DE102007004539A1 - Milking stall, milking module and method of treating animals - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a milking stall (1) for treating animals, and in particular for milking animals, having a standing surface (7) for the animal to be treated and at least one opening (7a) in the standing surface (7) through which at least one milking module (2a, 2b) is feasible from below, wherein at least one functional element (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) with at least one treatment device (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) is arranged on the milking module (2a, 2b) and wherein the treatment device (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) in at least one at least partially below the standing surface (7) scheduled rest position (17) and in at least one at least partially above the standing surface (7) arranged working position (16) can be brought. According to the invention, the milking stall (1) has a covering device (11a, 11b, 12a, 12b) which substantially completely closes the opening (7a) in the rest position (17) of the milking module, the covering device (11a, 11b, 12a, 12b ) has at least a first cover portion (11a, 11b) which is pivotable about a pivot axis (Y1) and wherein said Schwenkac) is arranged.

Description

The The invention relates to a milking stall for treating and in particular for milking animals such as cows, sheep, Goats, buffaloes, lamas, camels, dromedaries, yaks, elks, horses and more.

The For example, the invention can be applied to the automated milking of animals be used. The use is especially in milking parlors possible in which a semi-automatic treatment and / or milking the teats are done.

To the Milking animals are various devices and procedures known from the prior art. Usually these days Teat cups used according to the two-room principle, in which a central teat space is surrounded by a pulse space. The central one Teat room is connected to a milk pipe and is under a set certain vacuum. The pulse space is over a Pulsator subjected to a pulsating pressure curve, the so called pulsation. For this, the pulse space is periodic with two subjected to different pressure waves, a vacuum wave and another pressure wave which is often atmospheric Pressure has, but also overpressure or slight negative pressure can have.

By the pulsation becomes a periodic opening and closing reached the teat cup arranged in the teat cup rubber and the milk flow promoted.

The Milking is usually done by machine today, so a teat cup attached to the teat of the animal to be milked and then the milk is extracted mechanically.

Besides are also fully automatic systems known, in addition to the milking process also perform the preparation of the teat cup fully automatically.

From the DE 36 50 637 T2 is a fully automatic system for milking is known in which the attachment of the milking equipment to the udder takes place automatically. The Melkge dishes from below through the bottom of the stand is set. A large-scale holder carries the milking cluster and a bowl-shaped basin for cleaning the udder. Both are in the attached state above the milking parlor floor and are rotatably received by 180 ° about an axis of rotation arranged above the milking parlor floor. This indicates the system in the DE 36 50 637 T2 Above the stand a variety of components that are exposed to nervous or bats a significant risk of damage. Thus, in such an embodiment, the individual components exposed to the movements of the animal must be made very stable in order to permanently withstand the possible loads. It should be noted in particular that the weight of cows can be up to 600 kg or more.

Of the The present invention is therefore based on the object of a milking stall to provide that in a working position a milking of the animals allowed and in a resting position the milking machine Arrange so that it is both protected from pollution is, as well as before movements of the cows. In addition, the should Milking cup in a favorable for the milker Anreichposition be brought.

This is according to the invention by a milking parlor Claim 1 reached. The milking module according to the invention is the subject of claim 22 and the invention Method Subject of claim 23. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Of the Milking station according to the invention for treating animals and in particular for milking animals has a footprint for the animal to be treated with at least one opening in the floor space, through which at least one milking module is carried out from below, wherein at the milking module at least a functional element with at least one treatment device is arranged, and wherein the treatment device in at least an at least partially disposed below the floor space Rest position and in at least one at least partially above the standing surface arranged working position can be brought.

According to the invention the milking stall on a covering, which the opening in the resting position of the treatment facility substantially complete closes, wherein the covering means at least one first cover portion which is pivotable about a pivot axis, wherein this pivot axis at least temporarily at the base is arranged. Preferably, the movement of the functional element coupled with the movement of the cover.

By the provision of the covering device according to the invention can prevent injury to the animals before and after milking the opening in the milking parlor can be avoided as this opening passes through the cover is covered. By providing a swiveling Cover section can be achieved that the opening completely and in particular closed without edges and the like can be.

