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Connector device for trough pans on mining equipment trough pan and assembly component for the same

US8066112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2009
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/22
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A connector device for connecting an attachment part, in particular a plough guide part, to a lateral element of a trough pan of a mining device, comprising first fittings arranged on the lateral element, comprising counter fittings arranged on the attachment part and detachably connectable to the fittings, and comprising at least one retaining piece, which in the closing position prevents detachment of the fitting and counter fitting and in the opening position permits detachment. In order to facilitate assembly and disassembly, to the retaining piece there is assigned, according to the invention, a hydraulic cylinder for moving the retaining piece between the closing and opening position.

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