公开(公告)号：US07308866B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-18

申请号：US10491922

申请日：2002-10-03

Applicant: Uzi Birk

Inventor： Uzi Birk

IPC: A01J3/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/12 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/0175 ,  A01K29/005

Abstract: Example embodiments related to a method of automatically milking animals, wherein the animals are allowed to move in area intended therefore. The area may include a resting area and a feeding area housing a milking station, whereby the animals are allowed to visit individually and which a selected group of the animals have to visit in order to move from the resting area to the feeding area. The method may establish a condition for low utilization of the milking station; and feed the animals by a feeding device when the condition for low utilization of the automatic milking machine is met to thereby entice animals in the resting area to move to the feeding area and to therewith present themselves at the milking station.

Abstract translation: 与自动挤奶动物的方法相关的示例实施例，其中允许动物在预期的区域中移动。 该区域可以包括休息区域和容纳挤奶站的饲养区域，由此允许动物单独访问，并且所选择的一组动物必须访问以便从休息区域移动到进食区域。 该方法可建立挤奶站低利用条件; 并且当满足自动挤奶机的低利用率的条件时，通过喂食装置喂养动物，从而诱导休息区域中的动物移动到进食区域并且自身在挤奶站。

公开(公告)号：US06575116B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09744401

申请日：2001-07-16

Applicant: Uzi Birk ,  Thomas Nilsson ,  Martin Rogersson ,  Anders Bjork

Inventor： Uzi Birk ,  Thomas Nilsson ,  Martin Rogersson ,  Anders Bjork

IPC: H01J504

CPC classification number: A01J5/0175

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically milking an animal, comprising at least one teatcup having a teat entrance end (17a), and a movable arm (6, 40) for moving the teatcup toward a teat of an animal to be milked and attaching it thereto. The teat entrance end of the teatcup is arranged, while being moved by the movable arm (6, 40) toward the teat, to be held in relation to the movable arm (6, 40) at a level which is different from that of the teat entrance end (17a) of a further teatcup, when held in relation to the movable arm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动挤奶动物的装置，包括至少一个具有奶头入口端（17a）的乳头杯和可移动臂（6,40），用于将奶头移动到待挤奶的动物的乳头并将其连接到其上。 乳头杯的乳头入口端被布置成被可动臂（6,40）朝向奶嘴移动，以相对于可动臂（6,40）保持的水平不同于 当相对于可动臂保持时，进一步的乳头杯的乳头进口端（17a）。

公开(公告)号：US06318299B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09555901

申请日：2000-06-05

Applicant: Uzi Birk

Inventor： Uzi Birk

IPC: A01K2900

CPC classification number: A01J7/04

Abstract: The present invention relates to a teat cleaning device having cleaning surfaces (27) on a base (9) wherein the cleaning surfaces (27) can be moved from a first position near to the periphery of said base (9) to a second position nearer to the center of said base (9).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在基部（9）上具有清洁表面（27）的奶头清洁装置，其中清洁表面（27）可以从靠近所述基部（9）的周边的第一位置移动到更靠近的第二位置 到所述基座（9）的中心。

公开(公告)号：US20120310054A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13520187

申请日：2011-01-18

Applicant: Uzi Birk

Inventor： Uzi Birk

IPC: A61B5/07

CPC classification number: A61B5/073 ,  A01K11/007 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/1107 ,  A61B5/113 ,  A61B5/42 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61B2562/0219 ,  A61B2562/0247

Abstract: A bolus, for introduction into a ruminant animal's reticulum to register pressure signals transmitted through fluids therein, has a case unit adapted for immersion in the fluids. A mechanical amplifier element extends out from the case unit and is adapted to be surrounded by the fluids in the reticulum and absorb mechanical energy from the pressure signals. A guide part conveys mechanical energy from the mechanical amplifier element to a sensor module in the interior of the case unit. The sensor module transduces the pressure signals into electric signals from which a processing module extracts data representing body movements, a heart beat rate, a respiratory rate, a respiratory depth and/or stomach activity of the animal. A communication module in the case unit receives the data and transmits output radio signals reflecting the data.

