WO2001023710A1 - Ore pass inspection system - Google Patents
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- An ore pass is a generally vertical or near-vertical passage excavated between at least two levels in an underground mine The levels occur at different vertical displacements in the mine The vertical distances between such levels and thus the vertical extent of the ore pass may range up to hundreds of feet or even more
- Such ore passes provide a passageway for delivering mine products (i e ore coal and the like) from a higher level to a lower level within the mine
- the lower level contains ore carts carriages trams or other transport devices which allow the mine products to be removed directly or indirectly out of the mine
- the lower level can serve several higher levels through the same or different ore passes
- the interior walls of an ore pass may contain surface structures ranging from smooth to very rough The surface features may depend for example on the geological structures traversed bv the ore pass the nature of the mining tool or apparatus used in boring out the ore pass, and similar factors Additionally the cross-sectional dimensions of such ore passes may vary Likewise, the sizes shapes, and structures of the mining products being transported
- the United States has about 100 to 200 mines containing working ore passes Any given mine may have one or more ore passes some mines
- U S Patent 4,023 862 provides a coal mining method wherein the coal seam is disintegrated by utilizing a jet of hot oil under pressure Since an operation can be remotely controlled in a deep mine shaft exposure of mine workers can be minimized The method further reduces the amount of coal dust produced and thus reduces the risk of dust explosions
- a TV camera can be mounted on the mining machine for transmitting a picture of the operation to the surface so that appropriate guiding signals can be transmitted to the machine
- U S Patent 4 708,395 discloses a method and apparatus for hydrau cally mining a coal seam using a monitor and a hydraulic jet powered by high pressure water
- the monitor includes means for remotely positioning the jet vertically and horizontally so that the jet can be aimed at any location within the zone of a mine face being mined This system is especially useful in hazardous locations within a mine (e g , unstable areas where the risk of roof falls is significant)
- U S Patent 5 069 108 discloses a blasting device for unblocking ore passes, backfill raises mine draw points, or other near vertical raises where rocks or other materials normally fall freely but may get blocked during use
- the device includes a propulsion unit including an air chamber mounted at the end of a hollow tube with an inlet for receiving pressurized air and at least one outlet for allowing compressed air jets to exit downwardly from the air chamber to propel the propulsion unit upwardly
- a reservoir is mounted on the propulsion unit and adapted to hold an explosive charge and an igniter which can be remotely activated
- the present invention addresses these unresolved needs SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
- the present invention discloses an apparatus for clearing a material hang-up in an essentially vertical shaft having walls which is used for moving material from a higher level to a lower level said apparatus comprising (1 ) a platform having an upper surface and a lower surface and at least two ends, wherein the platform is movable along a longitudinal direction within the shaft
- a remotely controllable propulsion unit affixed to the lower surface of the platform capable of propelling the platform along the longitudinal direction within the shaft and up to the hang-up
- an imaging unit affixed to the upper surface of the platform capable of generating an image of an upward view within the shaft wherein the image is transmittable to a remote viewer and wherein the image can be viewed by an operator to assist in controlling and operating the apparatus,
- one or more extensible immobilizing units affixed to the ends of the platform wherein the immobilizing units are remotely controllable and wherein the immobilizing units when activated by the operator immobilize the platform within the shaft
- a remotely controllable clearing unit affixed to the platform and adapted for clearing the hang-up within the shaft
- the immobilizing unit allows the operator to immobilize the apparatus at a fixed longitudinal position within the ore pass by providing members that can contact the walls of the ore pass in a manner to immobilize the platform in the desired position (i e , generally a position from which the hang-up can be cleared)
- the apparatus has a light source to provide light for the imaging unit preferably both the light source and the imaging unit can be remotely controlled If desired, the imaging unit may incorporate a zoom-type lens
- the propulsion unit comprises a gas receiving chamber, a source of a gas under high pressure in communication with the chamber, and at least one gas nozzle affixed to the chamber and projecting downward therefrom
- the gas source is located at a remote and protected, position relative to the platform (e g , at a safe location near the bottom of the ore pass)
- the imaging unit includes a light source directing light generally upward along the ore pass above the platform and an imaging device capable of generating the image Wnen the apparatus is positioned just below the ore pass hang-up the image allows the operator to view the blockage and place the platform in position to remove or breakup the blockage
