Continuous haulage system

摘要

A self-propelled articulated continuous haulage system (1) comprising an elongated articulated body made up of a plurality of support frames (2) aligned in end to end abutting relationship. A conveyor system (80) is carried by and supported centrally on the support frames. The haulage system is characterized by traction means in the form of a pair of endless traction chains (7) carried on opposite sides of the support frames and spanning the length of the body, the chains engaging the ground in an operative condition of the system, and drive means (5, 6) for driving the chains to provide tractive and steering effort for the system.