Patents by Inventor Cornelis Wilhelm in 't Hout
Cornelis Wilhelm in 't Hout has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9416660Abstract: A pin handling device for coupling and decoupling conveyor segments to and from a train of conveyor segments in high wall mining includes a base frame, a base frame drive system for moving the base frame relative to the conveyor segments, a connector element for holding pins to be handled, a rotational drive system attached to the base frame and connected to the connector element, and a lift system attached to the base frame and carrying the connector element for linear movement of the connector element. A coupling pin is also provided for coupling conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments in high wall mining as well as the conveyor segment that enables the use of such pin handling device and such coupling pins. A method of coupling and detaching conveyor segments for high wall mining is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Global Minig Highwall Miners LLCInventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In'T Hout
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Patent number: 8939516Abstract: A rotary cutter drum for a continuous mining machine having a cutter drum, a bearing hub, an inner bearing, a sealing assembly and a shaft disposed in an inner portion of the cutter drum, the shaft having at least one flat passageway disposed along a longitudinal axis of the hub for allowing a lubricating fluid to move from an oil reservoir to a bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Highwall Miners LLCInventors: Stewart Myers, Robert Henry, Cornelis Wilhelm In't Hout
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Patent number: 8876220Abstract: A cutter head segment for use at the front of a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining includes at least one fluid transporter connected to a fluid distribution chamber. A pump segment for use in a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining as a segment following the cutter head segment is provided with a second fluid transporter and at least one front connector and at least one rear connector for connecting the second fluid transporter to adjacent fluid transporters. An assembly includes a cutter head segment and a pump segment, and a train of conveyor segments.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Highwall Miners LLCInventors: Cornelis Wilhelm In't Hout, Robert Th. Stein
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Publication number: 20140231228Abstract: A pin handling device for coupling and decoupling conveyor segments to and from a train of conveyor segments in high wall mining includes a base frame, a base frame drive system for moving the base frame relative to the conveyor segments, a connector element for holding pins to be handled, a rotational drive system attached to the base frame and connected to the connector element, and a lift system attached to the base frame and carrying the connector element for linear movement of the connector element. A coupling pin is also provided for coupling conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments in high wall mining as well as the conveyor segment that enables the use of such pin handling device and such coupling pins. A method of coupling and detaching conveyor segments for high wall mining is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In'T Hout
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Publication number: 20140167487Abstract: A rotary cutter drum for a continuous mining machine having a cutter drum, a bearing hub, an inner bearing, a sealing assembly and a shaft disposed in an inner portion of the cutter drum, the shaft having at least one flat passageway disposed along a longitudinal axis of the hub for allowing a lubricating fluid to move from an oil reservoir to a bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining Highwall Miners LLCInventors: Stewart Myers, Robert Henry, Cornelis Wilhelm In't Hout
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Patent number: 8721007Abstract: The invention relates to a highwall mining system comprising: a cutterhead (2), a train of conveyor segments (6) connecting to the cutterhead (2), a base structure (5), and a gas guide (P1-P4) running from the base structure (5) to the cutterhead (2) for guiding inert gas to the environment of the cutterhead (2). The invention also relates to a conveyor segment (6) for use in a such a highwall mining system, and to a method for providing this highwall mining system.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Highwall Miners LLCInventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In 'T Hout
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Publication number: 20130257137Abstract: The invention provides for a launch vehicle for a mining system comprising a base frame provided with tracks, an upper frame rotatably connected to the base frame around a substantially vertical axis of rotation, a launch frame connecting to the upper frame, a crane unit and drive means for driving the tracks, the launch frame the crane unit, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: CATERPILLAR GLOBAL MINING HIGHWALL MINERS LLCInventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In'T Hout
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Patent number: 8459750Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring device (1) for fixation of a launching unit (50) for highwall mining. The invention also relates to a cylindrical body (2) for use in such an anchoring device. Moreover, the invention relates to a launching unit (50) provided with at least one anchoring device (1) and to methods of fixation and relocation of a launching unit (50). The invention provides an increased stability of launching units (50) for highwall mining.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Highwall Miners LLCInventors: Steven Allen Antoline, Paul Emile Van Es, Cornelis Wilhelm in 't Hout
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Publication number: 20120319451Abstract: The invention provides for a launch vehicle for a mining system comprising a base frame provided with tracks, an upper frame rotatably connected to the base frame around a substantially vertical axis of rotation, a launch frame connecting to the upper frame, a crane unit and drive means for driving the tracks, the launch frame the crane unit, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR GLOBAL MINING HIGHWALL MINERS LLCInventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In'T Hout
