Automated, low profile drilling/bolting module with carousel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7438141
APP PUB NO 20060272862A1
SERIAL NO

11505955

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A module and related methods of use in drilling a borehole in a face of a mine passage using a drilling element and installing a bolt in the borehole once formed. The module may include a bolt holder for holding a plurality of bolts and a drilling element holder for holding a plurality of different drilling elements. A manipulator moves along an arcuate path between the bolt and drilling element holders to deliver the respective components to a drill head positioned along the arcuate path. The drill head may also slide relative to the mast in two different directions, and includes a drill guide for determining the location of the face to be worked.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • J.H. FLETCHER & CO.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Collins, Craig M Proctorville, OH 12 83
Hinshaw, Gregory E Proctorville, OH 22 172
Kyslinger, William A Culloden, WV 11 82
Schwab, William B Ironton, OH 12 93
Wilson, Henry E Ironton, OH 30 251

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