CONVEYOR SEGMENT AND ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN HIGH WALL MINING, AND COUPLING AND RELEASING METHODS

摘要

The invention relates to a conveyor segment (1) for use in a train (10) of such conveyor segments in high wall mining, provided with at least one hook (2, 22, 46) located and at least one coupling element (3, 26), wherein the hook and the coupling element are suited for coupling, wherein the hook is moveable between an open position and a closed position, and the conveyor segment is provided with locking means (7, 24, 47) for securing the hook in a closed position. The invention further relates to an assembly of at least two such conveyor segments. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of coupling of such conveyor segments. Finally, the invention relates to a method of releasing such conveyor segments.