Position and orientation locator/monitor
US5767678A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C9/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a locator/monitor capable of locating a boring tool and monitoring the progress of the tool for control purposes. The locator/monitor may be used in expedited locating methodology and straightforward calibration techniques of the present invention. A durable and cost effective pitch sensor is also provided by the present invention. In addition, the present invention provides a slotted transmitter housing formed of an electrically conductive material, where the magnetic field generated by the transmitter is capable of penetrating to the surface.
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