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Publication number: 20120205964Abstract: A cutter head segment for use at the front of a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining includes at least one fluid transporter connected to a fluid distribution chamber. A pump segment for use in a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining as a segment following the cutter head segment is provided with a second fluid transporter and at least one front connector and at least one rear connector for connecting the second fluid transporter to adjacent fluid transporters. An assembly includes a cutter head segment and a pump segment, and a train of conveyor segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2009Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR GLOBAL MINING HIGHWALL MINERS LLCInventors: Cornelis Wilhelm In't Hout, Robert Th. Stein
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Patent number: 7721869Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for moving a mine conveyor segment (2, 3) between a first position in line with a train of conveyor segments and a second storage position out of line with the train of conveyor segments, comprising: a segment holder (9), and a guide (8) for guiding the movement of the segment (2, 3) between the first and the second position, wherein the apparatus is connectable to a device (102) for manipulating the train of conveyor segments such that the segment holder (9) is at least partially movable independent from the train manipulating device (102). The handling of the conveyor segments (2, 3) in the first position is not decisive for the status of the apparatus according the present invention, and therefore the handling of the segments outside the first position can coincide (overlap) with the operating of the launch platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Superior Highwall Miners, Inc.Inventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In 'T Hout
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Patent number: 7717522Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor segment for use in a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining, comprising: conveyor means for transporting mined material from and to opposite adjacent conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments (1), and a transmission for transmitting power from and to opposite adjacent conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments. The invention further relates to driving means (31). Moreover, the invention relates to an assembly of a conveyor segment and driving means, and to a train of conveyor segments. Further, the invention relates to a launching platform (30), and to a method for high wall mining.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Superior Highwall Miners, Inc.Inventors: Cornelis Wilhelm in 't Hout, Steven Allen Antoline, Paul Emile Van Es
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Publication number: 20080260509Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for moving a mine conveyor segment (2, 3) between a first position in line with a train of conveyor segments and a second storage position out of line with the train of conveyor segments, comprising: a segment holder (9), and a guide (8) for guiding the movement of the segment (2, 3) between the first and the second position, wherein the apparatus is connectable to a device (102) for manipulating the train of conveyor segments such that the segment holder (9) is at least partially movable independent from the train manipulating device (102). The handling of the conveyor segments (2, 3) in the first position is not decisive for the status of the apparatus according the present invention, and therefore the handling of the segments outside the first position can coincide (overlap) with the operating of the launch platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2004Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In 'T Hout
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Publication number: 20080197690Abstract: The invention relates to a highwall mining system comprising: a cutterhead (2), a train of conveyor segments (6) connecting to the cutterhead (2), a base structure (5), and a gas guide (P1-P4) running from the base structure (5) to the cutterhead (2) for guiding inert gas to the environment of the cutterhead (2). The invention also relates to a conveyor segment (6) for use in a such a highwall mining system, and to a method for providing this highwall mining system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2004Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventor: Cornelis Wilhelm In T Hout
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Publication number: 20080120926Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring device (1) for fixation of a launching unit (50) for highwall mining. The invention also relates to a cylindrical body (2) for use in such an anchoring device. Moreover, the invention relates to a launching unit (50) provided with at least one anchoring device (1) and to methods of fixation and relocation of a launching unit (50). The invention provides an increased stability of launching units (50) for highwall mining.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Steven Allen Antoline, Paul Emile Van Es, Cornelis Wilhelm In 't Hout
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Publication number: 20080100123Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor segment for use in a train of conveyor segments for high wall mining, comprising: conveyor means for transporting mined material from and to opposite adjacent conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments (1), and a transmission for transmitting power from and to opposite adjacent conveyor segments in a train of conveyor segments. The invention further relates to driving means (31). Moreover, the invention relates to an assembly of a conveyor segment and driving means, and to a train of conveyor segments. Further, the invention relates to a launching platform (30), and to a method for high wall mining.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: SUPERIOR HIGHWALL MINERS, INC.Inventors: Cornelis Wilhelm In 'T Hout, Steven Allen Antoline, Paul Emile Van Es