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Prop head bearing

US7201541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 2005
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D23/049
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A prop head bearing between the roof bar and the prop (4) of a shield-type support frame, comprising a ball-joint socket (3) on the roof bar and open towards the prop for receiving a ball-joint head (2) on the prop (4), with at least one movable securing element (6, 7) which, when in a secured position, engages in a recess (12, 13) in the joint head (2) to prevent accidental lifting of the joint head (2) out of the socket (3), and with a bolt which locks the securing element (6, 7) in the secured position, in which that the securing element is in the form of a securing pin (6, 7) movable along its longitudinal axis between the secured position and an assembly position, wherein the securing pin (6, 7) is lockable by the bolt (14, 19) in the assembly position, in which it does not engage in the recess (12, 13) in the joint head (2).

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