Patents Assigned to Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
  • Patent number: 7316456
    Abstract: In a roadheading or mining machine including cutting tools movable over the mine face and roof bolt drilling and setting devices, at least two roof bolt drilling and setting devices are pivotally connected with the machine laterally outside the longitudinal central plane of the machine. The roof bolt drilling and setting devices are pivotally supported on a bolting platform capable of being displaced in the longitudinal direction of the machine, or on an element connected with the bolting platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Ralf Walker, Franz Wels, Karl Lerchbaum, Manfred Meier
  • Publication number: 20070217872
    Abstract: In a method for the haulage of subsurface-mined material with at least one vehicle featuring a travel drive, at least two vehicles are used in the roadway section between the heading face and a continuously extended haulage means, wherein at least one material transfer from one vehicle to another vehicle takes place between the heading face and the transfer of the material to the haulage means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.h.
    Inventor: Thomas Gross
  • Publication number: 20070194537
    Abstract: In a slide-ring gasket of stainless steel with a wear resistant coating (3) at the end planes (6) facing each other, the wear resistant coating (3) starting from the outer rim (3) of the slide-ring gasket extends in a radial direction only over an annular part section (5) of the end planes (6) facing each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H
    Inventors: Karl Lerchbaum, Josef Liebmann, Ernst Stergar
  • Patent number: 7198332
    Abstract: In a device for producing a gas-liquid mixture and, in particular, air-water mixture in the region of cutting tools, particularly chisels, arranged on at least one cutter head (10) rotationally mounted on a cutter arm (5) of a cutting machine (1), including at least one nozzle pair comprised of a nozzle (14) for ejecting a gas jet and a nozzle (13) for ejecting a liquid jet, wherein the axes (17, 18) of the nozzles (13, 14) of a nozzle pair are oriented in a manner that the jets impinge on each other at a distance from the outlet openings of the nozzles, the axes (17, 18) of the nozzles (13, 14) of a nozzle pair form an angle with each other of between 45 and 135°, preferably between 75 and 85°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Hubert Kargl, Ralf Grief
  • Patent number: 7175237
    Abstract: In a hewing or cutting roll including a central roll part and at least one lateral roll part telescopically extractable in the axial direction of the roll, wherein the central roll part and the extractable roll part have each a connection site for a hydraulic cylinder piston unit, the hydraulic cylinder piston unit is arranged to be pivotable relative to the central roll part and/or the extractable roll part about at least two axes and, in particular, universally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Reinhard Neuper, Ralf Grief
  • Patent number: 7070331
    Abstract: The joint-pin modular unit for articulately connecting a fork-type or stirrup device (1) with a connecting eye embracing a joint pin (8) of the fork-type or stirrup device (1), includes at least one seal (9) provided between the connecting eye and the pin, wherein the joint pin (8) is rotationally guided in bearing bushes (6, 7) of the fork-type or stirrup device (1) and annular seals (9) are arranged between the connecting eye and the bearing bush end faces located adjacent to the connecting eye. The externally located end faces of the pin (8) are closed by covers (10, 11) tightly covering the bearing bushes (6, 7), wherein the surface of the pin is surrounded by a lubricant film and at least one substantially axial bore (13), and a plurality of radial bores (14, 15) leading to the surface of the pin, are provided for the supply of lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: VOEST-ALPINE Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Kurt Schaffer, Bernhard Ebner, Erich Brandl
  • Publication number: 20050248209
    Abstract: In a hewing or cutting roll including a central roll part and at least one lateral roll part telescopically extractable in the axial direction of the roll, wherein the central roll part and the extractable roll part have each a connection site for a hydraulic cylinder piston unit, the hydraulic cylinder piston unit is arranged to be pivotable relative to the central roll part and/or the extractable roll part about at least two axes and, in particular, universally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: VOEST-ALPINE Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Reinhard Neuper, Ralf Grief
  • Patent number: 6942301
