WO2023191672A1 - Système de couvercle, système d'exploitation d'équipement électronique et machine d'exploitation minière - Google Patents

Système de couvercle, système d'exploitation d'équipement électronique et machine d'exploitation minière Download PDF

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WO2023191672A1
WO2023191672A1 PCT/SE2022/050317 SE2022050317W WO2023191672A1 WO 2023191672 A1 WO2023191672 A1 WO 2023191672A1 SE 2022050317 W SE2022050317 W SE 2022050317W WO 2023191672 A1 WO2023191672 A1 WO 2023191672A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/02—Details
    • H05K5/0217—Mechanical details of casings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21D—SHAFTS; TUNNELS; GALLERIES; LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS
    • E21D9/00—Tunnels or galleries, with or without linings; Methods or apparatus for making thereof; Layout of tunnels or galleries
    • E21D9/003—Arrangement of measuring or indicating devices for use during driving of tunnels, e.g. for guiding machines

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  • the present disclosure relates to a protective cover system configured for protecting electronics equipment.
  • the disclosure also relates to a mining machine comprising such a cover system and an electronics equipment operating system for a mining machine, e.g., for an underground mining machine.
  • Mining and/or excavating processes often take place in harsh conditions, in e.g., mines and quarries. Such environments are normally wet and dirty, and there is a substantial risk of contamination due to the environment as well as a risk for falling objects. This can be problematic for the functionality, operation, and use of equipment during the mining and/or excavation process, particularly when the equipment comprises sensitive electronics equipment, such as sensors and scanners.
  • Excavating processes are highly dependent on proper navigation within the mine as well as accurate determination of direction and hole positioning in alignment with a predetermined drill plan.
  • Electronics equipment used in mining may for example comprise different types of monitoring technology, including prism monitoring, LIDAR or radar equipment, and other geotechnical or environmental sensors.
  • 2D tunnel map views and 3D maps with cut planes of the mine may be presented and used for, e.g., positioning the drilling booms in line with the predetermined drill plan.
  • Laser scanners may also be used for, e.g., measuring surfaces before and after blasting to determine volumes excavated.
  • a cover system for electronics equipment on a mining machine is provided.
  • the cover system is configured to support transitioning of the electronics equipment between a non-operational protection state and an operational deployment state.
  • the cover system comprises first and second casing members, wherein the first casing member is arranged in a fitted abutting position against the second casing member during a protection state and wherein the first casing member is at least in part arranged at a distance from the second casing member in an equipment releasing position during a deployment state.
  • the cover system further comprises a deployment arrangement configured to control transitioning of the first and/or second casing members between the protection state and the deployment state, and an elevating arrangement comprising an equipment stand that is configured to carry the electronics equipment.
  • the equipment stand is vertically displaceable and arranged to adopt an elevated end position during the deployment state.
  • the first and second casing members are configured to fully enclose the vertically displaceable equipment stand during the protection state and to at least in part expose the vertically displaceable equipment stand during the deployment state.
  • the disclosed cover system has the advantage of enabling easy transitioning between a protection state and a deployment state by controlling elevation of a vertically displaceable equipment stand.
  • the deployment arrangement is configured to control movement of the equipment stand.
  • the deployment arrangement comprises a displacement mechanism configured to move the vertically displaceable equipment stand between the protection state and the deployment state.
  • the cover system further comprises a base platform, and wherein at least one of the first casing member and the second casing member is pivotally connected to the base platform.
  • the combination with one or both casing members being pivotally connected to a base platform provides the advantage of a simple and robust design capable of easy and rapid transitioning between the protection state and the deployment state.
  • the displacement mechanism comprises at least one elongated bottom element extending longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end.
  • the proximal end of a first bottom element is connected to the first casing member and the distal end extends towards the second casing member.
  • the displacement mechanism is configured to interact with a portion of the vertically displaceable equipment stand during transitioning between the non-operational protection state and the elevated operational deployment state.
  • the displacement mechanism further comprises a second elongated bottom element extending longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the second bottom element is connected to the second casing member and the distal end extends towards the first casing member.
  • the distal end of the first and/or second bottom element is configured to be released when the vertically displaceable equipment stand is in an elevated operational deployment state.
  • the mechanical design of the cover system may be such that transitioning is enabled through interoperability of the displacement mechanism and the first and/or second casing member.
