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公开(公告)号：US10378334B2
公开(公告)日：2019-08-13
申请号：US16139100
申请日：2018-09-24
Applicant: Merlin Technology Inc.
Inventor： Guenter W. Brune , Albert W. Chau , John E. Mercer
Abstract: A portable locator and method for establishing the location of the cable line in a region which includes at least one generally straight electrically conductive cable line extending across the region from which cable line a locating signal includes a first arrangement for measuring a local flux intensity of the locating signal at a first above ground point within the region with the portable locator in a particular orientation at the first above ground point. A second arrangement uses the local flux intensity to establish a cable line angular orientation which limits the possible directions to the cable line relative to the particular orientation of the portable locator at the above ground point. A third arrangement uses the measured local flux intensity to establish an actual direction of the cable line that is selected from the possible directions based on certain characteristics of the locating signal.
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公开(公告)号：US10227867B2
公开(公告)日：2019-03-12
申请号：US14208470
申请日：2014-03-13
Applicant: Merlin Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Albert W. Chau , Loc Viet Lam , Scott Phillips
IPC: E21B47/12 , E21B7/04 , E21B47/024
Abstract: A transmitter is carried proximate to an inground tool for sensing a plurality of operational parameters relating to the inground tool. The transmitter customizes a data signal to characterize one or more of the operational parameters for transmission from the inground tool based on the operational status of the inground tool. A receiver receives the data signal and recovers the operational parameters. Advanced data protocols are described. Pitch averaging and enhancement of dynamic pitch range for accelerometer readings are described based on monitoring mechanical shock and vibration of the inground tool.
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公开(公告)号：US20190048711A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-14
申请号：US16161043
申请日：2018-10-15
Applicant: Merlin Technology Inc.
Inventor： Guenter W. Brune , John E. Mercer , Albert W. Chau
IPC: E21B47/024 , E21B47/022 , E21B7/04 , E21B44/00
Abstract: A boring tool that is moved by a drill string to form an underground bore. A transmitter transmits a time varying dipole field as a homing field from the boring tool. A pitch sensor detects a pitch orientation of the boring tool. A homing receiver is positionable at a target location for detecting the homing field to produce a set of flux measurements. A processing arrangement uses the pitch orientation and flux measurements with a determined length of the drill string to determine a vertical homing command for use in controlling depth in directing the boring tool to the target location such that the vertical homing command is generated with a particular accuracy at a given range between the transmitter and the homing receiver and which would otherwise be generated with the particular accuracy for a standard range, different from the particular range. An associated system and method are described.
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公开(公告)号：US10107090B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-23
申请号：US15231764
申请日：2016-08-08
Applicant: Merlin Technology Inc.
Inventor： Guenter W. Brune , John E. Mercer , Albert W. Chau
IPC: E21B47/024 , E21B47/022 , E21B7/04 , E21B44/00
Abstract: A boring tool that is moved by a drill string to form an underground bore. A transmitter transmits a time varying dipole field as a homing field from the boring tool. A pitch sensor detects a pitch orientation of the boring tool. A homing receiver is positionable at a target location for detecting the homing field to produce a set of flux measurements. A processing arrangement uses the pitch orientation and flux measurements with a determined length of the drill string to determine a vertical homing command for use in controlling depth in directing the boring tool to the target location such that the vertical homing command is generated with a particular accuracy at a given range between the transmitter and the homing receiver and which would otherwise be generated with the particular accuracy for a standard range, different from the particular range. An associated system and method are described.
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115.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20170350930A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-07
申请号：US15685790
申请日：2017-08-24
Applicant: Merlin Technology Inc.
Inventor： Loc Viet Lam , Albert W. Chau
Abstract: A portable device and associated method are described for use with a system in which a locating signal is transmitted from within the ground during an operational procedure. The locating signal includes a transmission frequency that is selectable from a group of discrete transmission frequencies in a frequency range and the region includes electromagnetic noise that can vary. The portable device includes a receiver having a bandwidth that includes the transmission frequency range and is operable for measuring the electromagnetic noise in the transmission frequency range to establish a frequency content of the electromagnetic noise for use in selecting one of the discrete transmission frequencies that is subsequently transmitted as the locating signal during the operational procedure. The locating signal can be transmitted from a boring tool, a pullback arrangement or an inground cable. A predicted maximum operational depth for a transmitter can be determined prior to the operational procedure.
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公开(公告)号：US20170342774A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-30
申请号：US15675439
申请日：2017-08-11
Applicant: Merlin Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Tim Shaw , John E. Mercer , Albert W. Chau
CPC classification number: E21B7/06 , E21B44/005 , E21B47/02224 , E21B47/024 , E21B47/122 , G01V3/081 , G01V3/15 , G01V3/18 , G01V3/34 , G01V3/38
Abstract: A boring tool is movable through the ground. A transmitter supported by the boring tool transmits an electromagnetic homing signal. A portable device monitors the electromagnetic homing signal and receives the electromagnetic homing signal in a homing mode for guiding the boring tool to a target position. A processor generates steering commands for guiding the boring tool based on a bore plan in a steering mode such that at least some positional error is introduced without using the electromagnetic homing signal. Switching from the steering mode to the homing mode is based on monitoring of the electromagnetic homing signal as the boring tool approaches the portable device to then guide the boring tool to the target position location in compensation for the positional error. Intermediate target positions are described as well as guiding the boring tool based on the homing signal so long as the portable device receives the signal.
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公开(公告)号：US20170268329A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-21
申请号：US15611429
申请日：2017-06-01
Applicant: Merlin Technology Inc.
