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Method for remote control of a coal shearer

US4753484A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1986
Grant dateJun 28, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C35/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for remotely controlling the mechanical functions of a coal cutting machine's electrohydraulic system which utilizes a medium frequency remote control communication system and a coal-rock interface sensor. The coal-rock interface sensor is a shielded resonant horizontal loop antenna.

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