公开(公告)号：US06525991B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09790734

申请日：2001-02-22

Applicant: Stephen Lee Greiger

Inventor： Stephen Lee Greiger

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/3817 ,  G01V1/201 ,  Y10T403/18

Abstract: A quick-acting retainer assembly to mount auxiliary equipment to a seismic cable is provided. The retainer assembly includes a crescent-shaped outer retainer ring adapted to slip easily over a cable and then slide into position over a mating inner race. The outer ring is provided with a spring-loaded cam knob which conveniently conforms to the outer surface of the outer ring and, when the cam knob is turned, it disengages the outer ring from the from the inner race. To attach the outer ring to the inner race, a pin attached to the cam knob rides up on a bevel or slanted plane of the inner race without any further manual action until the pin engages the inner race.

公开(公告)号：US06397773B2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09911161

申请日：2001-07-23

Applicant: Andre' W. Olivier

Inventor： Andre' W. Olivier

IPC: B63G814

CPC classification number: B63B21/663 ,  F16L1/16 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3817

Abstract: A connection system for connecting external devices to specified locations on a marine seismic streamer. Inner collars are clamped to the cable at specified locations along its length. Each inner collar forms a circular race encircling the cable. A cuff attached to an external device is in the form of a C-shaped cylindrical ring with a circular inner surface. A gap in the ring interrupts the inner surface. A throat is formed in the ring by the gap, which extends the full length of the cuff across the ends of the C. The spacing between the ends of the C across the throat defines the width of the gap. The width of the gap is slightly larger than the diameter of the cable so that the cuff can be slipped over the cable through the throat. The width of the gap is smaller than the diameter of the circular race so that, when the cuff is slid into position on the race, the cuff cannot be removed radially from the race. The inner surface of the cuff rides on the race to allow the cable to rotate inside the cuff. The race can include a circumferential groove for retaining a retractable pin extending from the external device to snap the device in place and a raised circumferential shoulder to further restrain the cuff and attached device from sliding along the cable.

Abstract translation: 用于将外部设备连接到海洋地震拖缆上的指定位置的连接系统。 内圈在其长度上的特定位置被夹紧在电缆上。 每个内圈形成围绕电缆的圆形赛道。 连接到外部装置的袖带是具有圆形内表面的C形圆柱形环的形式。 环中的间隙中断了内表面。 通过间隙在环中形成喉部，该间隙延伸穿过C的端部的袖带的全长.C两端的间隔在喉部上限定间隙的宽度。 间隙的宽度略大于电缆的直径，使得袖带可以通过喉部滑过电缆。 间隙的宽度小于圆弧的直径，使得当袖带滑入到座圈上的位置时，袖带不能从座圈径向移除。 袖带的内表面骑在赛道上，以允许电缆在袖带内旋转。 赛道可以包括用于保持从外部装置延伸的可伸缩销的周向槽，以将装置卡扣就位，并且凸起的周向肩部进一步限制袖带和附接装置沿着电缆滑动。

公开(公告)号：US06378383B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09592509

申请日：2000-06-12

Applicant: An-Keun Peter Lee ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Todd E. Whitaker

Inventor： An-Keun Peter Lee ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Todd E. Whitaker

IPC: G01L126

CPC classification number: G01L5/103 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring tensile and bending forces applied to a fat-line towed-array. Tension sensors are configured within a modified fat-line towed-array bulkhead to measure axial tension applied to the front of the fat-line towed-array, while bending sensors mounted further downstream along the fat-line canister interior walls, measure the bending load. The sensor outputs are encoded and digitized before transmitted through a tow line for further data conditioning and processing. The tension and bending sensor data provide information to evaluate the force exerted on the towed-array, allowing a measure of the deployment capability. Measurements taken at various fluid flow rates provide data regarding deployment effectiveness.

Abstract translation: 用于测量施加到脂肪线拖曳阵列的拉伸和弯曲力的装置。 张力传感器被配置在改进的脂肪线拖曳的阵列隔板内，以测量施加到脂肪线牵引阵列的前部的轴向张力，同时沿着脂肪罐内壁进一步下游的弯曲传感器测量弯曲载荷 。 传感器输出在通过拖线传输之前进行编码和数字化，用于进一步的数据调节和处理。 张力和弯曲传感器数据提供信息以评估施加在牵引阵列上的力，从而可以测量部署能力。 在各种流体流速下进行的测量提供了有关部署有效性的数据。

公开(公告)号：US06263823B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09344884

申请日：1999-06-25

Applicant: André W. Olivier

Inventor： André W. Olivier

IPC: B63G814

CPC classification number: B63B21/663 ,  F16L1/16 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3817