Inventor： Guenter W. Brune , Albert W. Chau , John E. Mercer
CPC classification number: E21B47/0905 , E21B47/024 , G01C9/02 , G01V3/08 , G01V3/15 , G01V3/165 , G01V3/28
Abstract: A portable locator and method for establishing the location of the cable line in a region which includes at least one generally straight electrically conductive cable line extending across the region from which cable line a locating signal includes a first arrangement for measuring a local flux intensity of the locating signal at a first above ground point within the region with the portable locator in a particular orientation at the first above ground point. A second arrangement uses the local flux intensity to establish a cable line angular orientation which limits the possible directions to the cable line relative to the particular orientation of the portable locator at the above ground point. A third arrangement uses the measured local flux intensity to establish an actual direction of the cable line that is selected from the possible directions based on certain characteristics of the locating signal.
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118.发明申请LOCATING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD USING BORING TOOL AND CABLE LOCATING SIGNALS 有权定位安排和使用镗孔工具和电缆定位信号的方法公开(公告)号：US20170059733A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-02
申请号：US15350639
申请日：2016-11-14
Applicant: Merlin Technology Inc.
Inventor： Guenter W. Brune , Albert W. Chau , John E. Mercer
CPC classification number: G01V3/081 , E21B47/0905 , G01V3/15 , G01V3/30 , G01V3/38
Abstract: An arrangement and an associated method are described in which a boring tool is moved through the ground within a given region along a path in which region a cable is buried. The boring tool and the cable transmit a boring tool locating signal and a cable locating signal, respectively. Intensities of the boring tool locating signal and the cable locating signal are measured along with a pitch orientation of the boring tool. Using the measured intensities and established pitch orientation, a positional relationship is determined to relative scale including at least the boring tool and the cable in the region. The positional relationship is displayed to scale in one view. The positional relationship may be determined and displayed including the forward locate point in scaled relation to the boring tool and the cable. Cable depth determination techniques are described including a two-point ground depth determination method.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种布置和相关方法，其中镗孔工具沿着沿着其中埋入电缆的区域的路径在给定区域内移动通过地面。 钻孔工具和电缆分别传输钻孔定位信号和电缆定位信号。 镗刀定位信号和电缆定位信号的强度随钻孔工具的俯仰方向一起测量。 使用所测量的强度和建立的俯仰方向，确定位置关系至至少包括该钻孔工具和该区域中的电缆的相对标度。 位置关系在一个视图中以比例显示。 可以确定和显示位置关系，包括与镗孔工具和电缆成比例关系的前向定位点。 描述了电缆深度确定技术，其包括两点地面深度确定方法。
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公开(公告)号：US09581717B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-28
申请号：US14186310
申请日：2014-02-21
Applicant: Merlin Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Guenter W. Brune , John E. Mercer , Albert W. Chau , Rudolf Zeller
Abstract: Location determination is performed using a transmitter including an elongated generally planar loop antenna defining an elongation axis. The elongation axis is positioned along at least a portion of a path. A magnetic field is then generated which approximates a dipole field. Certain characteristics of the magnetic field are then determined at a receiving position radially displaced from the antenna elongation axis. Using the determined certain characteristics, at least one orientation parameter is established which characterizes a positional relationship between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The magnetic field may be transmitted as a monotone single phase signal. The orientation parameter may be a radial offset and/or an angular orientation between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The antenna of the transmitter may be inserted into a first borehole to transmit the magnetic field to a receiver inserted into a second borehole.
Abstract translation: 使用包括限定伸长轴的细长大体上平面的环形天线的发射机来执行位置确定。 伸长轴沿着路径的至少一部分定位。 然后产生近似偶极子场的磁场。 然后在从天线伸长轴径向偏移的接收位置处确定磁场的某些特性。 使用确定的某些特征，建立表征路径上的接收位置和天线之间的位置关系的至少一个取向参数。 磁场可以作为单调单相信号传输。 取向参数可以是路径上的接收位置和天线之间的径向偏移和/或角度取向。 发射器的天线可以插入第一钻孔中，以将磁场传输到插入第二钻孔的接收器。
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公开(公告)号：US09425619B2
公开(公告)日：2016-08-23
申请号：US14214074
申请日：2014-03-14
Applicant: Merlin Technology, Inc.
Inventor： Albert W. Chau , Scott Phillips , Benjamin J. Medeiros
CPC classification number: E21B44/005 , E21B7/046 , E21B41/00 , E21B47/01 , E21B47/024 , E21B47/09 , E21B47/121 , E21B47/122 , H02J1/00 , H02J17/00 , H02J50/80
Abstract: A transmitter is powered by a regulated battery voltage and is installable in one of a plurality of different housings, each housing is characterized by a different design and each can form part of an inground tool for performing an inground operation in which a drill string extends from a drill rig to the inground tool. An antenna driver drives an antenna based on the regulated voltage to emanate an electromagnetic signal for remote reception. A controller limits power consumption from the regulated voltage so as not to exceed a power consumption threshold, irrespective of installation of the transmitter in any one of the housings when the transmitter would otherwise exhibit a different power consumption for each housing design. A corresponding method is described. Features relating to power consumption threshold modification based on temperature as well as mechanical shock and vibration are described.
Abstract translation: 发射机由调节的电池电压供电并且可安装在多个不同的壳体中的一个中，每个壳体的特征在于不同的设计，并且每个壳体可以形成用于进行钻孔工具的一部分，其中钻柱从 一个钻机到地下工具。 天线驱动器基于调节电压驱动天线，发出用于远程接收的电磁信号。 控制器限制来自调节电压的功率消耗，以便不超过功率消耗阈值，而不管发射机在任何一个外壳中的安装，否则当发射机对于每个外壳设计将表现出不同的功耗时。 描述相应的方法。 描述了基于温度的功耗阈值修改以及机械冲击和振动的特征。
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