Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Flat contact quick connect connection for an autonomous seismic node
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Application No.: US16424181Application Date: 2019-05-28
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Publication No.: US11525932B2Publication Date: 2022-12-13
- Inventor: Arne Henning Rokkan , Richard Edward Henman
- Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.
- Applicant Address: NL Leidschendam
- Assignee: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.
- Current Assignee: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.
- Current Assignee Address: NL Leidschendam
- Agency: Park, Vaughan, Fleming & Dowler LLP
- Agent Shane Nelson
- Main IPC: G01V1/00
- IPC: G01V1/00 ; G01V1/16 ; H01R13/523 ; G01V1/38 ; G01V1/20 ; H01R13/22 ; H01R13/623

Abstract:
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.
Public/Granted literature
- US20190285762A1 FLAT CONTACT QUICK CONNECT CONNECTION FOR AN AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODE Public/Granted day:2019-09-19
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