Abstract: A connection system for connecting external devices to specified locations on a marine seismic streamer. Inner collars are clamped to the cable at specified locations along its length. Each inner collar forms a circular race encircling the cable. A cuff attached to an external device is in the form of a C-shaped cylindrical ring with a circular inner surface. A gap in the ring interrupts the inner surface. A throat is formed in the ring by the gap, which extends the full length of the cuff across the ends of the C. The spacing between the ends of the C across the throat defines the width of the gap. The width of the gap is slightly larger than the diameter of the cable so that the cuff can be slipped over the cable through the throat. The width of the gap is smaller than the diameter of the circular race so that, when the cuff is slid into position on the race, the cuff cannot be removed radially from the race. The inner surface of the cuff rides on the race to allow the cable to rotate inside the cuff. The race can include a circumferential groove for retaining a retractable pin extending from the external device to snap the device in place and a raised circumferential shoulder to further restrain the cuff and attached device from sliding along the cable.

公开(公告)号：US6160763A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-12

申请号：US221374

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: Jerry C. Cole

Inventor： Jerry C. Cole

IPC: G01H11/08 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  H04R7/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/186 ,  G01H11/08 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: An omni-directional dual bilaminar hydrophone particularly suitable for use in a towed array consisting of a cylindrical tubular housing whose ends are sealed by bilaminar piezoelectric ceramic/diaphragm subassemblies capable of axially deforming to produce an electric signal proportional to the intensity of the sound vibrations sensed. The density of the air-backed hydrophone may be readily predetermined by the spacing between the ceramic/diaphragm assemblies, and/or diameter of the housing. A plurality of such hydrophones internally connected in series assembled within a cylindrical flexible fluid filled support, such as a hose, may be used as a towed array wherein the separate hydrophones thereof are electrically connected in series parallel, or series-parallel, to produce a signal from sonic vibrations.

Abstract translation: 一种全方位双层双层水听器，特别适用于由圆柱形管状壳体组成的拖曳阵列，其端部由能够轴向变形的双层压电陶瓷/隔膜子组件密封，以产生与感测到的声振动强度成正比的电信号 。 空气支撑的水听器的密度可以通过陶瓷/隔膜组件之间的间距和/或壳体的直径容易地预定。 多个这样的内部串联组合在一个圆柱形柔性流体填充支撑件（如软管）中的水听器可以被用作牵引阵列，其中分离的水听器串联并联或串联并联，以产生 来自声音振动的信号。

公开(公告)号：US6111819A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US412197

申请日：1999-10-04

Applicant: Antonio L. Deus, III ,  Gregory H. Ames ,  Paul D. Curry

Inventor： Antonio L. Deus, III ,  Gregory H. Ames ,  Paul D. Curry

IPC: G01H9/00 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H04R1/44

CPC classification number: G01H9/004 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: An interlink for connecting hydrophone elements that allows a single sens fiber to transition from a first hydrophone element, across the interlink, to a second hydrophone element, while providing a secure connection between hydrophone elements without the disadvantages of mechanical resonances produced by a rigid interlink material. The interlink has a first end connected to a first hydrophone element, and a second end connected to a second hydrophone element. The interlink may be composed entirely of open cell foam, or a more rigid structure that is covered by open cell foam. Sensing fiber transitions from a first hydrophone element, onto the foam interlink, and thence onto a second hydrophone element, with only a change in winding angle. The sensing fiber is not susceptible to a rigid interlink structure and undesirable mechanical resonances.

Abstract translation: 用于连接水听器元件的互连件，其允许单个感测光纤从第一水听器元件跨过互连件转换到第二水听器元件，同时提供水听器元件之间的安全连接，而不存在由刚性互连材料产生的机械共振的缺点 。 互连具有连接到第一水听器元件的第一端和连接到第二水听器元件的第二端。 互连可以完全由开孔泡沫构成，或由开孔泡沫覆盖的更刚性结构。 感测从第一水听器元件到泡沫互连件上的光纤转变，然后传感到第二水听器元件上，仅具有卷绕角度的变化。 感测光纤不易受到刚性互连结构和不期望的机械共振的影响。

公开(公告)号：US6078283A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US961831

申请日：1997-10-31

Applicant: Eugene David Bednar

Inventor： Eugene David Bednar

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01N1/02 ,  G01S19/19 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H02J9/06 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G01V1/22

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01N2001/021

Abstract: Remote seismic data acquisition unit for receiving seismic radio signals, having the capability of receiving both seismic data acquisition radio signals and GPS signals, uses a single antenna for receiving both types of signals, a signal splitter to separate the signals and a low noise amplifier to enhance the GPS signals. A GPS receiver/transmitter is incorporated within the housing for the seismic data acquisition system radio signal receiver.

