US 11,454,732 B1 · 3-axis seismic sensor stake, system and method

Abstract

A seismic sensor stake, system and method configured to orientate three seismic 1C sensors orthogonally in the X, Y, and Z directions. The present technology stake is configured to efficiently and effectively convert three independent seismic sensors into a single three seismic sensor unit. Multiple stakes can be inserted into the ground of a geographical area to provide highly accurate seismic survey of subterranean hydrocarbon formations. Each seismic sensor can include a slot that slidable receives a threaded member of a mounting sides of the stake. A retaining nut can secure the seismic sensor in place upon rotation of the sensor. A stake bit can be utilized with an impact hammer to form holes in hard or frozen ground for quick insertion of the stake into the ground.

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Dependent claims

A seismic sensor stake comprising:

a top mounting side including a top retaining member configured to secure a first seismic sensor to the top mounting side along a top axis parallel with a longitudinal axis of the seismic sensor stake;
a first mounting side including an angled end and a first retaining member configured to secure a second seismic sensor to the first mounting side along a first axis orthogonal with the top axis;
and
a second mounting side including an angled end and a second retaining member configured to secure a third seismic sensor to the second mounting side along a second axis orthogonal with the top axis and the first axis;
wherein the angled end of the first mounting side and the second mounting side converge toward each other.

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A seismic sensor stake system for orientated three single-axis seismic sensors along three independent and separate axes, the seismic sensor stake system comprising:

a seismic sensor stake comprising:
a top mounting side including a top threaded member and a top retaining nut engageable with the top threaded member and configured to secure a first seismic sensor to the top mounting side along a top axis parallel with a longitudinal axis of the seismic sensor stake;
a first mounting side including an angled end, a first threaded member and a first retaining nut engageable with the first threaded member and configured to secure a second seismic sensor to the first mounting side along a first axis orthogonal with the top axis;
and
a second mounting side including an angled end, a second threaded member and a second retaining nut engageable with the second threaded member and configured to secure a third seismic sensor to the second mounting side along a second axis orthogonal with the top axis and the first axis;
wherein the angled end of the first mounting side and the second mounting side converge toward a single tip.

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A seismic sensor stake system for orientated three single-axis seismic sensors along three independent and separate axes, the seismic sensor stake system comprising:

a seismic sensor stake comprising:
a top mounting side including a top threaded member and a top retaining nut engageable with the top threaded member and configured to secure a first seismic sensor to the top mounting side along a top axis parallel with a longitudinal axis of the seismic sensor stake;
a first mounting side including an angled end, a first threaded member and a first retaining nut engageable with the first threaded member and configured to secure a second seismic sensor to the first mounting side along a first axis orthogonal with the top axis;
and
a second mounting side including an angled end, a second threaded member and a second retaining nut engageable with the second threaded member and configured to secure a third seismic sensor to the second mounting side along a second axis orthogonal with the top axis and the first axis;
and
a stake bit including a shank end and a stake bit end, the stake bit end having a shape corresponding with the first mounting side and the second mounting side;
wherein the angled end of the first mounting side and the second mounting side converge toward a single tip.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

3-axis seismic sensor stake, system and method

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