  • the first casing member and the second casing member comprises insulation.
  • the cover system further comprises a heating arrangement.
  • an electronics equipment operating system for a mining machine comprises a cover system according to the first aspect, electronics equipment, and processing circuitry configured to control transitioning of the electronics equipment between a non-operational state and an operational state, wherein the operational state of the electronics equipment is configured to be activated during the transitioning of the cover system from the protection state to the deployment state, and wherein the non- operational state of the electronics equipment is configured to be activated during transitioning of the cover system from the deployment state to the protection state.
  • the disclosed electronics equipment operating system has the advantage of limiting exposure of sensitive electronics equipment to correspond to a time-period when the electronics equipment is operational.
  • the disclosed arrangement enables easy transitioning between an operational state and a non-operational state, while ensuring adequate protection of the electronics equipment.
  • the electronics equipment is a laser scanner arranged to determining distances in one or more line of sight directions of the electronics equipment operating system, and wherein the laser scanner is unobscured in said one or more line of sight directions during the deployment state of the cover system.
  • the processing circuitry is configured to receive a control signal from a rig or traffic control system of the underground mining machine, and to actuate transitioning of the electronics equipment between the non-operational state and the operational state based on the control signal.
  • a mining machine comprises the electronics equipment operating system according to the second aspect.
  • the mining machine is a mining vehicle e.g., a truck, loader, hauler, or dumper.
  • the mining machine is an underground mining machine.
  • the underground mining machine is a rock drilling rig, a production drill rig, or a bolting rig used in an underground mining application.
  • the disclosed mining machine has the advantage of being capable of offering significant improvements in the protection of electronics equipment; thereby enabling use of a wider range of electronics equipment for machines that operate in harsh environments.
  • a mining machine carrying the electronics equipment operation arrangement may advantageously be used in an underground mining environment.
  • Figure 1 a illustrates an exemplary cover system during elevation
  • b illustrates the exemplary cover system of Figure la during a protection state
  • Figure 2 a illustrates an alternative exemplary cover system during elevation
  • b illustrates the alternative exemplary cover system of Figure 2a during a protection state
  • Figure 3 a illustrates an exemplary electronics equipment operating system, processing circuitry excluded.
  • b illustrates a top view of the exemplary electronics equipment operating system of Figure 3a,
  • Figure 4 a illustrates a sectional view an exemplary electronics equipment operating system, processing circuitry excluded
  • b. illustrates the exemplary electronics equipment operating system of Figure 4a in a side view
  • c. illustrates a sectional view of an exemplary electronics equipment operating system, processing circuitry excluded, during transitioning to an operational state
  • d. illustrates a sectional view of an exemplary electronics equipment operating system, processing circuitry excluded, in the operational state
  • Figure 5 Illustrates a mining machine carrying an electronics equipment operating system.
  • an example cover system 10 is disclosed during elevation and in the protection state.
  • the cover system 10 is configured to cover electronics equipment 8 on a mining machine; the electronics equipment 8 not forming part of the cover system 10.
  • the cover system 10 is configured to transition the electronics equipment 8 between a non-operational protection state and an operational deployment state.
  • the cover system 10 comprises first and second casing members 11, 12 forming a mutually fitted pair of casing members.
  • the first casing member 11 has a trough shape and is arranged to abut against an essentially wall-shaped second casing member.
  • the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 may be configured to be connected to a base arrangement 50, wherein the first casing member 11 is pivotable in relation to the base arrangement 50.
  • the first casing member 11 is at least in part arranged at a distance from the second casing member 12 during an equipment releasing position as illustrated in Figure la.
  • the first and second casing members When reaching the deployment state, the first and second casing members are separated from one another to such a degree that the electronics equipment may be fully operative and unobscured by the first and/or the second casing member, e.g., to be capable of performing a scanning operation of its environment.
  • the first casing member 11 is arranged in a fitted abutting position against the second casing member 12 as illustrated in Figure lb.
  • the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 are configured to form a cavity when joined together in the fitted abutting position.
  • the cavity, formed between the first and second casing members 11, 12, is configured to accommodate the electronic device 8.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 may further be configured to enclose the electronic device 8 and at least a part of an elevating arrangement.
