Patent ID: 6513627
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
A deep-level mine shaft conveyance system which includes,a conveyance for conveying cargo; a linear motor including a guide member carrying stator windings, the guide member being mounted in use in a mine shaft in its lower end region which is at a depth in excess of 1500 m, and a reaction member mounted to the conveyance for displacement along the guide member by electromagnetic forces; a hoisting cable in excess of 1500 m in length and anchored at its lower end to the conveyance; electrical winding means including a drum, the hoisting cable being anchored at its upper end to the drum and being wound and unwound around the drum to displace the conveyance along the mine shaft, the linear motor at least assisting displacement of the conveyance in the lower end region.