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Stabilization system for a mining machine

  • US 9,670,776 B2
  • Filed: 02/24/2015
  • Issued: 06/06/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mining machine comprising:

  • a frame;

    a cutting head moveably coupled to the frame;

    a first actuator for stabilizing the frame relative to a mine surface, the first actuator being coupled to the frame and including a first end extendable in a first direction to engage the mine surface; and

    a control system in communication with the first actuator and configured to operate the first actuator, the control system detecting a time required for the first end to extend to a position such that at least one indicator of a force between the first actuator and the mine surface reaches a predetermined value, the control system controlling the extension of the first end based on the detected time.

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