CA2294409A1 - Core orientation - Google Patents
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An upper end (10) far the inner tube of a core drill has a hard ball (30) which runs in a circumferential track (24). The ball (30) and track (24) are adapted to be carried within a tubular upper end casing (12) which surrounds a spindle (11) which supports the inner tube of the drill. An indent washer 25 is positionable above the track (24) and ball (30) and is oriented relative to the casing. A spring (26) supports the washer (25) above the ball (30). When the upper end (10) is lifted, the ball (30) is driven into contact with the washer (25) and makes an impression. The orientation of the impression reveals the orientation of the lowest point in the track (24). The impressioned washer (25) can be used to assist in noting or marking the core orientation after the drill is removed from the earth.
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CORE ORIENTATION
FIELD pF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to core drilling and more particularly to apparatus and methods for determining the original orientation of a core sample after it has been drilled, separated and pulled out of the earth.
BACKGROUND ART
Many forms of geological survey depend on core drilling for samples.
Some surveying requires that the orientation of a core be determined accurately and reliably. In many situations the angle of the longitudinal axis of the core drill relative to the "plane" of the earth at the drill site is other than 90 degrees. This is the drilling angle and it may be ascertained in a number of ways. It is sometimes also important to determine, after removing the core for inspection, the rotational orientation or compass orientation of the core sample relative to the surrounding terrain from which it was extracted. Known prior methods are not reliable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus for use with core drilling devices which includes a hard ball which runs in a circumferential track.
The ball and track are adapted to be carried within a tubular upper end casing, which surrounds the spindle which supports the inner tube of the drill. An indent washer is positionable above the track and ball and is oriented relative to the casing. A spring supports the washer above the ball. When the upper end is lifted, the ball is driven into contact with the washer and makes an impression. The orientation of the impression reveals the orientation of the lowest point in the trade. The impressioned washer can be used to assist in noting or marking the core orientation after the drill is removed from the earth.
In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the washer is formed with an alignment hole. The upper end casing supports a pin which extends in the direction of the drill rotational axis. The pin passes through the hole to maintain the washer in a fixed alignment with the casing. ~--In another embodiment of the invention the spindle is split into upper and lower segments, the lower segment having a flange which bears on thrust bearings.
In another embodiment of the invention, a laser pointer system is used to transfer orientation information to a core which has been driNed In conJunetlon with a ball, track and waslm device as disclosed with rcfercnce to the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a cross section of an upper end of a core drill inner tube;
Fig. 2 is a cross section of the track;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the indent washer;
Fig. 4 is a cross section of the casing of the upper end; and Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an inner tube and upper end, showing the use of the levels and indent washer in marking the core;
Fig. 6 is a crass section of another embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the coupling portion of the embodiment shown in Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the halt, track and indent washer;
Fig. 9 is a front elevation showing an alignable laser stand and clamp;
Fig. 10 is a side view of the device depicted in Fig. 9. A laser pointer is held by the device;
Fig. 11 is a laser mask or image intensifier which is used in combination with a laser pointer according to the teachings . .
of the lnventton;
Fig. 12 illustrates a front elevation and a cross-section of a disc reader;
Fig. 13 illustrates a front elevation and a side elevation of a cure reader;
Fig. 14 illustrates laser assisted marking of a core sample.
-w A care drill usually comprises and outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tube is rotated and transmits rotational power to a cutting head. A
drill bit on the cutting head forms a core which rises up through the inner tube as the drill progresses into the earth or substrate. The inner tube and separated core may be lifted up through the outer tube by lowering a latching body through the outer tube and latching onto a spindle carried by the upper end of the ir~rrer tube. The latching body is lowered on a steel cable and engages the upper end of the spindle. Tension on the rod string is translated, by a core lifter within the drill, into a compressive force which acts to fracture the core and separate it from the substrate. The separated core can then be lifted, within the inner tube, by the cable attached to the upper end.
The present invention has been devised to create a valuable and accurate record of the compass orientation of the core at the moment of separation.
