US3690402A
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Vibrator stabilization system
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1969-08-22
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1989-08-22
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for providing stabilization of a geophysical vibrator in the horizontal plane. The apparatus is adapted for use with geophysical vibrational energy sources of the type which transmit through an energy coupling baseplate into the earth, such as a baseplate being forced into a coupling by bearing a part of the weight of a support vehicle thereupon. The apparatus provides a plurality of radius rods between the base plate and vertical support structure and extending in both the transverse and longitudinal directions to restrain movement of the support structure in the horizontal plane without noticeable interference to the vertical attitude of vibration.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay H Stafford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/023; F16F15/0232; B; B06; B06B; B06B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A stabilizing system for a mobile seismic energy Vibrator of the type which is carried by a support vehicle having first and second frame members, comprising: vibrator means for producing vibrational energy of predetermined amplitude and frequency; a vibrator baseplate having said vibrator means secured centrally thereon; first and second support members including extensible rods having upper and lower ends, and being secured to respective first and second frame members of said support vehicle; first and second means for adjusting the length of the respective first and second support members; first and second resilient means affixed between opposite sides of said baseplate means and respective lower ends of each of said first and second support members for transmitting at least a portion of the weight of the vehicle on the baseplate without interfering with the operation of the vibrator means; and first and second transverse rod means each being disposed in a generally horizontal plane and each having one end secured inwardly on said baseplate in pivotal manner with respective opposite ends pivotally secured to respective lower ends of said first and second support means to resist generally horizontal forces imposed on the resilient means along the axes of the rod means without interfering with operation of the vibrator means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A stabilizing system for a mobile seismic energy Vibrator of the type which is carried by a support vehicle having first and second frame members, comprising: vibrator means for producing vibrational energy of predetermined amplitude and frequency; a vibrator baseplate having said vibrator means secured centrally thereon; first and second support members including extensible rods having upper and lower ends, and being secured to respective first and second frame members of said support vehicle; first and second means for adjusting the length of the respective first and second support members; first and second resilient means affixed between opposite sides of said baseplate means and respective lower ends of each of said first and second support members for transmitting at least a portion of the weight of the vehicle on the baseplate without interfering with the operation of the vibrator means; and first and second transverse rod means each being disposed in a generally horizontal plane and each having one end secured inwardly on said baseplate in pivotal manner with respective opposite ends pivotally secured to respective lower ends of said first and second support means to resist generally horizontal forces imposed on the resilient means along the axes of the rod means without interfering with operation of the vibrator means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 1 which is further characterized to include: first and second longitudinal rod means each being disposed in generally horizontal plane and generally at right angles to the first and second transverse rod means, and each having one end secured inwardly on said baseplate in pivotal manner with respective opposite ends pivotally secured to respective lower ends of said first and second support means for resisting forces imposed on the resilient means in the direction of the axes of said rod means without interfering with the operation of the vibrator means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 1 which is further characterized to include: third and fourth transverse rod means each being disposed in a generally horizontal plane and each having one end secured inwardly on said baseplate in pivotal manner with respective opposite ends pivotally secured to respective lower ends of said first and second support means for resisting forces imposed on the resilient means in the direction of the axes of said rod means without interfering with the operation of the vibrator means, said third and fourth transverse rod means being generally parallel to and spaced from said first and second transverse rod means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
107 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 2 which is further characterized to include: third and fourth transverse rod means each being disposed in a generally horizontal plane and each having one end secured inwardly on said baseplate in pivotal manner with respective opposite ends pivotally secured to respective lower ends of said first and second support means for resisting forces imposed on the resilient means in the direction of the axes of said rod means without interfering with the operation of the vibrator means, said third and fourth transverse rod means being generally parallel to and spaced from said first and second transverse rod means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said transverse rod means comprise: a rod terminated at each end by an eye portion; first and second resilient means each lining one of said eye portions to define a fastening bore therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 2 wherein each of said transverse and longitudinal rod means comprise: a rod terminated at each end by an eye portion; first and second resilient means each lining one of said eye portions to define a fastening bore therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 4 wherein each of said transverse and longitudinal rod means comprise: a rod terminated at each end by an eye portion; first and second resilienT means each lining one of said eye portions to define a fastening bore therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second support means comprise: first and second bushings secured to said respective first and second frame members; first and second support rods slidably disposed through said respective first and second bushings and oriented in the vertical direction; and first and second hydraulic cylinder means each connected between a respective frame member and support rod lower end for varying the distance of the respective lower end relative to the frame member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
A stabilizing system as set forth in claim 8 which is further characterized to include: first and second longitudinal rod means each being disposed in generally horizontal plane and longitudinal orientation, and each having one end secured inwardly on said baseplate in pivotal manner with respective opposite ends pivotally secured to respective lower ends of said first and second support means for resisting forces imposed on the resilient means in the direction of the axes of said rod means without interfering with the operation of the vibrator means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |