Patent · US Expired

Mine roof supports

US4002036A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 1975
Grant dateJan 11, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 9, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D23/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mine roof support of the type having a canopy supported from a base structure by hydraulically extensible legs and a cantilever roof-engaging member pivotally attached to the forward end of the canopy, is provided with a selectively positionable laterally extending cantilever member by means of which the effective roof-engaging surface of the canopy can be extended, the lateral cantilever member being optionally provided with a forwardly projecting cantilever member by means of which the effective width of the roof-engaging member can also be extended.

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