Milking machine with cleaning structure

Abstract

A milking machine with a cleaning structure comprises a flat car and a milking machine body fixed on the flat car and further comprises a cleaning device, the cleaning device comprises a sewage tank, a clean water tank, a water pump, a cleaning cup and a mounting support, and the sewage tank, the clean water tank and the mounting support are fixedly arranged on the flat car. The cleaning cup is mounted on the flat car through a mounting bracket in a height-adjustable, horizontal telescopic and angle-adjustable manner in a horizontal plane, the cleaning cup is of a funnel-shaped structure with an opening in the upper part, a plurality of nozzles are uniformly distributed at the upper part of the cleaning cup and are communicated with an outlet of a water pump, and an inlet of the water pump is communicated with a water purification tank; the bottom of the cleaning cup is communicated with the sewage tank. According to the milking machine with the cleaning structure, the cleaning device and the milking machine body are integrated on the flat car, efficient and automatic cleaning of nipples and breasts of dairy cows or dairy goats before milking is achieved, and the overall efficiency of milking operation and the sanitary quality of dairy products are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of milking equipment, and particularly relates to a milking machine with a cleaning structure. Background Art

[0002] In the booming development of modern animal husbandry, improving the efficiency of milking operations and ensuring the hygienic quality of dairy products are not only the inherent requirements of the industry's technological progress but also an important guarantee for meeting consumers' growing demands for food safety and health. With the improvement of living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, consumers have put forward unprecedented high standards for the quality and safety of dairy products, which has prompted the animal husbandry industry to start from the source and carry out refined management and optimization of every link.

[0003] The traditional manual wiping and cleaning method before milking, although it can remove some dirt on the nipple and breast surface to a certain extent, its limitations are becoming increasingly obvious. First of all, manual wiping depends on the skills and sense of responsibility of the operator, and it is difficult to ensure the consistency of the cleaning effect, and it is easy to have the situation of incomplete cleaning. Secondly, this method has a large labor intensity and takes a long time, which not only increases the labor cost but also reduces the overall work efficiency. More importantly, incomplete manual wiping and cleaning increases the risk of mammary diseases such as cow mastitis, and may also pose a potential threat to the quality and safety of the final dairy products. Therefore, a milking machine with a cleaning structure is proposed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a milking machine with a cleaning structure. By integrating the cleaning device and the milking machine body on the flatbed truck, the utility model realizes the efficient and automatic cleaning of the nipples and udders of cows or dairy goats before milking, and significantly improves the overall efficiency of milking operations and the hygienic quality of dairy products.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A milking machine with a cleaning structure includes a flatbed truck and a milking machine body fixed on the flatbed truck, and further includes a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes a sewage tank, a clean water tank, a water pump, a cleaning cup and a mounting bracket. The sewage tank, the clean water tank and the mounting bracket are fixedly arranged on the flatbed truck. The cleaning cup is mounted on the flatbed truck through the mounting bracket in a height-adjustable, horizontally extendable and angle-adjustable manner in the horizontal plane. The cleaning cup is a funnel-shaped structure with an open upper part. A plurality of nozzles are evenly arranged on the upper part of the cleaning cup. The nozzles are communicated with the outlet of the water pump, the inlet of the water pump is communicated with the clean water tank, and the bottom of the cleaning cup is communicated with the sewage tank.

[0007] The mounting bracket includes a base, a vertical rod, a gland, a sleeve, a fixed crossbar and a telescopic crossbar. The base is fixed on the flatbed truck. The top of the vertical rod is rotatably mounted on the base through the gland. The sleeve is sleeved on the vertical rod and can linearly move up and down along the vertical rod. One end of the fixed crossbar is fixed on the sleeve. One end of the telescopic crossbar is horizontally telescopically inserted into the telescopic hole at the other end of the fixed crossbar. The cleaning cup is fixedly connected to the other end of the telescopic crossbar.

[0008] A set screw Ⅰ is threadedly connected to the gland, and the end of the set screw Ⅰ presses against the side surface of the vertical rod.

[0009] A set screw Ⅱ is threadedly connected to the sleeve, and the end of the set screw Ⅱ presses against the side surface of the vertical rod.

[0010] A set screw Ⅲ is threadedly connected to the fixed crossbar, and the end of the set screw Ⅲ presses against the side surface of the telescopic crossbar.

