Roof support arrangement for mining apparatus and roof bolting equipment
US6497536B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H3/022
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus (2) for installing bolts into a mine entry, said apparatus including: a frame (8) having a forward end (20), a rearward end and lateral sides; at least one bolting rig (140, 142, 144, 146) operatively mounted to said forward end of said frame; at least one roof support member attached to said forward end of said frame (8) separate from said bolting rig (140, 142, 144, 146) for selectively supporting said mine entry as bolts are installed therein; and an operator station (990) on said frame for supporting an operator thereon during operation of said at least one roof support member.
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