    Abstract: A method and device for drilling and setting adhesive anchor bolts close to the mine face during the cutting operation of a tunneling or mining machine which is capable of being displaced on a traveling mechanism and includes a cutting cylinder or cutting head rotationally mounted on a cantilever arm pivotable in a vertical direction, and optionally in a horizontal direction. The method is carried out in a manner where the substantially horizontal forward movement of the cantilever arm at break-in cutting is detected and a signal is generated during break-in cutting to block commencement of a working cycle for drilling and anchoring. A controller (16) for excavation of material on the mine face is networked with a controller (15) for actuation of the anchor drilling and setting device (10) via radio, electrical or optical lines (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Erich Brandl, Kurt Schaffer, Alfred Marek, Gerald Essl
  • Publication number: 20050156460
    Abstract: In an advance working or mining machine including a traveling mechanism, excavation tools movable over the mine face as well as roof bolt drilling and setting apparatus having associated operating platforms for the operation of the roof bolt drilling and setting apparatus, at least a part of laterally cantilevering platforms is each arranged to be pivotable and/or displaceable transversely to the longitudinal axis of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: VOEST-ALPINE Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventor: Erich Brandl
  • Publication number: 20050129466
    Abstract: In a roadheading or mining machine including cutting tools movable over the mine face and roof bolt drilling and setting devices, at least two roof bolt drilling and setting devices are pivotally connected with the machine laterally outside the longitudinal central plane of the machine. The roof bolt drilling and setting devices are pivotally supported on a bolting platform capable of being displaced in the longitudinal direction of the machine, or on an element connected with the bolting platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: VOEST-ALPINE Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Ralf Walker, Franz Wels, Karl Lerchbaum, Manfred Meier
  • Patent number: 6854952
    Abstract: In a device for extending and shortening tubings used to transport drill cuttings and stripped material, a tube storage or tube magazine is provided on a frame (1) capable of being supported on the floor, wherein at least one lifting means (3) capable of being displaced in the height direction and intended to lift tubes (17) into a storage position as well as at least one manipulator (13) intended to position a tube removed from the tube storage into a position in alignment with a laid tube track are arranged on the frame (1). The frame includes at least one longitudinal guide (5) for a telescoping tube (7) that is capable of being integrated in the tube track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignees: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H., Cigar Lake Mining Corporation
    Inventors: Bernhard Ebner, Bruno Reumüller, Barry Schmitke
  • Patent number: 6785988
    Abstract: A driving or mining machine includes a pivotable cantilever arm that is hinged so as to be pivotable in the height direction to a pivoting mechanism capable of being pivoted about a substantially vertical axis and on its free end carries rotationally mounted excavation tools, in particular cutter heads. It further includes a traveling mechanism and a frame carrying the traveling mechanism, on which frame a haulage device and a suction device as well as anchor boring and setting devices are arranged. The frame carrying the traveling mechanism on its side facing away from the cantilever arm behind the pivoting mechanism is designed as a lowered platform. The anchor boring and setting device is arranged substantially in the longitudinal center of the frame above the platform and pivotally mounted on a rollover whose pivot axis crosses the vertical axis of the pivoting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Egmont Lammer, Ralf Grief, Karl Lerchbaum, Reinhard Neuper
  • Publication number: 20040145231
    Abstract: In a method for introducing and blowing rock dust to bind carbon dust during advance working or coal mining using an advance working or mining machine, respectively, the cutting tools are retracted relative to a displaceable machine frame after having cut an outbreak or excavation. During the displacement of the machine frame into a new outbreak or excavation position, rock dust is blown onto the roof and lateral-wall surfaces laid bare by the cutting tools, through nozzles arranged on the machine frame by the aid of pressure medium such as compressed air. The advance working or mining machine used to carry out this method includes a displaceable machine frame and a carriage movably mounted on the machine frame and carrying a pivotable cantilever arm on which cutting heads or rolls are rotationally mounted, and a loading device intended to receive cut or broken material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: VOEST-ALPINE Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Egmont Lammer, Kurt Schaffer, Grant Norman Colbert
