Self-propelled mining apparatus and method for cutting arched op

Details Self-propelled mining apparatus and method for cutting arched op Self-propelled mining apparatus and method for cutting arched op

1994-11-22

1996-09-10

Bagnell, David J.

Mining or in situ disintegration of hard material

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299 64, 299 78, E21C 2724, E21C 2922

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055539262

ABSTRACT:
A mining apparatus includes a frame, a mechanism for cutting an arched opening in a seam and winning the cut mineral, and a propulsion system. The cutting mechanism includes a boom supported mineral cutting drum having a barrel or bulging cylindrical shape. The propulsion system is canted on the frame at an angle from the horizontal in order to match the floor of the arched opening being cut by the drum.

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