SOURCE OF IMPACT SEISMIC SIGNALS Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: seismic prospecting.

SUBSTANCE: source comprises vehicle with platform, control unit, falling mass set in the guiding pipe, emitting plate, wrench mechanism, rope which connects the mass with the drum of the wrench mechanism. The guiding pipe is provided with air-operated starting accelerator, chamber with exhaust ports, and device for locking mass in the top position. The starting accelerator is made of chamber with piston. The falling mass is locked in the pipe at the top level and hermetically closes the exhaust port made in the piston of the chamber.

EFFECT: improved design.

3 cl, 2 dwg