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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2020
Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Matthew L. Gross, West Allis, WI (US);
Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
A mining machine assembly includes a dipper having a main body, the main body having a front side, a back side, a bottom side, and a top side. A ground engagement portion extends from the front side, the ground engagement portion including digging teeth. The mining machine assembly also includes a hoist rope attachment assembly coupled to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly is configured to directly couple a hoist rope to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly includes a cam having a first portion extending from the top side of the main body of the dipper, and a second portion that extends from the first portion and away from the main body and digging teeth.