公开(公告)号：US5943293A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US761780

申请日：1996-12-06

Applicant: John Luscombe ,  Robert M. Braham ,  Michael L. Maples

Inventor： John Luscombe ,  Robert M. Braham ,  Michael L. Maples

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic marine streamer (10) including hydrophones (12) housed in elongate flexible tubes (11), a pair of load carrying rope members (25, 26), and a plurality of spacers (15) which substantially fill the internal cross-section of the tube (11), the internal void within the tube being filled by a liquid, the two rope carrying members (25, 26) interconnect end fittings (21, 22) located one at each end of a tube (11) and passing through each spacer (15) on diametrically opposite sides thereof.

Abstract translation: 包括容纳在细长柔性管（11）中的水听器（12），一对负载绳索构件（25,26）和多个间隔件（15）的地震海洋拖缆（10），其基本上填充内部横截面 （11）的管内的内部空隙被两个绳索承载构件（25,26）相互连接，所述两个绳索承载构件（25,26）将位于管（11）的每个端部处的一端的配件（21,22） 通过其直径相对侧的每个间隔件（15）。

公开(公告)号：US5937782A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US950827

申请日：1997-10-15

Applicant: Brien G. Rau

Inventor： Brien G. Rau

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63B21/56 ,  B63G8/14

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A device connected to an underwater cable by means of a sacrificial latch mechanism that breaks to protect the housing of the device from irreparable damage due to collisions with jetsam or other objects. The underwater device is connected to a cable having mounting elements disposed along its length. The device includes a housing and a latch body attached to the housing by a retainer, such as a set screw. A locking member extends from the latch body to engage the mounting element. A sacrificial element, such as a thin portion of the latch body or a frangible portion of the retainer, gives way in response to a predetermined force acting to separate the device from the cable before the force can damage the housing.

Abstract translation: 借助于牺牲的闩锁机构连接到水下电缆的装置，其破坏以保护装置的外壳免受由于与喷气机或其他物体的碰撞的不可修复的损坏。 水下装置连接到具有沿其长度设置的安装元件的电缆。 该装置包括壳体和通过诸如固定螺钉的保持器附接到壳体的闩锁体。 锁定构件从闩锁体延伸以接合安装元件。 牺牲元件，例如闩锁体的薄部分或保持器的易碎部分，在力可能损坏壳体之前，响应于用于将装置与电缆分离的预定力而放弃。

公开(公告)号：US5883856A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-16

申请号：US962474

申请日：1997-10-31

Applicant: Paul Ellington Carroll ,  Karl Joseph Schuler ,  Roy Wilson James III

Inventor： Paul Ellington Carroll ,  Karl Joseph Schuler ,  Roy Wilson James III

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H04B17/00 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: An improved bottom cable for a seismic marine data acquisition system 10. The bottom cable 30 includes a cable section 30b having a bus 48. The cable, along with the cable section and bus, are used to electrically connect a master control unit 40 to first and second modules 32b and 32c, respectively. The bus 48 includes first and second switches 48b and 48c, respectively, located near opposite ends of the bus. In this way, if a leak R1 occurs in the bus, the first and second switches can be opened, thereby electrically isolating the bus and stopping the leak.

Abstract translation: 用于地震海洋数据采集系统10的改进的底部电缆。底部电缆30包括具有总线48的电缆部分30b。电缆以及电缆部分和总线用于将主控制单元40电连接到第一 和第二模块32b和32c。 总线48分别包括位于总线相对端附近的第一和第二开关48b和48c。 以这种方式，如果总线中发生泄漏R1，则可以打开第一和第二开关，从而电气隔离总线并停止泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US5844860A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US540827

申请日：1990-05-23

Applicant: Howard A. Miller

Inventor： Howard A. Miller

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H04R1/44 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: At least one vibration isolation module (VIM) and at least one acoustic sor module of an elongate array are uniquely accommodated by a continuously extending, hose-shaped strength member dimensioned to define a space for noncompressively containing the acoustic sensor module and allow responsive sensing. The strength member has a nonelastic first portion to contain the length of the acoustic sensor module and includes a plurality of longitudinally extending juxtaposed cords. The cords are held in an equidistantly spaced side-by-side relationship by an appropriate fill-weave that assures sufficient flexibility. A coextensive portion of the strength member is fabricated from the plurality of longitudinally continuously extending juxtaposed cords to extend in an exaggerated sine wave configuration throughout the length of the VIM. A plurality of elastic warp bogies are disposed in-between the cords and are held in a side-by-side relationship by substantially the same appropriate fill-weave. The elastic warp bogies and sine wave configuration of the cords allow the strength member to be longitudinally stretched as it bears the array's dynamic drag. Increased loads can stretch the elastic warp bogies to a maximum length to where the cords carry any additional load. Opposite ends of the coextensive portion of the strength member are secured to the elastic sheath for load sharing with the sheath. Optionally, the VIM could be separate to accommodate existing arrays or other vibration isolation applications.

