Automatic milking machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic milking machine, which belongs to the technical field of dairy product processing, and comprises a supporting assembly, a fixed seat, a bracket mounted on the side wall of the fixed seat, a mounting plate mounted in the middle of the bracket in a sliding manner, a supporting rod rotationally mounted at the end part of the mounting plate, and a supporting rod hinged at the end part of the supporting rod; the milking assembly comprises a supporting plate fixedly connected to the end of the supporting rod, a guide rod movably installed in the center of the supporting plate, a connecting plate slidably connected to the side wall of the guide rod, a universal joint fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate and a positioning plate installed at the end of the universal joint. And the suction nozzle is adaptively mounted at the end part of the positioning plate. The milking device has the advantages that the supporting assembly and the milking assembly are used in cooperation, the position and the posture of the milking assembly can be conveniently adjusted, the milking device is suitable for dairy cows of different body types and positions, the applicability of the device and the milking efficiency are improved, and the milking efficiency is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of dairy processing technology, specifically relating to an automatic milking machine. Background Technology

[0002] Dairy products refer to various products made primarily from fresh cow (or sheep) milk and its derivatives. These products encompass a wide range of categories, including but not limited to liquid milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, butter, and milk powder. In the dairy industry, milking is an important and fundamental task.

[0003] Patent application CN201710363183.7 discloses an automatic milking machine. It uses a vacuum pump to create negative pressure inside the milk tank, air inlet hose, and breast pump. The pump's nipple is then placed over the udder of a goat or cow, ensuring a tight seal. A pulse valve sends pulse signals to control the reciprocating motion of a check valve on the pump, generating a repeated suction and release force within the pump sleeve to draw milk from the udder.

[0004] However, this method has many limitations. The breast pump proposed in the comparative document does not have a fixed or corresponding support structure, and it is easy to fall off during milking. Moreover, it is directly attached to the surface of the animal's udder, which puts a lot of pressure on the udder, causing the animal to feel great discomfort during milking, affecting the quality of milking, and may even cause stress response in the animal due to the high pressure. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic milking machine that addresses the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An automatic milking machine, comprising,

[0008] The support assembly includes a fixed base, a bracket mounted on the side wall of the fixed base, a mounting plate slidably mounted in the middle of the bracket, a support rod rotatably mounted at the end of the mounting plate, and a support rod hinged to the end of the support rod.

[0009] The milking assembly includes a support plate fixedly connected to the end of the support rod, a guide rod movably installed at the center of the support plate, a connecting plate slidably connected to the side wall of the guide rod, a universal joint fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate, a positioning plate installed at the end of the universal joint, and a suction nozzle adapted to be installed at the end of the positioning plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the milking assembly further includes a first cylinder installed on the side wall of the support plate, and a pull rod adapted to be installed at the end of the first cylinder, the end of the pull rod being rotatably connected to the side wall of the positioning plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the milking assembly further includes a spring column installed on the side wall of the support plate, the end of the spring column being fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the milking assembly further includes a ball cap fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning plate, and a ball head post adapted to be installed in the middle of the ball cap, the end of the ball head post being fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support assembly further includes a main hydraulic rod rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate, and the end of the main hydraulic rod is hinged to the side wall of the support rod.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support assembly further includes an auxiliary hydraulic rod rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting plate, the end of the auxiliary hydraulic rod being hinged to the side wall of the support rod, and the auxiliary hydraulic rod being symmetrically installed on the side wall of the main hydraulic rod.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support assembly further includes a second cylinder fixedly connected to the side wall of the bracket, and the end of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by using the support component and the milking component together, it is convenient to adjust the position and posture of the milking component, ensuring that the suction nozzle can be accurately aligned with the cow's udder, adapting to cows of different sizes and positions, improving the applicability of the equipment and the efficiency of milking, ensuring the smooth progress of the milking process, and improving milking efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the milking assembly of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the milking assembly of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 100, Support assembly; 101, Fixed base; 102, Bracket; 103, Mounting plate; 104, Support rod; 105, Support rod; 106, Main hydraulic rod; 107, Auxiliary hydraulic rod; 108, Second cylinder; 200, Milking assembly; 201, Support plate; 202, Guide rod; 203, Connecting plate; 204, Universal joint; 205, Positioning plate; 206, Suction nozzle; 207, First cylinder; 208, Tie rod; 209, Spring column; 210, Ball cap; 211, Ball head column. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0026] Example