  • the cover system 10 may also comprise a sealing arrangement arranged between abutting surfaces of the first and second casing members 11, 12. The sealing arrangement may provide additional protection against humidity, dust, or other environmental conditions that may impact the functionality of the electronics equipment.
  • the cover system 10 comprises a deployment arrangement 20 that is configured to control transitioning of the first and second casing members between the protection state and the deployment state.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 comprises a displacement mechanism, i.e., a first elongated bottom element 21.
  • the first elongated bottom element 21 extends longitudinally between a proximal end 24 and a distal end 25, wherein the proximal end 24 of the first elongated bottom element 21 is connected to the first casing member 11 and the distal end 25 extends towards the second casing member 12.
  • An elevating arrangement comprising an equipment stand 35, forms part of the cover system.
  • the equipment stand 35 is fully enclosed by the first and second casing members 11, 12 when the first casing member 11 is arranged in the fitted abutting position against the second casing member 12, i.e., during the protection state.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 are further configured to at least in part expose the equipment stand 35 during the deployment state.
  • the elevating arrangement comprising the equipment stand 35
  • the deployment arrangement 20 may be configured to control movement of the equipment stand 35.
  • raising or lowering of the equipment stand 35 may mechanically impact the displacement mechanism of the deployment arrangement.
  • the displacement mechanism i.e., the first elongated bottom element 21 is configured to move the vertically displaceable equipment stand 35 between the protection state and the deployment state.
  • the distal end 25 of the first and/or second bottom element 21, 22 is released when the equipment stand 35 is in an elevated operational deployment state.
  • the displacement mechanism is configured to interact with a portion of the equipment stand 35 during transitioning between the non-operational protection state and the elevated operational deployment state.
  • the cover system further comprises a base platform 50; the deployment arrangement 20 being mechanically connected to the base platform 50. At least one of the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 is pivotally connected to the base platform 50 at a pivot point Pl.
  • the first and/or second casing member 11, 12 may be pivoted into the storing state by a force exerted by the elevating arrangement when adjusting the height of the equipment stand 35, i.e., when lowering the equipment stand 35.
  • the equipment stand 35 may be height-adjustable through vertical displacement.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 may further comprise at least one roller bearing 1 arranged between the elevating arrangement and the first elongated bottom element 21 during the non-operational protection state.
  • the at least one roller bearing T1 may be arranged at a lower portion of the elevating arrangement, e.g., at a lower portion of the equipment stand 35.
  • the lower portion of the elevating arrangement may cooperate with the first and second casing member to protect the electronics equipment.
  • the at least one roller bearing T1 may be arranged between an upper surface of the first elongated bottom elements 21 and a lower surface of the equipment stand 35.
  • the at least one roller bearing T1 may be configured to facilitate the relative motion of the equipment stand 35 and the first elongated bottom elements 21.
  • the at least one roller bearing T1 may be configured to assist in the pivotal movement of the first and/or second casing member 11, 12 in relation to the base arrangement 50.
  • FIG. 2 a and b an alternative example cover system is disclosed during elevation and in the protection state.
  • the cover system 10 is configured to cover electronics equipment 8 on a mining machine; the electronics equipment 8 not forming part of the cover system 10.
  • the cover system comprises a base platform 50, first and second casing members 11, 12 connected to the base arrangement 50, a deployment arrangement 20 and an elevating arrangement comprising an equipment stand 35.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 are mechanically linked to the base arrangement around respective pivot points Pl, P2.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 is configured to control the pivotal movement of the first casing member 11 around pivot point Pl and the second casing member 12 around pivot point P2 in relation to the base arrangement 50.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 comprises a displacement mechanism, i.e., a first elongated bottom element 21 extending longitudinally between a proximal end 24 and a distal end 25.
  • the proximal end 24 of the first elongated bottom element 21 is connected to the first casing member 11 and the distal end 25 extends towards the second casing member 12.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 interacts with a portion of the elevating arrangement, i.e., with a portion of the equipment stand 35.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 are pivoted into the protection state, the equipment stand 35 being lowered to a horizontal position immediately adjacent or resting upon the first elongated bottom element 21.
  • the equipment stand 35 is height-adjustable and vertically displaceable.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 may comprise at least actuator 70, here represented as a tension spring 70.
  • Tension springs 70 may for example be arranged between the base arrangement 50 and the first casing member 11 and between the base arrangement 50 and the second casing member 12 as illustrated.
