Distributed belt conveyor automation system with mobile handheld access, wireless roadway coverage and unattended operation for underground coal-mine transport networks.
The Mobile-Internet-Based Unattended Belt Conveyor System builds on established belt conveyor automation by adding mobile handheld access, enabling unattended operation and management of the underground transport network. Its distributed, hierarchical and modular architecture covers the full conveyor workflow from equipment control to mobile supervision.
Belt conveyor systems form the transport backbone of a coal mine, and conventional operation requires personnel stationed along the line to start, stop and inspect equipment. This system extends conveyor automation with mobile-internet access so authorized staff can monitor and manage the whole transport workflow remotely from handheld devices, reducing the need for on-site attendance at every conveyor node.
The system is built on a distributed, hierarchical and modular architecture that covers the full conveyor workflow — from individual equipment control, through section-level coordination, to mine-wide supervision and mobile management. Core hardware components follow the original product material, including control stations, sensors and actuators deployed along the belt system. Wireless switches are installed at key conveyor nodes to establish stable wireless coverage along the transport roadway, giving mobile devices reliable access wherever they are used.
Operators carrying handheld terminals can view conveyor status, receive alarms and execute management actions without returning to a central control room, while the automation backbone continues to handle the routine start/stop sequences and protective logic. This combination of full automation and mobile access is a practical step toward unattended conveyor operation with reduced manpower exposure and faster response to abnormal conditions.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Distributed, hierarchical, modular |
| Operation Mode | Fully automated with mobile handheld access |
| Wireless Coverage | Stable wireless coverage along transport roadway via wireless switches |
| Access Devices | Mobile handheld terminals |
| Applicable Scope | Underground belt conveyor transport systems |
Underground belt conveyor unattended operation, mobile conveyor management, transport roadway wireless supervision, and mine transport automation upgrades.



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