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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2006
Staffan Persson, Tumba, SE;
Martin Sjolund, Grödinge, SE;
Russell Kolstad, Waunakee, WI (US);
DeLaval Holding AB, Tumba, SE;
Abstract
The invention is related to a washing apparatus for cleaning milking related equipment comprising a washing apparatus connectable to an automatic milking station () by interconnecting pipelines in such a way as to enable the washing apparatus to circulate a washing fluid through the milking related equipment of the automatic milking station (). The washing apparatus () comprise a circulation tankand a separate pre-filling tank (), whereby filling in advance and holding of the washing fluid to be used in a subsequent washing step is enabled. The washing apparatus () further comprises connecting means for connection of the pre-filling tank () to the circulation tank (). By means of the invention the time needed to complete a cleaning procedure is shortened essentially, and a cleaning procedure rendered more effective. The invention further relates to such method.