  • the tension spring is a pretensioned torsion spring.
  • the actuator 70 may be a hydraulic, pneumatic, or electronic actuator.
  • the cover system 10 comprises first and second casing members 11, 12 forming a mutually fitted pair of casing members.
  • the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 are configured to form a cavity configured to accommodate the electronic device 8.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 may have essentially matching shape, e.g., a trough shape.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 may at least in part overlap along their edges when arranged in the protection state.
  • Figure 3a discloses a perspective view of an exemplary electronics equipment operating system 5 that will be further explained below.
  • Figure 3b discloses a top view of the same exemplary electronics equipment operating system 5.
  • the electronics equipment operating system 5 comprises a cover system 10, e.g., as disclosed above, electronics equipment 8, and processing circuitry (not disclosed) configured to control transitioning of the electronics equipment 8 between a non-operational state and an operational state.
  • the operational state of the electronics equipment is configured to be activated during the transitioning of the cover system 10 from a protection state to a deployment state.
  • the non-operational state of the electronics equipment is configured to be activated during transitioning of the cover system from the deployment state to the protection state.
  • a cover system 10 that comprises first and second casing members 11, 12 forming a mutually fitted pair of casing members.
  • the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 may be configured to be connected to a base arrangement 50, wherein both the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 is pivotable in relation to the base arrangement 50.
  • the first casing member 11 and the second casing member 12 are configured to form a cavity when joined together in the fitted abutting position.
  • the cavity, formed between the first and second casing members 11, 12, is configured to accommodate the electronic device 8.
  • the cover system 10 comprises a deployment arrangement 20 that is configured to control transitioning of the first and second casing members 11, 12 between the protection state and the deployment state.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 comprises a displacement mechanism comprising first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22.
  • the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 extend in respective longitudinal directions between a proximal end 24, 42, and a distal end 25, 52.
  • the proximal end 24 of the first elongated bottom element 21 is connected to the first casing member 11 and the distal end 25 extends towards the second casing member 12.
  • the proximal end 42 of the second elongated bottom element 22 is connected to the second casing member 22 and the distal end 52 extends towards the first casing member.
  • the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 are arranged in a cross configuration, i.e., an essential symmetrical arrangement capable of mechanically transitioning the electronics equipment from a default protection state to a deployment state.
  • the deployment arrangement 20 comprises at least one actuator 70.
  • the actuator may be a hydraulic, pneumatic, or electronic actuator.
  • a torsion spring, as illustrated in Figures 2a and b may also serve as an actuator.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 are pivoted between the protection state and the deployment state, e.g., by a force exerted by an elevating arrangement 30 acting on an equipment stand 35 and the deployment arrangement 20.
  • the elevating arrangement 30 is height adjustable, e.g., by means of pistons 31 or similar suspension mechanism that is vertically displaceable to enable elevation and height adjustment of the equipment stand 35.
  • the elevating arrangement 30 cooperates with the deployment arrangement 20.
  • the elevating arrangement may comprise one or more pistons 31, a bracket 32 mechanically linked to the one or more pistons, and an attachment device 33 connected to the bracket 32.
  • the attachment device 33 is attached to the equipment stand 35.
  • the electronics equipment 8 is fastened on the equipment stand 35 and may in some examples also be attached to the attachment device 33.
  • the processing circuitry is configured to receive a control signal from a rig or traffic control system of the mining machine, and to effect transitioning of the electronics equipment 8 between the non- operational state and the operational state based on the control signal.
  • the processing circuitry is configured to activate elevation of pistons 31 of the elevating arrangement, thereby causing movement in an upward direction of the equipment stand 35.
  • the electronics equipment is maintained in a position wherein the equipment stand may 35 exert pressure on the displacement mechanism, thereby fixating the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22.
  • pressure on first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 will successively be released as the equipment stand 35 is raised.
  • the actuators e.g., tension springs as disclosed with reference to Figures 2a and 2b, will act upon the first and/or second casing member 11, 12, or on the first and/or second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 to separate the first casing member 11 from the second casing member 12 to allow exposure of the electronics equipment 8.
  • the electronics equipment 8 is elevated to an operational deployment state.
  • the electronics equipment 8 may be a laser scanner arranged to determine distances in one or more line of sight directions of the electronics equipment, e.g., to model the mining environment based on obtained laser scanning data, i.e., creating point clouds.