Abstract translation: 至少一个振动隔离模块（VIM）和至少一个细长阵列的声学传感器模块由连续延伸的软管形强度构件唯一地容纳，所述连续延伸的软管形强度构件的尺寸被设计成限定用于非压缩地包含声学传感器模块并允许响应感测的空间。 强度构件具有非弹性的第一部分以包含声学传感器模块的长度，并且包括多个纵向延伸的并置的帘线。 绳子通过适当的填充编织以等距离的并排关系保持，确保足够的灵活性。 强化构件的共同部分由多个纵向连续延伸的并列帘线制成，以在VIM的整个长度上以夸张的正弦波构型延伸。 多根弹性经向转向架设置在帘线之间，通过基本上相同的适当的填充编织并排地保持。 线的弹性经向转向架和正弦波形配置允许强度构件在承受阵列的动态阻力时纵向拉伸。 增加的载荷可以将弹性经向转向架拉伸到绳索承载任何额外载荷的最大长度。 加强构件的共同部分的相对端固定到弹性护套以与护套负载共享。 可选地，VIM可以是分开的，以适应现有阵列或其它隔振应用。

公开(公告)号：US5742562A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US655031

申请日：1996-05-29

Applicant: Richard A. Marschall ,  Debra L. Marschall

Inventor： Richard A. Marschall ,  Debra L. Marschall

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H04R11/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A hydrophone array to perform passive and active sound imaging is described. The array is comprised of a plurality of acoustic transducers attached to a cable that may be towed behind a geophysical survey vessel. The cable and acoustic transducers are enclosed within a sheath of essentially constant external dimensions, which extends longitudinally the length of the cable and which is effective in minimizing turbulent noise created by the array during its use. The sheath may be circular or elliptical in cross-section and can enclose a jacket of resiliently flexible and positively buoyant material that encases the cable and transducers.

Abstract translation: 描述了执行被动和主动声音成像的水听器阵列。 该阵列由附接到电缆的多个声换能器组成，其可被拖到地球物理测量船的后面。 电缆和声学传感器被封装在基本上恒定的外部尺寸的护套内，该外壳尺寸纵向延伸到电缆的长度，并且其在使用期间有效地最小化由阵列产生的湍流噪声。 护套的横截面可以是圆形或椭圆形，并且可以包围弹性柔性和正向浮力材料的护套，其包围电缆和换能器。

公开(公告)号：USH1650H

公开(公告)日：1997-06-03

申请号：US27483

申请日：1993-02-26

Applicant: Jack R. Olson

Inventor： Jack R. Olson

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H01R4/70 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R43/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  H01R4/70 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R43/005

Abstract: An impervious cable connected electrical component assembly is provided wh includes an electrical component which has a conductive wire extending therefrom. An impervious container is provided which has an open top and a closed bottom. The electrical component is located within the container with its conductive wire extending out of and beyond the container's top. A cable is provided which has a conductive wire within an impervious sheath. A lengthwise portion of this wire is exposed. The conductive wire extending from the top of the container and the exposed conductive wire portion of the cable are electrically joined at a junction outside the container. An impervious sleeve is bonded to the cable sheath so as to hermetically seal the wire junction along the cable. The open top of the container and the sleeve are bonded to hermetically seal the electrical component. With this arrangement the assembly can be easily constructed with minimal effect on the electrical component and, after construction, the assembly can be used with maximum protection of the electrical component.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种连接电气元件组件的不透水电缆，其中包括一个电气元件，该元件具有从其延伸的导线。 提供了一种具有开口顶部和封闭底部的不透水容器。 电气部件位于容器内，其导线延伸出容器顶部并超出容器的顶部。 提供了一种在不透水护套内具有导线的电缆。 该线的纵向部分露出。 从容器的顶部延伸出来的导线和电缆的暴露的导电线部分在容器外部的接合处电连接。 不可渗透的套筒结合到电缆护套上，以沿电缆气密地密封电线接头。 容器和套筒的敞开的顶部被粘合以密封电气部件。 利用这种布置，可以容易地构造组件，对电气部件具有最小的影响，并且在构造之后，组件可以用于电气部件的最大保护。

公开(公告)号：US5579286A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-26

申请号：US343673

申请日：1994-11-22

Applicant: Robert D. Skorheim

Inventor： Robert D. Skorheim

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A hydrophone module for a towed hydrophone array. The module comprises: (1) an elongated hydrophone module housing having a desired hydrophone group center associated therewith and (2) a plurality of hydrophone elements located substantially aperiodically along a length of the housing and electrically coupled together in a hydrophone group, the hydrophone group having an actual hydrophone group center proximate the desired hydrophone group center to thereby allow locations of the plurality of hydrophone elements to be altered without dislocating the actual hydrophone group center. Individual hydrophone elements within the group may therefore be moved within the module without disturbing the actual hydrophone group center.

