Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US09599732B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-21

    申请号:US14838923

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a cover member defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a length, and a first locking portion; a first hollow defined in the locking portion, the first hollow extending along the length of the cover member; a locking member defining a first appendage extending along a first side, the first appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first appendage disposed within the first hollow, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first appendage in an inflated condition; and the first appendage is configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    PRESSURE ACTIVATED LINEAR LOCKING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS
    3.
    发明申请
    PRESSURE ACTIVATED LINEAR LOCKING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    压力激活线性锁定机理及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150369934A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-24

    申请号:US14838923

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a cover member defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a length, and a first locking portion; a first hollow defined in the locking portion, the first hollow extending along the length of the cover member; a locking member defining a first appendage extending along a first side, the first appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first appendage disposed within the first hollow, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first appendage in an inflated condition; and the first appendage is configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    Abstract translation: 压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法。 至少一些说明性实施例是系统,其包括:限定内表面,外表面,长度和第一锁定部分的盖构件; 限定在所述锁定部分中的第一中空部,所述第一中空部沿着所述盖部件的长度延伸; 限定沿着第一侧延伸的第一附件的锁定构件,所述第一附件限定横截面和内部体积; 所述第一附属物设置在所述第一中空部内,并且当所述可释放盖暴露于大气压时,所述第一附属物处于膨胀状态; 并且所述第一附件被配置为响应于大于所述初始压力的预定压力而转变到放气状态。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DEPTH TRIGGERS FOR MARINE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY CABLE RETRIEVER SYSTEMS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DEPTH TRIGGERS FOR MARINE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY CABLE RETRIEVER SYSTEMS 有权
    海洋地球物理测量电缆检索系统深度触发器的方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150030393A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-29

    申请号:US14513723

    申请日:2014-10-14

    Abstract: Depth triggers for marine geophysical survey cable retriever systems. At least some of the illustrative embodiments include causing a submerged geophysical survey cable to surface. In some cases, the causing the cable to surface may include: fracturing a frangible link wherein the frangible link, before the fracturing, affixes position of a piston within a cylinder bore of a housing coupled to the geophysical survey cable, and the fracturing of the frangible link responsive to pressure exerted on a face of the piston as the geophysical survey cable reaches or exceeds a predetermined depth; moving the piston within the cylinder bore; and deploying a mechanism that makes the geophysical survey cable more positively buoyant.

    Abstract translation: 海洋地球物理测量电缆回收系统的深度触发。 示例性实施例中的至少一些包括使潜入的地球物理测量电缆表面。 在一些情况下,导致电缆到表面可能包括:断裂易碎连杆,其中脆性连杆在压裂之前将活塞的位置固定在联接到地球物理勘测电缆的壳体的气缸孔内,并且压裂 响应于地球物理测量电缆达到或超过预定深度时施加在活塞表面上的压力的易断裂连杆; 在缸孔内移动活塞; 并部署一种使地球物理勘测电缆更加积极的机制。

    Method and system of retriever systems for marine geophysical survey cables

    公开(公告)号:US09506581B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US15050013

    申请日:2016-02-22

    CPC classification number: F16L1/24 B63B21/66 F16L1/12

    Abstract: Retriever systems for marine geophysical survey cables. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including causing a submerged sensor streamer to surface. The causing may be by moving a piston within a cylinder of a housing coupled to the sensor streamer, the moving of the piston responsive to pressure exerted on a face of the piston as the sensor streamer reaches or exceeds a predetermined depth, wherein the pressure exerted on the face of the piston overcomes a latching force tending to hold the piston in place at depths above the predetermined depth; and responsive to the piston overcoming the force that latches the piston releasing a ballast weight, wherein prior to the releasing the ballast weight is at least partially held in place based on position of the piston, and the releasing responsive to movement of the piston.

