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Abstract

A connection device for connection of a milking unit (1) to a milk line (4) comprising a valve housing (9) with a sliding valve (31) and a connection member (8). The connection member (8) is arranged to be releasably connected to the valve housing (9). A guide (44) is provided to positively guide the connection member (8) relative to the valve housing (9) during connection of the connection member (8). A sliding valve (31) is adapted to cover the opening (30) in a closing position and to uncover the opening (30) in an opening position. According to the invention a catching member (43) is arranged during movement of the connection member (8) towards the valve housing (9) to guide the connection member (8) to a position where the connection member (8) engages the valve housing (9) by interaction with the guide (44). Alternatively, a coupling device (47) is provided to connect the connection member (8) to the sliding valve (31) and to release the connection member (8) from the sliding valve (31), respectively, in a predetermined position.

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First Claim