Abstract translation: 用于拖缆式水听器阵列的水听器模块。 模块包括：（1）细长水听器模块外壳，其具有与之相关联的期望的水听器组中心和（2）多个水听器元件，其沿着壳体的长度基本上非周期地定位，并且电耦合在一起，在水听器组中，水听器组 具有邻近所需水听器组中心的实际水听器组中心，从而允许改变多个水听器元件的位置而不会脱离实际的水听器组中心。 因此，组内的单个水听器元件可以在模块内移动，而不会干扰实际的水听器组中心。

公开(公告)号：US5523983A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-04

申请号：US342306

申请日：1994-11-18

Applicant: Charles L. Morningstar, deceased ,  Tracy G. Gill

Inventor： Charles L. Morningstar, deceased ,  Tracy G. Gill

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63B21/00

CPC classification number: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration isolation module for a towed hydrophone streamer comprising: (1) a first transition unit, an outboard end of the first transition unit capable of receiving a first tension member, the first tension member terminating within the first transition unit, an inboard end of the first transition unit capable of receiving second and third tension members, the second tension member entering, looping back and exiting the inboard end of the first transition unit, the third tension member terminating within the first transition unit and (2) a second transition unit, an outboard end of the second transition unit capable of receiving a fourth tension member, the fourth tension member terminating within the second transition unit, an inboard end of the second transition unit capable of receiving the second and third tension members, the second tension member entering, looping back and exiting the inboard end of the second transition unit, the third tension member terminating within the second transition unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于拖曳的水听器拖缆的隔振模块，包括：（1）第一过渡单元，能够接收第一张紧构件的第一过渡单元的外侧端，第一张紧构件终止于第一过渡单元内，内侧 所述第一过渡单元的端部能够接收第二和第三张力构件，所述第二张力构件进入，回落并离开所述第一过渡单元的内侧端部，所述第三张力构件终止于所述第一过渡单元内，以及（2） 过渡单元，能够接收第四张力构件的第二过渡单元的外侧端，第四张力构件终止于第二过渡单元内，第二过渡单元的内侧端能够接收第二和第三张力构件，第二过渡单元 张紧构件进入，回退并离开第二过渡单元的内侧端部，第三张紧构件终止 在第二过渡单元内。

公开(公告)号：US5471436A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-28

申请号：US290985

申请日：1994-08-19

Applicant: Anthony P. Harvey

Inventor： Anthony P. Harvey

IPC: G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  H01B7/18 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H01B7/12

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A towed streamer including buoyant core (1), and strength members (3) to transmit tension along the streamer. Strength members (3) are arranged so that the streamer is compliant for a predetermined elongation of the streamer. Members (3) are embedded in an inner jacket (5) surrounded by an outer jacket (6). The assembly is encased in an extruded outer jacket (2). Braided data bearers (4) can be provided between the inner jackets (5, 6). Strength members (3) can be braided with interstices impregnated with gel. Where the strength members (3) are of non-compliant material, the braid is initially compliant where the streamer is slightly elongated but becomes non-compliant as the streamer elongates further. Alternatively a combination of compliant (3) and non-compliant members (14) can be used where the compliant members (3) only become engaged after a predetermined elongation of the streamer.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / AU92 / 00066 Sec。 371日期：1994年8月19日 102（e）日期1994年8月19日PCT提交1992年2月21日PCT公布。 第WO93 / 17355号公报 1993年9月2日。拖船包括浮力芯（1）和强力构件（3），以沿着拖缆传递张力。 强度构件（3）被布置成使得拖缆对拖缆的预定伸长率是顺从的。 构件（3）嵌入由外护套（6）围绕的内护套（5）中。 组件被封装在挤出的外护套（2）中。 可以在内套（5,6）之间设置编织数据承载件（4）。 强度构件（3）可以编织具有凝胶凝胶的间隙。 当强度构件（3）是非顺应性材料时，编织物最初是顺从的，其中拖缆略微伸长，但随着拖缆进一步伸长而变得不顺从。 或者，柔性构件（3）和不顺从构件（14）的组合可以用于柔性构件（3）在拖缆的预定伸长之后仅被接合的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5459285A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-17

申请号：US189807

申请日：1994-02-01

Applicant: Rick A. Curto ,  Danny T. Moore

Inventor： Rick A. Curto ,  Danny T. Moore

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H01R4/70 ,  H02G15/14 ,  H02G15/18 ,  H01R43/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  H01R4/70 ,  H02G15/14 ,  Y10S174/08

Abstract: This invention discloses a method and apparatus for waterblocking wire-to-wire connections in a cable using an arrangement of seals. Lead-in transmission lines are slid through a multiple-aperture seal to produce a compression seal between the transmission lines and the seal and the trailing transmission line is slid through a single-aperture seal to produce another compression seal. A piece of constrictive tubing is slid over the first seal before splicing the wires in the lead-in and trailing transmission lines together. The tubing then is positioned over both seals to produce a compression seal between the tubing and the seals to form a waterblock in the area defined by the two seals containing the splice.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种使用密封装置在电缆中阻塞线对线连接的方法和装置。 引入传输线通过多孔密封件滑动以在传输线和密封件之间产生压缩密封，并且拖尾传输线通过单孔密封件滑动以产生另一压缩密封。 将一条缩颈管在第一密封件上滑动，然后将引导线和尾部传输线中的线拼接在一起。 然后将管道定位在两个密封件之上，以在管道和密封件之间产生压缩密封，以在由包含接合件的两个密封件限定的区域中形成水块。