Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

Kevin C Lent

Gerald P Simmons

Conwell K Rife, Jr

Brad L Holsapple

Albert J Speck

A method of mining includes striking the surface of friable to brittle, essentially homogeneous mineral materials with a plurality of concave-faced cutting tools rotating about a longitudinal axis disposed substantially parallel with the surface of the mineral material. Segments of the mineral material are cleaved by the cutting tools as the tools strike the surface and then pass along a predetermined path completely through the mineral material.

Method of mining

A rotary cutter having a plurality of flighting segments which have a tool holder receiving pocket extending radially inwardly from an outer surface of the flighting segments. Cutting tool holders are retained in the pocket by a wedge disposed adjacent the trailing edge of the tool holder and a bolt extending radially inwardly toward a longitudinal axis of the rotary cutter. The bolt extends through the wedge and an opening in the flighting segment and engages a nut disposed in a passageway extending transversely through the flighting segment.

Rotary cutter and mounting arrangement for cutting tools

A sensor measuring support strut pressure on a cold planer provides a signal for controlling extension of the struts to maintain contact between the ground and the strut in the event of a kickback. Rotation of the planing cylinder is also interrupted in response to the signal, and resumption of vehicle operation is prevented until the support strut pressure is sufficient to enable the operator to control movement of the vehicle.

Method and apparatus for controlling a cold planer in response to a

A control system for a road planer in which the mechanical drive components are selectively and sequentially controlled in response to operator inputs and to sensed operating conditions. The control also responds to the occurrence of predefined fault events and internal system failures by controlling the operation of one or more of the mechanical drive line components in a preselected order. Suitable time delays are provided between the execution of selected commands to prevent undesirable wear or loads on components of the drive train.

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Rogers, MN, United States of America

Kevin C Lent