Geophone securement mechanism
US7639566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/184
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seismic sensor comprising a coil assembly suspended in a magnet field produced by a magnet assembly, and a locking mechanism for preventing the coil assembly from moving freely until a seismic event is initiated at the surface or within an earth formation to collect seismic data.
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