Fishbone milking hall

By designing a fishbone-shaped milking area in the fishbone milking parlor, using intelligent milking equipment and an electric lifting rod to adjust the ramp, and combining it with a mechanical massage hand, the problem of hoof fatigue and joint damage caused by the cows' hind legs tilting while standing has been solved, improving the comfort and efficiency of milking.

CN224250407UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19GREENFORD AGRICULTURE & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GREENFORD AGRICULTURE & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

In the herringbone milking parlor, the cows stand on an inclined ramp with their hind legs. Prolonged standing at this angle can lead to hoof fatigue or joint damage, affecting milking comfort and efficiency.

Method used

The milking area is designed in the shape of a fishbone, and uses intelligent milking equipment and an electric lifting rod to adjust the ramp. Combined with mechanical massage hands, it massages the cow's hind legs, reducing static pressure and promoting blood circulation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the comfort of dairy cows and milking efficiency, reduces hoof fatigue and joint damage, and enhances space utilization and work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fishbone milking parlor, and relates to the technical field of livestock farms. The fishbone milking parlor comprises a to-be-milked area, a milking area, an equipment area and a feeding channel, intelligent milking equipment is arranged in the milking area according to the fishbone shape, a second fence is fixedly connected into the milking area, and the milking area is divided into a staying area and a cattle returning area through the second fence. According to the device, intelligent milking equipment in a milking area is arranged in two rows according to the shape of fishbone, so that dairy cows are arranged and milked according to corresponding positions, the space utilization rate and the working efficiency are effectively increased, personnel walking is reduced, personnel operation is facilitated, staying of the dairy cows in a hall is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. And an inclined plate with the inclination angle adjusted through an electric lifting rod is arranged on the slope surface of the livestock standing platform for standing of the hind limbs of the dairy cow in the milking area, and an anti-skid layer is arranged on the inclined plate, so that static pressure of the hind limbs of the dairy cow is effectively reduced, and the comfort degree in the standing process is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of poultry and livestock breeding facilities, specifically a fishbone milking parlor. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, when milking cows, multiple milking machines are set up side by side inside the milking parlor. However, in side-by-side milking, the milking machines operate between the cow's two hind legs. Compared to some other milking methods, the visibility of the cow's udder is relatively poor, making it difficult to observe the condition of the udder in a timely manner.

[0003] Existing milking parlors feature milking machines arranged in a fishbone shape, with cows positioned at a 45-degree angle to one side. This arrangement brings the cow's udder closer to the milking equipment, facilitating milking operations. However, this method results in the cow's hind legs standing on a slope with a certain angle. Prolonged standing at this angle leads to concentrated pressure on the cow's hind legs, potentially causing hoof fatigue or joint damage during the long wait for milking, resulting in lower comfort levels and reduced milking efficiency. To address these shortcomings, we propose a fishbone milking parlor to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a herringbone milking parlor, which solves the problem that when milking cows in a herringbone milking parlor, the cows' hind legs are positioned on a slope with a certain angle. When cows stand at this angle for a long time, the pressure on their hind legs is concentrated, and the long wait for milking may lead to hoof fatigue or joint damage, resulting in low comfort for the cows during milking and affecting milking efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fishbone milking parlor, comprising a waiting area, a milking area, an equipment area, and a feeding passage. The milking area is equipped with intelligent milking equipment. A second fence is fixedly connected inside the milking area, dividing it into a resting area and a returning area. A livestock standing platform is provided on the bottom surface of the resting area, and an adjustment component is provided on the top surface of the livestock standing platform. The adjustment component includes:

[0006] An inclined plate is rotatably mounted on the inclined surface of a livestock standing platform, the inclined surface of which has a cavity for mounting the inclined plate.

[0007] An electric lifting rod is installed on the inner bottom surface of the cavity. A connecting seat is hinged to the top of the electric lifting rod, and the connecting seat slides on the bottom surface of the inclined plate.

[0008] A connecting platform is fixedly installed on one side of the livestock standing platform. The top surface of the connecting platform is equipped with a combined hydraulic cylinder and controller. A mechanical massage hand for massaging the lower limbs of the livestock is installed on one side of the controller.

[0009] Preferably, the top surface of the inclined plate is fixedly connected with an anti-slip layer.

[0010] Preferably, a first fence is fixedly connected inside the waiting area, and the waiting area is divided into a waiting channel and a return channel by the first fence.

[0011] Preferably, the waiting area is provided with a first door and a second door at both ends near the waiting channel, and the waiting channel is connected to the interior of the waiting area through the second door.

[0012] Preferably, the end of the stopping area away from the second gate is provided with an exit, the exit is connected to the cattle return area, and a third gate is provided between the cattle return area and the cattle return passage.

[0013] Preferably, a fourth gate is provided at the end of the return passage away from the third gate.

[0014] Preferably, the equipment area is equipped with a drop well, pasteurization equipment and milk storage tank.

