Geosteering detectors for rotary-type continuous miners
    11.
    发明授权
    Geosteering detectors for rotary-type continuous miners 有权
    用于旋转式连续采矿机的地质导向探测器

    公开(公告)号:US07686400B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-30

    申请号:US12107530

    申请日:2008-04-22

    Abstract: The invention provides, in one embodiment, a detector for a miner comprising a gamma sensing element and a light sensing element coupled to the gamma sensing element. According to the embodiment, the detector is mounted on a rotary cutter of a boring-type continuous miner such that the gamma sensing element has a view of a geologic formation being mined. A mining control system is also provided, comprising a miner having at least two rotary cutters and a gamma detector on each of the at least two rotary cutters for receiving gamma emissions from a geologic formation. The mining control system also provides an accelerometer and a rate gyro, wherein the accelerometer and the rate gyro correlate the received gamma emissions with positions of the at least two rotary cutters, and a central module that utilizes the correlated readings to determine whether the cutters should be moved.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,本发明提供了一种用于矿工的检测器,其包括伽马感测元件和耦合到伽马感测元件的感光元件。 根据实施例,检测器安装在钻孔型连续采矿机的旋转切割机上,使得伽马感测元件具有被开采的地质构造的视图。 还提供了采矿控制系统,其包括在所述至少两个旋转切割器中的每一个上具有至少两个旋转切割器和伽马检测器的矿工,用于接收地质构造的伽马排放。 采矿控制系统还提供加速度计和速率陀螺仪,其中加速度计和速率陀螺仪将接收到的伽马辐射与至少两个旋转切割器的位置相关联;以及中央模块,其利用相关读数来确定刀具是否应该 被移动。

    Compound optical coupler and support mechanism
    12.
    发明授权
    Compound optical coupler and support mechanism 有权
    复合光耦合器和支撑机构

    公开(公告)号:US07485865B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-03

    申请号:US12068324

    申请日:2008-02-05

    CPC classification number: G01F23/288 G01T1/20 G01V5/04 H01J43/00

    Abstract: A support mechanism for protecting an object is described. The support system includes at least one support or friction ring for providing dynamic protection to the object. One embodiment includes a support ring having corrugated bumps. Another embodiment includes multiple support rings axially separated by spacers. In another embodiment a support mechanism is provided having at least one friction ring in combination with O-rings. A compound optical coupler is also described, which has a self-wetting clear optical coupling gel and an elastomeric load ring.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于保护对象的支持机构。 支撑系统包括至少一个用于向物体提供动态保护的支撑或摩擦环。 一个实施例包括具有波纹凸起的支撑环。 另一个实施例包括由间隔件轴向分离的多个支撑环。 在另一个实施例中,提供了具有至少一个与O形环组合的摩擦环的支撑机构。 还描述了一种复合光耦合器,其具有自润湿透明光耦合凝胶和弹性体负载环。

    Compound optical coupler and support mechanism
    13.
    发明申请
    Compound optical coupler and support mechanism 有权
    复合光耦合器和支撑机构

    公开(公告)号:US20080142720A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-19

    申请号:US11806215

    申请日:2007-05-30

    CPC classification number: G01T1/202

    Abstract: A support mechanism for protecting an object is described. The support system includes at least one support or friction ring for providing dynamic protection to the object. One embodiment includes a support ring having corrugated bumps. Another embodiment includes multiple support rings axially separated by spacers. In another embodiment a support mechanism is provided having at least one friction ring in combination with O-rings. A compound optical coupler is also described, which has a self-wetting clear optical coupling gel and an elastomeric load ring. In another aspect, a compound optical coupler assembly comprises a self-wetting optical coupling gel and also an amount of a stiffening agent.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于保护对象的支持机构。 支撑系统包括至少一个用于向物体提供动态保护的支撑或摩擦环。 一个实施例包括具有波纹凸起的支撑环。 另一个实施例包括由间隔件轴向分离的多个支撑环。 在另一个实施例中,提供了具有至少一个与O形环组合的摩擦环的支撑机构。 还描述了一种复合光耦合器,其具有自润湿透明光耦合凝胶和弹性体负载环。 在另一方面,复合光耦合器组件包括自润湿光耦合凝胶以及一定量的硬化剂。

    INSTRUMENTATION PACKAGE AND INTEGRATED RADIATION DETECTOR
    14.
    发明申请
    INSTRUMENTATION PACKAGE AND INTEGRATED RADIATION DETECTOR 有权
    仪器包装和集成放射检测器

    公开(公告)号:US20070145260A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11319581

    申请日:2005-12-29

    CPC classification number: G01T1/202 G01V5/04

    Abstract: An instrumentation package in broad terms includes at least one substantially cylindrical instrumentation component; a substantially cylindrical shield surrounding the instrumentation component, the shield having a diameter less than a standard predetermined diameter; and a sizing sleeve around the shield, thereby increasing the diameter of the sleeve to the standard predetermined diameter. A nuclear detector package is also disclosed that includes a substantially cylindrical crystal element; a photomultiplier tube arranged coaxially with the crystal element; an optical coupler sandwiched between one end of the crystal element and an adjacent end of the photomultiplier tube; the crystal element, optical coupler and photomultiplier tube hermetically sealed within a cylindrical shield; and a flexible support sleeve extending exteriorly along the crystal element and the photomultiplier tube and radially inside the cylindrical shield.

