Abstract: A link chain for chain conveyors for use in mining, with vertical chain links having a constant cross-sectional profile provided on the inside with a circular arc and on the outside preferably with a flat section, and with horizontal chain links having front sections, longitudinal limbs and an oval inner opening. The longitudinal limbs on the outer sides comprising at least adjacent to the upper and lower sides a spherical shaped surface and/or the horizontal chain links comprising on the transition of the front sections into the longitudinal limbs corner areas, wherein the longitudinal limbs on their top side and bottom side at least in the corner areas are partially provided with a cavity.

Abstract: A link chain or a chain link for scraper chain conveyors with vertical and horizontal chain links which are interlinked in an articulated manner for scraper chain conveyors for use in mining. In particular to horizontal chain links with front sections with a straight face zone and with longitudinal limbs, which connect the front sections around an oval inner opening and which are provided on their outer surfaces with a recess, wherein the rear sides of front sections delimiting the inner opening form a contact zone for circular arcs of vertical chain links. In order to improve the service life of the link chain, the rear sides, which face oval inner opening, of front sections are provided with a surface which has a hollow, which forms a central region of the contact zone, between a fillet cambered in a crowned manner.

Abstract: A link chain for chain conveyors for use in mining, with vertical chain links having a constant cross-sectional profile provided on the inside with a circular arc and on the outside preferably with a flat section, and with horizontal chain links having front sections, longitudinal limbs and an oval inner opening. The longitudinal limbs on the outer sides comprising at least adjacent to the upper and lower sides a spherical shaped surface and/or the horizontal chain links comprising on the transition of the front sections into the longitudinal limbs corner areas, wherein the longitudinal limbs on their top side and bottom side at least in the corner areas are partially provided with a cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a link chain for scraper chain conveyors with vertical chain links which are interlinked in an articulated manner and horizontal chain links, wherein vertical chain links have around the full circumference a constant cross-sectional profile provided on the outside with a flat section and on the inside with a circular arc and horizontal chain links have front sections which have a straight front zone, wherein longitudinal limbs, which connect front sections, of horizontal chain links are provided on their outer faces with a recess.

Abstract: A link chain or a chain link for scraper chain conveyors with vertical and horizontal chain links which are interlinked in an articulated manner for scraper chain conveyors for use in mining. In particular to horizontal chain links with front sections with a straight face zone and with longitudinal limbs, which connect the front sections around an oval inner opening and which are provided on their outer surfaces with a recess, wherein the rear sides of front sections delimiting the inner opening form a contact zone for circular arcs of vertical chain links. In order to improve the service life of the link chain, the rear sides, which face oval inner opening, of front sections are provided with a surface which has a hollow, which forms a central region of the contact zone, between a fillet cambered in a crowned manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to scrapers for link chains of in particular double center scraper chain conveyors, comprising a one-part scraper body with a head web connecting two lateral scraper wings and at least one insertion pocket for insertion of a horizontal chain link of the link chain and securing scraper by means of a detachable scraper-securing element. In order to improve the entrainment of scrapers connected to the horizontal chain links and to be able to use the scrapers even with novel link chains, grooves extend in insides of scraper wings and outsides of an intermediate web over the height of limb beds up to head web and form receivers for entrainment projections on the outer surfaces of limbs of horizontal chain links. The invention also relates to scraper-securing element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a link chain for scraper chain conveyors with vertical chain links which are interlinked in an articulated manner and horizontal chain links, wherein vertical chain links have around the full circumference a constant cross-sectional profile provided on the outside with a flat section and on the inside with a circular arc and horizontal chain links have front sections which have a straight front zone, wherein longitudinal limbs, which connect front sections, of horizontal chain links are provided on their outer faces with a recess.

Abstract: The invention relates to scrapers for link chains of in particular double center scraper chain conveyors, comprising a one-part scraper body with a head web connecting two lateral scraper wings and at least one insertion pocket for insertion of a horizontal chain link of the link chain and securing scraper by means of a detachable scraper-securing element. In order to improve the entrainment of scrapers connected to the horizontal chain links and to be able to use the scrapers even with novel link chains, grooves extend in insides of scraper wings and outsides of an intermediate web over the height of limb beds up to head web and form receivers for entrainment projections on the outer surfaces of limbs of horizontal chain links. The invention also relates to scraper-securing element.

