Method of controlling the milking of an animal and a milking machine

摘要

PCT No. PCT/SE96/00630 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 22, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 22, 1998 PCT Filed May 14, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/36213 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 21, 1996In a milking machine having a cluster (2) with a number of teatcups (3) each teatcup (3) having a teatcup liner (6) and a pulsation chamber (7), the abrupt movement of the teatcup liner (6) between an open and a closed position is sensed. This sensed movement which is an indication of the milk flow is used to control the milking intensity.