Animal husbandry – Milkers
Patent
1981-12-11
1983-05-31
Chamblee, Hugh R.
Animal husbandry
Milkers
119 1414, 119 1454, A01J 700
Patent
active
043855903
ABSTRACT:
A filtering cell through which milk from each cow of a herd is caused to pass for immediate detection of mastitis. Milk from the different teats of each animal is combined and passed through the filtering device which comprises a housing and a filter through which the milk passes. A light producing device is located on one side of the filter and a photoelectric cell on the other side. Thus, any decreased flow of light through the filter caused by the collection of a white clotted material from the milk infected by mastitis will be optically identified. If desired, a signal device may be used to notify the on-site operator of the existence of mastitis. The housing comprises two funnel shaped pieces which are connected to each other by a hinge. The suction of the mechanical milking machine holds the two halves together during use. A valve is closed to retrieve the suction and accommodate opening the housing via the hinge. An overflow passageway is provided in the event the filter becomes clogged. This facilitates easy removal and replacement of the filter from time to time.
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Chamblee Hugh R.
Foster Lynn G.
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