Roof prop and platform movably mounted on boom of tunnelling machine
US4101173A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21D11/403
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mineral mining machine of the type having a boom-mounted cutter assembly carried by a mobile base unit is provided with a face support structure which is pivotally mounted on the boom. Fluid operable rams are provided for moving the structure between a stowed position lying adjacent the boom and an operational face supporting position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boom. The face support structure is brought into operation when it is desired to afford temporary support to a face of a ripping lip for example, in arch setting operations. In this latter respect, the boom also carries a stowable platform which can be opened out so that operatives may position themselves to handle arch sections which are elevated into position by a lifting mechanism also pivotally mounted on the boom.
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