Superior Highwall Miners, Inc.

Caterpillar Global Mining Highwall Miners LLC

Steven Allen Antoline

Paul Emile Van Es

Cornelis Wilhelm In 't Hout

The invention relates to an anchoring device () for fixation of a launching unit () for highwall mining. The invention also relates to a cylindrical body () for use in such an anchoring device. Moreover, the invention relates to a launching unit () provided with at least one anchoring device () and to methods of fixation and relocation of a launching unit (). The invention provides an increased stability of launching units () for highwall mining.

Anchoring device and method for fixation of a launching unit for highwall mining

A conveyor segment for use in a train of such conveyor segments in high wall mining is provided with at least one hook located and at least one coupling element, wherein the hook and the coupling element are suited for coupling, wherein the hook is moveable between an open position and a closed position, and the conveyor segment is provided with locking means for securing the hook in a closed position. An assembly includes at least two such conveyor segments. A method of coupling of such conveyor segments includes bringing the hook of a first conveyor segment in contact with a coupling element of second conveyor segment. A method of releasing such conveyor segments includes urging two coupled conveyor segments together while moving the hook from the closed position to the open position.

Conveyor segment and assembly for use in high wall mining, and coupling and releasing methods

The invention relates to a conveyor segment for use in a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining, comprising: conveyor means for transporting mined material from and to opposite adjacent conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments (), and a transmission for transmitting power from and to opposite adjacent conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments. The invention further relates to driving means (). Moreover, the invention relates to an assembly of a conveyor segment and driving means, and to a train of conveyor segments. Further, the invention relates to a launching platform (), and to a method for high wall mining.

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Steven Allen Antoline