  • the electronics equipment 8, resting on the equipment stand 35 is lowered from the elevated operational state to the protection state, e.g., by activating a lowering operation from the processing circuitry.
  • the lowering operation may be initiated by lowering the equipment stand 35, i.e., by means of returning the pistons 31 to a base position and/or by actuating the deployment arrangement, e.g., by allowing actuators 70 to act upon the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22.
  • pressure on these elements may result in a pivoting motion of the elements to return to an essentially horizontal base state wherein the first and second casing members 11,12 are returned to the fitted abutting position.
  • pivotal movement of the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 may be mechanically linked to the positioning of the first and second casing members 11, 12.
  • the pivotal movement of the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 may also be achieved through actuators 70 acting upon the elements, thereby pulling the equipment stand 35 to return to an essentially horizontal position on the first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22.
  • the equipment stand 35 may comprise a damper arrangement, e.g., a wire damper or a rubber damper to protect the electronic equipment against vibrations, e.g., during driving of a mining machine.
  • the electronics equipment operating system 5 also comprises processing circuitry (not disclosed) configured to control transitioning of the electronics equipment 8 between a non-operational state and an operational state, e.g., by controlling operation of the actuators 70 and/or by controlling movement of the pistons 31.
  • the processing circuitry of the electronics equipment is configured to receive a control signal from a rig or traffic control system of the mining machine, and to actuate transitioning of the electronics equipment between the non-operational state and the operational state based on the control signal.
  • the processing circuitry responds to control signals from the mining machine by initiating elevation of the electronics equipment 8.
  • the processing circuitry is configured to respond to control signals from the mining machine to return the electronics equipment to the non-operational protection state.
  • transitioning of the states is induced through operator control, the actual transitioning is configured to be carried out through mechanical interaction between the deployment arrangement and the elevating arrangement.
  • the electronics equipment 8 may be a laser scanner capable of determining distances to obstacles in one or more line of sight directions of the electronics equipment operating system 5.
  • the laser scanner is arranged to model the mining environment based on obtained laser scanning data, i.e., creating point clouds. When the cover system is in the deployment state, the laser scanner is unobscured in said one or more line of sight directions.
  • FIG. 3b discloses aspects of the electronics equipment operating system 5 from a top view, illustrating aspects of the elevating arrangement.
  • the elevating arrangement may comprise one or more pistons 31, a bracket 32 mechanically linked to the one or more pistons, and an attachment device 33 connected to the bracket 32.
  • the attachment device 33 is attached to the equipment stand 35.
  • the electronics equipment 8 is fastened on the equipment stand 35 and may in some examples also be attached to the attachment device 33.
  • the processing circuitry is configured to receive a control signal from a rig or traffic control system of the mining machine, and to effect transitioning of the electronics equipment 8 between the non-operational state and the operational state based on the control signal.
  • Figure 4a discloses the electronics equipment operating system 5 in a side-view during a non-operational state.
  • a cover system 10 is mechanically connected to a base platform 50.
  • the cover system 10 comprises a deployment arrangement, e.g., as previously explained, that is configured to control transitioning of the first and second casing members 11, 12 between a protection state and a deployment state.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 are pivoted between the protection state and the deployment state, e.g., by a force exerted by an elevating arrangement acting on an equipment stand 35 and the deployment arrangement.
  • the elevating arrangement is height adjustable, e.g., by means of a piston 31 that is vertically displaceable to enable elevation and height adjustment of the equipment stand 35.
  • the elevating arrangement cooperates with the deployment arrangement.
  • An electronics equipment 8 e.g., a laser scanner, is fastened on the equipment stand 35.
  • processing circuitry (not disclosed) is configured to receive a control signal from a rig or traffic control system of the mining machine, and to effect transitioning of the electronics equipment 8 between the non-operational state and the operational state based on the control signal.
  • the processing circuitry is configured to activate elevation of pistons 31, thereby causing movement in an upward direction of the equipment stand 35.
  • Figure 4b the electronics equipment is maintained in a lowered position
  • Figure 4c elevation of the electronics equipment has been initiated and the electronics equipment 8 is elevated to an operational deployment state disclosed in Figure 4d.
  • Figure 4d illustrates an elevated operational deployment state of the electronics equipment operating system 5.
  • the electronics equipment 8 is supported on an equipment stand 35.
