Abstract: A haulage unit of a coal-getting machine comprises a drive (1) an output shaft of which is associated with a conveyor (2) through the medium of a kinematic linkage. The kinematic linkage incorporates a sprocket (3) installed on the output shaft and meshing elements (4) coming in mesh with teeth of the sprocket (3). The meshing elements (4) are installed for rotation about the axis thereof and for a limited longitudinal displacement in a guide (5). The guide (5) is essentially presented by links articulated to one another. Each link is installed on a carrying element (7) secured on the conveyor (2) and is formed by two arcuate elements (8,9) facing each other by concave portions thereof, and connected in a diametrical plane by at least two fastening members (10) so that a clearance (11) is formed between the arcuate elements. Each fastening member (10) mounts the meshing element (4) in the form of a rolling body.

Abstract: The advancing system for a coal winning machine comprises a guide installed along a face conveyor, and an advancing mechanism connected with the machine. The advancing mechanism is accommodated in a separate housing and has at least two successively communicating pairs of advancing hydraulic cylinders with slides hinged to each of said cylinders. The guide is provided with rack-type engagement elements and secured to the end heads of the face conveyor. Each one of the slides has grips for holding on the guide, and a hydraulic cylinder. Each hydraulic cylinder of the slides is connected to its fixing bar the latter being installed with a provision for being arranged and fixed between the engagement elements of the guide.