Automated system for applying disinfectant to the teats of dairy livestock
AssigneeTechnologies Holdings Corp.
InventorsHenk Hofman, Peter Willem Van der Sluis, Ype Groensma
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A spray tool coupled to a robotic arm that extends between the legs of dairy livestock, comprises a linear member and a plurality of spray nozzles. The linear member rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to the robotic arm, and has a perimeter that lies within an outer perimeter of the robotic arm when the robotic arm extends between the legs of a dairy livestock. The plurality of spray nozzles are coupled to the linear member.
Claims20
A system for applying a substance to the teats of a dairy livestock, comprising:
- a robotic arm operable to extend between the legs of a dairy livestock;
- a spray tool coupled to the robotic arm and operable to discharge a substance to at least some of the teats of a dairy livestock, wherein the spray tool comprises:
- a linear member that rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to the robotic arm, wherein the linear member has a perimeter that lies within an outer perimeter of the robotic arm when the robotic arm extends between the legs of the dairy livestock;
- a first spray nozzle coupled to the linear member proximate a first end of the linear member;
- and
- a second spray nozzle coupled to the linear member proximate a second end of the linear member;
- wherein the first and second spray nozzles discharge the substance in a substantially circular pattern as the linear member rotates about the axis;
- and
- a controller operable to control the movement of the robotic arm and to determine whether to operate the spray tool.
A system for applying a substance to the teats of a dairy livestock, comprising:
- a robotic arm operable to extend between the legs of a dairy livestock;
- a spray tool coupled to the robotic arm and operable to discharge a substance to at least some of the teats of a dairy livestock, wherein the spray tool comprises:
- a linear member that rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to the robotic arm, wherein the linear member has a perimeter that lies within an outer perimeter of the robotic arm when the robotic arm extends between the legs of the dairy livestock;
- and
- a plurality of spray nozzles coupled to the linear member;
- and
- a controller operable to control the movement of the robotic arm and to determine whether to operate the spray tool.
A spray tool coupled to a robotic arm that extends between the legs of dairy livestock, comprising:
- a linear member that rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to the robotic arm, wherein the linear member has a perimeter that lies within an outer perimeter of the robotic arm when the robotic arm extends between the legs of a dairy livestock;
- and
- a plurality of spray nozzles coupled to the linear member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.