Hydrophone group design for shallow towed applications
    841.
    发明授权
    Hydrophone group design for shallow towed applications 失效
    浅水拖曳应用的水听器组设计

    公开(公告)号:US5668779A

    公开(公告)日:1997-09-16

    申请号:US625081

    申请日:1996-03-29

    CPC classification number: G01H9/004 G01V1/201

    Abstract: A hydrophone group for shallow towed applications in less than 50 feet of ter. The hydrophone group has a series of hydrophones connected by relatively insensitive fiber optic interconnects. The individual hydrophones are sufficiently sensitive such that the interconnecting optical fiber does not introduce excessive noise. Each hydrophone is basically a sensing fiber wrapped around an air-backed mandrel. Each air-backed mandrel is formed of an extended solid frame substantially non-compliant along a longitudinal axis. The extended solid frame is provided with a channel around the periphery thereof. The channel extends substantially the entire length of the extended solid frame. A flexible outer covering surrounds the extended solid frame. The flexible outer covering is highly compliant in a radial direction extending from the longitudinal axis. The air-backed mandrel has a high frequency mechanical resonance. Each hydrophone is connected in a chain by a plurality of interconnects having a substantially lower sensitivity than each hydrophone.

    Abstract translation: 在50英尺以下的水中,用于浅拖曳应用的水听器组。 水听器组具有通过相对不灵敏的光纤互连连接的一系列水听器。 各个水听器是足够敏感的,使得互连光纤不会引起过大的噪声。 每个水听器基本上都是围绕空气轴承的感应纤维。 每个空气支撑的心轴由沿着纵向轴线基本不顺从的延伸的实心框架形成。 延伸的实心框架围绕其周边设置有通道。 通道基本延伸延伸的固体框架的整个长度。 柔性外覆盖物围绕扩展的实心框架。 柔性外覆盖件在从纵向轴线延伸的径向方向上是高度柔顺的。 空气轴承的心轴具有高频机械共振。 每个水听器通过具有比每个水听器明显更低的灵敏度的多个互连件连接在链中。

    Field replaceable connector for seismic instrument
    842.
    发明授权
    Field replaceable connector for seismic instrument 失效
    地震仪现场可更换接头

    公开(公告)号:US5628655A

    公开(公告)日:1997-05-13

    申请号:US480277

    申请日:1995-06-07

    CPC classification number: H01R23/10 G01V1/201 H01R31/06 H01R13/639

    Abstract: A removable connector operable to be inserted between a main cable carrying seismic information and a box connector of a remote acquisition module. The removable connector is adapted to isolate any forces arising in the main cable from the box connector of the module. The removable connector is removably secured to the remote acquisition module by a pin which extends through the housing of the removable connector and a bracket mounted to the module. The pin transfers the cable forces to the remote acquisition module and substantially isolates the box connector from such forces thereby extending the life of the box connector.

    Abstract translation: 可移动连接器,可操作地插入到承载地震信息的主电缆和远程采集模块的盒连接器之间。 可移动连接器适于将主电缆中出现的任何力与模块的盒连接器隔离开来。 可拆卸连接器通过一个销可拆卸地固定到远程采集模块,该销延伸穿过可移除连接器的壳体和安装到该模块的支架。 引脚将电缆力传递到远程采集模块,并将盒连接器基本上与此类力分离,从而延长盒连接器的使用寿命。

    Depth control apparatus
    843.
    发明授权
    Depth control apparatus 失效
    深度控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US5619474A

