公开(公告)号：US06452163B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09866642

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

Inventor： Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

IPC: H01J502

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。

公开(公告)号：US20120249318A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13446420

申请日：2012-04-13

Applicant: Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

Inventor： Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

IPC: G01R33/02 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: G08B21/18 ,  G08B21/0213 ,  G08B21/0219 ,  G08B21/0275 ,  G08B29/20 ,  H01F7/20 ,  H01F21/06 ,  H01Q7/06 ,  H03K17/954 ,  H03K2217/94015 ,  H03K2217/958

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to proximity detection systems and a method for internal traffic control in a work zone. In various embodiments, magnetic field generators generate respective oscillating magnetic fields for detection by magnetic field detectors. The magnetic field detectors generate a signal for providing a visual and/or audible warning to operators in response to detecting the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的实施例涉及接近检测系统和用于工作区域中的内部业务控制的方法。 在各种实施例中，磁场发生器产生用于磁场检测器检测的相应的振荡磁场。 磁场检测器产生用于响应于检测到磁场而向操作者提供视觉和/或听觉警告的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07485851B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11806215

申请日：2007-05-30

Applicant: Dwight Medley ,  Larry D. Frederick ,  Dean Estill

Inventor： Dwight Medley ,  Larry D. Frederick ,  Dean Estill

IPC: G01V5/04

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。

公开(公告)号：US20080169415A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：US12068324

申请日：2008-02-05

Applicant: Dwight Medley ,  Larry D. Frederick ,  Dean Estill

Inventor： Dwight Medley ,  Larry D. Frederick ,  Dean Estill

IPC: G01V5/04 ,  G01T1/20

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.

公开(公告)号：US20060192126A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11347567

申请日：2006-02-06

Applicant: Dwight Medley ,  Larry Frederick ,  Dean Estill

Inventor： Dwight Medley ,  Larry Frederick ,  Dean Estill

IPC: G01T1/20

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.

公开(公告)号：US06781130B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10101374

申请日：2002-03-20

Applicant: Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

Inventor： Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

IPC: G01T120

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

Abstract: A rock avoidance control system for solid mineral mining using a forward looking rock/mineral interface detector and controlling the miner to cut to the detected rock/mineral interface. One or more armored gamma ray detectors are positioned near the cutter and move with the cutter such that the angular size of the field of view is not reduced. Angular movements of the cutter are measured and used for calculating the rock/mineral interface location. A device is incorporated within an armored rock detector to sense angular movements of the cutter boom and to correlate changes in gamma radiation to the angular movements, within selected energy ranges. The thickness of the remaining coal is calculated by measuring the rate at which the gamma radiation increases. In one embodiment, rock detectors are used to steer the cutting of the leading drum and/or the trailing drum a long-wall mining system.

Abstract translation: 使用前瞻性岩石/矿物界面检测器进行固体矿物开采的岩石回避控制系统，并控制矿工切割到检测到的岩石/矿物界面。 一个或多个装甲伽马射线检测器位于切割器附近并与切割器一起移动，使得视野角度的尺寸不减小。 测量切割器的角度运动并用于计算岩石/矿物界面位置。 装置被并入铠装岩石探测器内以感测切割臂的角度运动，并将伽马辐射的变化与选定能量范围内的角度运动相关联。 剩余煤的厚度通过测量伽马辐射增加的速率来计算。 在一个实施例中，岩石探测器用于引导前滚筒和/或后滚筒切割长壁采矿系统。

公开(公告)号：US06657199B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US10028430

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

Inventor： Larry D. Frederick ,  Dwight Medley

IPC: G01T120

CPC classification number: G01T1/20 ,  G01V5/04

Abstract: A flexible dynamic support housing for a gamma detector is described. The gamma detector includes a scintillation assembly and an electronics module housed within a rigid housing. Elongated springs extend along the length of the rigid housing. The springs are located within an outer flexible housing, making up an outer flexible dynamic support housing. The outer flexible dynamic support housing, when placed within a generally cylindrical cavity in a machine, takes on a generally cylindrical outer shape. The scintillation assembly includes a crystal sealed within a sealed rigid scintillation housing, and the electronics module includes a photo-multiplier tube contained within a rigid electronics module housing. An inner flexible dynamic housing assembly, including springs and an inner flexible housing, is positioned between the rigid housing on the outside and the sealed rigid scintillation housing and the sealed rigid electronics module housing on the inside.