Under a milking module here is the total understood unit that also has one or more functional elements and one or more treatment facilities.

Under an arrangement of the pivot axis or the axis of rotation on the base is understood that the pivot axis either in the plane of Footprint runs, or only slightly, d. H. less than 20 cm, preferably less than 10 cm less than 5 cm, and more preferably less than 3 cm offset to the stand space is provided. Is preferred the axis of rotation downwards with respect to the plane of the base added.

The at least temporary arrangement of the pivot axis on the base allows to arrange the cover portion in the rest position so that this cover portion substantially in the plane of the base runs and therefore none for the treated Animal annoying edges and the like occur. Under a treatment facility is understood to mean any facility with which the animal can be acted, in particular a Milking equipment and the like.

at In a preferred embodiment, the milking module is um a predetermined axis of rotation rotatably mounted, wherein the treatment device by a pivoting movement about the predetermined axis of rotation of the milking module from the resting position arranged under the standing surface arranged in the at least partially above the floor space Work position is automatically movable. Particularly preferred the covering arranged on the milking module. In this embodiment the milking module on the one hand the treatment facilities and on the other hand, the covering means and is in its entirety turned around the axis of rotation.

at a preferred embodiment fall the given Rotary axis and the pivot axis geometrically together. That means, that both the covering device or the first section the cover device as well as the milking module about the same axis be panned. Preferably, at least the first cover portion a component of the treatment facility.

at Another preferred embodiment is the axis of rotation fixed to the stand, that is there are no translational movements of the axis of rotation opposite the floor space allowed. Under an arrangement of the pivot axis at the stand area is understood that these close to the Level of the base is arranged and particularly preferred slightly below the level of the stand area is arranged. In this way it can be achieved that the axis of rotation or their mechanical linkage does not affect the animal Having protrusions.

at In another preferred embodiment, two of provided below practicable milking modules and both milking modules are each by a pivoting movement about the predetermined axes of rotation From a rest position to a working position swiveling. At this Embodiment, it is particularly possible that the two milking modules are formed substantially equal to each other are to swing towards each other to bring them into their working position bring to. This will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures.

Preferably the two milking modules each cover and on the covering devices of the two milking modules are essentially formed mirror-symmetrically to each other. This way you can through a single mechanism the entire device of one Rest position be brought into a working position.

at a further advantageous embodiment is at least a first cover section, a second flexible cover section arranged. This second cover section eventually closes gap between the two first cover sections. Due to the flexible design of the second cover section It is achieved that these sections not only as sealing elements between to serve the first sections, but also as edge protection to Prevent injuries to the claws of the cows.

at Another preferred embodiment has at least a milking module and be particularly preferred, both milking modules have a wall portion on, which protrudes from the stand at the working position. More specifically, these wall sections protrude in the working position essentially vertically out of the stand area. In order to when starting up, or swinging up these wall sections also spread the legs of the animals to be milked, so that the milker has improved access to the udder.

Preferably, a slot is arranged in at least one milking module, in which at least a portion of a treatment device can be arranged displaceably. Thus, for example, milking cups can move to their starting position in the working position in a longitudinal direction of the cow, in which case the hoses connected to the milking cups can likewise be carried along. Preferably, the first cover portion protrudes at least one milking module and preferably protrude the first portions of both milking module in the working position out of the stand area. In this embodiment, these cover portions are identical to the above-mentioned wall portions.

at Another preferred embodiment is flushing recordings provided in which the teat cups pressed after the milking process can be used to effect a cleaning of the teat cups.

at Another preferred embodiment has at least a milking module and particularly preferably have both milking modules one each on the front wall section. This wall section protects against injuries of the operating personnel at the milking modules. there may particularly preferably the frontal wall sections be offset to each other so that they are entering the Move working position parallel to one another and thus prevent that when opening and closing the treatment facilities an end opening is released, in which the Operator can grab.

at Another preferred embodiment has at least a covering device on a further cover portion which is opposite to the first cover portion is pivotable. This is the cover preferably foldable in its entirety.

at Another preferred embodiment is at least a pivot axis also translationally movable. This is the pivot axis preferably movable in the plane of the end faces. To this Way can be a pivoting movement or a shift of the milking be coupled with a movement of the covering.

at a further advantageous embodiment is at least a treatment device of the working position of the milking module of an operator, especially manually, tangible and to the teats brought to the animal to be treated.