- the extensible immobilizing unit includes at least one balloon or bladder inflatable by gas under pressure and a first remotely controllable valve capable of controllably admitting the pressurized gas into the balloon(s) or bladder(s)
- the extensible immobilizing unit includes at least one prong or leg extendably engaged to a remotely controllable driving unit capable of controllably extending the prong
- the balloon(s) and/or prong(s) are activated so as to extend out from the platform and contact the walls of the ore pass
- the activated balloon(s) and/or prong(s) effectively lock the platform in place by applying pressure through the balloon(s) and/or prong(s) or leg(s)
- the extensible immobilizing unit or units can also be remotely retractable to allow the apparatus to be removed entirely or repositioned as desired
- the extensible immobilizing unit or units include one or more balloons, the retractable mobilizing unit or units would include a second remotely controllable valve for control
- the unit for clearing ore pass hang-ups includes a device to deliver high-impact blows to the blockage in general or to a particular location in the hang-up (e g , to ' key pieces of material in the hang-up that appear to be responsible for the hangup)
- the unit for clearing the ore pass hang-up includes a stream of a fluid under high pressure to breakup the hang-up
- the unit for clearing the ore pass hang-up includes an emplacement unit and an explosive charge wherein the emplacement unit includes (1 ) a remotely controllable drive unit and (2) a holder having a proximal end and a distal end wherein the proximal end is pivotally and swivelably affixed to the drive unit wherein the distal end is releasably holding the explosive charge wherein the drive unit is capable of causing the holder to be moved in order to move the explosive charge to the desired location, and wherein the explosive charge further includes (a) a detonation device and (b) an attachment element whereby the explosive charge can be attached
- Figure 1A provides a schematic diagram (side view) of the apparatus for imaging and clearing an ore pass hang-up
- Figure 1 B provides a schematic diagram (viewed from above) of the apparatus from Figure 1A having a rectangular platform
- Figure 1 C provides a schematic diagram (viewed from above) of the apparatus having a triangular platform
- Figure 1 D provides a schematic diagram (viewed from above) of the apparatus having a circular platform
- Figure 2 A diagram of a guidable or controllable propulsion unit of the present invention based on expulsion of a gas under high pressure through gas nozzles
- FIG. 3 A diagram of an imaging system used in the present invention
- Figure 4 A diagram of an embodiment of an immobilizing and remobilizing unit of the invention based on a balloon inflatable and deflatable using a set of controllable valves
- Figure 5 A diagram of an embodiment of an immobilizing and remobilizing unit of the invention based on an extensible and retractable prong
- Figure 6 A diagram of clearing mechanism using an explosive charge which is attached to the materials forming the hang-up
- Figure 7 A diagram of clearing mechanism of the present invention using a ram to strike or impact the materials forming the hang-up
- This invention relates to a shaft inspection system (including apparatus and methods) for inspection and clearing of hang-ups More particularly this invention relates to an ore pass inspection system (including apparatus and methods) that allows imaging of the ore pass in an underground mine This ore pass inspection system is especially useful in cases of hang-ups or blockages within the ore pass This inspection system can also be used to help clear such hang-ups or blockages
- an "ore pass” relates generally to an essentially vertical (i e , vertical or near-vertical) shaft chute raise, winze, or similar passage bored between at least two levels in an underground mine wherein the ore or other mined material can be moved from an upper level to a lower level using gravity
- a "shaft' relates generally to an essentially vertical (i e , vertical or near-vertical) ore pass chute raise winze or similar passage spanning at least two levels wherein a solid material can be moved from an upper level to a lower level using gravity
- a shaft' relates generally to an essentially vertical (i e
- the apparat - includes a guidable or controllable propulsion unit shown schematically at 30 affixed to the lower surface 24 of the platform 20
- the propulsion unit 30 should be capable of propelling the platform 20 along the generally longitudinal direction of the ore pass (i e , up into the ore pass) in order to reach the hang-up
- the propulsion unit 30 achieves levitation using a high pressure gas
- the high pressure gas is supplied to the propulsion unit 30 and allowed to escape through at least one thrusting nozzle directed downwards This generates a lifting force such that the apparatus is generally propellable upwards along the longitudinal direction of, and into, the ore pass and in the direction of the ore pass hangup
- a source of high pressure gas (not shown) is supplied using a high pressure gas line 132
- the source of gas can be any conventional gas supply such as for example a compressor compressed gas tanks and the like
- the high pressure gas line 132 is in communication with a receiving chamber 130 that receives the pressurized
- the propulsion unit 30 may include solid or liquid chemical propellants such as may be used in rockets It may further be a motor driven propeller or similar equivalent systems of propelling the apparatus in a controllable fashion along the longitudinal direction of the ore pass
