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Control system for longwall shearer

US5228751A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 1991
Grant dateJul 20, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21C35/302
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus for measuring the degrees of roll of the body of a longwall shearing machine and providing signals proportional to the roll angle which are used to control drum cutting positions for controlling roof and floor horizons of a coal tunnel.

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