Advantageous if the treatment device is selected from a group of treatment devices, which teat cups, cleaning cups, Vormelkbecher, teat care devices, combinations from this and the like. In particular, could a functional element with several different treatment facilities be equipped.

Preferably at least one covering device forms in the rest position Part of the stand area. In this way, as mentioned above, injuries of the animal by edges be excluded.

Preferably a Nachmelkeinrichtung is provided, with which a down directed force on at least one treatment device can be brought is, wherein the Nachmelkeinrichtung is particularly suitable, a to apply teat-individual force. In this meadow is a zitzenindividuelles After milking of individual teats of the animals possible.

at Another preferred embodiment is a flushing adapter provided to flush at least one treatment device. In this way, after the milking process, the individual Treatment facilities, such as milking cups rinsed become.

Besides is advantageously also a flushing device for flushing the milking module, that is, the entire system. This rinsing device is advantageous below the stand area arranged and allowed after the milking a rinse of the entire milking module.

The The present invention is further directed to a milking module for treating of animals and in particular for the milking of animals directed to a predetermined axis of rotation is rotatably mounted, and on the at least a functional element is provided, this functional element at least one treatment device for treating animals having. In this case, the treatment device is by a pivoting movement about the predetermined axis of rotation from a rest position to a working position brought. Inven tion according to the milking module a covering device having an opening of a milking stall essentially completely closed in the rest position, wherein the cover means at least a first cover portion which is pivotable about a pivot axis, said pivot axis at least temporarily at a booth of the milking stall is arranged. In the milking module according to the invention can be uniform at the different functional elements Treatment facilities or different treatment facilities be arranged.

The present invention is further directed to a method of treating animals, and more particularly to milking animals. In this case, an animal is positioned on a standing surface and at least one treatment device is carried out from below through an opening of the standing surface. In this case, by pivoting a milking module with a plurality of functional elements about a predetermined axis of rotation, a treatment device is automatically moved from a rest position to a working position. According to the invention, at least one first cover section is pivoted about a pivot axis during the movement of the treatment device, wherein this pivot axis is at least temporarily at the stand area 7 is arranged. Preferably, the pivot axis is permanently arranged on the base.

Preferably At least one treatment device is manually connected to the udder of the animal. In all the developments described above can provide two, three, four or more openings be, with the individual openings, for example, elongated or can be designed around. The width of the openings in the footprint in the working position is particular less than 10 cm, preferably less than 8 cm, and more preferably even smaller.

The exact dimensions of the openings in the base depend on the dimensions of the to be performed Treatment facility from. In sheep or goats are usually the teat cups are smaller than milking devices for milking Cows, so milking devices for milking sheep the openings can be made smaller.

at all embodiments may be a milk collecting piece be provided to share the milk of two or four teats receive. Also, a teat individual derivation is possible.

at A further education is an animal positioning on the stand area provided the milking place to the udder of the animals to be milked to position in a desired area. Can do this appropriate sensors can be provided. Also an individual animal fixation is possible to get as smooth as possible To ensure expiry.

Further Features, characteristics and advantages of the present invention result from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Hereby show:

1 a view of a milking stall according to the invention in a first embodiment;

2 a view of the milking stall 1 in a resting position;

3 a view of the milking stall 1 in a rest position from below;

4 a plan view of the located in a working position milking 1 ;

5 two side views of the milking place from the 3 and 4 in a resting position and in a working position;

6 a milking stall in a second embodiment;

7 a bottom view of the milking stall 6 ;

8th a bottom view of the milking stall 6 in a working position;

9 a bottom view of the milking stall 6 in an intermediate position between a working position and a rest position; and

10 a milking stall according to the invention in a third embodiment.

