Buried asset locator and marker with motion sensing for quality control
US10788600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/17
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing buried asset locate procedures with quality control and quality assurance processes is provided. The system includes a tubular element with a top open end and a closed bottom end, the tubular element configured for holding a plurality of marker flags; at least three electromagnetic antennas located at least partially within the tubular element, the electromagnetic antennas configured for producing electromagnetic data responsive to an electromagnetic field emanating from a buried asset; at least one PCBA located within the tubular element, the PCBA configured for reading electromagnetic data from the at least three electromagnetic antennas due to a buried asset, processing said electromagnetic data, and generating depth, current and location information about said buried asset based on said electromagnetic data; a cylindrical cap having an open top end and an open bottom end, the cylindrical cap configured for fastening to the top end of the tubular element, wherein the cylindrical cap includes a battery for powering the at least one PCBA; a display configured for communicative coupling to the at least one PCBA, wherein the display is configured for displayi…
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