MINING METHODS AND EQUIPMENT

Methods and equipment have been developed that combine the use of continuous miners, flexible conveyor trains, and longwall mining techniques to provide flexible and efficient removal of resources from subterranean formations. Some systems include: a main gate; and a tailgate connected to the mainga...

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Main Authors DICKINSON, JOHN, MYERS, TIMOTHY J, CLINE, MICHAEL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 20.01.2016
Subjects
EARTH DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
GALLERIES
LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS
MINING
MINING OR QUARRYING
SHAFTS
TUNNELS
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Summary:Methods and equipment have been developed that combine the use of continuous miners, flexible conveyor trains, and longwall mining techniques to provide flexible and efficient removal of resources from subterranean formations. Some systems include: a main gate; and a tailgate connected to the maingate by an active mine face; wherein the active mine face extends at an angle between 95° and 135° relative to the maingate.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20140775428