公开(公告)号：US20160113228A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14893533

申请日：2014-06-17

Applicant: DELAVAL HOLDING AB

Inventor： Nils-Erik HOLMERTZ

IPC: A01J7/02 ,  G02B1/02 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: A01J7/02 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G02B1/02 ,  G02B27/0006

Abstract: A milking system includes an optical detector for detecting radiation emitted and/or reflected by a part of an animal, the optical detector having a housing with a window that is substantially transparent to the radiation. The milking system further includes a cleaning device for cleaning the window of the optical detector. The cleaning device includes a nozzle connected to a source of steam, and in operation the nozzle directs steam against the window of the optical detector. The use of steam to clean the window provides heating and rinsing free of impurities and minerals that can leave deposits and residue on the window and which, over time, may degrade the operation of the optical detector.

Abstract translation: 挤奶系统包括用于检测由动物的一部分发射和/或反射的辐射的光学检测器，该光学检测器具有壳体，其具有对辐射基本透明的窗口。 挤奶系统还包括用于清洁光学检测器的窗口的清洁装置。 清洁装置包括连接到蒸汽源的喷嘴，并且在操作中，喷嘴引导蒸汽抵靠光学检测器的窗口。 使用蒸汽清洁窗户提供加热和冲洗，没有杂质和矿物质，这些杂质和矿物质可能使沉积物和残留物在窗口上脱落，并且随着时间的推移可能会降低光学检测器的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20190174708A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US16322393

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: DELAVAL HOLDING AB

Inventor： Frank ADRIANSSON ,  Nils-Erik HOLMERTZ

IPC: A01J7/04 ,  A01K13/00 ,  F16J15/10

Abstract: A teat cleaning cup (130) for cleaning a teat (120) includes a teat cleaner (300) having an inner body (270) forming a central cavity (280) for enclosing the teat (120), the inner body (270) including an inner surface (271), an outer surface (272), and a set of apertures (275) extending from the outer surface (272) to the inner surface (271); an exterior part (220) enclosing the inner body (270); a set of channels (291, 292), which set of channels (291, 292) connects to the set of apertures (275); a lower part (230) removably attached to the teat cleaner (300), which lower part (230) includes at least one cleaning liquid valve (240, 260), and a drain (250); and a seal (235) configured to distribute liquid from the cleaning liquid valve (240, 260) into the set of channels (291, 292).

公开(公告)号：US20160306046A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15101934

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: DELAVAL HOLDING AB

Inventor： Thomas AXELSSON ,  Nils-Erik HOLMERTZ ,  Helmut OBERMULLER

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  A01J5/017 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: G01S17/89 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S2007/4975 ,  G05B2219/45113

Abstract: A time-of-flight (TOF) camera system for a robot milking system includes a housing accommodating a light source, imaging optics, an image sensor, and electronics; a front part including a light transparent window disposed in front of the light source and the imaging optics; and fasteners. The housing has a front side and a back side, and the front part has a front side and a backside, the surface of the front side being flat and including a front surface of the light transparent window. The fasteners releasably mechanically fasten the front part to the housing with the back side of the front part and the front side of the housing facing each other. The fasteners are maneuverable from the back side of the housing to fasten the front part to, and release the front part from, the housing, thereby enabling the front part to be replaceable.

Abstract translation: 用于机器人挤奶系统的飞行时间（TOF）相机系统包括容纳光源，成像光学元件，图像传感器和电子器件的壳体; 前部，包括设置在光源前面的光透明窗和成像光学元件; 和紧固件。 壳体具有前侧和后侧，前部具有前侧和后侧，前侧的表面是平坦的，并且包括透光窗的前表面。 紧固件可拆卸地将前部机械地紧固到壳体，其中前部的后侧和壳体的前侧彼此面对。 紧固件可以从壳体的后侧操纵，以将前部部件固定到壳体上并将前部部件从壳体释放，从而使前部部件能够更换。

公开(公告)号：US20160128298A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14899134

申请日：2014-06-17

Applicant: DELAVAL HOLDING AB

Inventor： Nils-Erik HOLMERTZ ,  Helmut OBERMULLER

IPC: A01J5/017

CPC classification number: A01J5/0175 ,  Y10S901/02 ,  Y10S901/29 ,  Y10S901/36

Abstract: A gripping device for a robotic manipulation device that grips and attaches teat cups to an animal. The gripping device for each teat cup to be gripped and attached includes a holding member configured to releasably hold a teat cup, and a power member configured to move the holding member from a base position (p1) to a raised position (p2) in which the teat cup can be attached to a teat. The gripping device for each teat cup to be gripped and attached includes a movable cover portion movably arranged between a covering position, in which it covers the opening of the teat cup, and a non-covering position, in which the opening of the teat cup is exposed. When power member lifts the holding member from the base position to the raised position, the movable cover portion moves from the covering position to the non-covering position.

Abstract translation: 用于机器人操纵装置的夹持装置，其将乳头杯夹持并附接到动物。 用于每个被夹紧和连接的奶杯的夹持装置包括构造成可释放地保持奶杯的保持构件和构造成将保持构件从基座位置（p1）移动到升高位置（p2）的动力构件，其中 奶杯可以连接到奶头上。 用于每个被夹紧和附着的奶杯的夹持装置包括可移动的盖部分，其可移动地布置在其覆盖奶杯的开口的覆盖位置和非覆盖位置之间，其中奶杯的开口 被暴露。 当动力构件将保持构件从基座位置提升到升高位置时，可动盖部从覆盖位置移动到非覆盖位置。