As shown in Figure 1, an upper end 10 includes a spindle 11 a casing 12 and a shield 13. Threads 14 at the lower end of the shield engage the upper threads of the inner tube of the core drill. The spindle 11 passes through the plug 15 which caps the top of the casing 12. A compression spring 16 is trapped between the plug 15 and a nut 17 which is threaded on to the spindle 11 and secured thereto by pin 18. The lower end of the spindle 11 passes through a bronze bushing 19 and terminates in a threaded stub 20.
When the rod string is raised, the spindle 11 is placed into tension. As shown in Figs. 1 and 8, this causes a nut 21 threaded onto the stub 20, to bear against a washer 22 and consequently onto a track 23. The track 23 . .
surrounds the spindle 11 and faces upwardly or away from the threads 14. A
groove 24 is formed in an upper face of the track. The groove 24, when the track is installed, also surrounds the spindle 11. An indent washer 25 is positioned between the track 23 and the Power end of the casing 12. A non-magnetic steel or other non-metallic hard ball 30 rolls freely in the groove.
The diameter of the ball is slightly larger than the depth of the groove 24. In all w-non-vertical drilling, the track 23 is tilted. When the track is tilted, as in the _ , case of non-vertical drilling, the ball rolls to the lowest point in the plane of the groove 24. The trade 23 is shown in Figure 2.
Until the track 23 is brought into the proximity of the Ivwer end of the casing, the indent washer 25 and the track 23 are kept apart by a spring 26.
The spring keeps ll m indent washer 2~ in contact with the lower end of the casing 'I2. The indent washer 25 (shown in Figure 3) is formed from a relatively soft metal such as copper or brass that can be impressed or indented with a steel ball. The indent washer has a central opening for receiving the 1 D spindle '! 1 and an alignment hole or pilot 29.
As shown in Figure 4, the tower end of the casing is fitted with a pin 27.
The pin 27 extends in the direction of the drilling axis 28 and extends into the pilot or hole 29 formed in the indent washer 25. This keeps the rotational or compass orientation of the indent washer 25 indexed or fixed, relative to the casing 12. The pin 27 does not interfere with the rolling of the ball in the g roove.
When a core is being separated by raising the rod string, the spring 26 compresses as the track 23 is brought toward the indent washer 27. Before contact, the ball 30 has rolled to the lowest point in the groove 23.
Eventually, the ball becomes trapped between the track 23 and the indent washer 25.
Further tension in the rod string causes the ball 30 to be driven into the surface of the indent washer 25. This action makes an impression or indent in the washer 25 and the indent is known to be formed at the time the core is separated. When the drill is other than absolutely vertical, the angular (or "compass") position of the impression marks the bottom or lowest (vertical) point in the groove 24 and therefore in the plane of the washer 25. Both the groove 24 and the washer 25 are perpendicular to the long axis of the drill.
Because the indent washer 25 is pinned to the casing, its orientation relative to the casing is known. Thus, the impression can later be related to a reference mark or groove 31 formed on the outer surface of the casing. This is _ shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 show how the core's orientation is determined. In this example, the pin 27 and reference groove or mark 31 are aligned during the manufacture 5 of the casing 12. To be exact, the reference mark defines a plane through the drill axis Z~. Nreferably and conveniently, the pln Is formed in this plane (on the same side of the centreline 28 as the mark 31). The pin and reference mark 31 need not be in the same plane so long as the angular relationship of the two different planes is known. This relationship allows the location of the alignment hole 29 in the indent washer 25 to be related to the location of the reference mark 31.
This means that the indent washer 25 can be removed after drilling and the indent washer 25 can be used to mark the bottom or low point of the core.
This is done by laying the re-assembled top end 10 and inner tube 40 horizontally and rotating them together until the reference mark 31 faces straight up. To do this, a specially adapted level 41 is used.
