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Method and device for controlling a rock drill rig

US8464808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2007
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B44/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and a device for controlling a drill rig (1) which includes a carrier vehicle with at least one feed-beam (3), wherein a drill machine (2) is movable to-and-fro, wherein rig parameters are set by a control unit (6) and wherein each one of a plurality of operating modes (M1-M6) includes specified operating settings for different operating parameters of the rig. Each operating mode (M1-M6) is selectable such that operation of the rig is related to a particular type of rock, in which drilling is to be performed, and each operating mode (M1-M6) includes operating settings that are adapted to the prevailing type of rock. The invention also concerns a drill rig.

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