[0011] A ring pipe is arranged on the outer side of the upper part of the cleaning cup. The nozzle is communicated with the ring pipe. A hard water inlet pipe is fixedly arranged on the cleaning cup. One end of the hard water inlet pipe is communicated with the ring pipe, and the other end is communicated with the water outlet of the water pump.

[0012] The hard water inlet pipe is communicated with the water pump through a flexible water inlet hose.

[0013] The hard water inlet pipe is fixed on the cleaning cup through a pipe clamp.

[0014] The bottom of the cleaning cup is communicated with the sewage tank through a sewage hose.

[0015] The bottom of the flatbed truck is provided with universal wheels with brakes.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. A milking machine with a cleaning structure disclosed by the present utility model. The cleaning device of the milking machine with a cleaning structure adopts a combination of a water purification tank, a water pump, a cleaning cup and a plurality of nozzles, which can eject uniform and fine water flow, comprehensively cover and deeply clean every corner of the teat and breast, effectively remove dirt and bacteria, and ensure the thoroughness of cleaning.

[0018] 2. A milking machine with a cleaning structure disclosed by the present utility model. The cleaning cup of the milking machine with a cleaning structure realizes height adjustment, horizontal telescopic adjustment and angle adjustment in the horizontal plane through the mounting bracket. This multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment design enables the cleaning device to adapt to cows or milk goats of different body types and different standing postures, improving the applicability and flexibility of the equipment.

[0019] 3. A milking machine with a cleaning structure disclosed by the present utility model. The set screws (set screw I, set screw II, set screw III) in the mounting bracket of the milking machine with a cleaning structure ensure the stability of the cleaning cup and its connecting components after being adjusted in place.

[0020] 4. A milking machine with a cleaning structure disclosed by the present utility model. The bottom of the cleaning cup of the milking machine with a cleaning structure is communicated with a sewage tank through a sewage hose, realizing the automatic collection and treatment of sewage, avoiding the problem of sewage splashing during the cleaning process, and facilitating subsequent cleaning and maintenance work. In addition, the inlet hard pipe is connected to a water pump through an inlet hose, which not only ensures the flexibility of the connection but also facilitates replacement and maintenance.

[0021] 5. A milking machine with a cleaning structure disclosed by the present utility model. The universal wheels with brakes provided at the bottom of the flatbed cart of the milking machine with a cleaning structure enable the entire milking machine and cleaning device to be easily moved to the cows or dairy goats to be milked, improving the flexibility and convenience of the operation. At the same time, the braking function ensures the stability of the equipment during use and prevents accidental sliding or tipping.

[0022] 6. A milking machine with a cleaning structure disclosed by the present utility model. Through an automated cleaning process, the milking machine with a cleaning structure reduces the problem of incomplete cleaning caused by human factors, reduces the risk of mammary diseases such as cow mastitis, thereby ensuring the quality and safety of the final dairy products, and meeting the high requirements of consumers for food safety and health. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] By reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below, the solutions and advantages of the present application will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art. The drawings are only for the purpose of showing the preferred embodiments and are not considered to be a limitation of the present utility model.

[0024] In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a milking machine with a cleaning structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of part A in

[0027] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a further enlarged view of part B in

[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a further enlarged view of part C in

[0029] The components represented by the reference numerals in the drawings are:

[0030] The utility model: 1. Flatbed truck, 2. Milk storage tank, 3. Vacuum pump, 4. Milking cup, 5. Milking hose, 6. Cleaning device, 6a. Sewage tank, 6b. Clean water tank, 6c. Water pump, 6d. Base, 6e. Vertical rod, 6f. Pressing cover, 6g. Set screw I, 6h. Sleeve, 6i. Set screw II, 6j. Fixed cross bar, 6k. Telescopic cross bar, 6l. Set screw III, 6m. Cleaning cup, 6n. Inlet hose, 6o. Sewage hose, 6p. Inlet rigid pipe, 6q. Pipe clamp, 6r. Ring pipe, 6s. Nozzle. Detailed implementation mode

[0031] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a milking machine with a cleaning structure integrating cleaning and milking functions mainly includes a flatbed truck, a milking machine body and an innovative cleaning device. Among them, the flatbed truck and the milking machine body are prior arts. A common milking machine is composed of a milk storage tank 2, a vacuum pump 3 and a milking cup 4. The milking cup 4 is connected to the vacuum pump 3 through a milking hose 5. When milking, the milking cup 4 is placed on the udder of an animal, and the vacuum pump 3 is started to milk.