  • Patent number: 6428109
    Abstract: In a cutting machine (2), including rotatably mounted cutting or shearing tools (19), a loading ramp and a hauling means (4) extend in a direction towards a mine face for receiving and hauling cut or sheared material. The cutting or shearing tools (19) are mounted on a slide which is displaceable on guides extending in the longitudinal direction of the machine. The guides are comprised of tubes or rods connected with a machine flame in the region of the track-laying gears (1), preferably within the track-laying gear frame. The slide is comprised of longitudinal spars (10) and a crossbeam (9) for mounting the cutting or shearing tools (19). The machine frame, at least in its front region adjacent the crossbeam (9), is designed as a box section (3), within the clear width of which the hauling means (4) is guided in a manner so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Karl Lerchbaum, Peter Kogler
  • Patent number: 6257671
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting selective cutting machines against overload, in which the selective cutting machine has cutting tools, in particular cutting rollers, rotatably supported on a pivotable cantilevered arm, and both the cutting tools and the cutting arm are connected to separate drive mechanisms. At least one strain or deformation measuring sensor is disposed on the pivotable cantilevered arm, and its signals are delivered to an evaluation circuit; the evaluation circuit is connected via control lines at least to the drive mechanisms of the cutting arm and the cutting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Tamrock Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Gottfried Siebenhofer, Walter Leitner, Nikolaus Sifferlinger
  • Patent number: 6244664
    Abstract: In a hewing or cutting roller (1) of variable cutting width, in which two pivotable tool carriers (4, 5) for receiving cutting or hewing tools are arranged on at least one lateral end face (2) of the roller transverse to the axis of the hewing or cutting roller (1), one of the tool carriers carries a locking pin (10) which cooperates with a hook-shaped locking member of the other tool carrier in the extended position of the tool carriers (4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Tamrock Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Bernhard Ebner, Peter Kogler
  • Patent number: 6202765
    Abstract: A device for sucking off drillings during the drilling of boreholes, comprising a suction fan (9) and a filter (10) as well as an opening closeable by a lid for emptying the drillings reception space (8) preceding the filter (10), in which, for the simple cleaning of the filter (10), the lid (12) is connected with a vibrating mechanism for the filter (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Tamrock Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Kurt Schaffer, Erich Brandl, Karl Schnedl
  • Patent number: 5913573
    Abstract: A displaceable mining machine (1) comprises roof bolt drilling and setting apparatus (5, 13). A conveyor (6) is articulately pivotable in a rear portion of the machine about axes (16, 16') in order to provide space for a roof bolt drilling and setting apparatus (13) pivotable via an articulated arm (12) and operating behind the mining machine (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Franz Schlegl, Alfred Zitz
  • Patent number: 5673974
    Abstract: The dry dust removal device for tunnelling or extraction machines includes a suction fan (15) and suction openings (14) close to the cutting rolls (23). There is a filter element (12) arranged above the conveyor device (2) of the tunnelling or extraction machine (1), wherein closeable openings (16) are connected in the housing of the dry dust removal device (7) above the conveyor device (2) and air outlet openings (19) are connected on the opposite side of the filter element (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Egmont Lammer, Alfred Zitz
  • Patent number: 5498069
    Abstract: The bit holder (1) is nonpositively connected to a bit bushing (3) with adherence to a pressure per unit of surface area of >100N/mm.sup.2 between the conical outer surface of the bit bushing (3) and the inner wall of the receiving bore (2) of the bit holder (1). After the bushing has been driven into the receiving bore (2), the conical outer surface of the bit bushing (3), formed by rectilinear generatrices, protrudes beyond the bore (2) by an excess amount (a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Voest-Alpine Bergtechnik Gesellschaft m.b.H
    Inventors: Gottfried Siebenhofer, Alfred Zitz, Roman Gerer