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An automatic milk sorting device for use in machine milking, comprising a measurement device for measuring parameter values of the milk stream, a directional valve for directing the milk stream into various channels, and a control device for actuating the directional valve on the basis of the measur

An automatic milk sorting device for use in machine milking, comprising a measurement device for measuring parameter values of the milk stream, a directional valve for directing the milk stream into various channels, and a control device for actuating the directional valve on the basis of the measured parameter values. According to the present invention, the directional valve comprises a housing provided with a milk inlet and a plurality of milk outlets, and a closure for selectively shutting off the milk outlets. The housing has arranged therein a measurement chamber which is in fluid communication with the interior of the housing via at least one opening and which is provided with a sensor for detecting parameter values. The structural design of a directional valve housing with an incorporated measurement chamber according to the present invention provides a compact, vacuum-tight construction and allows the device to be cleaned efficiently in a rinsing circuit.

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[ We claim:] [1.] An automatic milk sorting device for use in a milking machine, comprising:directional valve means for selectively directing a milk stream into one of a plurality of channels,the directional valve means including a housing provided with a milk inlet, a plurality of milk outlets resp

[ We claim:] [1.] An automatic milk sorting device for use in a milking machine, comprising:directional valve means for selectively directing a milk stream into one of a plurality of channels,the directional valve means including a housing provided with a milk inlet, a plurality of milk outlets respectively open to said plurality of channels, and closure means for selectively shutting off the milk outlets, said closure means being shiftable between a first position shutting off a first said milk outlet connected to one of said channels that receives useable milk and a second position shutting off a second said milk outlet connected to a second of said channels that receives unsatisfactory milk, the housing including therein a measurement chamber in fluid communication with the interior of the housing via at least one opening, and said measurement chamber including sensor means for detecting parameter values of the milk, andcontrol means connected to said sensor means for receiving the detected parameter value and to said closure means, wherein said control means, based on the received detected parameter value, selectively positions said closure means so that said closure means shuts off at least one of the first milk outlet or the second milk outlet.