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Apparatus, system, and method for supporting a gate entry for underground full extraction mining

  • US 20060158017A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2005
  • Published: 07/20/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for supporting a gate entry for underground full extraction mining, the apparatus comprising:

  • a support member configured to selectively engage a mine roof and a mine floor within a gate entry;

    a controller in communication with the support member, the controller configured to extend the support member to engage the mine roof and mine floor and retract the support member to disengage the mine roof and mine floor;

    a vehicle connected to the support member and controller, the vehicle configured to move the support member in response to a motive force acting on the vehicle; and

    wherein the support member, controller, and vehicle are independent of a mining face conveyor.

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