Arrangement and a method for cleaning an end effector of a robotic manipulation device

    公开(公告)号:US09872478B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-23

    申请号:US14901149

    申请日:2014-04-07

    CPC classification number: A01J7/025 A01J7/02

    Abstract: An arrangement for cleaning an end effector (21) carried by a robotic manipulation device (9a, 9b, 9c) includes an end effector cleaning station (18) mounted within a working area of the robotic manipulation device (9a, 9b, 9c), with a spray device (26) configured to provide at least one liquid jet. A control unit (11) is, when it is time to clean the end effector (21), configured to activate the robotic manipulation device (9a, 9b, 9c) such that it moves the end effector (21) downwards from a position above the end effector cleaning station (18) to a position where it is hit by the liquid jet, wherein during this movement the end effector (21) is substantially vertical.

    END EFFECTOR, ROBOT, AND ROTARY MILKING SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    END EFFECTOR, ROBOT, AND ROTARY MILKING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    终端效应器,机器人和旋转式搅拌系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160295827A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-13

    申请号:US15100368

    申请日:2014-12-12

    Abstract: An end effector that mounts to a robot and discharges animal treating fluid onto the teats of a milking animal includes a rigid inner arm section and a flexible outer arm section, and a camera with a front window. An inner end portion of the inner arm section is mountable to the robot, the inner end portion of the outer arm section is rigidly connected to outer end portion of the inner arm section, the camera is mounted on an upper side of the inner arm section with the front window facing the outer arm section, and the outer arm section is provided with at least one nozzle in the outer end portion, the nozzle being directed upwards such that animal treating fluid can be discharged through the nozzle and upwards towards a teat of a milking animal during use of the robot.

    Abstract translation: 安装到机器人并将动物处理流体排放到挤奶动物的乳头上的末端执行器包括刚性内臂部分和柔性外臂部分以及具有前窗的相机。 内臂部的内端部安装于机器人,外臂部的内端部与内臂部的外端部刚性连接,摄像机安装在内臂部的上侧 其中前窗口面向外臂部分,并且外臂部分在外端部分中设置有至少一个喷嘴,喷嘴被向上引导,使得动物处理流体可以通过喷嘴排出并向上朝向 在使用机器人期间的挤奶动物。

    Milking Apparatus and System
    10.
    发明申请
    Milking Apparatus and System 审中-公开
    挤奶器和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160235032A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-18

    申请号:US15051357

    申请日:2016-02-23

    Abstract: A device suitable for attachment to a milking platform at a “milking position” has a strippings viewing area and a light source, which is operable to illuminate in a suitable manner the strippings viewing area to enhance the visibility to an operator of any mastitis symptoms in use and/or to illuminate the udder to facilitate inspection or treatment. The light source may also be operable to give continuous or intermittent colour signals to the operator and the device might also include an alpha-numeric area. The device might form part of a leg separator and/or sprayer and/or milk hose support. A milking platform with such a device is also claimed.

    Abstract translation: 适于在“挤奶位置”处连接到挤奶平台的装置具有剥皮观察区域和光源,其可操作以适当的方式照射剥离观察区域,以增强操作者对于任何乳腺炎症状的可见性 使用和/或照亮乳房,以方便检查或治疗。 光源还可以用于向操作者提供连续或间歇的颜色信号,并且该设备还可以包括字母数字区域。 该装置可以形成腿分离器和/或喷雾器和/或牛奶软管支架的一部分。 还要求具有这种装置的挤奶平台。

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