    Abstract translation: 广泛的仪器包装包括至少一个基本上圆柱形的仪表部件; 围绕所述仪器部件的基本上圆柱形的屏蔽件,所述屏蔽件具有小于标准预定直径的直径; 以及围绕屏蔽件的施胶套筒,从而将套筒的直径增加到标准预定直径。 还公开了一种核检测器封装,其包括基本上圆柱形的晶体元件; 与晶体元件同轴布置的光电倍增管; 夹在晶体元件的一端和光电倍增管的相邻端之间的光耦合器; 晶体元件,光耦合器和光电倍增管气密密封在圆柱形屏蔽内; 以及沿着晶体元件和光电倍增管向外延伸并且在圆柱形屏蔽件内部径向地延伸的柔性支撑套筒。

    Geosteering detectors for boring-type continuous miners
    15.
    发明申请
    Geosteering detectors for boring-type continuous miners 有权
    钻孔式连续采矿机的地质导向探测器

    公开(公告)号:US20050023881A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-03

    申请号:US10901113

    申请日:2004-07-29

    Abstract: The invention provides, in one embodiment, a detector for a miner comprising a gamma sensing element and a light sensing element coupled to the gamma sensing element. According to the embodiment, the detector is mounted on a rotary cutter of a boring-type continuous miner such that the gamma sensing element has a view of a geologic formation being mined. A mining control system is also provided, comprising a miner having at least two rotary cutters and a gamma detector on each of the at least two rotary cutters for receiving gamma emissions from a geologic formation. The mining control system also provides an accelerometer and a rate gyro, wherein the accelerometer and the rate gyro correlate the received gamma emissions with positions of the at least two rotary cutters, and a central module that utilizes the correlated readings to determine whether the cutters should be moved.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,本发明提供了一种用于矿工的检测器,其包括伽马感测元件和耦合到伽马感测元件的光感测元件。 根据实施例,检测器安装在钻孔型连续采矿机的旋转切割机上,使得伽马感测元件具有被开采的地质构造的视图。 还提供了采矿控制系统,其包括在所述至少两个旋转切割器中的每一个上具有至少两个旋转切割器和伽马检测器的矿工,用于接收地质构造的伽马排放。 采矿控制系统还提供加速度计和速率陀螺仪,其中加速度计和速率陀螺仪将接收到的伽马辐射与至少两个旋转切割器的位置相关联;以及中央模块,其利用相关读数来确定刀具是否应该 被移动。

    Method for sensing coal-rock interface
    16.
    发明授权
    Method for sensing coal-rock interface 有权
    煤岩界面感测方法

    公开(公告)号:US06435619B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-20

    申请号:US09471122

    申请日:1999-12-23

    CPC classification number: E21C35/22 E21C35/24

    Abstract: An armored detector assembly, a mining system, and methods of using it are described. The armored detector assembly consists of a main assembly and a hatch assembly. The hatch assembly is welded onto mining equipment, and the main assembly is removably attached to the hatch assembly. The armored detector assembly houses sensitive monitoring equipment used in mining operations. Because of its rugged construction the armored detector assembly is suitable for storing a wide range of sensitive equipment in harsh industrial environments. One embodiment allows for openings in the main assembly so that gamma radiation can enter the main assembly and be measured by gamma radiation monitoring equipment used in continuous mining operations. A portion of the gamma radiation monitoring equipment is enclosed within an integral explosion proof enclosure. This embodiment contains a fluid channel and a plurality of spray orifices to reduce the risk of ignition of dust or gas and other orifices for removal of mining debris from the openings in the assembly.

    Abstract translation: 描述了装甲检测器组件,采矿系统及其使用方法。 装甲检测器组件由主组件和舱口组件组成。 舱口组件焊接到采矿设备上,主组件可拆卸地连接到舱口组件。 装甲检测器总成包含用于采矿作业的敏感监测设备。 由于其坚固的结构,装甲检测器组件适用于在苛刻的工业环境中存储广泛的敏感设备。 一个实施例允许主组件中的开口,使得γ辐射可以进入主组件并且通过在连续采矿操作中使用的γ辐射监测设备来测量。 伽马辐射监测设备的一部分被封装在整体防爆外壳内。 该实施例包含流体通道和多个喷射孔,以减少灰尘或气体和其它孔的点燃风险,以从组件中的开口移除采矿碎屑。

    Geosteering of solid mineral mining machines
    17.
    发明授权
    Geosteering of solid mineral mining machines 有权
    固体矿物开采机械的地质导向