  • the equipment stand 35 is connected to a bracket 32 by means of an attachment device 27.
  • the bracket is mechanically linked to two pistons 31 arranged on respective sides of the bracket 32.
  • First and second casing members 11, 12 are connected to a base platform 50 and pivotally connected to the base platform.
  • Hydraulic actuators 70 are connected between the base platform and respective first and second casing member 11, 12; acting on the respective casing member to bring about a pivoting movement of the respective casing member 11, 12.
  • a displacement mechanism comprising first and second elongated bottom elements 21, 22 is released.
  • An opening 28 is formed between the first and second casing members 11, 12 that supports full release of the electronics equipment from the protected environment of the casing members 11, 12.
  • the cover system may be configured to lift the equipment stand 35 to an elevated position where the equipment stand 35 is at a height above the first and second casing members 11, 12.
  • the first and second casing members 11, 12 are configured to remain in an open deployment state for as long as the equipment stand 35 is raised to support an operational state of the electronics equipment 8.
  • the electronics equipment may be a laser scanner arranged to determine distances in one or more line of sight directions of the electronics equipment, e.g., to model the mining environment based on obtained laser scanning data, i.e., creating point clouds.
  • the disclosed electronics equipment operating system 5 has the advantage of limiting exposure of sensitive electronics equipment to correspond to a time-period when the electronics equipment is operational.
  • the disclosed arrangement enables easy transitioning between an operational state and a non-operational state, while ensuring adequate protection of the electronics equipment.
  • Figure 5 discloses a mining machine 1 comprising the electronics equipment operating system 5.
  • the electronics equipment operating system 5 may be mechanically connected to the mining machine, e.g., bolted on the mining machine.
  • the mining machine is an underground mining machine, e.g., a rock drilling rig, a bolting rig, or any other type of drill rig configured to perform rock drilling operations in an underground mining environment.
  • the mining machine comprises an electronics equipment operating system 5 as disclosed in the above description of Figures 3a-b, and Figures 4a-d.
  • the electronics equipment operating equipment 5 is disclosed during an operational elevated deployment state.
  • the electronics equipment 8 is raised to an elevated position higher than the height of the mining machine 1 and associated equipment. Sensors signals of the electronics equipment may be obtained to determine a preferred height of the electronics equipment; the height being limited by the height possible to reach with the elevating arrangement by adjustable up to this point. Thus, if the mining machine is performing a stationary operation supported by the electronics equipment, the height may be adjusted based on sensor signals indicating the ceiling of the tunnel wherein the mining machine is operative. Prior to tramming of the machine, the electronics equipment may be returned to the protection state, during which the first and second casing member offers environmental protection. Tramming may also be performed with the electronics equipment in an intermediary position, providing a larger distance to the ceiling of the tunnel but still enabling deployment of the electronics equipment.

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La présente divulgation se rapporte à un système de couvercle (10) de protection conçu pour protéger un équipement électronique (8). La divulgation se rapporte également à une machine d'exploitation minière comprenant un tel système de couvercle et un système d'exploitation d'équipement électronique pour une machine d'exploitation minière, par exemple, une machine d'exploitation minière souterraine. Le système de couvercle (10) est conçu pour soutenir la transition de l'équipement électronique entre un état de protection non opérationnel et un état de déploiement opérationnel. Le système de couvercle comprend des premier et second éléments de tubage (11, 12), le premier élément de tubage (11) étant agencé dans une position de butée ajustée contre le second élément de tubage (12) pendant un état de protection et le premier élément de tubage étant au moins en partie agencé à une distance du second élément de tubage dans une position de libération d'équipement pendant un état de déploiement. Le système de couvercle (10) comprend en outre un agencement de déploiement (20) conçu pour commander la transition des premier et second éléments de tubage entre l'état de protection et l'état de déploiement, et un agencement d'élévation comprenant un support d'équipement (35) qui est conçu pour porter l'équipement électronique. Le support d'équipement est déplaçable verticalement et agencé pour adopter une position d'extrémité élevée pendant l'état de déploiement. Les premier et second éléments de tubage (11, 12) sont conçus pour enfermer complètement le support d'équipement déplaçable verticalement pendant l'état de protection et pour faire apparaître au moins en partie le support d'équipement déplaçable verticalement (35) pendant l'état de déploiement.
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