Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A conveyor segment for use in a train of such conveyor segments in high wall mining is provided with at least one hook located and at least one coupling element, wherein the hook and the coupling element are suited for coupling, wherein the hook is moveable between an open position and a closed position, and the conveyor segment is provided with locking means for securing the hook in a closed position. An assembly includes at least two such conveyor segments. A method of coupling of such conveyor segments includes bringing the hook of a first conveyor segment in contact with a coupling element of second conveyor segment. A method of releasing such conveyor segments includes urging two coupled conveyor segments together while moving the hook from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide frame for use in high wall mining to be located between a launching apparatus and the entrance of a shaft (3) in a high wall (22) and adapted to guide conveyor segments (4) between the launch unit and the shaft, comprising a substantial horizontal supporting guide (5) for supporting the conveyor segments (4). The invention also relates to a method for high wall mining comprising the steps: arranging a launch unit opposite a location of a high wall wherein a shaft is to be excavated, excavating the shaft by a cutter head; and inserting conveyor segments as the cutter head progresses into the high wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor segment (1) for use in a train (10) of such conveyor segments in high wall mining, provided with at least one hook (2, 22, 46) located and at least one coupling element (3, 26), wherein the hook and the coupling element are suited for coupling, wherein the hook is moveable between an open position and a closed position, and the conveyor segment is provided with locking means (7, 24, 47) for securing the hook in a closed position. The invention further relates to an assembly of at least two such conveyor segments. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of coupling of such conveyor segments. Finally, the invention relates to a method of releasing such conveyor segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for at least partially retracting from a substantial horizontal shaft (4) a train of parts (5) of a high wall mining apparatus which are located within said shaft (4), the apparatus comprising: a connection element (8) connectable to the train of parts (5), and a pulling device (6) located outside the shaft (4) and connected to the connection element (8) for retracting the connecting element (8). The invention also relates to a method for at least partially retracting from a substantial horizontal shaft (4) a train of parts (5) of a high wall mining apparatus which are located within said shaft (4).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.