Abstract: An elastic teat cup liner (100) or teat rubber has a top region (120) which has an undulating structure that surrounds the teat insertion opening (150). As a result, the deformation behavior in the region of the teat insertion opening can be improved, so that a simpler attachment of the teat cup with higher adhesive force and less constriction can be achieved. Furthermore, the undulating structure can serve as a valve in order to reduce vacuum peaks during the milking process.

Abstract: The present invention therefore provides a modular system for constraining milk flow in a pressure-dependent and/or controlled manner. Due to the modular concept, the required properties of the device can be adjusted in an efficient manner. For example, it is possible to adapt the connection to a milk line, i.e., the geometry of the connection arrangement, specifically to the existing conditions of the milking stall and the milking system. The pressure-dependent constraining when milking can be adjusted specifically for a single teat or in pairs for two teats by using a respective module component. If necessary, adjustment of the range for reliable switching can be performed by selecting suitable spring components and/or by adapting the flow resistance. The flow resistance is adjustable by using a suitable connection arrangement and/or by exchanging a modular flow body.

Abstract: A teat cup sleeve constructed from two connectable sleeve parts, a modular teat cup system and a corresponding method for the application of a modular teat cup sleeve are provided. The modular design of the teat cup sleeve allows a versatile adaptation of one teat cup to different milking conditions, for example by changing one sleeve part while retaining the other sleeve part with the necessary connection arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention therefore provides a modular system for constraining milk flow in a pressure-dependent and/or controlled manner. Due to the modular concept, the required properties of the device can be adjusted in an efficient manner. For example, it is possible to adapt the connection to a milk line, i.e., the geometry of the connection arrangement, specifically to the existing conditions of the milking stall and the milking system. The pressure-dependent constraining when milking can be adjusted specifically for a single teat or in pairs for two teats by using a respective module component. If necessary, adjustment of the range for reliable switching can be performed by selecting suitable spring components and/or by adapting the flow resistance. The flow resistance is adjustable by using a suitable connection arrangement and/or by exchanging a modular flow body.

Abstract: A teat cup sleeve constructed from two connectable sleeve parts, a modular teat cup system and a corresponding method for the application of a modular teat cup sleeve are provided. The modular design of the teat cup sleeve allows a versatile adaptation of one teat cup to different milking conditions, for example by changing one sleeve part while retaining the other sleeve part with the necessary connection arrangement.

Abstract: A cleaning system for milking cups containing a dispensing device into which at least two different cleaning fluids can be introduced inside the milking cup in such a way as to enable an efficient intermediate disinfection between individual milking processes.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning system for teats is designed to apply at least two different process fluids to the teats so that, in advantageous embodiments, a cleaning treatment can be performed in an automated manner before and after the milking process.

Abstract: During the production of teat rubbers, in particular of teat rubbers containing a high percentage of silicone, pressure is applied when the teat rubber preforms are removed, the radial expansion of teat rubber areas being appropriately limited to a maximum value. Hence, the removal can be executed automatically and at a comparatively high temperature without irreversible damage being caused to the material. The removal process can be supported by an appropriate contact surface whose contour corresponds, at least partially, to the outer contour of the preform. Furthermore, an appropriate removal device is provided.

Abstract: A cleaning system for milking cups containing a dispensing device into which at least two different cleaning fluids can be introduced inside the milking cup in such a way as to enable an efficient intermediate disinfection between individual milking processes.

Abstract: A cleaning system for milking cups containing a dispensing device into which at least two different cleaning fluids can be introduced inside the milking cup in such a way as to enable an efficient intermediate disinfection between individual milking processes.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning system for teats is designed to apply at least two different process fluids to the teats so that, in advantageous embodiments, a cleaning treatment can be performed in an automated manner before and after the milking process.

Abstract: According to the invention, an actuator is provided for a milking installation, wherein the actuator is fixed at a distance to a teat cup cluster and is mechanically coupled to the teat cup cluster via a flexible component so as to incite a stimulating movement of the teat cup cluster on the udder by means of an actuator element. The inventive actuator can also be used to adjust the angle of tilt of the teat cup cluster during milking. The invention also provides a retaining device for teat cups, comprising a fastening device for fixing the retaining device on a predetermined milking position, wherein the retaining device is furthermore formed to maintain, during a first operational phase, every teat cup of a plurality of teat cups in a fixed position relative to each other and to allow manual access to every retained teat cup in such a manner that during a second operational phase every teat cup can be manually moved in several directions relative to the retaining device and at least one additional teat cup.

Abstract: During the production of teat rubbers, in particular of teat rubbers containing a high percentage of silicone, pressure is applied when the teat rubber preforms are removed, the radial expansion of teat rubber areas being appropriately limited to a maximum value. Hence, the removal can be executed automatically and at a comparatively high temperature without irreversible damage being caused to the material. The removal process can be supported by an appropriate contact surface whose contour corresponds, at least partially, to the outer contour of the preform. Furthermore, an appropriate removal device is provided.

Abstract: During the production of teat rubbers, in particular of teat rubbers containing a high percentage of silicone, pressure is applied when the teat rubber preforms are removed, the radial expansion of teat rubber areas being appropriately limited to a maximum value. Hence, the removal can be executed automatically and at a comparatively high temperature without irreversible damage being caused to the material. The removal process can be supported by an appropriate contact surface whose contour corresponds, at least partially, to the outer contour of the preform. Furthermore, an appropriate removal device is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning system for milking cups, said cleaning system comprising a dispensing device into which at least two different cleaning fluids can be introduced inside the milking cup, in such a way as to enable an efficient intermediate disinfection between individual milking processes.

Abstract: A teat rubber for use on a milking cup of a milking apparatus, is made up of a head part having provided thereon a sealing lip that forms an insertion opening for a teat, a holding edge for grasping a milking cup sleeve, a suction connecting piece connected to the head part as well as a planar teat bearing section which is formed on the sealing lip provided on the head part and which defines the insertion opening, characterized in that the teat rubber has an adhesion element that improves the adhesion between the teat and the teat rubber without affecting the milking process.

Abstract: During the production of teat rubbers, in particular of teat rubbers containing a high percentage of silicone, pressure is applied when the teat rubber preforms are removed, the radial expansion of teat rubber areas being appropriately limited to a maximum value. Hence, the removal can be executed automatically and at a comparatively high temperature without irreversible damage being caused to the material. The removal process can be supported by an appropriate contact surface whose contour corresponds, at least partially, to the outer contour of the preform. Furthermore, an appropriate removal device is provided.