[0032] This design aims to improve the efficiency of milking operations, ensure the hygienic quality of dairy products, and meet the requirements of modern animal husbandry for high efficiency, safety and hygiene.

[0033] Main components of the milking machine with a cleaning structure:

[0034] Flatbed truck 1: As the mobile platform of the whole equipment, it is equipped with universal wheels with brakes at the bottom, which is convenient for flexible movement to the working position and keeping stable.

[0035] Milking machine body: Fixed on the flatbed truck 1, it is responsible for completing the milking operation and working together with the cleaning device 6 to improve the overall operation efficiency.

[0036] Cleaning device 6:

[0037] Sewage tank 6a: Used to collect the sewage generated during the cleaning process and keep the working environment clean.

[0038] Clean water tank 6b: Stores the cleaning water and provides water source for the cleaning process.

[0039] Water pump 6c: Pumps the water in the clean water tank 6b to the cleaning cup 6m and sprays it out through the nozzle 6s to achieve the cleaning function.

[0040] Cleaning cup 6m: A funnel-shaped structure with an open upper part, used to hold the teat and udder area of the dairy cow or dairy goat to be cleaned. A plurality of nozzles 6s are evenly arranged on the cup body to ensure the comprehensiveness and uniformity of cleaning.

[0041] Mounting bracket:

[0042] Base 6d: Fixed on the flatbed truck 1, providing a stable foundation for the entire mounting bracket.

[0043] Vertical rod 6e: The top is rotatably mounted on the base 6d through a gland 6f, supporting the sleeve 6h and realizing angle adjustment in the horizontal plane, as Figure 3 shown.

[0044] Gland 6f: Cooperates with the top of the vertical rod 6e to realize the rotational adjustment of the vertical rod 6e and is fixed by a set screw Ⅰ6g.

[0045] Sleeve 6h: It is sleeved on the vertical rod 6e and can move up and down linearly, fixed on the vertical rod 6e by a set screw Ⅱ6i, supporting and fixing the cross bar 6j and realizing height adjustment.

[0046] Fixed cross bar 6j: One end is fixed on the sleeve 6h, and the other end is provided with a telescopic hole for installing the telescopic cross bar 6k.

[0047] Telescopic cross bar 6k: One end is telescopically inserted into the telescopic hole of the fixed cross bar 6j in the horizontal direction, and the other end is fixedly connected to the cleaning cup 6m to realize telescopic adjustment in the horizontal direction. Fixed on the fixed cross bar 6j by a set screw Ⅲ6l, as Figure 4 shown.

[0048] Ring pipe 6r: Set on the outer side of the upper part of the cleaning cup 6m, communicated with the nozzle 6s to ensure uniform distribution of water flow.

[0049] Inlet hard pipe 6p: One end is communicated with the ring pipe 6r, and the other end is communicated with the outlet of the water pump 6c through the inlet hose 6n to provide water source for the cleaning process. The inlet hard pipe 6p is fixed on the cleaning cup 6m by a pipe clamp 6q to ensure stability without shaking.

[0050] Sewage hose 6o: Connects the bottom of the cleaning cup 6m with the sewage tank 6a to automatically drain the sewage generated during the cleaning process into the sewage tank 6a.

[0051] Structural features of the milking machine with a cleaning structure

[0052] Height adjustability: The height of the cleaning cup 6m is adjusted by the linear lifting of the sleeve 6h on the vertical rod 6e.

[0053] Horizontal telescopicity: The horizontal telescopic design of the telescopic cross bar 6k in the fixed cross bar 6j enables the cleaning cup 6m to flexibly adjust its position in the horizontal direction.

[0054] Angle adjustability in the horizontal plane: The top of the vertical rod 6e is rotatably mounted on the base 6d through a gland 6f to realize the angle adjustment of the cleaning cup 6m in the horizontal plane.

