Pipe mapping system and methods
    52.
    发明授权
    Pipe mapping system and methods 有权
    管道测绘系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09041794B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US14034293

    申请日:2013-09-23

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pipe inspection system includes a push-cable, a sonde coupled to the push-cable, a locator configured to receive signals from the sonde and generate positional information associated with the pipe based at least in part on the received sonde signals, a processing element configured to generate mapping information from the position information, and a non-transitory memory for storing the generated mapping information.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,管道检查系统包括推送电缆,耦合到推送电缆的探空器,定位器,其被配置为从主探头接收信号并且至少部分地基于所接收的探测器信号产生与管道相关联的位置信息 被配置为从所述位置信息生成映射信息的处理元件以及用于存储所生成的映射信息的非暂时性存储器。

    MULTI-FREQUENCY LOCATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    55.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FREQUENCY LOCATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    多频定位系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140312903A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-23

    申请号:US14210251

    申请日:2014-03-13

    CPC classification number: G01V3/104 G01V3/102

    Abstract: Multi-frequency buried object location system transmitters and locators are disclosed. A transmitter may generate and provide output signals to a buried object at a plurality of frequencies, which may be selected based on a connection type. Corresponding locators may simultaneously receive a plurality of magnetic field signals emitted from the buried object and generate visual and/or audible output information based at least in part on the plurality of received magnetic field signals. The visual and/or audible output may be further based on signals received from a quad-gradient antenna array.

    Abstract translation: 公开了多频埋地物位置系统发射机和定位器。 发射机可以以多个频率生成并向埋地物体提供输出信号,其可以基于连接类型来选择。 相应的定位器可以同时接收从掩埋对象发射的多个磁场信号,并且至少部分地基于多个接收的磁场信号产生视觉和/或听觉输出信息。 视觉和/或听觉输出可以进一步基于从四梯度天线阵列接收的信号。

    Pre-amplifier and mixer circuitry for a locator antenna
    56.
    发明授权
    Pre-amplifier and mixer circuitry for a locator antenna 有权
    定位天线的前置放大器和混频器电路

    公开(公告)号:US08841912B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-23

    申请号:US13164696

    申请日:2011-06-20

    Inventor: Stephen M. Bench

    CPC classification number: G01V3/101

    Abstract: A pre-amplifier circuit for connection to an antenna of a human-portable locator includes a differential amplifier/mixer pair and means for allowing a common-mode “phantom” signal to modulate a transfer function of the differential amplifier/mixer pair. The common-mode phantom signal modulates the transfer function of the differential pre-amplifier “onboard” the antenna without the usual requirement for onboard power supply and signal oscillator. This technique uses the same electronic components to provide both pre-amplification and mixing functions, thereby improving circuit performance-to-cost ratio, reducing mixer power consumption, situating the necessary signal oscillator remotely from the mixer, and greatly improving the available system bandwidth by limiting spectral transmission demands to the mixed signal bandwidth alone.

    Abstract translation: 用于连接到便携式定位器的天线的前置放大器电路包括差分放大器/混频器对以及用于允许共模“幻影”信号调制差分放大器/混频器对的传递函数的装置。 共模幻影信号调制差分前置放大器“板上”天线的传递函数,而不需要板载电源和信号振荡器。 该技术使用相同的电子元件来提供预放大和混合功能,从而提高电路性能与成本比,减少混频器功耗,将必要的信号振荡器从混频器远程定位,并通过以下方式大大提高可用系统带宽 仅限于混合信号带宽的频谱传输需求。

    ROTATING CONTACT ASSEMBLIES FOR SELF-LEVELING CAMERA HEADS
    57.
    发明申请
    ROTATING CONTACT ASSEMBLIES FOR SELF-LEVELING CAMERA HEADS 审中-公开
    旋转摄像头的旋转接触组件

    公开(公告)号:US20140176696A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US14136104

    申请日:2013-12-20

    Abstract: Camera heads and associated rotating contact assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment a slip-ring assembly includes a rotating contact assembly including slip rings having a cylindrical ring assembly and a flexible or bendable brush assembly. Brush elements may flexed to remain in contact with corresponding ring assembly electrical contacts. Bush contacts may be coated or have attached contact assemblies to increase hardness and oxide resistance with materials such as palladium nickel, rhodium, or hard gold, though a variety of other materials may be used as a suitable coating.

    Abstract translation: 公开了相机头和相关联的旋转接触组件。 在一个实施例中,滑环组件包括旋转接触组件,其包括具有圆柱形环组件和柔性或可弯曲刷组件的滑环。 刷子元件可以弯曲成与相应的环组件电触点保持接触。 可以使用各种其它材料作为合适的涂层,可以使用诸如钯镍,铑或硬金的材料来涂布或具有附接的接触组件以增加硬度和耐氧化性。

    Snap-on pipe guide
    58.
    发明授权
    Snap-on pipe guide 有权
    卡扣式导轨

    公开(公告)号:US08540429B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-24

    申请号:US12658939

    申请日:2010-02-16

    Abstract: A pipe guide includes a pair of cylindrical shells each having a plurality of radially extending circumferentially spaced vanes and structure for holding the shells together when the shells are axially mated end-to-end. A pair of curved tab arms extend circumferentially about corresponding ones of the cylindrical shells. A pair of slide-locks are configured to slide over corresponding ones of the tab arms to move them into a locking position in which keys on the tab arms extend between adjacent coils of a coil spring surrounded by the shells.

    Abstract translation: 管引导件包括一对圆筒形壳体,每个圆柱形壳体具有多个径向延伸的周向隔开的叶片和用于当壳体端对端地轴向配合时将壳体保持在一起的结构。 一对弯曲的凸片臂围绕对应的圆柱形外壳圆周地延伸。 一对滑动锁被配置成在对应的翼片臂上滑动以将它们移动到锁定位置,在该位置上,翼片臂上的键在由壳包围的螺旋弹簧的相邻线圈之间延伸。

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