Patent ID: 6497536
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: B25H,E21D

Abstract:
Apparatus for installing bolts into a mine entry, said apparatus including: a frame having a forward end, a rearward end and lateral sides; at least one bolting rig, means for coperatively mounting said at least one bolting rig to said forward end of said frame; at least one roof support member separate from said bolting rig; and an operator station on said frame for supporting an operator thereon during operation of said at least one bolting rig, wherein said at least one roof support member is attached to said means for mounting said bolting rig to said forward end of said frame, and said at least one roof support member includes a dual acting hydraulic cyclinder arranged to engage said roof and floor of said entry and extend there between for selectively supporting said mine entry as bolts are installed therein and retain said frame in position during operation of said bolting rig.