Device for weighting of streamer cables
US5278804A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/201
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
For the balancing of seismic streamer cables (1) circular ring or sleeve-shaped weighted bodies are adjustably attached at desired intervals on the cable. The weighted bodies can be resilient for temporarily enlarging an opening (3) to receive the cable therethrough and for closing onto the cable in use, or can be circular cross-sectional bodies formed by two parts (4, 5, 4', 5') partially connected together by a single pin (6, 6') and fastened together by a spring pin (7) or hook-shaped pivoted lever (8) engageable with a retainer pin (10).
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