Milking Devices TRIZ Cases

A spherically shaped clamping body with an offset center and angled channel connects milk tubes to collection parts.

Concentrating magnetic material in the first shell portion increases holding force without exceeding weight limits during robotic handling.

Optical imaging replaces mass inertia sensors for milking control, eliminating contamination risks while ensuring reliable teat cup attachment detection.

Removable regulator devices adjust air-to-liquid ratios to prevent chemical wastage and ensure effective bovine teat disinfection.

Segmented protective devices combine dimensionally stable and flexible parts to shield milking lines from impact damage without restricting cup mobility.

Asymmetric lower plane and tapered tube minimize lifting energy, enhance grip comfort, and maintain clear milk flow visibility.

A vibration sensor measures acoustic signals within the pulsation airline to detect teatcup attachment conditions.

A sealed teat cleaning brush uses a mechanical drive to rotate bristles for disinfectant delivery and drying.

A milking control arrangement adjusts vacuum and pulsation parameters based on real-time teat size data to optimize extraction.

A milk meter calibration method establishes reference values from animal-specific flow profiles to improve measurement precision.

Primary hook members with sloping slide surfaces enable axial cartridge insertion, preventing teatcup liner twisting during replacement.

Adjusting teat cup levels in a robotic gripper resolves view obstruction and reduces arm movement during attachment.

Vacuum sensors monitor liner pressure to interrupt pulsation cycles, preventing teat cup creeping and ensuring complete milk extraction.

Extracting the sensor from the milking line reduces liquid interference and noise, improving measurement accuracy for teatcup connection monitoring.

Segmenting sealing and clamping functions eliminates grease-dependent friction, preventing slippage while simplifying mounting effort.

An external filtering member on the pulsator casing prevents dust accumulation while enabling easy cleaning without disassembly.

Discontinuous degasification prevents gas inclusions from compromising measurement reliability and reduces system volume.

A control unit analyzes milk flow data to determine optimal attachment timing for robotic teat cups.

Superheating cleaning liquid creates a vapour-liquid mixture that overcomes limited disinfecting power through enhanced heat content.

Vertical short air tubes eliminate bowing in dairy milking liners, preventing cow leg interference while maintaining reliable pulsation delivery.

Rotating brushes at 400 to 700 rpm scrub teats while a static mixer maintains disinfectant concentration, resolving animal discomfort and inconsistent dosing.

Postpones automatic milking system flushing until next animal belongs to consumption subgroup, reducing separation milk flush frequency.

Flexible membrane deforms under excessive head vacuum pressure to provide visible structural change for operator detection.

A milk flow detection method measures filling level variations in a line to determine presence without complex frequency analysis.

A vent plug discharges air downstream within a milking liner to prevent milk backflow.

Sensor arrangement measures slug pressure and temperature within milk transport conduits to generate real-time cleaning quality indicators.

A holding device compresses silicone teatcup liners to reduce their diameter for insertion into connection openings.

A milking system control unit monitors air flow to adjust vacuum pressure and maintain teat cup suction.

Primary and secondary locking members on the elongated sleeve engage the polygonal teatcup liner to prevent twisting during insertion.

A supervision device moves a detached milking member to an indicating position distinct from the parking location.

A buffer device connected to a liquid line holds teat treatment fluid before the through-flow cell.

A robot arm uses a camera to detect cow legs before entering the milking area.

Segmented teatcup liner barrel collapses upward to massage teat tissue, preventing lymph compression and ensuring secure vacuum seal.

Three axles with bevel gears rotate brushes around the teat cavity, eliminating manual adjustment and ensuring complete coverage.

A milking system adjusts stimulus time based on detected milk flow profiles to optimize stimulation.

A teatcup liner uses a flexible lower barrel to create an upward wave movement that compresses the upper barrel onto the teat.

A milking vacuum pump recirculates rinsing fluid through a buffer tank to form the liquid ring.

Internal airflow from a rotating component evaporates window condensation, ensuring accurate animal part detection.

A tubular teat treatment device directs disinfectant jets at an oblique angle to sanitize and stimulate milk letdown in dairy cows.

Optical sensors replace video monitoring to track cleaning solution presence, resolving complexity and cost issues in dairy hygiene systems.

A milking system uses multiple identical optical sensors to measure milk properties in a measuring chamber without mechanical agitation.

A fluid dispensing device moves to a precise operating position to apply process fluids directly onto dairy animal teats.

Segmented valves in a milking claw divert iodine-cleaning fluid to the atmosphere when primary closure fails, preventing milk contamination.

A stimulation device uses a by-pass channel to increase pneumatic pulsation frequency for animal teat preparation.

Circumferential recesses in the retaining edge absorb impact energy, reducing internal stress and preventing puncture damage during milking operations.

Differentiated wall thickness balances structural stability with gentle massaging, resolving teat squeeze issues in milking systems.

An undulatory cross-section expansion region in a rubber teat element accommodates varying teat sizes, reducing constriction risk and shortening milking time.

Independent vacuum adjustment at each teat cup prevents excessive pressure damage while ensuring uniform milk flow distribution across all teats.

Projections on the outer sleeve enable quick attachment to the claw, resolving slow connection issues.

Segmented mounting with a circumferential groove reduces liner replacement time while the tapered channel ensures reliable radial sealing.