Apparatus for deployment of ocean bottom seismometers
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G01V-001/09
B63C-011/52
출원번호
US-0290272
(2011-11-07)
등록번호
US-8556540
(2013-10-15)
발명자
/ 주소
Thompson, James N.
Ray, Clifford H.
Fisseler, Glenn D.
Fyffe, Roger L.
출원인 / 주소
Fairfield Industries Incorporated
대리인 / 주소
Greener, William
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
6인용 특허 :
1
초록▼
A deployment and retrieval apparatus for ocean bottom seismic receivers, the apparatus being a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) having a carrier attached thereto and carrying a plurality of receivers. The carrier includes a frame in which is mounted a structure for seating and releasing the receivers
A deployment and retrieval apparatus for ocean bottom seismic receivers, the apparatus being a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) having a carrier attached thereto and carrying a plurality of receivers. The carrier includes a frame in which is mounted a structure for seating and releasing the receivers. The structure includes one or more movable conveyors disposed to move receivers along a linear path relative to the frame in order to discharge and retrieve ocean bottom seismic receivers.
대표청구항▼
1. An apparatus for deployment of ocean bottom seismic data receivers, said apparatus comprising: a remotely operated vehicle; and a carrier attached to said remotely operated vehicle, wherein said carrier is disposed to carry at least two ocean bottom seismic data receivers removeably secured there
1. An apparatus for deployment of ocean bottom seismic data receivers, said apparatus comprising: a remotely operated vehicle; and a carrier attached to said remotely operated vehicle, wherein said carrier is disposed to carry at least two ocean bottom seismic data receivers removeably secured therein, said carrier further comprising a frame and multiple separate, movable conveyors housed within said frame, wherein said plurality of receivers can be disposed on said conveyor, wherein at least one of said conveyors comprises a belt, and wherein said at least one belt conveyor is defined along a linear path and is disposed to move receivers along its linear path, wherein said path has a first end and a second end and linearly extends between its first end and a second end. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of said conveyors comprises a belt, and wherein each of said conveyors is defined along a linear path and is disposed to move receivers along its linear path, wherein said path has a first end and a second end and linearly extends between its first end and a second end. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a robotic arm comprising a clamping mechanism. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a suction cup. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a robotic arm. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said robotic arm is attached to said remotely operated vehicle. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said robotic arm further comprises a clamping mechanism disposed to engage ocean bottom seismic data receivers. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a suction cup. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the clamping mechanism further comprises a biased plunger mechanism disposed to axially move the suction cup into engagement with an ocean bottom seismic data receiver. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising buoyancy material attached to said frame. 11. An apparatus for deployment of ocean bottom seismic data receivers, said apparatus comprising: a remotely operated vehicle; and a carrier attached to said remotely operated vehicle, wherein said carrier is disposed to carry at least two ocean bottom seismic data receivers removeably secured therein, said carrier further comprising: a frame and a movable conveyor housed within said frame, wherein said plurality of receivers can be disposed on said conveyor, wherein said conveyor comprises a belt, and wherein said conveyor is defined along a linear path and is disposed to move receivers along its linear path, wherein said path has a first end and a second end and linearly extends between its first end and a second end; and a discharge port, wherein said conveyor is movable to selectively position a receiver adjacent the discharge port. 12. The apparatus of claim 11 further comprising a discharge mechanism for causing said receiver adjacent the discharge port to be ejected from said discharge port. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said discharge mechanism comprises a spring for urging said receiver through said discharge port. 14. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a robotic arm for engaging said receiver adjacent said discharge port. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein said robotic arm further comprises a clamping mechanism disposed to engage ocean bottom seismic data receivers. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a suction cup. 17. An apparatus for deployment of ocean bottom seismic data receivers, said apparatus comprising: a remotely operated vehicle; a robotic arm; and a carrier attached to said remotely operated vehicle, wherein said carrier is disposed to carry at least two ocean bottom seismic data receivers removeably secured therein, said carrier further comprising a frame and a movable conveyor housed within said frame, wherein said plurality of receivers can be disposed on said conveyor, wherein said conveyor comprises a belt, and wherein said conveyor is defined along a linear path and is disposed to move receivers along its linear path, wherein said path has a first end and a second end and linearly extends between its first end and a second end. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said robotic arm is attached to said remotely operated vehicle. 19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said robotic arm further comprises a clamping mechanism disposed to engage ocean bottom seismic data receivers. 20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a suction cup. 21. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the clamping mechanism further comprises a biased plunger mechanism disposed to axially move the suction cup into engagement with an ocean bottom seismic data receiver. 22. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the carrier further comprises a discharge port, wherein said conveyor is movable to selectively position a receiver adjacent the discharge port. 23. An apparatus for deployment of ocean bottom seismic data receivers, said apparatus comprising: a remotely operated vehicle; and a carrier attached to said remotely operated vehicle, wherein said carrier is disposed to carry at least two ocean bottom seismic data receivers removeably secured therein, said carrier further comprising a frame and a movable conveyor housed within said frame, wherein said plurality of receivers can be disposed on said conveyor, wherein the frame is bisected by an elongated axis passing through a first end and a second end of said frame and along which elongated axis is defined a linear path; wherein said movable conveyor is disposed to move along the linear path so as to transfer ocean bottom seismic data receivers to a position adjacent the second end of said frame. 24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein said robotic arm further comprises a clamping mechanism disposed to engage ocean bottom seismic data receivers positioned adjacent the second end of said frame. 25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a suction cup.
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