The level is in the form of a saddle 44 which conforms to the circumference of the upper end 10. The level includes a ce~trai reference mark 42. A spirit level or other levelling device 45 attached to the saddle indicates when the reference mark 42 is at its vertical maximum. When the reference mark 42 is at its maximum and also aligned with the reference mark 31 on the casing 12, the reference mark 31 is known to be in a vertical plane which passes through the drill axis 28. Next, the same or a second level 43 is used to note the vertical maximum of the lower end of the inner tube 40 and therefore of the core sample within. By aligning the hole 29 of the indent washer 25 with the indicated vertical maximum of the lower end of the inner tube 40, the impression 32 can be used to indicate where to mark an index point onto the core.
The index point indicates the location of the "bottom" of an inclined slice of the core sample. It should be apparent that an imaginary line which passes w--radially from the drill axis 28 through the index paint defines the compass _.,.,.
orientation of the core_ This is because the inclination of the drill axis in the earth can be related to a compass direction. This may be done befare, during or after drilling by observing the compass orientation of the vertical plane which contains the drill axis 28 at the cutting head at the time when the core is separated.
In order to minimise wear on the bushing 19 an alternate embodiment of the invention is contemplated. As shown in Fig. 6, the spindle 110 is split so that the lower portion 111 of the spindle rotates independently of the upper portion 192 of the spindle. Tension is transmitted from the upper portion 112 to the lower portion 111 by a coupling 113. The coupling 113 is at one end threaded to a lock nut 114 and serves to restrain the lower portion of the spindle 111 between a pair of thrust bearings 115, 116_ The lock nut 114 is threaded unto the bottom end of the upper spindle 12 and has a threaded exterior to engage the coupling 113.
The lower portion of the spindle 111 carries an integral flange 117 which is trapped by the coupling but which rotates freely within it. Ball bearings support the lower portion 111 within the coupling 113. The coupling arrangement allows the tower portion 111 to rotate independently of the upper portion 112. This arrangement minimises the rotation of the lower portion '111 and minimises wear on the seals 120, preferably two in number, which seals prevent grease, water and mud from interFering with the operation of the track, ball and washer arrangement 125.
In order that orientation information can be more efficiently transferred to the core sample, an optional laser pointer system is provided (see Figures 9-14). As shown in Figure 9, the laser pointer system includes a laser mount 200. The mount 200 includes a tube clamp 201. The inside diameter 202 of the tube clamp 201 is adapted to encircle an outer circumference of an outer tube 203 (see Fig. 10). The clamp 201 also includes an exterior hinge 203 and a tensionable fastener 204. When the fastener 204 is loosened, it may swing out of position (see arrow) 205 for facilitating installation and removal from the _._._ tube 203. The inside diameter 202 of the clamp 201 also includes a key 206 which is adapted to ft into the alignment groove 207 which is formed on the exterior of the tube 203. The laser mount 200 further includes a pedestal 208 which extends from the clamp 201 to an adjustable pivoting laser retainer 209.
The retainer 209 is affixed to the pedestal 208 and allows for vertical only adjustment of the beam produced by the laser pointer 210. The pointer 210 is held by a second clamp 211 which is adapted to allow easy insertion and removal of the pointer 210.
The laser pointer system may be utilised once a care drilling operation has been completed, and the core has been broken and removed from the drill hole. The tube is removed as usual and placed on a horizontal rack. The tube 203 is placed on the rack in a position where the groove 207 in the back end is facing up. The Laser mount 200 is then positioned over the groove with the key 206 located in the groove 207. The mount is then locked in place with the _ fastener 204. The Laser beam is adjusted in the vertical plane owing to the adjustability of the retainer 209. The laser is manipulated until the dot of light produced by the laser (usually red) impinges on the core or the end of the cure lifter case as required. The fasteners 212 on the retainer are then tightened thereby securing the laser pointer in position.
Next, an image intensifier or mask 215 as illustrated in Fig. 11 is slid over the lifter case and lined up with the centre of the laser dot. Because the slot 216 in the V-shaped mask 217 is narrower than the diameter of the laser dot, a thin line of laser Ilght wilt appear on the core or core lifter case.