1 shows a milking stall according to the invention 1 in a first embodiment. This milking stall has a stand area 7 on which a cow can be placed. In this booth 7 is a (in 1 concealed) opening through which treatment facilities 8a . 8b . 8c and 8d can be pushed through. At the treatment facilities 8a - 8d In this embodiment, these are milking cups that can be applied to the teats of a cow. Milk extracted from the teats can be removed through milking hoses 6 be dissipated.

At the in 1 embodiment shown are the treatment facilities 8a and 8b Ingredients a milking module 2a and the treatment facilities 8c and 8d Components of a milking module 2 B , These two milking modules can be combined with the treatment facilities 8a - 8d from a resting position to the in 1 shown working position 16 be panned. The swivel axes are in the area of the stand area 7 or substantially in or below the plane of the base 7 arranged as with reference to 5 will be explained in more detail. The two milking modules 2a and 2 B are thus folded up when transferring from the rest position to the working position in opposite directions. In 1 is a working position 16 represented and in 2 a resting position 17 ,

Furthermore, a covering device 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b provided in the rest position, the opening in the base 7 closes. Thus, the entire device has two milking modules or folding segments 2a and 2 B on which are rotatably supported about the above-mentioned axes and the opening in the footprint 7 close the cow.

Furthermore, in the milking modules 2a and 2 B slots 5a and 5b provided that are so wide that the lower area of the treatment facilities 8a - 8d fits through. So that can individual treatment facilities in the direction of the double arrow P are moved. The reference numerals 4a - 4d refer to functional elements in which the respective treatment facilities 8a - 8d are arranged. These functional elements are designed here as sockets. At the first cover sections 11a . 11b are each second cover sections 12a . 12b arranged. These second cover sections or plates are made of flexible material. In a region of these second cover sections 12a . 12b are carrying elements 10a . 10b attached to the second cover sections. These carrying elements 10a . 10b tower over the milking modules 2a and 2 B slightly in the longitudinal direction L.

The reference numerals 3a . 3b refer to gaskets that are on the other side of the milking modules 2a and 2 B concerning the treatment facilities 8a - 8d angeord net are. These profile seals cause a gap between the two milking modules 2a and 2 B in the working position 16 essentially completely closed.

The reference numerals 9a and 9b refer to frontal walls on the milking modules 2a and 2 B , These frontal walls 9a and 9b serve as further protection against injury to operating personnel. These walls 9a and 9b are slightly offset in the longitudinal direction of the milking modules L parallel to each other and thus move past each other. This prevents opening and closing of the milking modules 2a and 2 B an end opening is released, in which the operator could grab.

2 shows the device 1 in a closed state. One recognizes that in this case the opening 7a in the stand area 7 is completely closed. This is the opening 7a on the one hand by the first cover sections 11a and 11b and on the other hand by the second cover portions 12a and 12b completely hidden. Characterized in that, as mentioned above, the support elements 10a . 10b are slightly longer than the milking modules 2a and 2 B and thus also slightly longer than the opening in the longitudinal direction, it is achieved that the second cover sections substantially in the plane of the base 7 Arrange. That way, the opening becomes 7a the stand area 7 essentially edge-free and closed without unevenness units.

3 shows the device 1 in a resting position and a view from below. It can be seen that the individual treatment facilities 8a and 8b respectively 8c and 8d are offset against each other in the longitudinal direction L, so that they can be retracted without colliding.

4 shows a top view of a device according to the invention in a working position. One recognizes that in the two slotted holes 5a and 5b Sliding elements 19a and 19b are provided, in the longitudinal direction L of the slots 5a . 5b can be moved. During the milking process, the cow is standing on the stand 7 arranged that the longitudinal direction of the cow, that is, the direction from the head to the tail of the cow, parallel to the longitudinal direction of the slots 5a and 5b is. On the sliding elements 19a and 19b are the individual treatment facilities 8a - 8d each fixed, that is arranged at a predetermined distance from each other. This distance corresponds essentially to the distance between two teats of a cow. The sliding elements 19a and 19b each have a fastening device at its peripheral edge 21a . 21b (For example in the form of an eyelet), with the sliding elements translationally on the surfaces of the milking modules 2a . 2 B can be moved.

