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Sensor node attachment mechanism and cable retrieval system

US11313985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ION Geophysical Corporation · US

Inventors

Timothy A. Dudley · Houston, US
Darrell Burch · West Columbia, US
Paul Brettwood · Sunderland, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 10, 2019
Grant date	Apr 26, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 14, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01V2210/1427
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An attachment system for releasably attaching a sensor node to a cable when in a coupled state includes a clamp base and a clamp grip. The clamp base is fixed to a surface of the sensor node. The clamp base further includes a latch that is biased in a latched position when the attachment system is in both the coupled state and an uncoupled state. The clamp grip is pivotably attached the clamp base and biased in an open position when the attachment system is in the uncoupled state. The clamp grip is secured to the clamp base by the latch when the attachment system is in the coupled state.

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