The laser tight exiting the image intensifier 215 corresponds with the location of the index groove 207 and with the hole 29 in the indent washer 25 (so long as the relationship between the index groove 207 and pin 27 is known). Using a sharp pencil a thin mark is placed on the care where indicated by the line of laser light as shown in Figure 14.
Next, the core is removed from the tube and placed on a tray or marking "._ rack. Then, the indent washer is removed from the drilling apparatus. A
measurement is then made of the angle between the washer's alignment hole 29 and the indent mark (for example 32). This may be conveniently achieved using a measuring device of the type illustrated in Fig. 12.
As shown In Fig. 12, the dlsc reader 220 preferably includes a measurement ring 221 affixed to a diso-like base 222. The washer fits within the central opening 223 of the ring 221 and may optionally be supported by the base 222. When the hole 29 of the washer 25 is aligned with the hole 224 of the reader 220, the angular displacement of the indent 32 can be read directly from the measuring ring 221.
Next a core reader 230 (shown in Fig. 13) is placed over the end of the core. The zero mark 231 is oriented with respect to the line or impression made by using the laser pointer on the core. Using the measurement produced by the disc reader 220 the angular displacement of the indentation can then be marked or transferred directly onto the core using the measurement ring 232 of the core reader 230. Note that the measuring ring 232 of the core reader 230 is affixed to a cylinder 233 whose inside diameter 234 is adapted to slide over the core.
It will be apparent that the invention has been described w(th reference to certain details of construction and that these details should be interpreted as examples and not as limitations to the scope of the invention.
FIELD pF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to core drilling and more particularly to apparatus and methods for determining the original orientation of a core sample after it has been drilled, separated and pulled out of the earth.
BACKGROUND ART
Many forms of geological survey depend on core drilling for samples.
Some surveying requires that the orientation of a core be determined accurately and reliably. In many situations the angle of the longitudinal axis of the core drill relative to the "plane" of the earth at the drill site is other than 90 degrees. This is the drilling angle and it may be ascertained in a number of ways. It is sometimes also important to determine, after removing the core for inspection, the rotational orientation or compass orientation of the core sample relative to the surrounding terrain from which it was extracted. Known prior methods are not reliable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus for use with core drilling devices which includes a hard ball which runs in a circumferential track.
The ball and track are adapted to be carried within a tubular upper end casing, which surrounds the spindle which supports the inner tube of the drill. An indent washer is positionable above the track and ball and is oriented relative to the casing. A spring supports the washer above the ball. When the upper end is lifted, the ball is driven into contact with the washer and makes an impression. The orientation of the impression reveals the orientation of the lowest point in the trade. The impressioned washer can be used to assist in noting or marking the core orientation after the drill is removed from the earth.
In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the washer is formed with an alignment hole. The upper end casing supports a pin which extends in the direction of the drill rotational axis. The pin passes through the hole to maintain the washer in a fixed alignment with the casing. ~--In another embodiment of the invention the spindle is split into upper and lower segments, the lower segment having a flange which bears on thrust bearings.
In another embodiment of the invention, a laser pointer system is used to transfer orientation information to a core which has been driNed In conJunetlon with a ball, track and waslm device as disclosed with rcfercnce to the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a cross section of an upper end of a core drill inner tube;
Fig. 2 is a cross section of the track;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the indent washer;
Fig. 4 is a cross section of the casing of the upper end; and Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an inner tube and upper end, showing the use of the levels and indent washer in marking the core;
Fig. 6 is a crass section of another embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the coupling portion of the embodiment shown in Fig. 6;
Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the halt, track and indent washer;
Fig. 9 is a front elevation showing an alignable laser stand and clamp;
Fig. 10 is a side view of the device depicted in Fig. 9. A laser pointer is held by the device;
Fig. 11 is a laser mask or image intensifier which is used in combination with a laser pointer according to the teachings . .
of the lnventton;
Fig. 12 illustrates a front elevation and a cross-section of a disc reader;
Fig. 13 illustrates a front elevation and a side elevation of a cure reader;
Fig. 14 illustrates laser assisted marking of a core sample.
