Mathematical evaluation of the synchronization of mechanical oscillations in a cow milking system

Authors

  • Kazimieras Ragulskis Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu str. 56, LT-51424, Kaunas, Lithuania Author
  • Algimantas Bubulis Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu str. 56, LT-51424, Kaunas, Lithuania Author
  • Vytautas Jurenas Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu str. 56, LT-51424, Kaunas, Lithuania Author
  • Joris Vezys Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu str. 56, LT-51424, Kaunas, Lithuania Author
  • Petras Paskevicius Company “Vaivora”, Palemono str. 2a, LT-52191, Kaunas, Lithuania Author
  • Liutauras Ragulskis Department of Systems Analysis, Faculty of Informatics, Vytautas Magnus University, Vileikos str. 8, LT-44404, Kaunas, Lithuania Author
  • Antanas Sederevicius Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Research Center of Digestive Physiology and Pathology, Kaunas LT-47181, Lithuania Author
  • Vaidas Oberauskas Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Research Center of Digestive Physiology and Pathology, Kaunas LT-47181, Lithuania Author
  • Juozas Zemaitis Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Research Center of Digestive Physiology and Pathology, Kaunas LT-47181, Lithuania Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61308/z5bdn546

Keywords:

process of producing milk of cows, forced mechanical vibrations, forced frequencies, dynamic synchronization through the tissues of milk producing elements

Abstract

Organized mechanical vibrations in the frequency range of several times of tens of Hz in the milk production elements of cows ensure health and essentially stop the development of hazardous processes in them. Electromechanical vibrator driven by unbalanced DC electric motor of asynchronous type is attached to each teat cup of the milking machine milk producing element. A mathematical model of the system is obtained, which enables us to observe the vibrating processes analytically – graphically as well as to predict the dynamic synchronization of those vibrations. The purpose of the work is to create organized vibrating processes and to improve the health of animals as well as the quality of milking process.

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Published

25.06.2026

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2026): Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science

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Animal Science

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Ragulskis, K., Bubulis, A., Jurenas, V., Vezys, J., Paskevicius, P., Ragulskis, L., Sederevicius, A., Oberauskas, V., & Zemaitis, J. (2026). Mathematical evaluation of the synchronization of mechanical oscillations in a cow milking system . Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 32(3), 702-714. https://doi.org/10.61308/z5bdn546