Abstract: The movable consolidating trestle (2) has driven caterpillars (1). The consolidating trestle comprises a cap (3) being supported on the frame (11) via props (5). The cap (3) has at least one front-side section which is bent, rounded or bendable in direction to the frame. A bent section (8) includes with the plane of the cap (3) an angle (.alpha.) which is greater than the maximum angle (.beta.) of inclination with which the cap can be obliquely adjusted relative to the frame (11). When giving the cap (3) an inclined position, there results a horizontal component of the load-exerting force (14), said horizontal component facilitating saving of the consolidating trestle.

Abstract: The invention refers to a movable trestle of approximately rectangular horizontal projection and serving the purpose of supporting the roof in underground cavities in particular serving the purpose of securing the excavation edge when recovering pillars in coal mining, comprising a cap (2) supported against a base frame (1) by hydraulically extensible props extending approximately in vertical direction to stratification. The lower portion of the trestle is, preferably at all sides, covered by a stationary shielding means against the ingress of rubble into its interior and horizontal protective plates (3) overlapping one another in a scale-like manner and being guided on sliding plates (8) for relative shifting movement in height direction are provided within the area of the expandable portion of the trestle. The protective plates (3) are arranged on the rear side (12) of the trestle and on the both sides (10, 11) adjoining the rear side of the trestle.

Abstract: The invention refers to a trestle (1) being displaceable on caterpillars (2) and having an approximately rectangular cross section and serving the purpose of supporting the roof in underground cavities, in particular serving the purpose of securing the excavating edge when recovering pillars (19) in coal mining, the trestle comprising a cap (4) being supported against a base frame (3) by hydraulically expandable props (5) extending approximately vertically relative to stratification. The trestle (1) has, related to the travelling direction of its floor chassis (2), at its both sides supporting plates being adjustable in outward direction and/or horizontal driveable caterpillar chassis being adjustable in outward direction. The supporting plates (22, 23) and/or the lateral caterpillar chassis (20, 21) are adjusted against the frame of the trestle by means of hydraulic or pneumatic pistons and cylinders and are adjustable in outward direction.