摘要 |
An endless chain for a mining machine or the like which can be made up to any desired length and width. In one embodiment, the chain can be made to carry cutting tools in any suitable pattern or arrangement and will comprise a plurality of standard link elements and a plurality of standard chain block elements. In another embodiment, the chain can serve as an endless tread for a self-propelled mining machine, in which instance it may be comprised of a plurality of identical, standardized link elements or it may be comprised of a plurality of standard link elements and a plurality of one or more types of modified link elements. In both embodiments, the link elements, or the link and chain block elements, will be joined together by connecting pins of appropriate lengths.
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