With reference to 5 the operation of a milking parlor according to the invention is shown. The left part of the picture shows in 5 a representation of the milking stall according to the invention in a rest position along the lines AA 3 , The right partial image shows a working position of a milking stall according to the invention along the line BB in FIG 4 ,

Before entering a cow, both are milking modules 2a . 2 B so turned that the opening in the footprint 7 through the cover sections 11a . 11b such as 12a and 12b is closed. After entering the cow, the two milking modules 2a . 2 B rotated by 90 ° in opposite directions about the pivot points X1, X2, Y1, Y2 and the axes of rotation X1, X2, Y1, Y2. In this embodiment, therefore, the rotation axis X1 and the pivot axis Y1 and the rotation axis X2 and the pivot axis Y2 coincide geometrically. These axes of rotation are parallel to the in 4 shown longitudinal direction of the slots 5a and 5b , During the transition from the rest position to the working position, the second cover sections rotate 12a . 12b which, as mentioned above, are made of a flexible material, with the carrying elements attached thereto 10a . 10b around the outer upstanding corners 22a . 22b the milking modules 2a . 2 B , The respective extreme position of these support elements 10a . 10b is in the two in 5 shown representations shown. In the right illustration, the carrying elements are around the corners 22a . 22b laid and the end sections 23a . 23b the carrying elements 10a . 10b point diagonally downwards.

Therefore, the second cover sections serve 12a . 12b not only as sealing elements between the milking modules 2a . 2 B when closed, but at the same time as an edge protection to prevent injury to the claws of the cows in the working position.

When turning the milking modules 2a and 2 B become at the same time in the sliding elements 19a and 19b (see 4 ) guided treatment facilities 8a - 8d as milking cup placed in a vertical position. At the same time, by pivoting the milking modules 2a and 2 B the legs of the animals through the cover sections 11a . 11b spread so that the milker has free access to the udder. The milker can manually apply the treatment devices to the teats of the animal.

After preparation of the treatment facilities or the milking cups 8a - 8d To the teats, the sliding elements move with the cow in the longitudinal direction L, since the hoses connected to the teat cups 16 also through the mounting holes of the sliding elements 19a . 19b be guided. Preferably, the sliding elements are 19a and 19b loose on the milking modules 2a and 2 B , which ensures that their movement is very smooth. The advantage in this embodiment is that it does not come to tensile or compressive forces through the tubes on the teats. On the one hand, this would be detrimental to milking and, on the other hand, could cause the milking cups to fall off the teats during milking.

As mentioned, the hoses are through the holes of the sliding elements 19a . 19b guided to be able to deduct after milking the treatment facilities or teat cups on the hose via a removal device, not shown, from the teats and thus to bring the teat cups into the mounting holes of the sliding elements. This allows the teat cups, for example, manually from the milking modules 2a and 2 B removed and applied to the teats of the animals.

As mentioned above, the serve on the sliding elements 19a and 19b attached fastening devices to the sliding elements 19a and 19b and thus also to bring the teat cups in a specific position in the longitudinal direction. In this case, corresponding cables can be used, which can be driven, for example, by the removal device.

This positioning of the teat cups provides for a favorable position of the teat cups for fitting, on the other hand, thereby the teat cups can be moved to a predetermined position, from which they are in Spülaufnahmen 18 (see. 3 ). These rinse pictures 18 ( 3 ) are particularly preferably arranged on the respective opposite milking module, so that when folding the milking modules 2a . 2 B the individual milking cups 8a - 8d automatically in the rinse pictures 18 to sit. In addition, by a suitable positioning the teat cups, as mentioned above, these can be accommodated in a space-saving, in which they, such as in 3 shown are staggered. This also allows the width of the two raised milking modules 2a . 2 B be kept low.

