Patent ID: 6588364
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A01J

Abstract:
A teatcup liner adapted to be mounted in a teatcup shell for forming a teatcup for a milking member, the teatcup liner comprising:a head portion which is provided at a first end of the teatcup liner; and a pipe portion which extends from the head portion to a second end along a longitudinal axis (z) of the teatcup liner and which defines an inner space arranged to receive a teat of an animal, wherein the longitudinal axis (z) forms a center axis of the inner space, wherein the head portion includes an opening which is adapted to permit introduction of the teat into the inner space, and wherein the head portion includes a first part which extends from a first side of a plane (a) including the longitudinal axis (z) and a second part which extends from the other side of the plane, wherein the second part is substantially larger than the first part.