- the propulsion unit 30 can provide the levitating effect required to controllably position reposition and/or remove (i e back out) the assembly Normally the high pressure gas line 132 will extend from the platform down the shaft or ore pass and then to a remote gas source If desired other lines could be bundled with the high pressure gas line
- Imaging units or systems shown schematically at 40 are affixed to the upper surface 22 of the platform
- the imaging unit is capable of generating an image of an upward view along the ore pass
- the imaging unit includes a light source light 142 directed upwards along the ore pass such that it illuminates generally the walls and lumen of the ore pass and the hang-up (including component pieces of ore comprising a hang-up) when the apparatus reaches the vicinity of such a hang-up
- the light source may have fixed or variable intensity
- the imaging unit 40 further includes an imaging device 144 such as, for example, an electronic video or TV camera (analog or digital) to provide an upwards field of view within the ore pass If desired, the imaging device could have zooming capabilities
- the image generated by the video camera is transmittable to a remote viewer such that an operator can view the image and use the information contained therein to guide the progress and operation of the apparatus
- the light source and/or the imaging device can incorporate fiber optic technology In cases where an open flame could be hazardous the use of fiber optic technology for
- Tne apparatus also includes extensible immobilizing units shown schematically at 50 in Figures 1A and 1 B affixed to the ends of the platform 20 which are used to effectively ' lock ' the platform in place within the ore pass at the appropriate location (generally just below the hang-up) If the platform is rectangular (as shown in Figure 1 B) the ends of each side arm will generally have its own immobilizing unit 50
- a ' plurality preferably about two to ten and more preferably about 2 to 5
- immobilizing units 50 are disposed in a regular or equidistant manner around the circumference
- a circular platform 20 could have a single immobilizing unit attached around the entire outside surface of the platform
- the circular platform 20 could be used with an inflatable bladder having an inner-tube or donut shape to engage the ore-pass walls When extended or engaged the immobilizing units are intended to engage the walls of the ore pass with sufficient force that the apparatus is immobilized at a fixed longitudinal position
- the extensible immobilizing units comprise balloons or bladders 150 which can be inflated using gas under pressure
- the pressurized gas may be delivered from the gas receptacle 130 ( Figure 2) using a gas feed line 151 0 alternatively a separate gas supply line (which could run along side of line 132) could be used if desired
- the balloon or bladder 150 may be constructed of any gas impermeable flexible material strong enough not to be torn or ruptured as the material engages the potentially rough surface of the ore pass
- the flow of gas that inflates the balloon and causes it to engage 5 the ore pass wall 100 is regulated by a first controllable valve 152 admitting the gas to the balloon
- the extensible immobilizing units comprise at each end of the platform 20 a prong 157 which can be extended using a controllable driving unit 155 to contact the C wal' 100
- the platform will have a plurality of such prongs spaced around its circumference more preferably the platform will have about three to about five prongs
- the driving unit 155 could, for example comprise an electric motor solenoid valves gas driven valves and the like
- the operator activates the driving unit 5 or units to extend prong 157 (and other prongs, not shown which may be used) to contact and engage the wall 100 of the ore pass with sufficient force to immobilize the apparatus
- Prongs 157 can, if desired, be formed of nested tubes or rods (similar to a retractable antenna) that can be extended and retracted as needed using for example air pressure, vacuum, and/or multi- 0 stage pneumatic actuators
- the platform also has affixed to it a controllable unit or mechanism 60 to allow clearing of the ore pass hang-up
- a controllable unit or mechanism 60 to allow clearing of the ore pass hang-up
- the operator activates the clearing mechanism to try to break up the hang-up and reestablish the flow of ore
- reestab shment of the flow of ore can damage or even destroy the apparatus
- the apparatus will preferably be constructed of 5 inexpensive materials and components Alternatively especially in cases where complete destruction is not expected components susceptible to damage (e g imaging and light source units) may be retracted or otherwise covered and protected during the attempts to clear or break up the hang-up
- clearing mechanisms that may be employed to break up the : hang-up include high-impact blows directed towards the hang-up and high pressure fluid streams directed towards the hang-up
- clearing mechanisms can be used which allow the apparatus to be removed from the ore pass prior to activating the clearing operation
- the clearing mechanism e g , an explosive charge
- the apparatus would be removed from the ore pass using essentially the same technique, except in the reverse direction used to initially guide the apparatus to the hang-up
- the immobilizing unit and the clearing mechanism could be adapted to controllably separate from the remainder of the apparatus The remainder of the assembly (including the more expensive lighting imaging and propulsion units) could be removed while the immobilizing unit and clearing mechanism remain in place Only after the remainder of the assembly is out of harm s way would the clearing operation begin