    Method and system of retriever systems for marine geophysical survey cables
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and system of retriever systems for marine geophysical survey cables 有权
    海洋地球物理测量电缆检索系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09316334B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US14481366

    申请日:2014-09-09

    CPC classification number: F16L1/24 B63B21/66 F16L1/12

    Abstract: Retriever systems for marine geophysical survey cables. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including causing a submerged sensor streamer to surface. The causing may be by moving a piston within a cylinder of a housing coupled to the sensor streamer, the moving of the piston responsive to pressure exerted on a face of the piston as the sensor streamer reaches or exceeds a predetermined depth, wherein the pressure exerted on the face of the piston overcomes a latching force tending to hold the piston in place at depths above the predetermined depth; and responsive to the piston overcoming the force that latches the piston releasing a ballast weight, wherein prior to the releasing the ballast weight is at least partially held in place based on position of the piston, and the releasing responsive to movement of the piston.

    Abstract translation: 海洋地球物理测量电缆的猎物系统。 示例性实施例中的至少一些是包括使浸没的传感器拖缆表面的方法。 引起的可能是通过使耦合到传感器拖缆的壳体的气缸内的活塞移动,响应于当传感器拖缆达到或超过预定深度时施加在活塞的表面上的压力,活塞的移动,其中施加的压力 在活塞的表面上克服了将活塞保持在高于预定深度的深度处的锁定力; 并且响应于所述活塞克服锁定所述活塞释放压载重量的力,其中在所述释放之前,所述压载重量至少部分地基于所述活塞的位置保持在适当位置,并且响应于所述活塞的移动而释放。

    Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods
    7.
    发明授权
    Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods 有权
    压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US09188687B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-17

    申请号:US14243940

    申请日:2014-04-03

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a first and second cover defining an inner and outer surface, a length, and a locking portion, respectively; a first and second hollow defined in the locking portion of the first and second cover member, respectively, the hollows extending along the length of the first and second cover members, respectively; a locking member defining first and second appendages extending along a first and second side, respectively, each appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first and second appendages disposed within the first and second hollows, respectively, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first and second appendages in an inflated condition; and the first and second appendages are configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    Abstract translation: 压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法。 至少一些说明性实施例是系统,其包括:分别限定内表面和外表面,长度和锁定部分的第一和第二盖; 分别限定在第一和第二盖构件的锁定部分中的第一和第二空腔,所述凹部分别沿着第一和第二盖构件的长度延伸; 分别限定沿着第一和第二侧延伸的第一和第二附件的锁定构件,每个附件限定了横截面和内部体积; 所述第一和第二附件分别设置在第一和第二凹部内,并且当可释放盖暴露于大气压力时,第一和第二附件处于膨胀状态; 并且第一和第二附件被配置成响应于大于初始压力的预定压力而转变到放气状态。

    PRESSURE ACTIVATED LINEAR LOCKING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS
    8.
    发明申请
    PRESSURE ACTIVATED LINEAR LOCKING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    压力激活线性锁定机理及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150133012A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-14

    申请号:US14243940

    申请日:2014-04-03

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a first and second cover defining an inner and outer surface, a length, and a locking portion, respectively; a first and second hollow defined in the locking portion of the first and second cover member, respectively, the hollows extending along the length of the first and second cover members, respectively; a locking member defining first and second appendages extending along a first and second side, respectively, each appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first and second appendages disposed within the first and second hollows, respectively, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first and second appendages in an inflated condition; and the first and second appendages are configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    Abstract translation: 压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法。 至少一些说明性实施例是系统,其包括:分别限定内表面和外表面,长度和锁定部分的第一和第二盖; 分别限定在第一和第二盖构件的锁定部分中的第一和第二空腔,所述凹部分别沿着第一和第二盖构件的长度延伸; 分别限定沿着第一和第二侧延伸的第一和第二附件的锁定构件,每个附件限定了横截面和内部体积; 所述第一和第二附件分别设置在第一和第二凹部内,并且当可释放盖暴露于大气压力时,第一和第二附件处于膨胀状态; 并且第一和第二附件被配置成响应于大于初始压力的预定压力而转变到放气状态。

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