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Water spray control system for underground mining machine

US5172767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1991
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C35/64
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fire suppression water spray array for an underground mining machine includes an accumulator, and a normally open electrically operated valve interconnected in the machine hydraulic control system for operating a hydraulically operated water spray control valve to initiate the water spray in the event of interruption of electrical power to the machine.

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