    公开(公告)日:1997-04-08

    申请号:US438632

    申请日:1995-05-10

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 B63B21/66

    Abstract: A depth control apparatus for seismic streamers, comprising a central unit adapted for inserted mounting in the streamer substantially in axial alignment with the streamer, a housing which can rotate about the central unit and carries at least one control wing being angularly adjustable about a transverse axis adapted to be substantially horizontal in operative position, and an electric motor for adjusting the angle of the control wing about the transverse axis. The motor is located in the central unit and is adapted to have its current supply through the streamer. The control wing is so arranged on the housing that the transverse axis in operative position runs underneath the central unit. A transmission mechanism for the angular adjustment of the control wing by means of the motor, comprises a slide member which can be moved in the axial direction of the central unit and preferably surrounds the central unit.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于地震拖缆的深度控制装置,包括适于插入安装在拖缆中的基本上与拖缆轴向对准的中央单元,可围绕中央单元旋转的壳体,并且承载至少一个控制翼,该控制翼可围绕横向轴线成角度地调节 适于在操作位置基本上水平,以及用于调节控制翼绕横向轴线的角度的电动机。 电机位于中央单元中,适用于通过拖缆提供电流。 控制翼被布置在壳体上,使得横向轴线在中心单元的下方运行。 用于通过马达对控制翼进行角度调节的传动机构包括滑动构件,该滑动构件能够在中心单元的轴向方向上移动并且优选围绕中心单元。

    Electrical connector assembly having replaceable sleeve seal
    844.
    发明授权
    Electrical connector assembly having replaceable sleeve seal 失效
    电连接器组件具有可更换的套筒密封

    公开(公告)号:US5605468A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-25

    申请号:US562017

    申请日:1995-11-22

    Inventor: Richard G. Wood

    CPC classification number: H01R13/523 G01V1/201

    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a connector body and an elastomeric sleeve seal. The connector body has an end portion with an outer surface defined by three separate cylindrical surfaces with one of the cylindrical surfaces, disposed between the other two cylindrical surfaces, having a predefined diameter different than that of the other two surfaces. The elastomeric sleeve seal has an end portion in which an internal surface is defined by three separate bore surfaces that, when the sleeve seal is assembled with the connector body, forcibly abut a corresponding one of the cylindrical surfaces of the connector body.

    Abstract translation: 电连接器组件包括连接器主体和弹性套筒密封件。 连接器主体具有端部,其外表面由三个独立的圆柱形表面限定,其中一个圆柱形表面设置在另外的两个圆柱形表面之间,具有与其他两个表面的预定直径不同的预定直径。 弹性体套筒密封件具有端部,其中内表面由三个单独的孔表面限定,当套筒密封件与连接器主体组装时,其强制地邻接连接器主体的对应的一个圆柱形表面。

    Device for picking up sound waves propagating in water
    845.
    发明授权
    Device for picking up sound waves propagating in water 失效
    用于拾取在水中传播的声波的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5555221A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-10

    申请号:US84025

    申请日:1979-10-04

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201

    Abstract: A chain of elongate components (10, 20) are connected end-to-end. Each component (e.g. 10) comprises a sheath (1) closed at its ends filled with a dielectric liquid (e.g. kerosene). Sound detectors are located in the liquid as are electric conductors for conveying signals therefrom. The ends are closed by means including an electric connector. At least one of a pair of mating end portions includes a valve (14, 24) which releases the dielectric liquid from inside the sheath into the interstices between the mated pair. A bleed screw can be used to ensure no air remains. This arrangement minimises pressure differentials around the join between two adjacent elongate components and facilitates use of the chain at great depths.

    Abstract translation: 细长部件链(10,20)端对端连接。 每个部件(例如10)包括在其端部封闭的护套(1),其填充有介电液体(例如煤油)。 声音检测器位于液体中,以及用于传送信号的电导体。 端部由包括电连接器的装置封闭。 一对配合端部中的至少一个包括阀(14,24),其将介电液体从护套内部释放到配合对之间的间隙中。 可以使用放气螺钉来确保没有空气残留。 这种布置使得两个相邻细长部件之间的连接周围的压差最小化,并且有助于在很深的深度处使用链条。

    Composite hydrophone array assembly and shading
    846.
    发明授权
    Composite hydrophone array assembly and shading 失效
    复合水听器阵列组件和阴影