-w A care drill usually comprises and outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tube is rotated and transmits rotational power to a cutting head. A
drill bit on the cutting head forms a core which rises up through the inner tube as the drill progresses into the earth or substrate. The inner tube and separated core may be lifted up through the outer tube by lowering a latching body through the outer tube and latching onto a spindle carried by the upper end of the ir~rrer tube. The latching body is lowered on a steel cable and engages the upper end of the spindle. Tension on the rod string is translated, by a core lifter within the drill, into a compressive force which acts to fracture the core and separate it from the substrate. The separated core can then be lifted, within the inner tube, by the cable attached to the upper end.
The present invention has been devised to create a valuable and accurate record of the compass orientation of the core at the moment of separation.
As shown in Figure 1, an upper end 10 includes a spindle 11 a casing 12 and a shield 13. Threads 14 at the lower end of the shield engage the upper threads of the inner tube of the core drill. The spindle 11 passes through the plug 15 which caps the top of the casing 12. A compression spring 16 is trapped between the plug 15 and a nut 17 which is threaded on to the spindle 11 and secured thereto by pin 18. The lower end of the spindle 11 passes through a bronze bushing 19 and terminates in a threaded stub 20.
When the rod string is raised, the spindle 11 is placed into tension. As shown in Figs. 1 and 8, this causes a nut 21 threaded onto the stub 20, to bear against a washer 22 and consequently onto a track 23. The track 23 . .
surrounds the spindle 11 and faces upwardly or away from the threads 14. A
groove 24 is formed in an upper face of the track. The groove 24, when the track is installed, also surrounds the spindle 11. An indent washer 25 is positioned between the track 23 and the Power end of the casing 12. A non-magnetic steel or other non-metallic hard ball 30 rolls freely in the groove.
The diameter of the ball is slightly larger than the depth of the groove 24. In all w-non-vertical drilling, the track 23 is tilted. When the track is tilted, as in the _ , case of non-vertical drilling, the ball rolls to the lowest point in the plane of the groove 24. The trade 23 is shown in Figure 2.
Until the track 23 is brought into the proximity of the Ivwer end of the casing, the indent washer 25 and the track 23 are kept apart by a spring 26.
The spring keeps ll m indent washer 2~ in contact with the lower end of the casing 'I2. The indent washer 25 (shown in Figure 3) is formed from a relatively soft metal such as copper or brass that can be impressed or indented with a steel ball. The indent washer has a central opening for receiving the 1 D spindle '! 1 and an alignment hole or pilot 29.
As shown in Figure 4, the tower end of the casing is fitted with a pin 27.
The pin 27 extends in the direction of the drilling axis 28 and extends into the pilot or hole 29 formed in the indent washer 25. This keeps the rotational or compass orientation of the indent washer 25 indexed or fixed, relative to the casing 12. The pin 27 does not interfere with the rolling of the ball in the g roove.
When a core is being separated by raising the rod string, the spring 26 compresses as the track 23 is brought toward the indent washer 27. Before contact, the ball 30 has rolled to the lowest point in the groove 23.
Eventually, the ball becomes trapped between the track 23 and the indent washer 25.
Further tension in the rod string causes the ball 30 to be driven into the surface of the indent washer 25. This action makes an impression or indent in the washer 25 and the indent is known to be formed at the time the core is separated. When the drill is other than absolutely vertical, the angular (or "compass") position of the impression marks the bottom or lowest (vertical) point in the groove 24 and therefore in the plane of the washer 25. Both the groove 24 and the washer 25 are perpendicular to the long axis of the drill.
Because the indent washer 25 is pinned to the casing, its orientation relative to the casing is known. Thus, the impression can later be related to a reference mark or groove 31 formed on the outer surface of the casing. This is _ shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 show how the core's orientation is determined. In this example, the pin 27 and reference groove or mark 31 are aligned during the manufacture 5 of the casing 12. To be exact, the reference mark defines a plane through the drill axis Z~. Nreferably and conveniently, the pln Is formed in this plane (on the same side of the centreline 28 as the mark 31). The pin and reference mark 31 need not be in the same plane so long as the angular relationship of the two different planes is known. This relationship allows the location of the alignment hole 29 in the indent washer 25 to be related to the location of the reference mark 31.
