| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a teatcup liner (3) for a teat cup (1) to be attached to a teat of an animal for the performance of a milking operation.SOLUTION: The teatcup liner defines an inner space for receiving the teat and a longitudinal centre axis (X) extending through the inner space. The teatcup liner is composed of at least three separate annular sections, which are attached to each other and are arranged successively after each along the longitudinal centre axis. A first section (11) forms an upper part having an opening for allowing the teat to be introduced into the inner space. A second section (12) forms a tube part engaging the teat during the milking operation. A third section (13) forms a ring module having an inner surface facing the inner space. The ring module comprises a first functional member providing a first additional function to the teatcup liner (3) in addition to a milking operation function. The first additional function is selected from a group comprising a purification function, a sterilization function, a milk flowing enhancement function, and a sensing function.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 |
