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Mining machine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6155074
A mining machine includes drive unit means for driving a haulage winch and a cutting tool of the machine, the drive unit means comprising a multi-phase induction motor with a wound rotor. In order to control the motor speed, the motor is provided with a circuit connected across the rotor windings and means for varying the effective impedance presented by the said circuit to the rotor windings.
Assignee:
Dresser Europe S.A.
Patent Number(s):
US 4140951
OSTI ID:
6155074
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English