Helical conveyor for underwater seismic exploration
US10151848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/1427
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a helical conveyor for underwater seismic exploration. The system can include a case having a cylindrical portion. A cap is positioned adjacent to a first end of the case. A conveyor having a helix structure is provided within the case. The conveyor can receive an ocean bottom seismometer (“OBS”) unit at a first end of the conveyer and transport the OBS unit via the helix structure to a second end of the conveyor to provide the OBS unit on the seabed to acquire the seismic data.
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