This means that the indent washer 25 can be removed after drilling and the indent washer 25 can be used to mark the bottom or low point of the core.
This is done by laying the re-assembled top end 10 and inner tube 40 horizontally and rotating them together until the reference mark 31 faces straight up. To do this, a specially adapted level 41 is used.
The level is in the form of a saddle 44 which conforms to the circumference of the upper end 10. The level includes a ce~trai reference mark 42. A spirit level or other levelling device 45 attached to the saddle indicates when the reference mark 42 is at its vertical maximum. When the reference mark 42 is at its maximum and also aligned with the reference mark 31 on the casing 12, the reference mark 31 is known to be in a vertical plane which passes through the drill axis 28. Next, the same or a second level 43 is used to note the vertical maximum of the lower end of the inner tube 40 and therefore of the core sample within. By aligning the hole 29 of the indent washer 25 with the indicated vertical maximum of the lower end of the inner tube 40, the impression 32 can be used to indicate where to mark an index point onto the core.
The index point indicates the location of the "bottom" of an inclined slice of the core sample. It should be apparent that an imaginary line which passes w--radially from the drill axis 28 through the index paint defines the compass _.,.,.
orientation of the core_ This is because the inclination of the drill axis in the earth can be related to a compass direction. This may be done befare, during or after drilling by observing the compass orientation of the vertical plane which contains the drill axis 28 at the cutting head at the time when the core is separated.
In order to minimise wear on the bushing 19 an alternate embodiment of the invention is contemplated. As shown in Fig. 6, the spindle 110 is split so that the lower portion 111 of the spindle rotates independently of the upper portion 192 of the spindle. Tension is transmitted from the upper portion 112 to the lower portion 111 by a coupling 113. The coupling 113 is at one end threaded to a lock nut 114 and serves to restrain the lower portion of the spindle 111 between a pair of thrust bearings 115, 116_ The lock nut 114 is threaded unto the bottom end of the upper spindle 12 and has a threaded exterior to engage the coupling 113.
The lower portion of the spindle 111 carries an integral flange 117 which is trapped by the coupling but which rotates freely within it. Ball bearings support the lower portion 111 within the coupling 113. The coupling arrangement allows the tower portion 111 to rotate independently of the upper portion 112. This arrangement minimises the rotation of the lower portion '111 and minimises wear on the seals 120, preferably two in number, which seals prevent grease, water and mud from interFering with the operation of the track, ball and washer arrangement 125.
In order that orientation information can be more efficiently transferred to the core sample, an optional laser pointer system is provided (see Figures 9-14). As shown in Figure 9, the laser pointer system includes a laser mount 200. The mount 200 includes a tube clamp 201. The inside diameter 202 of the tube clamp 201 is adapted to encircle an outer circumference of an outer tube 203 (see Fig. 10). The clamp 201 also includes an exterior hinge 203 and a tensionable fastener 204. When the fastener 204 is loosened, it may swing out of position (see arrow) 205 for facilitating installation and removal from the _._._ tube 203. The inside diameter 202 of the clamp 201 also includes a key 206 which is adapted to ft into the alignment groove 207 which is formed on the exterior of the tube 203. The laser mount 200 further includes a pedestal 208 which extends from the clamp 201 to an adjustable pivoting laser retainer 209.
The retainer 209 is affixed to the pedestal 208 and allows for vertical only adjustment of the beam produced by the laser pointer 210. The pointer 210 is held by a second clamp 211 which is adapted to allow easy insertion and removal of the pointer 210.
The laser pointer system may be utilised once a care drilling operation has been completed, and the core has been broken and removed from the drill hole. The tube is removed as usual and placed on a horizontal rack. The tube 203 is placed on the rack in a position where the groove 207 in the back end is facing up. The Laser mount 200 is then positioned over the groove with the key 206 located in the groove 207. The mount is then locked in place with the _ fastener 204. The Laser beam is adjusted in the vertical plane owing to the adjustability of the retainer 209. The laser is manipulated until the dot of light produced by the laser (usually red) impinges on the core or the end of the cure lifter case as required. The fasteners 212 on the retainer are then tightened thereby securing the laser pointer in position.
