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Self-advancing mineral mining installation including tilting machine support

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6158341

A mining installation includes a self-advancing roof support unit with which is associated a forward base part which is independent of the floor-engaging member of the unit. The forward base part is connectible to the floor-engaging member and movable relative thereto. An elevated track is carried on the forward base part and in use supports a mining machine which can travel reciprocally therealong.

Assignee:
Union Special G M B H (Germany, Federal Republic Of)
Patent Number(s):
US 4372618
OSTI ID:
6158341
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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