    公开(公告)号:US5550791A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-27

    申请号:US520971

    申请日:1995-08-02

    Inventor: Mark S. Peloquin

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 Y10S310/80

    Abstract: A composite hydrophone array assembly is made from a compliant mandrel suchs a hollow tube and at least one wrap of piezoelectric film adhered to the compliant hollow tube at a plurality of locations thereon. Each location defines a composite hydrophone channel. The centers of adjacent hydrophone channels are separated along the length of the compliant hollow tube. To shade a hydrophone channel, the wall thickness of the hollow tube can be varied along its length, the circumferential area of coverage of the wraps of piezoelectric film can be varied along their length, the longitudinal lengths of the wraps of piezoelectric film are varied, or a combination of these approaches can be used. Unwanted noise is rejected by eliminating hydrophone channel grating lobes and overlapping portions of the wraps of piezoelectric film of the adjacent hydrophone channels to create a wavenumber response for the composite hydrophone array that significantly reduces array grating lobes.

    Abstract translation: 复合水听器阵列组件由诸如中空管的柔性心轴和在其上的多个位置处粘附到顺应性中空管的至少一个压电膜包裹体制成。 每个位置定义了一个复合水听器通道。 相邻水听器通道的中心沿柔性中空管的长度分开。 为了遮蔽水听器通道,中空管的壁厚可以沿着其长度变化,压电膜的包覆层的圆周面积可以沿其长度变化,压电膜的包层的纵向长度是变化的, 或者可以使用这些方法的组合。 通过消除相邻水听器通道的压电膜的水听器通道光栅瓣和重叠部分来消除不需要的噪声,以产生显着减小阵列光栅叶片的复合水听器阵列的波数响应。

    Mobile seismic system of great length for wells
    847.
    发明授权
    Mobile seismic system of great length for wells 失效
    井长度较大的移动地震系统

    公开(公告)号:US5550785A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-27

    申请号:US75805

    申请日:1993-06-14

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 G01V1/52 Y10S367/911

    Abstract: The mobile seismic system according to the invention is made up by interconnecting reception sections (T1) and of anchoring sections (T2), and possibly emission sections, the assembly being suspended in the well by means of an electro-carrying cable (3). The first sections (T1), which are filled with liquid, are delimited at least partly by a wall transparent to acoustic waves. They contain each one or several hydrophones and an electronic module of acquisition of the signals picked up. The second sections (T2) comprise a body provided with retractable anchoring means (13) and with motor means, either autonomous, or connected, by a hydraulic line running along the reception system, to common motor means located preferably in a lower section so as to be used as a ballast weight. The reception system may be continuous or made up of several parts connected to each other by electric or electro-hydraulic linking means. The system is suitable for seismic prospecting in wells for example.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的移动地震系统由接收部分(T1)和锚固部分(T2)以及可能的发射部分组成,该组件通过电力电缆(3)悬挂在井中。 充满液体的第一部分(T1)至少部分地由对声波透明的壁限定。 它们包含每一个或几个水听器和一个采集信号的电子模块。 第二部分(T2)包括设置有可伸缩锚固装置(13)的主体,以及由沿着接收系统延伸的液压线路自主地或连接的电动机装置,优选地位于下部的公共电动机装置,以便 用作镇流器重量。 接收系统可以是连续的或由电气或电动液压连接装置彼此连接的多个部件组成。 该系统适用于井中的地震勘探。

    Seismic cable with reusable skin
    848.
    发明授权
    Seismic cable with reusable skin 失效
    地震电缆与可重复使用的皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US5459695A

    公开(公告)日:1995-10-17

    申请号:US938408

    申请日:1992-08-31

    CPC classification number: H02G9/065 B63B21/66 G01V1/201

    Abstract: A seismic cable segment is provided having a longitudinal seam for access into the seismic cable, a cable skin lock, a flotation tube for varying the buoyancy of the seismic cable, external stress members isolated from the inside of the seismic cable, and an environmentally safe gel filling the seismic cable.

