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Roof support unit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6505813

A roof support unit for use in a mineral mining working has a roof shield supported on a floor sill by means of at least two hydraulic props. A goaf shield is pivotally linked to both the roof shield and the floor sill. At least one of the hydraulic props is inclined towards the face-side of the unit and engages the roof shield. At least one of the hydraulic props is inclined towards the goaf-side of the unit and engages the roof shield.

Assignee:
Gewerkschaft Eisenhutte Westfalia (Germany, Federal Republic Of)
Patent Number(s):
US 4231685
OSTI ID:
6505813
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English