Stabilization system for a mining machine
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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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Abstract
A mining machine including a frame, a cutting head moveably coupled to the frame and pivotable about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to a first mine surface, and a first actuator for stabilizing the frame relative to the first mine surface. The first actuator is coupled to the frame and includes a first end extendable in a first direction to engage the first mine surface. The extension of the first actuator is automatically controlled based on measurements of at least one indicator of the force between the first actuator and the first mine surface.
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14 Claims
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1. A mining machine comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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