，以关闭后门并致动喷雾组件。 还包括用于将进料分配到摊位中的进料槽的机构，使得可以在进行挤奶准备的同时喂养奶牛。

公开(公告)号：US3805742A

公开(公告)日：1974-04-23

申请号：US28073172

申请日：1972-08-14

Applicant: BABSON BROS CO

Inventor： SHULICK R ,  NEEDHAM L ,  SWANSON H

IPC: A01K1/02 ,  A01K1/12 ,  A01J1/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/12 ,  A01K1/0209

Abstract: A restraining stall for cows during milking or preparation prior to milking. The stall includes a front gate and a rear gate along with a feed manger adjacent the front gate from which the cow may feed during milking or preparation prior to milking. In order to positively deter the cow from continuing to feed after the milking or the preparation process, the stall is provided with a forcer gate adapted to swing across the front of the manger and toward the front gate. Means are provided responsive to the opening of the front gate for operating the forcer gate. Also provided is a control system for sequentially operating the gate.

Abstract translation: 在挤奶之前挤奶或准备奶牛的挤压档位。 摊位包括前门和后门以及邻近前门的饲料管道，在挤奶之前，奶牛可以从挤奶或准备中喂奶。 为了积极地阻止牛在挤奶或准备过程之后继续进食，失速设有一个适于摆放在马槽前面并朝向前门的锻炼门。 装置响应于前门的打开而被提供以操作锻炼闸。 还提供了用于依次操作门的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US3805741A

公开(公告)日：1974-04-23

申请号：US35011473

申请日：1973-04-11

Applicant: BABSON BROS CO

Inventor： THOMPSON D ,  NEEDHAM L

IPC: A01K1/00 ,  A01K29/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/0029

Abstract: A crowd gate for urging animals, for example, cows, toward a desired position as, for example, a milking parlor. The crowd gate includes a carriage which is adapted to ride on an overhead track and which swingably mounts a depending gate which may come into contact with an animal standing on a surface underlying the rails. A motor is operative to drive the carriage and, thus, the gate, along the rails until such time as the gate encounters an animal at which time the motor is de-energized for a predetermined time. After the time has elapsed, the motor is again energized until an animal is again engaged. The system also includes a means for elevating the gate and for reversing the carriage motors so that the carriage in the gate may be returned to a starting position.

Abstract translation: 一个人群门将动物，例如，牛，向着所希望的位置，例如挤奶厅。 人群门包括适于骑在架空轨道上并且可摆动地安装可能与站在轨道下方的表面上的动物接触的悬垂门的滑架。 电动机可操作地沿着轨道驱动托架，从而驱动闸门，直到闸门遇到动物，此时电机断电一段预定的时间。 经过一段时间后，马达再次通电，直到动物再次啮合。 该系统还包括用于升高闸门并用于反转托架马达的装置，使得门中的托架可以返回到起始位置。

公开(公告)号：US3773016A

公开(公告)日：1973-11-20

申请号：US3773016D

申请日：1972-01-31

Applicant: BABSON BROS CO

Inventor： NEEDHAM L ,  FITZPATRICK D

IPC: A01J5/00 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/04

CPC classification number: A01J5/017

Abstract: A control circuit for an automatic milker unit includes a circuit for sensing the flow of milk from each teat cup. When the flow ceases, the liquid sensing circuit actuates a time delay circuit which in turn operates to cause a pneumatic piston to remove the teat cup from the animal. A dribble or sloshing of milk during the time delay does not prevent teat cup removal. However, a resumption of steady milk flow for an extended period of time during the delay will prevent removal of the teat cup until a subsequent cessation of milk flow. A circuit is provided for disabling the sensing circuit for a period of time to permit the operator to attach the teat cups at the start of the milking operation. The four sensing circuits of the milker unit are connected with an output circuit which detects the absence of milk flow from all four quarters of the animal and produces a ''''not milking'''' signal for energizing indicators or other milking system devices. The output circuit also produces an inverse ''''milking'''' signal to energize a motor for supplying feed to the animal or operate other devices so long as milk is flowing.

Abstract translation: 用于自动挤奶机单元的控制电路包括用于感测来自每个奶杯的牛奶流的回路。 当流程停止时，液体感测电路致动延时电路，该延时电路依次操作以使气动活塞从动物中移除奶杯。 在延时期间运球或摇晃的牛奶不能防止奶杯脱脂。 然而，在延迟期间延长持续的牛奶流量恢复将阻止奶头杯的去除，直到牛奶继续停止流动。 提供了一个电路，用于禁用感测电路一段时间，以允许操作者在挤奶操作开始时附接奶杯。 挤奶器单元的四个感测回路与输出回路连接，该输出回路检测到动物的四分之四没有牛奶流动，并产生用于激励指示器或其他挤奶系统装置的“不挤奶”信号。 输出电路还产生反向“挤奶”信号，以激励马达供应动物饲料或操作其他装置，只要牛奶流动即可。

公开(公告)号：US3726252A

公开(公告)日：1973-04-10

申请号：US3726252D

申请日：1971-01-11

Applicant: BABSON BROS CO

Inventor： NEEDHAM L ,  SHULICK R ,  SWANSON H

IPC: A01J5/01 ,  A01J5/017 ,  A01J7/00

CPC classification number: A01J5/041 ,  A01J5/01 ,  A01J5/017

Abstract: An automatic shutoff milker including four teat cup assemblies connectable with an animal''s teats and a milk flow passage from each assembly through an accumulation well and into a milk receiving bowl. Four piston and cylinder devices are mounted generally horizontally within a recess on the underside of a base portion for the apparatus, and a flexible cable is connected between each piston and a teat cup assembly for applying pull to the assembly in response to movement of the piston. A sensing probe is disposed within each accumulation well to sense a flow of milk through said passage. The sensing probe is operably connected electrically to the respective piston and cylinder device to actuate the piston for applying a pull to the teat cup assembly when there is a predetermined flow condition of milk in said passage. The flexible cable is removably connected by universal joints to the piston and to the teat cup assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种自动关闭奶嘴，包括可与动物乳头连接的四个奶杯组合件，以及从每个组件通过积聚井和牛奶容纳碗的牛奶流动通道。 四个活塞和气缸装置大致水平地安装在用于装置的基部的下侧的凹部内，并且柔性电缆连接在每个活塞和挤奶杯组件之间，用于响应于活塞的运动而将拉力施加到组件 。 感测探针设置在每个积聚井内以感测通过所述通道的牛奶流。 当在所述通道中存在牛奶的预定流动状态时，感测探头可操作地连接到相应的活塞和气缸装置，以致动活塞用于向奶杯组件施加拉力。 柔性电缆通过万向接头可拆卸地连接到活塞和奶杯组件上。