Mining machine with driven disc cutters
US8727450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21D9/1013
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mining machine includes a cutting mechanism with an arm, and a substantial weight of more than a thousand pounds attached to the arm. The mining machine also includes a first disc cutter adapted to engage the material to be mined and mounted on a first disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the first disc cutter, the first disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight. The mining machine also includes at least a second disc cutter spaced apart from the first disc cutter assembly and adapted to engage the material to be mined, and mounted on a second disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the second disc cutter, the second disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight.
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