Next, an image intensifier or mask 215 as illustrated in Fig. 11 is slid over the lifter case and lined up with the centre of the laser dot. Because the slot 216 in the V-shaped mask 217 is narrower than the diameter of the laser dot, a thin line of laser Ilght wilt appear on the core or core lifter case.
The laser tight exiting the image intensifier 215 corresponds with the location of the index groove 207 and with the hole 29 in the indent washer 25 (so long as the relationship between the index groove 207 and pin 27 is known). Using a sharp pencil a thin mark is placed on the care where indicated by the line of laser light as shown in Figure 14.
Next, the core is removed from the tube and placed on a tray or marking "._ rack. Then, the indent washer is removed from the drilling apparatus. A
measurement is then made of the angle between the washer's alignment hole 29 and the indent mark (for example 32). This may be conveniently achieved using a measuring device of the type illustrated in Fig. 12.
As shown In Fig. 12, the dlsc reader 220 preferably includes a measurement ring 221 affixed to a diso-like base 222. The washer fits within the central opening 223 of the ring 221 and may optionally be supported by the base 222. When the hole 29 of the washer 25 is aligned with the hole 224 of the reader 220, the angular displacement of the indent 32 can be read directly from the measuring ring 221.
Next a core reader 230 (shown in Fig. 13) is placed over the end of the core. The zero mark 231 is oriented with respect to the line or impression made by using the laser pointer on the core. Using the measurement produced by the disc reader 220 the angular displacement of the indentation can then be marked or transferred directly onto the core using the measurement ring 232 of the core reader 230. Note that the measuring ring 232 of the core reader 230 is affixed to a cylinder 233 whose inside diameter 234 is adapted to slide over the core.
It will be apparent that the invention has been described w(th reference to certain details of construction and that these details should be interpreted as examples and not as limitations to the scope of the invention.
Claims (21)
1. An upper end for the inner tube of a core drill comprising:
a spindle supported within a cylindrical casing, a shield adapted to engage a portion of the inner tube of the core drill, a circumferential track surrounding a lower end of the spindle, the track facing upwardly;
an impressionable washer also surrounding the spindle above the track and indexed to the casing;
the spindle supported within the casing for reciprocating motion and biased, by a spring in casing, toward the shield such that tension on the spindle overcomes the bias and causes the ball to make an impression on the washer; and a ball trapped in the track and located between the track and the washer, unless the spindle is placed into tension.
a spindle supported within a cylindrical casing, a shield adapted to engage a portion of the inner tube of the core drill, a circumferential track surrounding a lower end of the spindle, the track facing upwardly;
an impressionable washer also surrounding the spindle above the track and indexed to the casing;
the spindle supported within the casing for reciprocating motion and biased, by a spring in casing, toward the shield such that tension on the spindle overcomes the bias and causes the ball to make an impression on the washer; and a ball trapped in the track and located between the track and the washer, unless the spindle is placed into tension.
2. An upper end according to claim 1, wherein:
a second spring biases the track away from the washer but allows the impression to be made when the spindle is tensioned.
a second spring biases the track away from the washer but allows the impression to be made when the spindle is tensioned.
3. An upper end according to claim 1, wherein:
a lower end of the casing comprises bushings to support the spindle for reciprocating motion.
a lower end of the casing comprises bushings to support the spindle for reciprocating motion.
4. An upper end according to claim 1, wherein:
a lower end of the spindle carries a pin which engages a pilot formed in the washer.
a lower end of the spindle carries a pin which engages a pilot formed in the washer.
5. An upper end according to claim 1, wherein:
the spindle is split and has upper and lower portions;
the two portions are joined by a coupling;
the lower portion rotates independently of the upper portion; and the coupling transmitting tension from tho upper portion to the lower portion.
the spindle is split and has upper and lower portions;
the two portions are joined by a coupling;
the lower portion rotates independently of the upper portion; and the coupling transmitting tension from tho upper portion to the lower portion.