    Abstract translation: 提供地震电缆段,其具有用于进入地震电缆的纵向接缝,电缆皮肤锁,用于改变地震索的浮力的浮选管,与地震电缆内部隔离的外部应力构件,以及环境安全 凝胶填充地震电缆。

    Marine seismic streamer with a device for damping oscillations
    849.
    发明授权
    Marine seismic streamer with a device for damping oscillations 失效
    海洋地震拖缆用于阻尼振荡的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5404340A

    公开(公告)日:1995-04-04

    申请号:US31431

    申请日:1993-03-15

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201

    Abstract: The invention relates to a marine-seismic streamer having a liquid-filled tube (4) in which there are arranged, in the longitudinal direction, hauling cables and flow-obstructing devices including shaped pieces (2) which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction for dividing the streamer into sections, and hydrophones (5). The shaped pieces (2) are of cylindrical construction with an outside diameter smaller than the inside diameter of the tube (4) such that an annular gap (9) is formed between the tube (4) and each shaped piece (2). The shaped pieces (2) have at least one annular seal (10), the outer diameter of the annular seal (10) corresponding to the inside diameter of the tube (4).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有液体填充管(4)的海洋地震拖缆,其中在纵向方向上布置有牵引缆索和流动阻塞装置,其包括在纵向方向上间隔开的成形件(2) 用于将流光分成多个部分,以及水听器(5)。 成形件(2)是圆柱形结构,其外径小于管(4)的内径,使得在管(4)和每个成形件(2)之间形成环形间隙(9)。 成形件(2)具有至少一个环形密封件(10),环形密封件(10)的外径对应于管子(4)的内径。

    Towed acoustic array
    850.
    发明授权
    Towed acoustic array 失效
    牵引阵列

    公开(公告)号:US5367971A

    公开(公告)日:1994-11-29

    申请号:US27945

    申请日:1993-03-08

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201

    Abstract: A tow cable includes a high density, high damping core of a material such as lead, surrounded by a layer of helically wrapped or braided strength fibers of a material such as steel, or alternatively, of aramid fibers. Over this is provided a layer of a resilient, deformable thermoplastic material such as polyurethane, to provide for movement of the subsequent data-bearer layer under strain, so that no strain is applied to the data-bearer themselves. Around this layer is provided a layer of helically wrapped (or braided) power and data bearers, the bearers including coaxial cables, twisted pairs, and fiber optic bearers. To ensure water-blocking, this layer may be enclosed in an extrusion of thermoplastic material, such as polyurethane. Around this is wrapped or braided a layer of protective fiber, of material such as steel or aramid fiber, and over this, in a roughly trochoidal cross-section, is extruded an outer layer of thermoplastic material, such as polyurethane. The trochoidal cross section is twisted along the length of the cable. This twisting of the trochoidal section causes the ridges to effectively rotate as the cable moves through water and therefore minimizes vortex shedding and cable strumming.

    Abstract translation: 牵引电缆包括由诸如钢的材料的螺旋缠绕或编织强度纤维层或芳族聚酰胺纤维材料包围的诸如铅的材料的高密度,高阻尼芯。 在此提供了一层弹性可变形的热塑性材料(例如聚氨酯),以提供随后的数据承载层在应变下的移动,使得数据承载本身不施加应变。 在该层周围设有螺旋缠绕(或编织)电力和数据承载层,载体包括同轴电缆,双绞线和光纤支架。 为了确保防水性,该层可以封装在诸如聚氨酯的热塑性材料的挤出物中。 在其周围缠绕或编织一层保护纤维,诸如钢或芳族聚酰胺纤维的材料,并且在其中以粗略摆线的横截面挤出外层热塑性材料如聚氨酯。 摆线横截面沿电缆的长度扭曲。 摆线部分的扭转导致脊线随着电缆移动通过水而有效地旋转,从而最小化涡流脱落和电缆打击。

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