[0015] Preferably, drainage ditches are provided on the ground of both the waiting area and the milking area, and cast iron grates are laid on the top surface of the drainage ditches.

[0016] This utility model discloses a fishbone milking parlor, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This fishbone milking parlor arranges the intelligent milking equipment in two rows according to the shape of a fishbone, allowing the cows to be milked in corresponding positions. This effectively improves space utilization and work efficiency, reduces personnel movement, facilitates operation, and minimizes the time cows spend in the parlor. Furthermore, the slope of the livestock standing platform for cows to stand on their hind legs in the milking area is equipped with an inclined plate with an adjustable tilt angle via an electric lifting rod. The inclined plate is also equipped with an anti-slip layer, which effectively reduces static pressure on the cows' hind legs and improves their comfort during the standing process.

[0018] 2. This fishbone milking parlor features a connecting platform, hydraulic cylinder, controller, and mechanical massager on one side of the standing platform. The mechanical massager automatically provides gentle massage to the cows' hind limbs during milking, promoting blood circulation, reducing muscle fatigue, and effectively improving hind limb comfort, thereby increasing milking efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extrusion area of ​​this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the milking area structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the livestock standing platform structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage ditch structure of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Waiting area; 2. Milking area; 3. Equipment area; 31. Water drop well; 32. Pasteurization equipment; 33. Milk storage tank; 4. Feeding passage; 5. First gate; 51. First fence; 52. Waiting passage; 53. Return passage; 54. Second gate; 6. Intelligent milking equipment; 61. Second fence; 62. Resting area; 63. Return passage; 7. Third gate; 71. Fourth gate; 8. Livestock standing platform; 9. Inclined plate; 91. Cavity; 92. Electric lifting rod; 93. Connecting seat; 94. Anti-slip layer; 95. Connecting platform; 96. Hydraulic cylinder; 97. Controller; 98. Mechanical massager; 10. Drainage ditch; 11. Cast iron grate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] This application provides a herringbone milking parlor, which solves the problem that when milking cows in a herringbone milking parlor, the cows' hind limbs are positioned on a slope with a certain angle. When cows stand at this angle for a long time, the pressure on their hind limbs is concentrated, and the long wait for milking may lead to hoof fatigue or joint damage, resulting in low comfort for the cows during milking and affecting milking efficiency. This application provides relief from the pressure on the cows' hind limbs.

[0028] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0029] This utility model discloses a fishbone milking parlor.

[0030] According to the appendix Figure 1-5 As shown, the system includes a waiting area 1, a milking area 2, an equipment area 3, and a feeding passage 4. The milking area 2 is equipped with intelligent milking equipment 6. A second fence 61 is fixedly connected inside the milking area 2, dividing it into a resting area 62 and a return area 63. The equipment area 3 is equipped with a cascading water system 31, a pasteurization system 32, and a milk storage tank 33. (Refer to the attached diagram.) Figure 3 The livestock are arranged in a 45-degree parallel line within the resting area 62. Two rows of intelligent milking machines 6 are set up to correspond to the number of livestock, and the arrangement of the two rows of intelligent milking machines 6 resembles a fishbone, thus forming a fishbone-style milking system. This design increases space utilization and improves work efficiency, reduces personnel movement and facilitates operation. Cows can enter in batches and be milked simultaneously on one side, improving milking efficiency and reducing the time cows spend in the resting area 62. The intelligent milking machines 6 are controlled by an automatic control system with a one-button milking and cleaning mode. During the milking process, the milk yield of each cow is recorded, and changes in milk volume during the milking process are monitored, facilitating the farm's statistical data management of the herd. At the end of milking, the cows automatically remove their milk cups by detecting the milk flow rate.

[0031] The intelligent milking equipment 6 mainly consists of a vacuum pump, vacuum regulator, vacuum pipeline, pulsator, cup assembly, milk pipeline, milk collection tube, and milk separator. It uses vacuum to draw milk from the cow's udder. During this process, the pulsator controls the change in vacuum, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the milk liner to achieve milking. After the cow enters the cow position, the identification system identifies the cow's information, records and saves it. During the milking process, the milking time and milk volume of the cow are uploaded to the system, and the milking information of each cow can be queried.

[0032] See attached document Figure 1-2The waiting area 1 is fixedly connected to a first fence 51. The waiting area 1 is divided into a waiting channel 52 and a return channel 53 by the first fence 51. The waiting area 1 is provided with a first door 5 and a second door 54 at both ends near the waiting channel 52. The waiting channel 52 is connected to the interior of the stopping area 62 through the second door 54.

[0033] See attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 3 An exit is provided at the end of the stopping area 62 away from the second gate 54, and the exit is connected to the cattle return area 63. A third gate 7 is provided between the cattle return area 63 and the cattle return passage 53, and a fourth gate 71 is provided at the end of the cattle return passage 53 away from the third gate 7.

