TEAT CUP Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: agricultural engineering. SUBSTANCE: teat cup has casing made in the form of bushing and teat cup liner, which are arranged for mutual congruent transformation and fixation in operating position. Teat cup liner is provided with cantilevered strip and has needle-type projections staggered in at least four rows. Teat cup liner has stepped end portion allowing teat cup liner to be fixed in operating position and also permitting teat engagement and point massaging. Bushing and teat cup liner are made from transparent material allowing milking process to be checked. Construction of teat cup allows milking process to simulate natural calf sucking process. EFFECT: simplified construction and increased efficiency. 2 cl, 2 dwg