Abstract: An entry conveyor including a conveyor pan formed by a plurality of pan sections that are hingeably connected to each other, at the two ends of which conveyor pan drive stations and/or return stations for a scraper chain are provided. Each pan section includes a top strand delimited by lateral profiles and the conveyor base and a bottom strand for the scraper chain as well as receiving elements for a pan section connecting mechanism, which elements are disposed outside of the lateral profiles. A pan strand including a plurality of pan sections that are disposed behind each other is provided in the conveyor pan, which sections are hingeably coupled via a center swivel bearing disposed on the center longitudinal axis of the conveyor pan or the pan sections. The invention also relates to the pan sections with the center swivel bearings.

Abstract: An entry conveyor including a conveyor pan formed by a plurality of pan sections that are hingeably connected to each other, at the two ends of which conveyor pan drive stations and/or return stations for a scraper chain are provided. Each pan section includes a top strand delimited by lateral profiles and the conveyor base and a bottom strand for the scraper chain as well as receiving elements for a pan section connecting mechanism, which elements are disposed outside of the lateral profiles. A pan strand including a plurality of pan sections that are disposed behind each other is provided in the conveyor pan, which sections are hingeably coupled via a center swivel bearing disposed on the center longitudinal axis of the conveyor pan or the pan sections. The invention also relates to the pan sections with the center swivel bearings.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention relates to a plow guide for a chain-pulled plow for use in underground mining operations, with plow guide troughs 20 and 50 having multiple parts and being connectable to one another by means of coupling elements so as to be tension-proof and angularly movable. Each plow guide trough has a center piece 21 and 51 with superposed chain guide channels 10C, 10B, 10D, to both sides of which center piece an end piece, 22,23 and 52,53 is joined by welding, which end piece is a single-piece casting with superposed chain channel sections that are separated by a sliding spacer piece that is cast on. To make available a high-performance Gleithobel system with a high tool life, cast-on holding pockets 24,25 and 54, 55—which are open on the working face side—for toggle connections with toggles 1 as coupling organs are disposed on end pieces 22,23 and 52, 53. (FIG.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sprocket wheel for underground mining, especially for chain-driven chain scraper conveyors, with a first ring 2 of first tooth elements 5 distributed uniformly about the circumference of the sprocket wheel body 1, at least one second ring 3 or 4, disposed axially offset to the first ring 2, having further tooth elements 6 or 7, distributed uniformly about the circumference. The flanks of the tooth elements that face one another are provided with pockets 13, that serve as contact surfaces for the horizontal chain links 9. In order to increase the service life of the sprocket wheel, the contact surfaces in the pockets 13 of each tooth element 5, 6, 7 comprise a wear inlay 20 of wear-resistant material.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention relates to a plow guide for a chain-pulled plow for use in underground mining operations, with plow guide troughs 20 and 50 having multiple parts and being connectable to one another by means of coupling elements so as to be tension-proof and angularly movable. Each plow guide trough has a center piece 21 and 51 with superposed chain guide channels 10C, 10B, 10D, to both sides of which center piece an end piece, 22,23 and 52,53 is joined by welding, which end piece is a single-piece casting with superposed chain channel sections that are separated by a sliding spacer piece that is cast on. To make available a high-performance Gleithobel system with a high tool life, cast-on holding pockets 24,25 and 54, 55—which are open on the working face side—for toggle connections with toggles 1 as coupling organs are disposed on end pieces 22,23 and 52, 53. (FIG.

Abstract: A drive and tensioning station (10) of a chain scraper conveyor for mining operations with a machine frame base (20) having side cheeks (21) and a conveyor base (22), connected to a line of pans of the chain scraper conveyor, with a tensioning frame head (50) which can be moved in the direction of the line of pans, in whose side cheek plates (51) can be mounted the chain drum (3) for the scraper chain, and with a tensioning drive having at least one tensioning cylinder (6) to move the tensioning frame head (50) relative to the machine frame base (20). The tensioning frame head (50) has a box-like drawer (60) extending out over the side cheek plates (51) toward the pan connecting side, which is guided in a type of drawer guide (26) on the machine frame base (20) and that on the tensioning frame head (50) a top run pan (70) forming a drag plate in the top run (4) and/or a bottom run box (40) forming a drag base in the bottom run are removably fastened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scraper chain for scraper chain conveyors, particularly for use in mining, with vertical chain links flattened in their longitudinal legs, which are integrally joined by nose-parts of circular cross-section, while the horizontal chain links have a constant circular cross-section all round. The scraper chain has a strength which is at least equal to that of a size 48 standard round link chain. The horizontal links serving as scraper connection have a pitch which is at least 10%, and preferably about 15%, greater than the pitch of the vertical links. The outer width of the horizontal links is at least 30% greater than the outer width of the vertical links. For the scraper chain according to the invention, sprockets whose dimensions are the same as those for scraper chains of considerably lower strength may be used.

