Patent · US Expired

Mining machines

US4106815A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 1976
Grant dateAug 15, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 5, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C27/22
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mining machine adapted to be driven forwardly towards a working face comprises one or more cutting booms projecting forwardly from the machine, a cutting tool mounted on the forward end of the or each boom, and a drive mechanism for rotating the cutting tool relative to the boom, the said mechanism including a multi-speed gearbox whereby the cutting tool may be selectively driven at two or more different cutting speeds.

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