Water-jet assisted drum-type mining system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6409276
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09540044

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A drum-type miner having a plurality of water jet nozzles which cut independently of the mechanical bits is disclosed. The drum-type miner may configured in either a hard-head or a ripper-chain design. The unique combination of mechanical and hydraulic cutting results in higher rates of penetration and improved productivity. Moreover, because the mining face is pre-scored by the water jets, the amount of wear on both the mechanical bits and the motors may be significantly reduced.

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AMVEST CORPORATIONONE BOAR'S HEAD PLACE CHARLOTTSVILLE VA 22905

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Schwoebel, Jeffrey J Free Union, VA 23 296
Sult, Donald B Charlottesville, VA 4 43

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