[0055] Stability and flexibility coexist: Through the design of set screws (set screw I 6g, set screw II 6i, set screw III 6l), the stability of the cleaning device after adjustment is ensured; at the same time, the flexible adjustment of each component endows the equipment with sufficient flexibility.

[0056] Use and maintenance of a milking machine with a cleaning structure

[0057] Before use: Check whether all components (such as set screws, hoses, nozzles, etc.) are firmly connected, ensure that there is enough water in the clean water tank 6b, and the sewage tank 6a is empty.

[0058] During use: According to the body size and standing posture of cows or dairy goats, adjust the height, horizontal position and angle of the cleaning cup 6m. Start the water pump 6c for cleaning operations, pay attention to observing the cleaning effect and adjust in a timely manner.

[0059] After use: Clean the sewage in the sewage tank 6a, regularly clean components such as the cleaning cup 6m, nozzle 6s and ring pipe 6r, and keep the equipment clean and hygienic.

[0060] This milking machine with a cleaning structure realizes the efficient and automatic cleaning of the teats and udders of cows or dairy goats through the innovative design of the cleaning device. The close cooperation and flexible adjustment between components ensure the stability of the equipment and the convenience of operation.

Claims

1. A milking machine with a cleaning structure, comprising a flatbed truck (1) and a milking machine body fixed on the flatbed truck (1), characterized in that, It further includes a cleaning device (6), and the cleaning device (6) includes a sewage tank (6a), a water purification tank (6b), a water pump (6c), a cleaning cup (6m) and a mounting bracket. The sewage tank (6a), the water purification tank (6b) and the mounting bracket are fixedly arranged on the flatbed truck (1). The cleaning cup (6m) is mounted on the flatbed truck (1) in a height-adjustable, horizontally extendable and angle-adjustable manner in the horizontal plane through the mounting bracket. The cleaning cup (6m) is a funnel-shaped structure with an open upper part. A plurality of nozzles (6s) are evenly arranged on the upper part of the cleaning cup (6m). The nozzles (6s) are communicated with the outlet of the water pump (6c). The inlet of the water pump (6c) is communicated with the water purification tank (6b). The bottom of the cleaning cup (6m) is communicated with the sewage tank (6a).

2. The milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 1, wherein The mounting bracket includes a base (6d), a vertical rod (6e), a gland (6f), a sleeve (6h), a fixed cross bar (6j) and a telescopic cross bar (6k). The base (6d) is fixed on the flatbed truck (1). The top of the vertical rod (6e) is rotatably mounted on the base (6d) through the gland (6f). The sleeve (6h) is sleeved on the vertical rod (6e) and can linearly move up and down along the vertical rod (6e). One end of the fixed cross bar (6j) is fixed on the sleeve (6h). One end of the telescopic cross bar (6k) is inserted into the telescopic hole at the other end of the fixed cross bar (6j) in a horizontally extendable manner. The cleaning cup (6m) is fixedly connected to the other end of the telescopic cross bar (6k).

3. The milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A set screw I (6g) is threadedly connected to the gland (6f), and the set head of the set screw I (6g) presses against the side surface of the vertical rod (6e).

4. The milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A set screw II (6i) is threadedly connected to the sleeve (6h), and the set head of the set screw II (6i) presses against the side surface of the vertical rod (6e).

5. The milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 2, wherein, A set screw III (6l) is threadedly connected to the fixed cross bar (6j), and the set head of the set screw III (6l) presses against the side surface of the telescopic cross bar (6k).

6. The milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 1, wherein A ring pipe (6r) is arranged on the outer side of the upper part of the cleaning cup (6m). The nozzles (6s) are communicated with the ring pipe (6r). An inlet hard pipe (6p) is fixedly arranged on the cleaning cup (6m). One end of the inlet hard pipe (6p) is communicated with the ring pipe (6r), and the other end is communicated with the outlet of the water pump (6c).

7. A milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inlet hard pipe (6p) is communicated with the water pump (6c) through an inlet hose (6n).

8. A milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inlet hard pipe (6p) is fixed on the cleaning cup (6m) through a pipe clamp (6q).

9. A milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cleaning cup (6m) is communicated with the sewage tank (6a) through a sewage hose (6o).

10. A milking machine with a cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the flatbed truck (1) is provided with universal wheels with brakes.

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