A fluid delivery system for a longwall shearer. The fluid delivery system includes a flow control device and an electronic processor. The flow control device is in fluid communication with a nozzle positioned on the shearer, and in fluid communication with a fluid source. The electronic processor is coupled to the flow control device. The electronic processor is configured to receive a measure of a capacity parameter, and determine a model fluid flow based on the measure of the capacity parameter. The capacity parameter corresponds to a position of the shearer along the mineral face. The electronic processor is further configured to set an operational parameter of the flow control device based on the model fluid flow, and operate the flow control device at the set operational parameter.

A cutter head includes a first member, a cutting bit, and a second member. The first member includes a first end and a second end and includes a first mass. The cutting bit is coupled to the first member proximate the second end. The cutting bit includes a cutting edge rotatable about the axis. The second member is rotatable about the axis and includes a second mass eccentrically positioned with respect to the axis. Rotation of the second mass causes the first member and the cutting bit to oscillate.

A cutting device includes a base, an operation bench, and a cutting mechanism. The base includes a fluid cavity for containing a fluid. The operation bench is disposed on the base. The cutting mechanism includes a driving member and a cutting member. The driving member drives the cutting member to rotate. The cutting member at least partially protrudes from and passes through the operation bench. The cutting device includes a fluid control mechanism including a radial flow guiding member. The radial flow guiding member is disposed in the fluid cavity and includes at least a flow guiding surface disposed around a periphery of the cutting member. The fluid is capable of flowing along a surface of the flow guiding surface and the flow guiding surface is inclined or curved with respect to a bottom wall of the fluid cavity.

A cutting device includes a base, an operation bench, and a cutting mechanism. The base includes a fluid cavity for containing a fluid. The operation bench is disposed on the base. The cutting mechanism includes a driving member and a cutting member. The driving member drives the cutting member to rotate. The cutting member at least partially protrudes from and passes through the operation bench. The cutting device includes a fluid control mechanism including a radial flow guiding member. The radial flow guiding member is disposed in the fluid cavity and includes at least a flow guiding surface disposed around a periphery of the cutting member. The fluid is capable of flowing along a surface of the flow guiding surface and the flow guiding surface is inclined or curved with respect to a bottom wall of the fluid cavity.

A method for removing material from a rock wall. The method includes moving a cutting edge through the rock wall to create a first slot in the rock wall, moving the cutting edge through the rock wall to create a second slot in the rock wall, the second slot being separated from the first slot by an uncut portion, the uncut portion defining a base surface attached to the wall, cutting a notch into the base surface of the uncut portion, and applying a force on the uncut portion to break the uncut portion away from the wall.

A cutting assembly is provided for a rock excavation machine having a frame. The cutting assembly includes a boom, a cutting device, and a plurality of fluid actuators. The boom includes a base portion and a movable portion. The base portion is configured to be supported by the frame, and the movable portion is supported for sliding movement relative to the base portion in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the base portion. The boom includes a wrist portion pivotably coupled to the movable portion at a pivot joint. The cutting device is supported on a distal end of the wrist portion. The fluid actuators are coupled between the base portion and the wrist portion. The fluid actuators are operable to move the movable portion and the wrist portion parallel to the longitudinal axis, and are also operable to bias the wrist portion against cutting loads exerted on the cutting device.

A cutting assembly is provided for a rock excavation machine having a frame. The cutting assembly includes a boom, a cutting device, and a plurality of fluid actuators. The boom includes a base portion and a movable portion. The base portion is configured to be supported by the frame, and the movable portion is supported for sliding movement relative to the base portion in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the base portion. The boom includes a wrist portion pivotably coupled to the movable portion at a pivot joint. The cutting device is supported on a distal end of the wrist portion. The fluid actuators are coupled between the base portion and the wrist portion. The fluid actuators are operable to move the movable portion and the wrist portion parallel to the longitudinal axis, and are also operable to bias the wrist portion against cutting loads exerted on the cutting device.

The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine, in particular, a road cold milling machine, stabilizer or recycler, comprising a milling device for milling the ground at a milling depth, a machine frame supported by front and rear travel units, a primary drive unit arranged on the machine frame, in particular, an internal combustion engine, an on-board electrical system, and a generator driven by the primary drive unit, which feeds electrical energy generated by it into the on-board electrical system.

The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine, in particular, a road cold milling machine, stabilizer or recycler, comprising a milling device for milling the ground at a milling depth, a machine frame supported by front and rear travel units, a primary drive unit arranged on the machine frame, in particular, an internal combustion engine, an on-board electrical system, and a generator driven by the primary drive unit, which feeds electrical energy generated by it into the on-board electrical system.

A heading machine includes first and second rotating cutting heads each having an axis of rotation extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of the machine, a first cutting roller having an axis of rotation extending substantially horizontal and transverse to the longitudinal direction of the machine, and a further cutting device supported on the cutting frame and arranged to cut off the cusps of unmined material left on side wall. The machine further includes a side stabilizer, and can cut a rectangular profile without leaving cusps left on the side wall.