[0027] Reference Figure 1-4 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides an automatic milking machine, including,

[0028] The support assembly 100 includes a fixed base 101, a bracket 102 mounted on the side wall of the fixed base 101, a mounting plate 103 slidably mounted in the middle of the bracket 102, a support rod 104 rotatably mounted at the end of the mounting plate 103, and a support rod 105 hinged to the end of the support rod 104.

[0029] Milking assembly 200 includes a support plate 201 fixedly connected to the end of support rod 105, a guide rod 202 movably installed at the center of support plate 201, a connecting plate 203 slidably connected to the side wall of guide rod 202, a universal joint 204 fixedly connected to the side wall of connecting plate 203, a positioning plate 205 installed at the end of universal joint 204, and a suction nozzle 206 adapted to be installed at the end of positioning plate 205.

[0030] The bracket 102 is installed on the side wall of the fixed base 101, providing a framework for the subsequent installation of components. The mounting plate 103 can slide in the middle of the bracket 102, allowing adjustment of the horizontal position of the milking assembly 200 to adapt to different working scenarios. The support rod 104 is rotatably mounted at the end of the mounting plate 103, allowing it to rotate relative to the mounting plate 103 and adjust its angle with it. The support rod 105 is hinged to the end of the support rod 104, further increasing the mobility between components. The rotation of the support rod 104 and the hinge of the support rod 105 can change the overall posture and position of the milking assembly 200. The support plate 201 is fixed to the end of the support rod 105, serving as a platform for supporting other milking-related components. The guide rod 202 is movably mounted at the center of the support plate 201, providing a guide path for the connecting plate 203. The connecting plate 203 slides along the side wall of the guide rod 202, allowing it to move along the guide rod. The rod 202 moves up and down to achieve a certain vertical position adjustment. The universal joint 204 is installed on the side wall of the connecting plate 203. Due to the characteristics of the universal joint 204, the positioning plate 205 connected to its end can be adjusted in multiple directions within a certain range, allowing the suction nozzle 206 on the positioning plate 205 to flexibly align with the cow's udder. The suction nozzle 206 is fitted and installed at the end of the positioning plate 205. During operation, the suction nozzle 206 is in close contact with the cow's udder, and milk is drawn out through a certain suction mechanism. Throughout the process, the support... The support assembly 100 provides position and posture adjustment functions for the milking assembly 200 by adjusting the sliding position of the mounting plate 103, the rotation angle of the support rod 104, and the hinge position of the support rod 105, ensuring that the milking assembly 200 can be in the optimal milking position. The milking assembly 200 uses the guide rod 202 to guide the up and down sliding of the connecting plate 203, and combines the universal joint 204 to adjust the positioning plate 205 at multiple angles, so that the suction nozzle 206 can be flexibly and accurately positioned on the cow's udder to complete the milking operation.

[0031] Specifically, the milking assembly 200 also includes a first cylinder 207 installed on the side wall of the support plate 201, and a pull rod 208 adapted to be installed at the end of the first cylinder 207, with the end of the pull rod 208 rotatably connected to the side wall of the positioning plate 205.

[0032] The first cylinder 207 is installed on the side wall of the support plate 201, and the pull rod 208 at its end is rotatably connected to the side wall of the positioning plate 205. When the first cylinder 207 works, the pull rod 208 will drive the positioning plate 205 to move, thereby adjusting the position and angle of the suction nozzle 206.

[0033] Furthermore, the milking assembly 200 also includes a spring post 209 mounted on the side wall of the support plate 201, with the end of the spring post 209 fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate 203.

[0034] The spring column 209 is installed on the side wall of the support plate 201, and its end is fixed to the side wall of the connecting plate 203. It can provide a certain elastic buffer during milking to ensure that the contact between the suction nozzle 206 and the cow's udder is gentler and avoids harming the cow.

