Title: Milking apparatus and method for use thereof
Application Number: 200380110560 Application Date: 2003.11.10
Publication Number: 1859842 Publication Date: 2006.11.08
Approval Pub. Date: Granted Pub. Date:
International Classifi-cation: A01J3/00
Applicant(s) Name: S.A.E. E Afikim Computerized Dairy Managing System Address:
Inventor(s) Name:
Attorney & Agent: zhang jin
Abstract:
     An apparatus is for gripping the teat of an animal assisting in drawing milk. The apparatus includes housing and more than one constricting element arranged in the housing so that the constricting elements, which are operable in both constricting and non-constricting modes, periodically constrict the teat. The apparatus further includes means for switching the constricting elements back and forth between non-constricting and constricting modes. The apparatus includes a controller in communication with the means for switching, which in accordance with a predetermined timing and spatial sequence controls the periodic switching of the constricting elements from constricting to non-constricting modes and vice-versa. A system including such a gripping apparatus for drawing milk from the teat of an animal is also taught. Similarly, a method for milking an animal which imitates hand milking and does not employ a vacuum system is described.
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