Drilling Device Localization via External Signal Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems for localizing drilling devices in earth drilling apparatuses are technically complex, prone to malfunction due to electrical components being damaged by vibrations and impacts, and are costly to retrofit into existing systems.
Innovation Solution
A method where a localization signal is generated externally and transmitted to the drilling device via a connecting line, allowing the signal generating device to be placed outside the drilling device, reducing complexity and vulnerability to drilling stresses, and enabling easy retrofitting of existing apparatuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the transmitter is arranged inside the drilling head or in another section of the drilling device, then the localization signal can be transmitted from near the drilling head, but the system becomes technically complex and vulnerable to drilling stresses
Solution Approach 1:
The transmitter is extracted from the drilling device and placed in a safe position above ground. Only a simple connector remains in the drilling device, which connects to the transmitter via a cable. This separates the complex localization electronics from the harsh drilling environment, reducing device complexity while maintaining localization precision through the external transmitter arrangement.
2Reliability
If electrical components are placed inside the drilling device, then localization can be achieved, but the components are damaged by vibrations and impacts
Solution Approach 1:
The vulnerable electrical components (transmitter, power supply, electronics) are extracted from the drilling device and positioned in a safe location above ground. A simple mechanical connector and cable remain in the drilling device, isolating the sensitive electronics from vibrations and impacts while maintaining system reliability through the protected external arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
A cable connector serves as an intermediary between the drilling device and the external transmitter. This simple mechanical interface transmits the localization signal while isolating the sensitive electronic components from the harsh drilling environment, protecting them from vibrations and impacts.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional localization systems are retrofitted into existing drilling devices, then localization capability is added, but the retrofitting is costly
Solution Approach 1:
The complex transmitter assembly is extracted and placed externally, connected to the drilling device via a simple cable and connector. This approach minimizes modifications to existing drilling devices, reducing retrofit costs while maintaining adaptability to various drilling equipment through the universal connector interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The external transmitter system with a standardized connector interface can be adapted to various existing drilling devices without requiring device-specific modifications. This universal approach enables cost-effective retrofitting across different drilling equipment while maintaining localization capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach simplifies the localization system, protects it from drilling stresses, and allows for precise localization of the drilling device, facilitating accurate control of drilling paths and reducing maintenance costs.
Implementation Method 1
generating a localization signal by conducting the output signal via a housing of the drilling device
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for localizing a drilling device of an earth drilling apparatus, wherein a localization signal is emitted by the drilling device, said signal being received by an external receiver and evaluated for determining the position of the drilling device, wherein an output signal, which is converted into the localization signal, is fed to the drilling device via a connection line, which is connected to the drilling device.