Abstract: A drive station for a chain scraper conveyor for mining operations, in which the height position of a drive shaft, can be set by means of an adaptor plate (50), which can be fastened at different height levels on the machine frame of the drive station. The adaptor plates (50) includes a machine frame side inner side (52) and a drive side outer side (53), onto which the drive set can be fastened. The position of fastening screws (56), (57) in elongate holes (54), (55), in the adaptor plate (50) the direction of an asymmetric setting key (30) and the rotational position of an annular disc plate (40) with an outer ring (42) arranged eccentrically to an inner ring (41), determine the assembly position in each case.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scraper chain for scraper chain conveyors, particularly for use in mining, with vertical chain links flattened in their longitudinal legs, which are integrally joined by nose-parts of circular cross-section, while the horizontal chain links have a constant circular cross-section all round. The scraper chain has a strength which is at least equal to that of a size 48 standard round link chain. The horizontal links serving as scraper connection have a pitch which is at least 10%, and preferably about 15%, greater than the pitch of the vertical links. The outer width of the horizontal links is at least 30% greater than the outer width of the vertical links. For the scraper chain according to the invention, sprockets whose dimensions are the same as those for scraper chains of considerably lower strength may be used.

Abstract: A drive and tensioning station (10) of a chain scraper conveyor for mining operations with a machine frame base (20) having side cheeks (21) and a conveyor base (22), connected to a line of pans of the chain scraper conveyor, with a tensioning frame head (50) which can be moved in the direction of the line of pans, in whose side cheek plates (51) can be mounted the chain drum (3) for the scraper chain, and with a tensioning drive having at least one tensioning cylinder (6) to move the tensioning frame head (50) relative to the machine frame base (20). The tensioning frame head (50) has a box-like drawer (60) extending out over the side cheek plates (51) toward the pan connecting side, which is guided in a type of drawer guide (26) on the machine frame base (20) and that on the tensioning frame head (50) a top run pan (70) forming a drag plate in the top run (4) and/or a bottom run box (40) forming a drag base in the bottom run are removably fastened.

Abstract: In a drive station for a chain scraper conveyor for mining operations the height position of the drive shaft, having a chain sprocket, can be set by means of an adaptor plate 50, which can be fastened at different height levels on a flange mounting zone on the machine frame of the drive station. The adaptor plates 50 have a machine frame side inner side 52 and a drive side outer side 53, onto which a drive set can be fastened. The adaptor plate 50 is fixed in position by means of fastening screws 56, 57 which engage through elongate holes 54, 55 into the machine frame. The position of the fastening screws 56, 57 in the elongate holes 54, 55, the direction of an asymmetric setting key 30 and the rotational position of an annular disc plate 40 with an outer ring 42 arranged eccentrically to an inner ring 41 determine the assembly position in each case.

Abstract: A chain drum arrangement for a scraper-chain conveyor has a chain drum, which is connected at its end regions to two mutually aligned chain drum shafts mounted rotatably in a machine frame and, when uncoupled, can be removed from its fitted position transversely to its longitudinal axis from the machine frame. The chain drum shafts have terminal shaft journals projecting inwardly from side wall sections of the machine frame whereas the chain drum is provided, at its end regions, with substantially radially extending pockets with which it can be plugged onto the shaft journals and locked non-rotatably thereto The shaft journals are peripherally flattened to engage positively in the pockets and have external regions which act as locking claws fitting into undercut regions of the pockets when the drum is partly rotated around the journals. Closure members with screwed-on releasable locking plates serve to lock the drum on the journals.