Patent classifications
E21F13/08
System and method for material transfer and transport
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a system. The system includes a first vehicle, a second vehicle, and an interface between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The interface is configured to enable the transfer of mechanical power from the second vehicle to the first vehicle when the first vehicle and the second vehicle are stationary.
System and method for material transfer and transport
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a system. The system includes a first vehicle, a second vehicle, and an interface between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The interface is configured to enable the transfer of mechanical power from the second vehicle to the first vehicle when the first vehicle and the second vehicle are stationary.
System and method for transferring energy between vehicles
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle. The vehicle includes an energy storage device and a traction motor electrically connected to the energy storage device. The traction motor is configured to convert electrical energy supplied by the energy storage device into a mechanical output to propel the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a vehicle connecting mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device and being configured for electrical coupling with a second vehicle connecting mechanism of a second vehicle to establish an electrical interface between the vehicle and the second vehicle. The electrical interface enables the transfer of electric power between the vehicle and the second vehicle.
System and method for transferring energy between vehicles
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle. The vehicle includes an energy storage device and a traction motor electrically connected to the energy storage device. The traction motor is configured to convert electrical energy supplied by the energy storage device into a mechanical output to propel the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a vehicle connecting mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device and being configured for electrical coupling with a second vehicle connecting mechanism of a second vehicle to establish an electrical interface between the vehicle and the second vehicle. The electrical interface enables the transfer of electric power between the vehicle and the second vehicle.
EXCAVATED MATTER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM INSIDE DRIFTWAY
This excavated matter conveyance system inside a driftway includes a first vehicle that is capable of traveling inside a driftway, a first conveyor that is supported by an upper portion of the first vehicle and is capable of conveying excavated matter in a first conveyance direction intersecting an upward-downward direction of the first vehicle, a second vehicle that is coupled to the first vehicle in a swingable manner, a second conveyor that is supported by an upper portion of the second vehicle and is capable of conveying the excavated matter in a second conveyance direction intersecting an upward-downward direction of the second vehicle, and movement apparatuses that are capable of relatively moving the first conveyor and the second conveyor.