Milking machine upright attachment and storage system

摘要

This invention is a method and system of attaching, retracting and storing milking machines while maintaining the teatcups in an upright position. This method and system increases the current speed of milking on many dairies and offers improved sanitation. A cover is positioned to protect the teatcups from debris when it is in storage and there are several variations of mechanisms to hold the teatcups in position while attaching and retracting them. The invention allows milkers to place the machine on the cow with four teatcups at once instead of one at a time.