Patent ID: 6240878
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A01J

Abstract:
A milking machine detacher comprising:a reciprocating piston;a first engaging member fixed to the reciprocating piston;a first tension member having a first end fixed to the reciprocating piston and a second end;an articulated milker arm joined to the second end of the first tension member, the milker arm being foldable in response to an upward movement of the reciprocating piston and the first tension member;a vertically movable milker arm support joined to the articulated milker arm;a second engaging member joined to the milker arm support and arranged to be engaged by the first engaging member to raise the milker arm support and the articulated milker arm in response to an upward movement of the reciprocating piston and the first engaging member;a second tension member having a first end connected to the milker arm support and a second end; anda counterweight joined to the second end of the second tension member to counterbalance the milker arm support and the articulated milker arm.