Patents by Inventor Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa 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: 11939868Abstract: A cutting assembly for a rock excavation machine having a frame includes a boom and a cutting device supported on the boom. The boom includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion supported for pivotable movement relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the first portion includes a first structure extending along a longitudinal base axis and a second structure moveable relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal base axis, and at least one bearing supports the second portion for movement relative to the first portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is pivotably coupled to the first portion by a universal joint, and a suspension system including a plurality of biasing members may be coupled between the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: JOY GLOBAL UNDERGROUND MINING LLCInventors: Nagy Daher, Richard Boyd, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Publication number: 20230228192Abstract: A cutting assembly for a rock excavation machine having a frame includes a boom and a cutting device supported on the boom. The boom includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion supported for pivotable movement relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the first portion includes a first structure extending along a longitudinal base axis and a second structure moveable relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal base axis, and at least one bearing supports the second portion for movement relative to the first portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is pivotably coupled to the first portion by a universal joint, and a suspension system including a plurality of biasing members may be coupled between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Nagy Daher, Richard Boyd, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Patent number: 11613993Abstract: A cutting assembly for a rock excavation machine having a frame includes a boom and a cutting device supported on the boom. The boom includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion supported for pivotable movement relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the first portion includes a first structure extending along a longitudinal base axis and a second structure moveable relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal base axis, and at least one bearing supports the second portion for movement relative to the first portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is pivotably coupled to the first portion by a universal joint, and a suspension system including a plurality of biasing members may be coupled between the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: JOY GLOBAL UNDERGROUND MINING LLCInventors: Nagy Daher, Richard Boyd, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Patent number: 11499426Abstract: A cutting device for cutting rock includes a disc and a plurality of cutting elements secured to the disc. The disc is supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and the disc includes a peripheral edge extending around the axis of rotation. The plurality of cutting elements are spaced apart along the peripheral edge of the disc and positioned in a cutting plane. Each of the cutting elements includes a base portion and a cutting portion including a cutting edge, and the cutting portion has a width that is larger than a width of the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: JOY GLOBAL UNDERGROUND MINING LLCInventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Patent number: 10989050Abstract: A cutting device for engaging a rock face includes a disc body supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of peripheral portions removably secured to the disc body. Each of the peripheral portions including a plurality of cutting bits positioned on a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge of each peripheral portion is aligned with the peripheral edges of adjacent peripheral portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLCInventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Publication number: 20210032989Abstract: A cutting device for cutting rock includes a disc and a plurality of cutting elements secured to the disc. The disc is supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and the disc includes a peripheral edge extending around the axis of rotation. The plurality of cutting elements are spaced apart along the peripheral edge of the disc and positioned in a cutting plane. Each of the cutting elements includes a base portion and a cutting portion including a cutting edge, and the cutting portion has a width that is larger than a width of the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Publication number: 20200347723Abstract: A cutting assembly for a rock excavation machine having a frame includes a boom and a cutting device supported on the boom. The boom includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion supported for pivotable movement relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the first portion includes a first structure extending along a longitudinal base axis and a second structure moveable relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal base axis, and at least one bearing supports the second portion for movement relative to the first portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is pivotably coupled to the first portion by a universal joint, and a suspension system including a plurality of biasing members may be coupled between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Nagy Daher, Richard Boyd, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Patent number: 10808531Abstract: A cutting device for cutting rock includes a disc and a plurality of cutting elements secured to the disc. The disc is supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and the disc includes a peripheral edge extending around the axis of rotation. The plurality of cutting elements are spaced apart along the peripheral edge of the disc and positioned in a cutting plane. Each of the cutting elements includes a base portion and a cutting portion including a cutting edge, and the cutting portion has a width that is larger than a width of the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: JOY GLOBAL UNDERGROUND MINING LLCInventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Patent number: 10738608Abstract: A cutting assembly for a rock excavation machine having a frame includes a boom and a cutting device supported on the boom. The boom includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion supported for pivotable movement relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the first portion includes a first structure extending along a longitudinal base axis and a second structure moveable relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal base axis, and at least one bearing supports the second portion for movement relative to the first portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is pivotably coupled to the first portion by a universal joint, and a suspension system including a plurality of biasing members may be coupled between the first portion and the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLCInventors: Nagy Daher, Richard Boyd, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Publication number: 20200217198Abstract: A cutting device for engaging a rock face