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GB2373009A
GB2373009A GB0207476A GB0207476A GB2373009A GB 2373009 A GB2373009 A GB 2373009A GB 0207476 A GB0207476 A GB 0207476A GB 0207476 A GB0207476 A GB 0207476A GB 2373009 A GB2373009 A GB 2373009A
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ore pass
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Arthur L Miller
Christopher Dorrington
Paula Schmitz
Travis Garvey
Peter Maricich
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US Department of Health and Human Services
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21F—SAFETY DEVICES, TRANSPORT, FILLING-UP, RESCUE, VENTILATION, OR DRAINING IN OR OF MINES OR TUNNELS
    • E21F13/00—Transport specially adapted to underground conditions
    • E21F13/04—Transport of mined material in gravity inclines; in staple or inclined shafts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21C—MINING OR QUARRYING
    • E21C41/00—Methods of underground or surface mining; Layouts therefor
    • E21C41/16—Methods of underground mining; Layouts therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21D—SHAFTS; TUNNELS; GALLERIES; LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS
    • E21D3/00—Raising shafts, i.e. working upwards from the bottom

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  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
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  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Investigating Materials By The Use Of Optical Means Adapted For Particular Applications (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
  • Testing Of Devices, Machine Parts, Or Other Structures Thereof (AREA)

Abstract

The apparatus includes: a platform (20) movable along generally a longitudinal direction of an ore pass; a controllable propulsion unit (30) capable of propelling the platform within the ore pass and to the location of the hang-up; an imaging unit (40) capable of generating an image of the ore pass as the apparatus is moved through the ore pass, wherein the image is transmittable to a remote viewer, extensible, remotely controllable immobilizing units (50) affixed to the platform; and a remotely controllable unit (160) for clearing the ore pass hang-up. Once in place the apparatus is used to break up or clear the hang-up. Techniques for clearing the hang-up include, for example, directing blows to the hang-up, directing blows to the hang-up, directing high pressure fluids to the hang-up, and using an explosive charge (164). The present system allows an operator located at a remote and safe distance from the ore pass to place the apparatus in the proper position relative to the hang-up and to clear the hang-up.

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(12) UK Patent Application 1g GB 11'2 373 009 1,A (43} Date of Printing by
UK Office 11.09.2002 _ (21) Application No 0207476.3 (51) iNTCL7 E21D 3/00, E21C 35/24 41/16
(22) Date of Filing 04.08.2000 (52) UK CL (Edition T) (30) Priority Data E1F FWDA FWM (31) 60156661 (32) 29.09.1999 (33) US
(56) Documents Cited by ISA (86) International Application Data EP 0767289 A US 5069108 A PCT/US2000/021354 En 04.08.2000 US 4986374 A US 4930595 A (87) International Publication Data (58) Field of Search by ISA
WO2001/023710 En 05.04.2001 INT CL7 E21C, E21D Online: EPO-lnternal (71) Applicant(s) The Government of the United States of America (72) cont represented by the Secretary of the Department of Paula Schmitz Health and Human Services Travis Garvey (Incorporated in USA - Georgia) Peter Maricich The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway (K79), Atlanta, Georgia 30341, (74) Agent and/or Address for Service United States of America Forrester Ketley & Co Forrester House, 52 Bounds Green Road, LONDON, (72) Inventor(s) N11 2EY, United Kingdom Arthur L Miller Christopher Dorrington {54) Abstract Title Ore pass inspection system (57) The apparatus includes: a platform (20) movable along generally a longitudinal direction of an ore pass; a controllable propulsion unit (30) capable of propelling the platform within the ore pass and to the location of the hang-up; an imaging unit (40) capable of generating an image of the ore pass as the apparatus is moved through the ore pass, wherein the image is transmittable to a remote viewer, extensible, remotely controllable immobilizing units (50) affixed to the platform; and a remotely controllable unit (160) for clearing the ore pass hang-up. Once in place the apparatus is used to break up or clear the hang-up. Techniques for clearing the hang-up include, for example, directing blows to the hang-up, directing blows to the hang-up, directing high pressure fluids to the hang-up, and using an explosive charge (164. The present system allows an operator located at a remote and safe distance from the ore pass to place the apparatus in the proper position relative to the hang-up and to clear the hang-up.
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GB0207476A 1999-09-29 2000-08-04 Ore pass inspection system Expired - Fee Related GB2373009B (en)

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US15666199P 1999-09-29 1999-09-29
PCT/US2000/021354 WO2001023710A1 (en) 1999-09-29 2000-08-04 Ore pass inspection system

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4930595A (en) * 1986-10-14 1990-06-05 Falconbridge Limited Method and apparatus for determining the profile of a subterranean passage
US4986374A (en) * 1987-08-31 1991-01-22 Gruvprodukter I Gallivare Ab Apparatus for driving an upwardly directed shaft in rock
US5069108A (en) * 1990-06-07 1991-12-03 Serge Dion Blasting device for unblocking mine raises
EP0767289A1 (en) * 1995-10-02 1997-04-09 Atlas Copco Robbins Inc. Inflatable gripper assembly for rock boring machine

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4930595A (en) * 1986-10-14 1990-06-05 Falconbridge Limited Method and apparatus for determining the profile of a subterranean passage
US4986374A (en) * 1987-08-31 1991-01-22 Gruvprodukter I Gallivare Ab Apparatus for driving an upwardly directed shaft in rock
US5069108A (en) * 1990-06-07 1991-12-03 Serge Dion Blasting device for unblocking mine raises
EP0767289A1 (en) * 1995-10-02 1997-04-09 Atlas Copco Robbins Inc. Inflatable gripper assembly for rock boring machine

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