Acoustic transducer

Details Acoustic transducer Acoustic transducer

1999-05-06

2000-11-14

Lobo, Ian J.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Signal transducers

Underwater type

367 82, 367157, H04R 1700

Patent

active

061479322

ABSTRACT:
An active acoustic transducer tool for use down-hole applications. The tool includes a single cylindrical mandrel including a shoulder defining the boundary of a narrowed portion over which is placed a sandwich-style piezoelectric tranducer assembly. The piezoelectric transducer assembly is prestressed by being placed in a thermal interference fit between the shoulder of the mandrel and the base of an anvil which is likewise positioned over the narrower portion of the mandrel. In the preferred embodiment, assembly of the tool is accomplished using a hydraulic jack to stretch the mandrel prior to emplacement of the cylindrical sandwich-style piezoelectric transducer assembly and anvil. After those elements are positioned and secured, the stretched mandrel is allowed to return substantially to its original (pre-stretch) dimensions with the result that the piezoelectric transducer elements are compressed between the anvil and the shoulder of the mandrel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5357486 (1994-10-01), Pearce
patent: 5703836 (1997-12-01), Drumheller

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