Abstract translation: 用于引入反刍动物的网状物中的推注以记录通过其中的流体传输的压力信号，具有适于浸入流体中的壳单元。 机械放大器元件从壳体单元延伸出来并适于被网状物中的流体包围并从压力信号吸收机械能。 引导部件将机械能量从机械放大器元件传递到壳体单元内部的传感器模块。 传感器模块将压力信号转换成电信号，处理模块从该信号中提取表示动物的体动，心跳率，呼吸频率，呼吸深度和/或胃活动的数据。 壳体单元中的通信模块接收数据并发送反映数据的输出无线电信号。

公开(公告)号：US08281743B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12738989

申请日：2008-11-17

Applicant: Thomas Axelsson ,  Uzi Birk

Inventor： Thomas Axelsson ,  Uzi Birk

IPC: A01J5/00 ,  A01K1/12

CPC classification number: A01J5/0175 ,  A01K1/126

Abstract: An apparatus for milking an animal provides a milking parlor (1) with a robotic manipulation device (25) and a milking stall (5) provided on a platform (3) moveable relative to the robotic manipulation device (25). An electric control system is adapted to vary the movement of the platform in response to the performance of the robotic manipulation device (25) in servicing the milking stall (5).

Abstract translation: 用于挤奶动物的装置提供了一种具有机器人操纵装置（25）和设置在相对于机器人操纵装置（25）可移动的平台（3））上的挤奶档（5）的挤奶厅（1）。 电气控制系统适于响应于机器人操纵装置（25）在维护挤奶档（5）时的性能而改变平台的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080251023A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11663463

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: Uzi Birk ,  Bjorn Johansson

Inventor： Uzi Birk ,  Bjorn Johansson

IPC: A01J5/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/12

Abstract: The present invention relates to a milking system comprising a first and at least a second animal area cluster, wherein each of the animal area cluster comprises at least one animal area and each animal area comprises at least one milking point, and where the first and at least second animal area cluster are arranged side by side characterised in a tunnel connecting each milking point in the first and second animal area cluster.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括第一和至少第二动物区域集群的挤奶系统，其中每个动物区域集群包括至少一个动物区域，并且每个动物区域包括至少一个挤奶点，并且其中第一和第 并排排列了最小的第二动物区域集群，其特征在于连接第一和第二动物区域群集中的每个挤奶点的隧道。

公开(公告)号：US06394028B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09554428

申请日：2000-05-25

Applicant: Uzi Birk

Inventor： Uzi Birk

IPC: A01J500

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

Abstract: An automatic milking apparatus comprises a milking equipment having at least one teatcup (11), a robot arm (8) for attaching a teatcup to an animal's teat, an animal identification means (5, 6) for allowing identification of an animal individual, and an animal space (1) provided with an animal accepting/rejecting means (2) associated with a control means. A method of controlling the automatic milking apparatus is also described. According to the invention, said control means is programmed to allow an animal substantially in the beginning of its lactation period to be milked more often than in a later stage thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种自动挤奶设备，包括具有至少一个奶杯（11）的挤奶设备，用于将奶头连接到动物乳头的机器人手臂（8），用于允许识别动物个体的动物识别装置（5,6），以及 设置有与控制装置相关联的动物接受/拒绝装置（2）的动物空间（1）。 还描述了一种控制自动挤奶装置的方法。 根据本发明，所述控制装置被编程为允许基本上在其哺乳期开始时的动物比其后期更经常地挤奶。

