公开(公告)号：US06525992B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09551832

申请日：2000-04-18

Applicant: Andre W. Olivier ,  Robert E. Rouquette ,  Brien G. Rau

Inventor： Andre W. Olivier ,  Robert E. Rouquette ,  Brien G. Rau

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/22 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B3/44

Abstract: A device for controlling the position of an underwater cable comprises a body, first and second actuators, and a pair of wings. The body is stationarily mountable to the underwater cable and the first and second actuators are disposed in the body. Each wing has an axis of rotation and the wings are coupled to the first and second actuators to control the depth and the horizontal position of the underwater cable in the water.

Abstract translation: 用于控制水下电缆的位置的装置包括主体，第一和第二致动器以及一对翼。 主体固定安装在水下电缆上，第一和第二致动器设置在主体内。 每个翼具有旋转轴线，并且翅片联接到第一和第二致动器以控制水下电缆在水中的深度和水平位置。

公开(公告)号：US06510103B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US10023793

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: Anton Marius Knudsen ,  Jorn Wardeberg

Inventor： Anton Marius Knudsen ,  Jorn Wardeberg

IPC: G01V120

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic cable (1) including a plurality of electrical/optical elements (5) which are arranged to be interconnected with a number of seismic sensor devices (24) arranged at intervals along the cable and installed in a housing (15) integrated in the cable (1). The sensor housing (15) is centrally arranged in the cable (1) and interconnected with a central strength element (2). The electrical/optical elements (5) are arranged over and around the central element (2) and over the housing (15).

Abstract translation: 一种包括多个电气/光学元件（5）的地震电缆（1），其布置成与沿着电缆间隔设置并安装在集成在所述电缆中的壳体（15）中的多个地震传感器装置（24）互连。 电缆（1）。 传感器壳体（15）居中布置在电缆（1）中并与中心强度元件（2）相互连接。 电气/光学元件（5）布置在中心元件（2）上方和周围并且在壳体（15）上方。

公开(公告)号：US20020181327A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US09873894

申请日：2001-06-04

Inventor： James Spackman ,  Mike Maples ,  John Hepp

IPC: G01V001/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A communication housing for devices external to a solid marine seismic cable, especially for level control devices, comprises an upper housing half and a lower housing half, coupled together around the cable. The upper housing half includes a plurality of wells, for example three wells, each adapted to receive a communication coil. The lower housing half has no such wells. The communication coils are wound in series to reinforce the signal strength of the communication signal. The communication coils are preferably formed to two segments, joined together at a flexible joint to reduce the likelihood of breakage of the coil core as the cable is wound onto a takeup reel aboard the exploration vessel.

Abstract translation: 用于固体海洋地震电缆外部的装置的通信壳体，特别是用于液位控制装置的通信壳体包括围绕电缆耦合在一起的上壳体半部和下壳体半部。 上壳体半部包括多个孔，例如三个孔，每个孔适于接收通信线圈。 下半部分没有这样的井。 通信线圈串联缠绕以增强通信信号的信号强度。 通信线圈优选地形成为两个段，其在柔性接头处连接在一起，以减少当线缆缠绕在探测容器上的卷取卷轴上时线圈芯断裂的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US06483776B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09831446

申请日：2001-07-16

Applicant: Arne Rokkan

Inventor： Arne Rokkan

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: Seismic cable for placing on the sea bottom comprising two or more seismic sensor units adapted to detect vibrations in the sea floor and being separated by chosen lengths of cable. The cable is characterize in that the sensor units are substantially heavier per length unit than the cable between them.

Abstract translation: 用于放置在海底上的地震电缆包括两个或更多个地震传感器单元，该地震传感器单元适于检测海底中的振动，并被选定长度的电缆隔开。 电缆的特征在于传感器单元的长度单位比它们之间的电缆大得多。

公开(公告)号：US06483775B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09873894

申请日：2001-06-04

Applicant: James Spackman ,  Mike Maples ,  John Hepp

Inventor： James Spackman ,  Mike Maples ,  John Hepp

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A communication housing for devices external to a solid marine seismic cable, especially for level control devices, comprises an upper housing half and a lower housing half, coupled together around the cable. The upper housing half includes a plurality of wells, for example three wells, each adapted to receive a communication coil. The lower housing half has no such wells. The communication coils are wound in series to reinforce the signal strength of the communication signal. The communication coils are preferably formed to two segments, joined together at a flexible joint to reduce the likelihood of breakage of the coil core as the cable is wound onto a take up reel aboard the exploration vessel.

