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Tunnel boring machine, measurement method, and measurement system

US12037906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2020
Grant dateJul 16, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tunnel boring machine includes: a disc cutter including a cutter ring; and a member for use in measurement of a wear amount of the cutter ring with a three-dimensional shape measurement device, in which the member is provided at a part constant in relative position to the cutter ring.

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