After taking off the milking cups, the two milking modules become 2a . 2 B in opposite directions about the axes X1, X2 moves and in this way the opening in the footprint 7 locked.

In the in the 1 - 5 In the embodiment shown, the milking modules are pivoted through 90 °. In other embodiments, however, could also be provided deviating swivel angle. During rotation, the protruding support elements lie down 10a . 10b on the stand area 7 so that the flexible second cover sections 12a . 12b Place on both sides on the center of the opening and in this way the area between the milking modules 2a . 2 B close.

These flexible sections 12a . 12b have several advantages. On the one hand, high walls become on the sides of the raised milking modules 2a . 2 B prevented and thus reduces the risk of injury to the hooves. At the same time, a better accessibility of the milker to the milking cups is achieved when applying. Furthermore, as stated above, an edge protection is achieved at the raised milking modules, which also reduces the risk of injury to the hooves. In addition, there is also the risk of injury to the operator in the closing milking modules 2a and 2 B prevents, in the case of a user's gripping into the opening slot, the respective flexible cover sections 12a . 12b can dodge. However, it would also be possible to provide only a flexible cover section.

The 6 - 9 show a further embodiment of a milking stall according to the invention. In this embodiment, a covering device 11 . 15 provided, wherein each first cover sections 11a . 11b are pivoted to axes of rotation X1, X2, and these axes of rotation in the plane of the base 7 run. 6 shows this device in a closed state. At the first cover sections 11a . 11b are second cover sections 15a . 15b over joints 33a . 33b arranged. This means that the second cover sections 15a . 15b opposite the first cover sections 11a . 11b are pivotable. This can also in this embodiment, the opening in the base 7 essentially completely closed. When opening the mechanism fold the first two cover sections 11a and 11b up and thereby the second cover sections 15a and 15b taken. Thus, here form the first cover sections 11a . 11b Areas that spread the animal's legs, making it easier for the milker to access.

7 shows the device 6 from underneath. In this case, the reference numeral refers 38 on reciprocating pistons which serve to open the cover device and at the same time cause a treatment device (not shown), such as a milking machine, to be moved upwards. These reciprocating pistons 38 are opposite lifting cylinders 40 movable. The reference number 41 refers to a clip on the flushing adapter 37 with side parts 37a are arranged pivotally.

8th shows the device 7 in an open position. To open the reciprocating 38 in the lifting cylinder 40 retracted and press a linkage 42 , in turn, on curved levers 39 is articulated. In this way, as can be seen from the 8th and 9 results, by opening the reciprocating piston, the cover can be opened. The second cover sections 15a and 15b each have (not shown) bolts in the rails of the base 7 or the frame of the stand area 7 engage and thus are movable relative to the base. In this way, a concertina-like opening of the cover is made possible. In 7 are the two flushing adapters 37 to be seen in flushing position. In this state, the teat cups (not shown) are placed under the flushing adapters 37 driven, so that from the inside over the flushing openings 37b and can be rinsed from the outside by means of rinsing nozzles.

When opening, pull the cylinders as shown above 38 by means of the linkage or tie rods 42 the outer flaps on. Here are the tie rods 42 When closed, arranged so that between the tie rods 42 and the horizontal, that is, the plane of the footprint gives an acute angle. In this way, a high force to open on the Abdeckeinrichtungen 11a allows. Therefore, even with relatively weak vacuum cylinders 40 a big load, such as a cow being moved. This is necessary because it can happen that a cow lingers on the flap before the start of milking.

On the other hand, is caused by the articulation of the tie rods, that in the further course of the opening force, the force on the cover 11a works, decreases rapidly. Therefore, it can not cause injury to the animal. More specifically, only at the beginning of the opening operation, a "jolt" is applied.

9 shows the device in the half-open state. Take, as I said, the first cover sections 11a . 11b the second or inner cover sections 15a . 15b with, wherein these are locked at the inner end by a rail. The resulting in the open state triangular shape spreads according to the invention, the legs of the cow, so that the milker can easily grab the teat cups and also easier to find the teats for attachment.