[0035] Furthermore, the milking assembly 200 also includes a ball cap 210 fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning plate 205, and a ball head post 211 adapted to be installed in the middle of the ball cap 210, with the end of the ball head post 211 fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate 203.

[0036] Among them, the ball cap 210 is fixed to the bottom of the positioning plate 205, the ball head post 211 is adapted to be installed in the middle of the ball cap 210, and the end of the ball head post 211 is fixed to the side wall of the connecting plate 203. This connection method further enhances the flexible connection between the positioning plate 205 and the connecting plate 203, so that the positioning plate 205 can better adapt to the shape and position changes of the cow's udder.

[0037] Preferably, the support assembly 100 also includes a main hydraulic rod 106 rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate 103, with the end of the main hydraulic rod 106 hinged to the side wall of the support rod 105.

[0038] The main hydraulic rod 106 is rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate 103, and its end is hinged to the side wall of the support rod 105. By extending and retracting the hydraulic rod, the support rod 105 can be pushed or pulled to change the position and posture of the milking assembly 200.

[0039] It should be noted that the support assembly 100 also includes an auxiliary hydraulic rod 107 rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 103. The end of the auxiliary hydraulic rod 107 is hinged to the side wall of the support rod 104, and the auxiliary hydraulic rod 107 is symmetrically installed on the side wall of the main hydraulic rod 106.

[0040] The auxiliary hydraulic rod 107 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 103, and its end is hinged to the side wall of the support rod 104. It is also symmetrically installed on the side wall of the main hydraulic rod 106. It can work in conjunction with the main hydraulic rod 106 to further adjust the angle and position of the support rod 104, ensuring that the milking assembly 200 is in a suitable working position.

[0041] Preferably, the support assembly 100 further includes a second cylinder 108 fixedly connected to the side wall of the bracket 102, and the end of the second cylinder 108 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 103.

[0042] The second cylinder 108 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the bracket 102, and its end is fixed to the side wall of the mounting plate 103. It can push or pull the mounting plate 103 to slide on the bracket 102 to realize the horizontal position adjustment of the milking assembly 200.

[0043] In use, the support assembly 100 provides stable support and position adjustment for the entire device. The fixed base 101, as the foundation component, supports the entire device. The bracket 102 is installed on the side wall of the fixed base 101, providing a mounting base for subsequent components. The mounting plate 103 is slidably installed in the middle of the bracket 102, allowing for sliding adjustment on the bracket 102. The support rod 104 is rotatably installed at the end of the mounting plate 103, and the support rod 105 is hinged to the end of the support rod 104. Through the connection of these components, a certain range of position adjustment and attitude change can be achieved. The main hydraulic rod 106 is rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate 103, and its end is hinged to the side wall of the support rod 105. The extension and retraction of the hydraulic rods can push or pull the support rod 105, changing the position and posture of the milking assembly 200. The auxiliary hydraulic rod 107 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 103, with its end hinged to the side wall of the support rod 104, and symmetrically installed on the side wall of the main hydraulic rod 106. It can work in conjunction with the main hydraulic rod 106 to further adjust the angle and position of the support rod 104, ensuring that the milking assembly 200 is in a suitable working position. The second cylinder 108 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the bracket 102, with its end fixed to the side wall of the mounting plate 103. It can push or pull the mounting plate 103 to slide on the bracket 102, realizing the horizontal position adjustment of the milking assembly 200. The support plate 201 is fixed to the support. At the end of rod 105, serving as a support platform for other components, guide rod 202 is movably mounted at the center of support plate 201, providing guidance for the sliding of connecting plate 203. Connecting plate 203 slides on the side wall of guide rod 202, allowing for vertical adjustment. Universal joint 204 is mounted on the side wall of connecting plate 203, providing flexible angle adjustment capability for positioning plate 205. A suction nozzle 206 is fitted to the end of positioning plate 205 for sucking milk. First cylinder 207 is mounted on the side wall of support plate 201, and its end pull rod 208 is rotatably connected to the side wall of positioning plate 205. When first cylinder 207 operates, pull rod 208 drives positioning plate 205 to move. This allows for adjustment of the position and angle of the suction nozzle 206. The spring post 209 is installed on the side wall of the support plate 201, with its end fixed to the side wall of the connecting plate 203. This provides a certain amount of elastic cushioning during milking, ensuring that the contact between the suction nozzle 206 and the cow's udder is gentler and avoiding injury to the cow. The ball cap 210 is fixed to the bottom of the positioning plate 205, and the ball head post 211 is adapted to be installed in the middle of the ball cap 210, with its end fixed to the side wall of the connecting plate 203. This connection method between the ball head post 211 and the ball cap 210 further enhances the flexible connection between the positioning plate 205 and the connecting plate 203, allowing the positioning plate 205 to better adapt to changes in the shape and position of the cow's udder.

