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Mine roof support control systems

US4050256A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1975
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 25, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D23/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A control system for a self-advancing mine roof support includes function selection hydraulic valve means responsive to coded electrical signals from remote means for selecting a desired function, and means for comparing the coded signals with other signals representing the instantaneous function state of the valve means. Usually each of a plurality of supports incorporates the remote means of a neighboring support.

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