An apparatus for holding materials for use in connection with a mining machine and for being transported to or from the mining machine by a vehicle. The apparatus may comprise a pod including a base portion having a floor for supporting the materials. The pod may further include a connector adapted for connecting with the vehicle for transporting the pod to and from the mining machine. A vehicle having a receiver for receiving a portion of the pod includes a latch for latching with the connector. The pod may also have a tapered lower portion for creating a space with the floor for receiving a lifter, such as a bucket on a hauler or the like.

The present invention relates to a system for recovering a continuous miner arrangement from a tunnel. The system includes a coupler for coupling the continuous miner arrangement to a pulling apparatus. The pulling apparatus pulls the continuous miner arrangement from the tunnel. Advantageously, the pulling apparatus may pull the continuous miner arrangement from the tunnel, either fully or partially until the continuous miner arrangement may once again retract from the tunnel under its own power.

The present invention relates to a system for recovering a continuous miner arrangement from a tunnel. The system includes a coupler for coupling the continuous miner arrangement to a pulling apparatus. The pulling apparatus pulls the continuous miner arrangement from the tunnel. Advantageously, the pulling apparatus may pull the continuous miner arrangement from the tunnel, either fully or partially until the continuous miner arrangement may once again retract from the tunnel under its own power.

Provided are a suspension device of a monorail crane and a monorail crane. The suspension device includes a suspension box and at least one set of suspension wheels; the suspension box is provided with a receiving groove for receiving at least one set of the suspension wheels; the receiving groove is provided with a first suspension wheel and a second suspension wheel; a first gap is formed the first suspension wheel and the second suspension wheel; the monorail includes at least a first track on which the first suspension wheel is placed and a second track on which the second suspension wheel is placed; a spacer is provided between the first track and the second track; the first gap can accommodate at least the spacer; the suspension devices each further includes a braking mechanism fixed to the suspension box.

The present disclosure discloses a suspension device of a monorail crane and a monorail crane. The suspension device the suspension device comprises a suspension box and at least one set of suspension wheels; the suspension box is provided with a receiving groove for receiving at least one set of the suspension wheels; the receiving groove is provided with a first suspension wheel and a second suspension wheel; a first gap is formed the first suspension wheel and the second suspension wheel; the monorail comprises at least a first track on which the first suspension wheel is placed and a second track on which the second suspension wheel is placed; a spacer is provided between the first track and the second track; the first gap can accommodate at least the spacer; the suspension devices each further comprises a braking mechanism fixed to the suspension box.

The invention discloses a mining crane which is easy to install, and includes a base which is symmetrical in front and back. A support column is fixed on the upper end surface of the base, and a fixed block is fixed on the upper end of the support column. The fixed block, the support column and A traveling device is arranged between the bases, and the traveling device includes four rotatable traveling wheels. When the traveling wheels rotate, the fixed block is moved, and a lifting device is provided in the fixed block. The heavy device includes a rewindable hook for lifting the heavy ore. The traveling device can drive the whole to adjust the installation position through the traveling device. The device has two installation and support methods that can directly abut the mine wall and drill into the mine wall. According to the actual situation of the mine and mining area, it can be reasonably selected to expand its scope of application, without being restricted by the region. Secondly, the support rod and telescopic rod can be contracted and rotated to reduce the overall volume of the present invention, which is convenient for movement and handling, and convenient for loading and unloading.

A mining machine frame having a primary tow plate is disclosed, as well as a tow retrieval system for mounting to the primary tow plate of a mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may include a brake release mounting plate configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may also include a towing attachment also configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The towing attachment may be further configured to receive a retrieval instrument during a towing operation.

A towing arrangement for a battery-powered mining machine. The battery machine includes a machine side and a battery unit connected removably to the machine side. The towing arrangement includes a hydraulic cylinder arranged to the machine side to release the brakes of the mining machine when activated, a towing element arranged to move in relation to the battery unit when a towing force is affecting to the towing element, and a mechanical connection located between the towing element and the hydraulic cylinder. The mechanical connection is arranged to activate the hydraulic cylinder for releasing the brakes when a towing force is affected to the towing element. The mechanical connection includes at least one lever.

An extraction and retrieval apparatus for highwall mining equipment which includes a mining head engaged with and proceeded by a series of push beams The apparatus includes a retriever platform having wing braces for bracing the retriever platform against a mine highwall and a hydraulic assembly is mounted on the retriever platform and includes at least a spaced pair of stop blocks securable to the retriever platform at multiple different positions therealong. The hydraulic assembly further includes a pull beam slidable along the retriever platform and having a connection for connecting the pull beam to an outer most exposed push beam of the mining equipment. A spaced pair of hydraulic cylinders are disposed between the pair of stop blocks and the pull beam for pulling a connected mining push beam together with attached mining equipment from the mine shaft.

A mining machine frame having a primary tow plate is disclosed, as well as a tow retrieval system for mounting to the primary tow plate of a mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may include a brake release mounting plate configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may also include a towing attachment also configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The towing attachment may be further configured to receive a retrieval instrument during a towing operation.