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Shuttle-Car System for Continuous Mining

Abstract

Buffer storage catches coal production between loadings. Telescoping reservoir filled continuously. With tailgate down, shuttle car slides into place along sides and bottom of reservoir. Reservoir retracts along inside of car and out through tailgate, leaving coal behind in car. System not restricted to coal mining and may prove economical for hauling other solid materials.

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Collins, E. R., Jr.. 1984-04-01. Shuttle-Car System for Continuous Mining. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830000418

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