[0044] In summary, the combined use of the support assembly 100 and the milking assembly 200 facilitates the adjustment of the position and posture of the milking assembly 200 without manual operation, thus improving the automation level of milking and reducing labor intensity. The cooperation of multiple hydraulic rods and cylinders, along with the inclusion of components such as the universal joint 204, ball joint 211, and ball cap 210, allows the milking assembly 200 to flexibly adjust its position and angle, ensuring that the suction nozzle 206 is accurately aligned with the cow's udder. This adapts to cows of different sizes and positions, improving the equipment's applicability and milking efficiency. The spring column 209 provides elastic cushioning for the milking operation, preventing the suction nozzle 206 from causing excessive pressure on the cow's udder. This design reduces discomfort for cows during milking, promoting their health and stable milk production. The suction nozzle 206 effectively draws in milk. By adjusting the position and angle of components such as the positioning plate 205 and connecting plate 203, the milking process can be ensured to proceed smoothly, improving milking efficiency while also guaranteeing milk quality and hygiene. The structural design of the support assembly 100, through the cooperation of components such as the fixed seat 101, bracket 102, and mounting plate 103, provides stable support for the milking assembly 200, ensuring the stability of the entire milking process and reducing problems such as milking interruptions or milk leakage caused by equipment shaking, thus ensuring the continuous and stable operation of milking.

[0045] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0046] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0047] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0048] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic milking machine, characterized in that: include, The support assembly (100) includes a fixed base (101), a bracket (102) mounted on the side wall of the fixed base (101), a mounting plate (103) slidably mounted in the middle of the bracket (102), a support rod (104) rotatably mounted on the end of the mounting plate (103), and a support rod (105) hinged to the end of the support rod (104). The milking assembly (200) includes a support plate (201) fixedly connected to the end of the support rod (105), a guide rod (202) movably installed at the center of the support plate (201), a connecting plate (203) slidably connected to the side wall of the guide rod (202), a universal joint (204) fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate (203), a positioning plate (205) installed at the end of the universal joint (204), and a suction nozzle (206) adapted to be installed at the end of the positioning plate (205).

2. An automatic milking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milking assembly (200) also includes a first cylinder (207) mounted on the side wall of the support plate (201) and a pull rod (208) adapted to be mounted on the end of the first cylinder (207), the end of the pull rod (208) being rotatably connected to the side wall of the positioning plate (205).

3. An automatic milking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The milking assembly (200) also includes a spring post (209) installed on the side wall of the support plate (201), the end of the spring post (209) being fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate (203).

4. An automatic milking machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The milking assembly (200) also includes a ball cap (210) fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning plate (205), and a ball head post (211) adapted to be installed in the middle of the ball cap (210), the end of the ball head post (211) being fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting plate (203).

5. An automatic milking machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support assembly (100) further includes a main hydraulic rod (106) rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate (103), and the end of the main hydraulic rod (106) is hinged to the side wall of the support rod (105).

6. An automatic milking machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support assembly (100) further includes an auxiliary hydraulic rod (107) rotatably connected to the side wall of the mounting plate (103). The end of the auxiliary hydraulic rod (107) is hinged to the side wall of the support rod (104), and the auxiliary hydraulic rod (107) is symmetrically installed on the side wall of the main hydraulic rod (106).

7. An automatic milking machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support assembly (100) further includes a second cylinder (108) fixedly connected to the side wall of the bracket (102), and the end of the second cylinder (108) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate (103).

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