公开(公告)号：US06227142B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09402216

申请日：2000-02-29

Applicant: Uzi Birk

Inventor： Uzi Birk

IPC: A01J5017

CPC classification number: A01J5/0175 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/875 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for recognizing and determining the position of a part of an animal. The apparatus comprises a source of structured light for illuminating a region expected to contain at least one part in such a way that an object illuminated by the light simultaneously or discrete in time is partitioned into at least two illuminated areas, where each two illuminated areas are separated by a not illuminated area, an image capture device arranged to capture at least one image formed by the light and provide an image signal, the apparatus further comprising image signal processing device to respond to the captured image signal and a control device to determine if the illuminated object is the part by comparing the image of the illuminated object to reference criteria defining different objects, and if the illuminated object is established to be the part of the animal, the position thereof is established, an animal related device and the device to guide the animal related device towards to the position of the part.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于识别和确定动物的一部分的位置的装置和方法。 该装置包括用于照亮预期包含至少一个部分的区域的结构光源，使得由光同时或离散地照亮的物体被分割成至少两个照明区域，其中每两个照明区域 由未被照射的区域分隔的图像捕获装置，被配置为捕获由光形成的至少一个图像并提供图像信号的图像捕获装置，该装置还包括图像信号处理装置以响应所捕获的图像信号和控制装置，以确定是否 通过将照射对象的图像与定义不同对象的参考标准进行比较，照亮对象是部分，并且如果照明对象被确定为动物的一部分，则建立其位置，将动物相关设备和设备 将动物相关装置引导到部件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09480237B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US13988842

申请日：2011-11-16

Applicant: Uzi Birk ,  Thomas Axelson

Inventor： Uzi Birk ,  Thomas Axelson

IPC: A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007

CPC classification number: A01J5/017 ,  A01J5/003 ,  A01J5/007 ,  A01J5/0175

Abstract: A milking parlor for animals comprising at least one milking stall arranged to receive an animal in a predetermined milking position, teat cups arranged to be used in milking the animal in the milking stall, a teat cup carrier arranged to store the teat cups in the milking stall when they are not used, and at least one robot arm provided with at least one gripping member arranged to grip a teat cup in the teat cup carrier and attach the teat cup on the teat of an animal in the milking stall. The teat cup carrier stores the teat cups in a storing area located at least partly in front of the front legs of the animal with respect to the direction of the animal when it stands in the predetermined milking position in the milking stall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于动物的挤奶室，包括至少一个挤奶摊位，其布置成接收预定挤奶位置的动物，布置成用于挤奶在挤奶摊位中的动物的奶杯;奶杯杯架，布置成将挤奶杯存放在挤奶 并且至少一个机器人臂设置有至少一个夹持构件，该夹持构件布置成夹持奶杯杯托架中的奶杯，并将奶杯安装在挤奶档位上的动物的乳头上。 奶杯杯架在挤奶摊位中的预定挤奶位置时相对于动物的方向将乳头杯存储在至少部分地位于动物前腿前方的存储区域中。

公开(公告)号：US09316605B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13820615

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Uzi Birk ,  David Livshits ,  Rotem Rabinovich

Inventor： Uzi Birk ,  David Livshits ,  Rotem Rabinovich

IPC: G01N33/04 ,  G01N27/02

CPC classification number: G01N27/023 ,  G01N33/04

Abstract: A monitoring unit (100) that determines parameters (p1, p2) of an attribute (P) of a liquid substance flowing (F) through a dielectric conduit (110) includes plural coil members (121, 122) encircling the dielectric conduit (110) that subjects a flow of the liquid substance to plural different electromagnetic fields (B(f)), and under influence thereof measuring circuitry registers corresponding impedance measures (z(f)) of the liquid substance. A processor (130) derives the parameters (p1, p2) of the attribute (P) based on the registered impedance measures (z(f)).

Abstract translation: 确定通过电介质导管（110）流动的液体物质（F）的属性（P）的参数（p1，p2）的监视单元（100）包括环绕介质导管（110）的多个线圈构件（121,122） ），其将液体物质流动到多个不同的电磁场（B（f）），并且在其影响下，测量电路记录液体物质的相应的阻抗测量（z（f））。 处理器（130）基于登记的阻抗测量（z（f））导出属性（P）的参数（p1，p2）。