    公开(公告)号:US07402804B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-22

    申请号:US10924247

    申请日:2004-08-24

    CPC classification number: E21C35/24 E21C39/00 G01T1/20 G01V5/00 G01V5/06

    Abstract: An armored gamma radiation detector for a solid mineral mining apparatus is provided comprising a scintillation element for detecting radiation emitted from a material to be mined. The radiation detector has a high strength armor assembly surrounding portions of the scintillation element, and a window in the armor assembly is provided adapted to allow gamma rays to reach the scintillation element.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于固体矿物开采设备的装甲伽马辐射检测器,其包括用于检测从待开采材料发射的辐射的闪烁元件。 放射线检测器具有围绕闪烁元件的部分的高强度装甲组件,并且提供适于使γ射线到达闪烁元件的装甲组件中的窗口。

    Compound optical coupler and support mechanism
    18.
    发明授权
    Compound optical coupler and support mechanism 有权
    复合光耦合器和支撑机构

    公开(公告)号:US07381957B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-03

    申请号:US11347567

    申请日:2006-02-06

    CPC classification number: G01F23/288 G01T1/20 G01V5/04 H01J43/00

    Abstract: A support mechanism for protecting an object is described. The support system includes at least one support or friction ring for providing dynamic protection to the object. One embodiment includes a support ring having corrugated bumps. Another embodiment includes multiple support rings axially separated by spacers. In another embodiment a support mechanism is provided having at least one friction ring in combination with O-rings. A compound optical coupler is also described, which has a self-wetting clear optical coupling gel and an elastomeric load ring.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于保护对象的支持机构。 支撑系统包括至少一个用于向物体提供动态保护的支撑或摩擦环。 一个实施例包括具有波纹凸起的支撑环。 另一个实施例包括由间隔件轴向分离的多个支撑环。 在另一个实施例中,提供了具有至少一个与O形环组合的摩擦环的支撑机构。 还描述了一种复合光耦合器,其具有自润湿透明光耦合凝胶和弹性体负载环。

    Instrumentation package and integrated radiation detector
    19.
    发明授权
    Instrumentation package and integrated radiation detector 有权
    仪表封装和集成辐射探测器

    公开(公告)号:US07247853B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-24

    申请号:US11319581

    申请日:2005-12-29

    CPC classification number: G01T1/202 G01V5/04

    Abstract: An instrumentation package in broad terms includes at least one substantially cylindrical instrumentation component; a substantially cylindrical shield surrounding the instrumentation component, the shield having a diameter less than a standard predetermined diameter; and a sizing sleeve around the shield, thereby increasing the diameter of the sleeve to the standard predetermined diameter. A nuclear detector package is also disclosed that includes a substantially cylindrical crystal element; a photomultiplier tube arranged coaxially with the crystal element; an optical coupler sandwiched between one end of the crystal element and an adjacent end of the photomultiplier tube; the crystal element, optical coupler and photomultiplier tube hermetically sealed within a cylindrical shield; and a flexible support sleeve extending exteriorly along the crystal element and the photomultiplier tube and radially inside the cylindrical shield.

    Abstract translation: 广泛的仪器包装包括至少一个基本上圆柱形的仪表部件; 围绕所述仪器部件的基本上圆柱形的屏蔽件,所述屏蔽件具有小于标准预定直径的直径; 以及围绕屏蔽件的施胶套筒,从而将套筒的直径增加到标准预定直径。 还公开了一种核检测器封装,其包括基本上圆柱形的晶体元件; 与晶体元件同轴布置的光电倍增管; 夹在晶体元件的一端和光电倍增管的相邻端之间的光耦合器; 晶体元件,光耦合器和光电倍增管气密密封在圆柱形屏蔽内; 以及沿着晶体元件和光电倍增管向外延伸并且在圆柱形屏蔽件内部径向地延伸的柔性支撑套筒。

    Safety system for mining equipment
    20.
    发明申请
    Safety system for mining equipment 有权
    采矿设备安全系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060087443A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-27

    申请号:US11083353

    申请日:2005-03-18

    CPC classification number: E21C35/24 F16P3/145 G08B21/0213

    Abstract: A safety system for mining equipment is provided having a proximity-based system with a marker field generator in an explosion-proof housing. The generator has a resonant circuit with an inductive reactance that is provided by a ferrite rod wound with an electrical conductor. Also provided is an RF receiver to receive information about the strength of the generated marker field from a sensing device used by a worker. The system provides for a personal alert device, carried by personnel to be kept at a safe distance from the mining machine, the personal alert device being capable of detecting the marker field. Also disclosed is a geosteering system that stops the cutting of a continuous miner when the cutter reaches an interface between a mineral being mined and an adjacent formation that is not to be mined.

    Abstract translation: 提供采矿设备的安全系统,其具有在防爆壳体中具有标记场发生器的接近系统。 发电机具有谐振电路,其具有由用导体缠绕的铁氧体棒提供的感抗。 还提供了一种RF接收器,用于从工作人员使用的感测装置接收关于生成的标记场的强度的信息。 该系统提供个人警报装置,由人员携带,以保持与采矿机的安全距离,个人警报装置能够检测标记场。 还公开了一种地质导向系统,当切割器到达开采的矿物和不被开采的相邻地层之间的界面时,停止连续采矿机的切割。

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