[0034] Specifically, the overall movement trajectory of the cows in the herringbone milking parlor is as follows: the cows enter the waiting passage 52 through the first gate 5, and then enter the dwelling area 62 through two sets of second gates 54 in fixed numbers, so that the overall arrangement of the cows is as shown in the attached figure. Figure 3 As shown, the intelligent milking equipment 6 automatically milks the cows, and the milk is transported through a sealed pipe to the pasteurization equipment 32. The pasteurized milk is then transported to the milk storage tank 33 for storage.

[0035] Next, after milking, the cows enter the cow return area 63 through the exit of the rest area 62, then enter the cow return passage 53 through the third gate 7, and then move from the cow return passage 53 to the cow concentrating feeding position through the fourth gate 71.

[0036] See attached document Figure 3 and attached Figure 5 Both the waiting area 1 and the milking area 2 are provided with drainage ditches 10. The top surface of the drainage ditches 10 is covered with cast iron grates 11. The drop well 31 is connected to the drainage ditch 10 of the milking area 2.

[0037] See attached document Figure 3-4The bottom surface of the resting area 62 is provided with a livestock standing platform 8. A ramp is provided on one side of the livestock standing platform 8. In a milking style, the cows stand on the ramp with their hind legs. An adjustment component is provided on the top surface of the livestock standing platform 8. This component reduces pressure on the cows' hind legs. The adjustment component includes a ramp 9, which is rotatably mounted on the ramp of the livestock standing platform 8. A cavity 91 for mounting the ramp 9 is provided on the ramp of the livestock standing platform 8. An electric lifting rod 92 is located on the inner bottom surface of the cavity 91. A connecting seat 93 is hinged to the top of the electric lifting rod 92. The seat 93 is limited to slide on the bottom surface of the inclined plate 9. The top surface of the inclined plate 9 is fixedly connected to an anti-slip layer 94, such as a rubber pad and anti-slip floor tiles, which reduces the risk of the cow slipping while dispersing the pressure on the cow's hind limbs. The connecting platform 95 is fixedly set on one side of the livestock standing platform 8. The top surface of the connecting platform 95 is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder 96. The top of the hydraulic cylinder 96 is fixedly connected to a controller 97. A mechanical massage hand 98 for massaging the lower limbs of the livestock is set on one side of the controller 97. The mechanical massage hand 98 provides a light massage to the cow's hind limbs, promoting blood circulation and reducing muscle fatigue.

[0038] Specifically, the electric lifting rod 92 is activated according to the cow's body size, so that the electric lifting rod 92 controls the tilt angle of the ramp 9, thereby adjusting the slope of the cow's hind legs to reduce static pressure on the cow's hind legs. In addition, during long milking, the mechanical massage hand 98 can be used to massage the cow's hind legs to reduce pressure on the cow's hind legs and effectively increase milk production.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fishbone milking hall, comprising a milking area (1), a milking area (2), an equipment area (3) and a feeding channel (4), the inside of the milking area (2) is provided with an intelligent milking device (6), the inside of the milking area (2) is fixedly connected with a second fence (61), the milking area (2) is divided into a staying area (62) and a back cow area (63) through the second fence (61), characterized in that, The bottom surface of the resting area (62) is provided with a livestock standing platform (8), and the top surface of the livestock standing platform (8) is provided with an adjustment component, the adjustment component including: Inclined plate (9), which is rotatably mounted on the inclined surface of the livestock standing platform (8), the inclined surface of the livestock standing platform (8) having a cavity (91) for mounting the inclined plate (9). An electric lifting rod (92) is provided on the inner bottom surface of the cavity (91). A connecting seat (93) is hinged to the top of the electric lifting rod (92). The connecting seat (93) slides on the bottom surface of the inclined plate (9). A connecting platform (95) is fixedly installed on one side of the livestock standing platform (8). The top surface of the connecting platform (95) is provided with a combined hydraulic cylinder (96) and a controller (97). A mechanical massage hand (98) for massaging the lower limbs of livestock is provided on one side of the controller (97).

2. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the inclined plate (9) is fixedly connected with an anti-slip layer (94).

3. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The waiting area (1) is fixedly connected to a first fence (51), and the waiting area (1) is divided into a waiting channel (52) and a return channel (53) by the first fence (51).

4. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The waiting area (1) is provided with a first door (5) and a second door (54) at both ends near the waiting channel (52). The waiting channel (52) is connected to the interior of the dwell area (62) through the second door (54).

5. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The dwelling area (62) is provided with an exit at the end away from the second gate (54), and the exit is connected to the cattle return area (63). A third gate (7) is provided between the cattle return area (63) and the cattle return passage (53).

6. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The return passage (53) is provided with a fourth gate (71) at the end away from the third gate (7).

7. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The equipment area (3) is equipped with a drop well (31), a pasteurization device (32) and a milk storage tank (33).

8. A fishbone parlour as claimed in claim 1, wherein: Both the waiting area (1) and the milking area (2) are provided with drainage ditches (10), and the top surface of the drainage ditches (10) is covered with cast iron grates (11).