Patent ID: 8220412
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: A01J

Abstract:
1. A milking implement comprising: a frame with, disposed thereon, at least one teat cup holder with a teat cup movable relative thereto; and a replacing element directly connected with at least one of the teat cup holder and the teat cup; wherein the frame further comprises an intermediate arm connected with the frame and with the teat cup holder, the teat cup holder being connected to the intermediate arm via a first joint and tiltable with respect to the intermediate arm about the first joint, and the intermediate arm being connected to the frame via a second joint and tiltable with respect to the frame about the second joint, the teat cup holder and the intermediate arm being tiltable with the aid of the replacing element, a small arm directly fastened at one end to the teat cup holder, and a spring coupled between the small arm and the frame.