When opening, as mentioned above, the flushing adapter 37 through a linkage 46 with the covering devices 11a connected and are thus moved when opening this linkage to the outside. Thus, the opening is completely released for the implementation of the milking parlor. This opened state is in 8th shown. More precisely, the side panels are 37a on the one hand, on the bracket 41 and on the other hand, on the linkage 46 hinged, whereby the pivoting movement is achieved.

10 shows a further embodiment of a milking stall according to the invention. In this embodiment, for the opening of the covering devices 11a . 11b used a slotted guide. For this purpose are two side parts 52 provided, in each of which grooves 54 . 55 . 57 . 58 and 59 are provided, in turn, bolts 61 , which with the cover sections 11a . 11b are connected. Also in this case is a (only partially shown) piston 38 provided with a linkage 51 connected is. This linkage 51 has segments 51a and 51b on. These segments are over a bolt 53 connected. The bolt 53 will turn in the grooves 54 and 55 guided.

Next to it is another bolt 56 at the end of the second segment 51b provided in the grooves 57 . 58 and 59 to be led. In addition, the bolt 56 in the second segment 51b also on a side wall 63 the cover section 11a arranged. When raising the boom 51 is causing the cover section 11a in 10 is rotated counterclockwise. In the closed position thereby come the bolt 61 in the groove 59 and the bolt 56 in the groove 58 to lie and thus runs the cover 11a in the plane in the (not shown) footprint, as the points where the bolts 56 and 61 are hinged to the side surface, laterally offset from each other.

The opened state is in 10 shown. Again, it is possible to perform through the opening (not shown) treatment facilities upwards.

All disclosed in the application documents features are as erfindungswe sent Lich claimed that they are new individually or in combination over the prior art.

1

milking place

2a, b

milking module

3a, b

profile seal

4a, b, c, d

functional elements

5a, b

slots

6

milk hoses

7

footprint

7a

opening

8a, b, c, d

treatment facilities

9a b

End wall portions the milking modules

10a, b

carrying members

11a, b

first cover

12a, b

second cover

15a, b

second cover sections ( 6 - 9 )

16

working position

17

rest position

18

flushing receiver

19a, b

Sliding elements

21a, b

fastening device

22a, b

Corners of the milking modules 2a . 2 B

23a, b

End portions of the support elements 10a . 10b

33a, 33b

joints

37

flushing adapter

37a

side panels the flushing adapter

37b

irrigation ports

38

reciprocating

39

lever

40

lifting cylinder (Vacuum cylinders)

41

clip

42

drawbars

46 51

linkage

51a, b

segments

53 56

bolt

54 55, 57, 58, 59

groove

61

bolt

L

longitudinal direction

X1, X2

rotational axes

Y1, Y2

swiveling axes

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Claims (24)