includes a disc body supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of peripheral portions removably secured to the disc body. Each of the peripheral portions including a plurality of cutting bits positioned on a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge of each peripheral portion is aligned with the peripheral edges of adjacent peripheral portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Patent number: 10626723Abstract: A cutting device for engaging a rock face includes a disc body supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of peripheral portions removably secured to the disc body. Each of the peripheral portions including a plurality of cutting bits positioned on a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge of each peripheral portion is aligned with the peripheral edges of adjacent peripheral portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLCInventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Patent number: 10590766Abstract: A cutting device for engaging a rock face includes a disc body supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of peripheral portions removably secured to the disc body. Each of the peripheral portions including a plurality of cutting bits positioned on a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge of each peripheral portion is aligned with the peripheral edges of adjacent peripheral portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLCInventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Patent number: 10287881Abstract: A cutting device for a cutting head includes a disc, a plurality of cutting elements secured to the disc, and a plurality of wear elements secured to the disc. The disc rotates about an axis of rotation, and the disc includes a peripheral edge. The cutting elements are spaced apart from one another along the peripheral edge of the disc. The wear elements are spaced apart from one another and from the cutting elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLCInventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Publication number: 20180051561Abstract: A cutting assembly for a rock excavation machine having a frame includes a boom and a cutting device supported on the boom. The boom includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion supported for pivotable movement relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the first portion includes a first structure extending along a longitudinal base axis and a second structure moveable relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal base axis, and at least one bearing supports the second portion for movement relative to the first portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is pivotably coupled to the first portion by a universal joint, and a suspension system including a plurality of biasing members may be coupled between the first portion and the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Nagy Daher, Richard Boyd, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Publication number: 20170342835Abstract: A cutting device for cutting rock includes a disc and a plurality of cutting elements secured to the disc. The disc is supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and the disc includes a peripheral edge extending around the axis of rotation. The plurality of cutting elements are spaced apart along the peripheral edge of the disc and positioned in a cutting plane. Each of the cutting elements includes a base portion and a cutting portion including a cutting edge, and the cutting portion has a width that is larger than a width of the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Publication number: 20170342830Abstract: A cutting device for engaging a rock face includes a disc body supported for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a plurality of peripheral portions removably secured to the disc body. Each of the peripheral portions including a plurality of cutting bits positioned on a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge of each peripheral portion is aligned with the peripheral edges of adjacent peripheral portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Publication number: 20170342829Abstract: A cutting device for a cutting head includes a disc, a plurality of cutting elements secured to the disc, and a plurality of wear elements secured to the disc. The disc rotates about an axis of rotation, and the disc includes a peripheral edge. The cutting elements are spaced apart from one another along the peripheral edge of the disc. The wear elements are spaced apart from one another and from the cutting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa, Michael Laing
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Publication number: 20160265354Abstract: A mining machine includes a cutting mechanism with an arm, and a substantial weight of more than a thousand pounds attached to the arm. The mining machine also includes a first disc cutter adapted to engage the material to be mined and mounted on a first disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the first disc cutter, the first disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight. The mining machine also includes at least a second disc cutter spaced apart from the first disc cutter assembly and adapted to engage the material to be mined, and mounted on a second disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the second disc cutter, the second disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Alex Freire de Andrade, Charl Christo Veldman, Arthur Kenneth Möller, Theuns Fichardt Skea, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Patent number: 9353622Abstract: A mining machine includes a cutting mechanism with an arm, and a substantial weight of more than a thousand pounds attached to the arm. The mining machine also includes a first disc cutter adapted to engage the material to be mined and mounted on a first disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the first disc cutter, the first disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight. The mining machine also includes at least a second disc cutter spaced apart from the first disc cutter assembly and adapted to engage the material to be mined, and mounted on a second disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the second disc cutter, the second disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Alex Freire de Andrade, Charl Christo Veldman, Arthur Kenneth Möller, Theuns Fichardt Skea, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa
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Publication number: 20140252842Abstract: A mining machine includes a cutting mechanism with an arm, and a substantial weight of more than a thousand pounds attached to the arm. The mining machine also includes a first disc cutter adapted to engage the material to be mined and mounted on a first disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the first disc cutter, the first disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight. The mining machine also includes at least a second disc cutter spaced apart from the first disc cutter assembly and adapted to engage the material to be mined, and mounted on a second disc cutter assembly for eccentrically driving the second disc cutter, the second disc cutter assembly being mounted within the substantial weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: JOY MM DELAWARE, INC.Inventors: Alex Freire de Andrade, Charl Christo Veldman, Arthur Kenneth Möller, Theuns Fichardt Skea, Joaquim Antonio Soares de Sousa