Mining equipment, mainly for extraction of heavy beds

摘要

A mine excavator especially for heavy coal beds comprises a base on which the power loader and conveyor are provided and on which the roof support or shield is pivotally mounted. According to the invention, a back member connected to the roof plate and spaced above the base has a downwardly and forwardly swingable door which deposits caved material onto the conveyor at a forward portion of the main base.