Milking stall ( 1 ) for the treatment of animals and in particular for the milking of animals, with a footprint ( 7 ) for the animal to be treated and at least one opening ( 7a ) in the stand area ( 7 ) through which at least one milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) is feasible from below, wherein at the milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) at least one functional element ( 4a . 4b . 4c . 4d ) with at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) and wherein the treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) in at least one at least partially disposed below the footprint rest position ( 17 ) and in at least one at least partially above the standing surface arranged working position ( 16 ), characterized in that the milking stall ( 1 ) a covering device ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ), which the opening ( 7a ) in the rest position ( 17 ) of the milking module substantially completely closes, wherein the covering device ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ) at least a first cover portion ( 11a . 11b ), which is pivotable about a pivot axis (Y1), said pivot axis (Y1, Y2) at least temporarily at the footprint ( 7 ) is arranged. Milking stall according to claim 1, wherein the milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) is rotatably mounted about a predetermined axis of rotation (X1, X2), wherein the treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) by a pivoting movement about the predetermined axis of rotation (X1, X2) of the milking module of the below the footprint ( 7 ) arranged resting position ( 17 ) in the at least partially above the footprint ( 7 ) arranged working position ( 16 ) is automatically movable. Milking stall according to claim 2, wherein the covering device ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ) on the milking module ( 2a . 2 B is arranged. Milking stall according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined Rotary axes (X1, X2) and the pivot axes (Y1, Y2) each geometrically coincide. Milking stall after at least one of the previous ones Claims 2-4, wherein the axis of rotation (X1, X2) opposite the stand surface is translationally fixed. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein two milking modules ( 2a . 2 B ) and both milking modules ( 2a . 2 B ) each by a pivoting movement about predetermined axes of rotation (X1, X2) from the rest position ( 17 ) into the working position ( 16 ) are pivotable. Milking stall according to claims 3-6, wherein the capping devices ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ) of the two milking modules are formed substantially mirror-symmetrical to each other. Melkplatz according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a first cover portion, a second, flexible, cover portion ( 12a . 12b ) is arranged. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein in at least one milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) a slot ( 5a . 5b ) is arranged, in which at least a portion of a treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) can be arranged displaceably. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the first cover section in the working position ( 16 ) from the stand area ( 7 ) stands out. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein in at least one milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) one opposite the slot ( 5a . 5b ) sliding sliding element ( 19a . 19b )) is arranged. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) an end wall section ( 9a . 9b ) having. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein both milking modules ( 2a . 2 B ) at least one end wall section ( 9a . 9b ), wherein these wall sections ( 9a . 9b ) at least temporarily overlap. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one covering device comprises a carrying element ( 10a . 10b ), which is opposite to the first cover section ( 11a . 11b ) is pivotable. Milking stall after at least one of the previous ones Claims, wherein the pivot axis (Y1, Y2) translational is movable. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) in the working position ( 16 ) of the milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) by an operator, in particular manually, tangible and can be brought to the teats of the animal to be treated. A milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the treatment device is selected from a group of treatment devices which include teat cups, cleaners, pre-teat cups, teat care devices, combinations thereof, and the like contains. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one covering device ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ) in the rest position ( 17 ) a part of the stand area ( 7 ). Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a post-milking device is provided with which a downward force is applied to at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) can be brought, wherein the Nachmelkeinrichtung is particularly suitable to apply a teat individual force. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a flushing adapter ( 18 ) is provided to at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) to wash. Milking stall according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a rinsing device for rinsing the milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) is provided. Milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) for treating animals and in particular for milking animals, which is rotatably mounted about a predetermined axis of rotation (X1, X2) and on which at least one functional element ( 4a . 4b . 4c . 4d ), this functional element ( 4a . 4b . 4c . 4d ) at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) for treating animals, and wherein the treatment device is moved by a pivoting movement about the predetermined axis of rotation (X1, X2) from a rest position ( 17 ) into a working position ( 16 ), characterized in that the milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) a covering device ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ), which has an opening ( 7a ) of a milking stall ( 1 ) in the rest position ( 17 ) substantially completely closes, wherein the covering device ( 11a . 11b . 12a . 12b ) at least a first cover portion ( 11a . 11b ), which is pivotable about a pivot axis (Y1, Y2), said pivot axis (Y1, Y2) at least temporarily at a footprint ( 7 ) of the milking stall ( 1 ) is arranged. Method for treating animals, and in particular for milking animals, in which an animal on a standing surface ( 7 ) and from below through an opening of the base ( 7 ) at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) is performed, wherein by pivoting a milking module ( 2a . 2 B ) with several functional elements ( 4a . 4b . 4c . 4d ) around a predetermined axis of rotation (X1, X2) the treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) from a rest position ( 17 ) into a working position ( 16 ) is moved automatically, characterized in that during the movement of the treatment device at least a first cover portion ( 11a . 11b ) is pivoted about a pivot axis (Y1, Y2), which at least temporarily at the footprint ( 7 ) is arranged. Method according to the preceding claim, wherein at least one treatment device ( 8a . 8b . 8c . 8d ) is brought manually to the udder of the animal.