- relatively inexpensive lighting and imaging units could be used which could remain within the ore pass to provide visual information regarding the clearing operation
- a second controllable valve 153 can be used to depressu ⁇ ze or deflate the balloons so that the assembly can be removed
- balloon 150 is inflated by controlling the first valve 152 to open and admit gas to the balloon to lock the assembly in place
- the second controllable valve 153 is activated to deflate the balloon
- the first and second valves may be separate units or may be combined in a single valve system (e g a "Tee valve)
- Such a valve could have for example, a first operating position wherein the balloon inflates a second operating position wherein gas cannot pass into or out of the balloon and a third operating position wherein the balloon gas can exit to atmosphere and allow the balloon to deflate
- Similar systems could of course, be used to operate the prongs157 shown in Figure 5 (i e , engage and disengaged the prongs as appropriate)
- Equivalent configurations of the first and second valves 152 and 153 can be used as long
- the preferred embodiment of the present apparatus includes mechanisms for clearing the ore pass hang-up
- the mechanisms for clearing the hang-up comprises an emplacement unit that allows the placement and attachment of an explosive charge directly on the hang-up (i e on a portion or a particular boulder stone or similar fragment of the actual hang-up)
- the emplacement unit of Figure 6 includes a drive unit 160 and a remotely controllable holder 162 with a proximal end and a distal end
- the proximal end is pivotally and swivelably affixed to the drive unit 160 such that the drive unit is capable of causing the holder 162 to be pivotally raised or lowered, and to swivel
- the distal end releasably holds the explosive charge 164
- the explosive charge 164 rests by gravity on a curved holding container 163 at the distal end of holder 162
- the explosive charge 164 further includes a detonation unit 166 such as for example, a fuse wire ignitable from a
- the clearing mechanism 60 can also be designed to deliver mechanical blow or impact to the hang-up.
- an hydraulically controlled ram 180 can be used to directly pound or strike the hang-up material; the general direction of the ram is illustrated by arrow 184.
- the ram could operate in fixed position (i.e. , essentially in a single vertical direction) or could be pivotally mounted on the platform to allow more than one portion of the hang-up to be impacted.
- the ram 180 could also be fitted with a battering plate 182 (preferably of steel or similar material). If desired, the battering plate 182 could also have protrusions on its upper surfaces (i.e..
- the apparatus of the present invention is relatively easy to use.
- the apparatus is introduced into the lower end of an ore pass that is blocked by an ore pass hang-up.
- the apparatus is propelled upward along the ore pass while using images of the upward view of the ore pass for guidance.
- the operator preferably at a remote location (i.e.. out of danger in the event the hang-Up is cleared), continually monitors the images transmitted by the imaging unit while controllably guiding the apparatus as it moves upward along the ore pass. Once the lower portion of the hang-up is located and the apparatus is moved into the desired position, the operator immobilizes the apparatus using controllable immobilizing units to engage the walls of the ore pass with sufficient force that the platform is held in place.
- the platform may also be equipped with one or more upward directed water nozzles that can be remotely controlled by the operator wet down the ore pass for improved visibility.
- the clearing mechanism can be activated. In cases where the apparatus is to remain in place during the clearing operation, the clearing mechanism can be activated immediately. Where the apparatus, or portions of the apparatus, are to be removed prior to initiating the actual clearing operation, the clearing mechanism is, of course, only activated after the apparatus is removed from the ore pass. Removal of the apparatus, especially in cases where it is to be removed prior to the clearing operation, is essentially carried out using the same techniques and systems as used during the initial placement of the apparatus.
- the immobilizing units are disengaged from the walls and levitating units are activated to allow the apparatus to essentially "back out” of the ore pass.
- the weight of the freed hangup material may essentially "flush" the apparatus out of the ore pass. In such cases, the apparatus may be damaged or destroyed.
- systems using relatively inexpensive components are preferred.
- an explosive charge as the clearing mechanism, it is preferred that the charge is physically attached to the hang up and that the apparatus is removed from the ore pass prior to activating the explosion.
- the present system can be used in a number of systems to remotely and safely remove hang-ups from vertical or near-vertical shafts.
- this invention was developed for use in underground mines, in can be used in a number of industries where solid materials must be moved from a higher to a lower level using vertical or near- vertical shafts or passageways and where the solid materials are prone to hanging up within the passageway.
- the clearing mechanisms to be used will preferably be non-damaging (i e , not explosive charges)
- a clearing mechanism employing an inert fluid under high pressure may be preferred in order to reduce the risk of such explosions
- such a clearing mechanism may also be preferred
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