Abstract translation: 用于固体海洋地震电缆外部的装置的通信壳体，特别是用于液位控制装置的通信壳体包括围绕电缆耦合在一起的上壳体半部和下壳体半部。 上壳体半部包括多个孔，例如三个孔，每个孔适于接收通信线圈。 下半部分没有这样的井。 通信线圈串联缠绕以增强通信信号的信号强度。 通信线圈优选地形成为两个段，其在柔性接头处接合在一起，以减少当线缆缠绕在探测容器上的卷取卷轴上时线圈芯断裂的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US06477111B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09806797

申请日：2001-07-03

Applicant: Nils Lunde ,  Simon Hastings Bittleston ,  Gunnar Parmann ,  Jan-Age Langeland

Inventor： Nils Lunde ,  Simon Hastings Bittleston ,  Gunnar Parmann ,  Jan-Age Langeland

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic streamer comprises a substantially solid core having many of the main components of the streamer, namely hydrophones, electronics modules for digitising the outputs of the hydrophones, the main optical and electrical conductor bundles and Keviar strength members, embedded in it. The core also contains a large number of foam buoyancy elements. An outer skin surrounds the core, defining an annular gap around the core, and this annular gap is filled with open-celled polyurethane foam saturated with kerosene. The capsules containing the hydrophones communicate with the annular gap around the core, so that the kerosene can enter the capsules, each of which contains an open-celled polyurethane foam sheath to cushion the hydrophone. In an alternative construction, made possible by using the buoyancy elements in the core to render the core approximately neutrally buoyant in water, the outer skin and the polyurethane foam are omitted, and the core is used on its own as a solid streamer.

Abstract translation: 地震拖缆包括具有拖缆的许多主要部件的基本上实心的芯体，即水听器，用于数字化水听器的输出的电子模块，主光学和电导体束以及嵌入其中的Keviar强度构件。 核心还包含大量泡沫浮力元素。 外壳围绕芯部，围绕芯部限定环形间隙，并且该环形间隙填充有用煤油饱和的开孔聚氨酯泡沫。 包含水听器的胶囊与芯周围的环形间隙连通，使得煤油可以进入胶囊，每个胶囊含有开孔的聚氨酯泡沫护套以缓冲水听器。 在替代结构中，通过使用芯中的浮力元件使得芯在水中大致中性地浮起，可以省略外皮和聚氨酯泡沫，并且芯本身作为固体拖缆使用。

公开(公告)号：US20020062778A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-30

申请号：US09727274

申请日：2000-11-29

Inventor： Glen P. Barker

IPC: B63B021/04

CPC classification number: F15D1/12 ,  B63B21/663 ,  D07B5/006 ,  F15D1/005 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving the efficiency of marine cable tow operations. Indentations such as dimples in the cable exterior surface reduce frictional drag forces and reduce strumming of the cables as the cables are towed through the water. The size, configuration and orientation of the indentations can be selected to control the desired water flow parameters.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提高船用电缆丝束操作效率的装置和方法。 诸如电缆外表面中的凹痕的凹痕可以减少摩擦阻力，并减少电缆在电缆拖过水时的弹跳。 可以选择压痕的尺寸，构型和取向以控制所需的水流参数。

公开(公告)号：US20010054373A1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-27

申请号：US09911161

申请日：2001-07-23

Inventor： Andre W. Olivier

IPC: B63G008/14 ,  B63B022/00

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：US06294727B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09255452

申请日：1999-02-19

Applicant: Jerzy Orlean

Inventor： Jerzy Orlean

IPC: H02G15013

CPC classification number: H02G15/14 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A three part enclosure system protects a sensor package and its connection to a main seismic cable. The enclosure system further anchors the sensor package to the cable. The enclosure system includes a combination takeout and anchor, molded to the cable; an opposing anchor; and a substantially cylindrical enclosure body or protective cover, adapted to contain, locate, and protect the sensor package and pigtail wire connections.

Abstract translation: 三部分外壳系统保护传感器封装及其与主地震电缆的连接。 外壳系统还将传感器封装锚定到电缆。 外壳系统包括组合式取出和锚定，模制到电缆; 一个对立的锚 以及基本上圆柱形的外壳主体或保护盖，适于容纳，定位和保护传感器封装和引线连接。

公开(公告)号：US06188646B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09248393

申请日：1999-03-29

Applicant: John Luscombe ,  Louis Erath ,  Jim Spackman ,  David Lamance ,  Michael Maples ,  Gary Craig

Inventor： John Luscombe ,  Louis Erath ,  Jim Spackman ,  David Lamance ,  Michael Maples ,  Gary Craig

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A hydrophone streamer including a central member running substantially the length of the streamer with a strength member and a plurality of conductors has formed therein space adapted to receive a plurality of a spaced apart pairs of collars, a cylindrical chamber wall between each of the pairs of collars defining a chamber, and one or more hydrophones within the chamber. The chamber wall has one or more opening through it for the free passage of sea water into the chamber, thereby shielding the hydrophones from extraneous noise while exposing the hydrophones to a seismic signal conducted by the sea water surrounding the streamer.

Abstract translation: 包括基本上具有强度构件和多个导体的拖缆长度的中央构件形成在其中的空间，其适于容纳多个间隔开的成对的套环，每对成对之间的圆柱形室壁 限定室的套环和腔室内的一个或多个水听器。 室壁具有一个或多个通过其的开口，用于海水自由通入室中，从而在将水听器暴露于由拖缆周围的海水进行的地震信号的同时将水听器屏蔽在外部噪声之外。