Abstract:
In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connector assembly to connect the end of a seismic cable to a data acquisition unit includes a body member having a plurality of sockets in one end which react with pins on a companion receptacle. A tubular shell which is rotatably mounted on the body member has threads that make up with threads on the receptacle, and a drive ring which engages a shoulder on the body member to force the sockets onto the pins as thread make-up takes place. As the threads are released, the drive ring moves back into engagement with an opposed shoulder on the body member to positively separate the sockets and pins.
Abstract:
In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly for plugging geophones into a leader cable includes rigid thermoplastic inserts that are positioned within molded polyurethane bodies and molecularly bonded thereto. The male connector member carries a replaceable silicone O-ring seal in an external annular groove therein which engages an internal annular recess on the female body when the connection is made up. The seal keeps out moisture, and releasably couples the connector members together.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a ruggedized heavy duty source connector adapted for use on large air guns. The source connector comprises reinforcing fibers in the cable jacket that are anchored to the connector front shell, an external blast shield in place of a rear shell, and a fatigue resistant strain relief overmold.
Abstract:
A connector for a seismic data acquisition cable includes a molded plastic connector body. The connector body has inserted therein at least one electrical contact for mating with a corresponding electrical contact. The connector body has an internal opening for receiving an electrical cable. The connector body has a mating surface adapted to contact a corresponding connected structure. The internal opening is filled with a curable compound which upon cure forms a substantially interface free bond with the connector body and an external jacket of the electrical cable.
Abstract:
A connector for a seismic data acquisition cable includes a molded plastic connector body. The connector body has inserted therein at least one electrical contact for mating with a corresponding electrical contact. The connector body has an internal opening for receiving an electrical cable. The connector body has a mating surface adapted to contact a corresponding connected structure. The internal opening is filled with a curable compound which upon cure forms a substantially interface free bond with the connector body and an external jacket of the electrical cable.
Abstract:
An improved termination connector for seismic cable, the improvement including a reduced rigid length and improved flexibility by making connector to cable conductor splice connection within the bend restrictor, further reducing failure due to lateral stress through the use of a split collar and sleeve arrangement for connecting the connector's rotatable nut assembly to the connector body. The instant connector improves pin to cable makeup with improved pressure compensation splice connection process.
Abstract:
An electrical conducting connector used to interconnect medical electrodes and monitoring devices. The male stud, commonly manufactured on the electrode, is relocated to a new position as an integral part of the connector. Consequently, the connector can act as an adapter for electrically interconnecting a relatively inexpensive, flexible, studless electrode secured on the skin of a patient to a monitor having a conventional lead wire plus female couple assembly. Such interconnection allows rotation between the connector and electrode, thereby assuring patient comfort and continued electrical contact even when the electrode is adhered to the patient for long periods of monitoring.
Abstract:
An electrical connector is disclosed having an elongated conductor housing of non-conducting material with two electrical connector conductors embedded in and extending lengthwise of the housing. Each connector conductor has a socket at one end and a pin at the other. A sleeve of elastic material positioned on the housing so that a portion of the housing extends beyond the sleeve to serve as a male plug and a portion of the sleeve extends beyond the other end of the housing to combine with the housing to form a female plug. The sleeve has an integral elongated boot in the side through which a geophone cable extends. The conductors of the geophone cable are connected to the conductors embedded in the housing of the connector.
Abstract:
A connector assembly comprising a pin connector assembly, a socket connector assembly, and an insulating member. The pin connector assembly comprises a generally cylindrical shape with an outer surface, an inner spring, and mechanically coupled to an electrical cable. The socket connector assembly comprises a generally cylindrical in shape with an inner surface, an outer spring, and mechanically coupled to an electrical cable. The contact surface stress between the pin connector and socket connector can be increased by the inner spring, the outer spring, or both. The contact resistance of the connectors is reduced by the increase in contact surface stress via the spring force. The insulating member can be threadingly coupled to the mated connectors.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a ruggedized heavy duty source connector adapted for use on large air guns. The source connector comprises reinforcing fibers in the cable jacket that are anchored to the connector front shell, an external blast shield in place of a rear shell, and a fatigue resistant strain relief overmold.