Conveyor bridge
    81.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10145242B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-04

    申请号:US15714300

    申请日:2017-09-25

    Abstract: A conveyor includes an endless belt, a boot end supporting a portion of the endless belt, a support structure, and a bridge. The endless belt includes a first run and a second run, and the first run extends along a conveyor axis. The support structure includes an end spaced apart from the boot end, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of idler rolls. The frames are spaced apart from one another and aligned with one another in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis. The idler rolls support another portion of the endless belt. The bridge extends between the boot end and the end of the support structure. The bridge is movable in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis relative to at least one of the boot end and the support structure.

    TAKE-UP MECHANISM FOR CONVEYOR SYSTEM
    83.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180105366A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-19

    申请号:US15847472

    申请日:2017-12-19

    CPC classification number: B65G23/44 B65G21/14 E21C27/02 E21F13/06 E21F13/066

    Abstract: A tensioning mechanism for a conveyor system includes a first end including a drive unit, an anchor structure, a continuous belt extending at least partially between the drive unit and the anchor structure, a first carriage, and a second carriage. The first carriage is coupled to the drive unit and supports a portion of the belt. The first carriage is supported for movement relative to the drive unit to adjust a tension in the belt, and the first carriage is movable between the drive unit and an intermediate position. The second carriage is releasably secured to the anchor structure and supports another portion of the belt. The second carriage is supported for movement relative to the anchor structure between a first position and a second position. A distance between the first end and the second carriage defining a take-up length, and movement of the second carriage changes the take-up length.

    Systems and methods for tensioning a conveyor in a mining system

    公开(公告)号:US09932177B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US15489384

    申请日:2017-04-17

    CPC classification number: B65G23/44 B65G19/10 E21F13/066

    Abstract: A method of tensioning a conveyor element of a conveyor. The method includes generating, with a proximity sensor, an output signal indicative of the conveyor element being under-tensioned, receiving the output signal from the proximity sensor, and activating a solenoid-controlled valve to an open state in response to receiving the output signal from the proximity sensor. The method also includes driving, with a pump, a piston of a cylinder while the solenoid-controlled valve is in the open state, pushing, with the cylinder, a take-up bar including a second portion of a ratcheting mechanism to engage with a first portion of the ratcheting mechanism of a locking plate, and imparting, via the locking plate, a locking force on the take-up bar. The method further includes overcoming the locking force and moving the shaft of the conveyor away from a centerline of the conveyor with the take-up bar when the locking force is overcome.

    Controlling a conveyor in a mining system

    公开(公告)号:US09809393B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-07

    申请号:US14707007

    申请日:2015-05-08

    CPC classification number: B65G43/00 B65G23/44 E21F13/06

    Abstract: A conveyor for a mining system. The conveyor includes a sprocket, a chain, a drive mechanism, a hydraulic cylinder, and a controller. The chain is associated with the sprocket and has a top chain portion and a bottom chain portion. The drive mechanism is coupled to the sprocket and is operable to drive the sprocket. The controller includes a processing unit and a memory. The controller is configured to receive a first signal related to a characteristic of the drive mechanism, receive a second signal related to a reaction force of the sprocket, calculate a tension of the top chain portion based on the first signal and the second signal, and generate a control signal for controlling a position of the hydraulic cylinder based on the determined tension of the top chain portion.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TENSIONING A CONVEYOR IN A MINING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20170297825A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:US15489384

    申请日:2017-04-17

    CPC classification number: B65G23/44 B65G19/10 E21F13/066

    Abstract: A method of tensioning a conveyor element of a conveyor. The method includes generating, with a proximity sensor, an output signal indicative of the conveyor element being under-tensioned, receiving the output signal from the proximity sensor, and activating a solenoid-controlled valve to an open state in response to receiving the output signal from the proximity sensor. The method also includes driving, with a pump, a piston of a cylinder while the solenoid-controlled valve is in the open state, pushing, with the cylinder, a take-up bar including a second portion of a ratcheting mechanism to engage with a first portion of the ratcheting mechanism of a locking plate, and imparting, via the locking plate, a locking force on the take-up bar. The method further includes overcoming the locking force and moving the shaft of the conveyor away from a centerline of the conveyor with the take-up bar when the locking force is overcome.

    Conveyor bridge
    87.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09771799B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-26

    申请号:US15170753

    申请日:2016-06-01

    CPC classification number: E21F13/06 B65G21/12 B65G21/14 B65G2201/045 E21C27/02

    Abstract: A conveyor includes an endless belt, a boot end supporting a portion of the endless belt, a support structure, and a bridge. The endless belt includes a first run and a second run, and the first run extends along a conveyor axis. The support structure includes an end spaced apart from the boot end, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of idler rolls. The frames are spaced apart from one another and aligned with one another in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis. The idler rolls support another portion of the endless belt. The bridge extends between the boot end and the end of the support structure. The bridge is movable in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis relative to at least one of the boot end and the support structure.

    CONVEYOR BRIDGE
    89.
    发明申请
    CONVEYOR BRIDGE 有权
    输送桥

    公开(公告)号:US20160356158A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15170753

    申请日:2016-06-01

    CPC classification number: E21F13/06 B65G21/12 B65G21/14 B65G2201/045 E21C27/02

    Abstract: A conveyor includes an endless belt, a boot end supporting a portion of the endless belt, a support structure, and a bridge. The endless belt includes a first run and a second run, and the first run extends along a conveyor axis. The support structure includes an end spaced apart from the boot end, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of idler rolls. The frames are spaced apart from one another and aligned with one another in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis. The idler rolls support another portion of the endless belt. The bridge extends between the boot end and the end of the support structure. The bridge is movable in a direction parallel to the conveyor axis relative to at least one of the boot end and the support structure.

    Abstract translation: 输送机包括环形带,支撑环形带的一部分的靴形端,支撑结构和桥。 环形带包括第一行程和第二行程,并且第一行程沿输送机轴线延伸。 支撑结构包括与靴端部间隔开的端部,多个框架和多个惰辊。 框架彼此间隔开并且在平行于输送机轴线的方向上彼此对准。 惰辊支撑环形带的另一部分。 该桥在引导端和支撑结构的端部之间延伸。 所述桥可相对于所述护罩端部和所述支撑结构中的至少一个沿平行于所述输送机轴线的方向移动。

    Conveyor slip detection and control
    90.
    发明授权
    Conveyor slip detection and control 有权
    输送带滑移检测和控制

    公开(公告)号:US09440800B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US14829788

    申请日:2015-08-19

    Abstract: Conveyor slip detection and control. A controller is operable to receive a first signal from a first sensor, determine a first value for a position of a first portion of a torque limiting device based on the first signal, receive a second signal from a second sensor, determine a second value for a position of a second portion of the torque limiting device based on the second signal, determine a difference between the first value for the position of the first portion and the second value for the position of the second portion, determine an amount of slip between the first portion and the second portion based on the difference, and generate a control signal to control an operation of the conveyor based on the amount of slip.

    Abstract translation: 输送带滑移检测和控制。 控制器可操作以从第一传感器接收第一信号,基于第一信号确定扭矩限制装置的第一部分的位置的第一值,从第二传感器接收第二信号,确定第二值 基于第二信号的扭矩限制装置的第二部分的位置确定第一部分的位置的第一值与第二部分的位置的第二值之间的差,确定第二部分之间的滑动量 第一部分和第二部分,并且基于滑移量产生控制信号以控制输送机的操作。

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