Abstract translation: 用于接收具有接收地震数据采集无线电信号和GPS信号的能力的地震无线电信号的远程地震数据采集单元使用单个天线接收两种类型的信号，分离信号的信号分离器和低噪声放大器 增强GPS信号。 GPS接收器/发射器被并入用于地震数据采集系统无线电信号接收机的壳体内。

公开(公告)号：US6074253A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US866719

申请日：1997-05-30

Applicant: Per Brinchmann-Hansen

Inventor： Per Brinchmann-Hansen

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01R9/03

CPC classification number: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A device (10) for connecting a towed seismic streamer (6) to a lead-in towing cable (7) and to a towing wire (8) is provided. The device (10) comprises a first connecting part (11) with coupling means (11A) for connecting to the foremost end of the streamer (6), a second connecting part (12) with coupling means (12A) for connecting to the end of the lead-in towing cable (7), and an intermediate part (15) having two connecting points (16, 17) for rotatable connection with the first and second connecting parts (11, 12), respectively. The device (10) also comprises a rotatable fastening member (20) for connecting to the towing wire (8) and a flexible conducting means (21) between the opposite ends of connecting parts (11, 12) for electric connection between streamer (6) and lead-in towing cable (7). The angles between the streamer (6), the lead-in towing cable (7), and the towing wire (8) are variable within limits.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将牵引的地震拖缆（6）连接到引入牵引缆线（7）和牵引线（8）的装置（10）。 装置（10）包括具有用于连接到拖缆（6）的最前端的联接装置（11A）的第一连接部分（11），具有联接装置（12A）的第二连接部分（12） 和具有两个用于与第一和第二连接部分（11,12）可旋转连接的连接点（16,17）的中间部分（15）。 装置（10）还包括用于连接到牵引线（8）的可旋转紧固构件（20）和在连接部分（11,12）的相对端部之间的柔性导电装置（21），用于在拖缆（6） ）和引入式牵引电缆（7）。 拖缆（6），导入牵引电缆（7）和拖曳线（8）之间的角度在限制范围内是可变的。

公开(公告)号：US6041282A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-21

申请号：US84743

申请日：1998-05-26

Applicant: J.o slashed.rn Wardeberg ,  Anton Marius Knudsen

Inventor： J.o slashed.rn Wardeberg ,  Anton Marius Knudsen

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/16

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: The present invention relates to seismic cables (1), including a number of elongated electrical/optical elements (8) which are arranged to be interconnected with a number of seismic sensor devices (2,3,4) arranged at intervals along the cable. The sensor devices (2,3,4) are arranged within a central tube (5). The interconnections between the sensor devices (2,3,4) and the elongated elements (8) are arranged externally of the tube via at least one longitudinal slit (6) in the tube wall (5).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及地震电缆（1），其包括多个细长的电气/光学元件（8），其被布置成与沿着电缆间隔布置的多个地震传感器装置（2,3,4）互连。 传感器装置（2,3,4）布置在中心管（5）内。 传感器装置（2,3,4）和细长元件（8）之间的互连通过管壁（5）中的至少一个纵向狭缝（6）布置在管的外部。

公开(公告)号：US5983821A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US137870

申请日：1998-08-12

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Michael R. Williams

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01R39/64

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B63B21/66 ,  H01R39/64

Abstract: A multiline tow cable assembly including swivel area components and slip g components. The swivel area components include a rotor member connected to an external housing, at least one contact member formed within the rotor member and rotatable with the rotor, and first electrical leads connected to the at least one contact member. The slip ring components include a multiline termination member, a stator connected to the multiline termination member, at least one contact pin formed in connection with the stator, and second electrical leads connected to the at least one contact pin. A substantially friction free member is interposed between the swivel area components and the slip ring components for enabling relative rotation of the swivel area components with respect to the slip ring components. By the described assemblies, continuous electrical connection is maintained between the first and second electrical leads upon rotation of the swivel area components with respect to the slip ring components.

Abstract translation: 一种多线牵引电缆组件，包括旋转区域部件和滑环部件。 旋转区域部件包括连接到外部壳体的转子构件，形成在转子构件内并与转子一起旋转的至少一个接触构件，以及连接到至少一个接触构件的第一电气引线。 滑环组件包括多线终端构件，连接到多线终端构件的定子，与定子连接形成的至少一个接触针和连接到至少一个接触针的第二电引线。 在旋转区域部件和滑环部件之间插入基本上无摩擦的部件，以使旋转部件相对于滑环部件相对旋转。 通过所描述的组件，当旋转区域部件相对于滑环部件旋转时，在第一和第二电引线之间保持连续的电连接。