6. An upper end according to claim 5, wherein:
the coupling supports thrust bearings which impose on an integral flange formed on the top of the lower portion.
the coupling supports thrust bearings which impose on an integral flange formed on the top of the lower portion.
7. An upper end according to claim 5, wherein:
a lower end of the casing supports seals between the spindle and the casing.
a lower end of the casing supports seals between the spindle and the casing.
8. An upper end according to claim 6, wherein:
the coupling supports two thrust bearings, one located above the flange and one below the flange.
the coupling supports two thrust bearings, one located above the flange and one below the flange.
9. An upper end according to claim 1, wherein:
the spring surrounds the spindle and extends between an upper extent of the casing and a nut which is threaded onto the spindle.
the spring surrounds the spindle and extends between an upper extent of the casing and a nut which is threaded onto the spindle.
10. A method far determining the orientation of a drilled core relative to a substrate comprising:
drilling a core from a substrate with a core drill;
making an orientation marking on a member located in an inner
drilling a core from a substrate with a core drill;
making an orientation marking on a member located in an inner
11 tube of a drill string during said drilling, the marking indicating the lowest portion in the plane of the member when the core was separated from the substrate;
removing the inner tube and core from the drilled substrate;
rotating the orientation marking to the orientation of the core.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein:
the marking is made by an element which owing to gravity assumes a position, when the core is separated, corresponding to the lowest point of a plane which is perpendicular to a long axis of the drill.
removing the inner tube and core from the drilled substrate;
rotating the orientation marking to the orientation of the core.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein:
the marking is made by an element which owing to gravity assumes a position, when the core is separated, corresponding to the lowest point of a plane which is perpendicular to a long axis of the drill.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein:
the element is a non-magnetic ball.
the element is a non-magnetic ball.
13. the method of claim 10 wherein relating the marking to the orientation of the Core is done by:
determining the angular orientation of the member relative to the inner tube;
observing the angular displacement of the marking relative to an index of the inner tube;
aligning the core to a known relationship with the inner tube; then marking the core in accordance with the observed angular displacement by transferring said angular displacement from the inner tube of the core.
determining the angular orientation of the member relative to the inner tube;
observing the angular displacement of the marking relative to an index of the inner tube;
aligning the core to a known relationship with the inner tube; then marking the core in accordance with the observed angular displacement by transferring said angular displacement from the inner tube of the core.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein aligning the core is done by:
removing the core tube and drilled core from an in initial orientation with the inner tube;
removing the marked member from the inner tube;
replacing he core tube and drilled core to their initial orientation.
removing the core tube and drilled core from an in initial orientation with the inner tube;
removing the marked member from the inner tube;
replacing he core tube and drilled core to their initial orientation.
15. The method of claim 13, wherein marking of the core is done by:
using a spirit level to orientate the inner tube so that a known index is vertically upright;
using a second spirit level to vertically orient the member, the visual mark relating to the index mark;
transferring the orientation of the orientation marking from the member to the core.
using a spirit level to orientate the inner tube so that a known index is vertically upright;
using a second spirit level to vertically orient the member, the visual mark relating to the index mark;
transferring the orientation of the orientation marking from the member to the core.
16. The method of claim 10, wherein relating to orientation making to the core is done by:
aligning a laser beam with a first index formed on an exterior of the inner tube;
discharging the beam in the direction of and along the length of the core or core tube;
using the beam to mark the core or core tube with a second index mark which aligns with the first index mark;
measuring core orientation information from the member; then transferring the information to the core using the second index mark as a reference.
aligning a laser beam with a first index formed on an exterior of the inner tube;
discharging the beam in the direction of and along the length of the core or core tube;
using the beam to mark the core or core tube with a second index mark which aligns with the first index mark;
measuring core orientation information from the member; then transferring the information to the core using the second index mark as a reference.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein aligning the laser beam with a first index comprises:
retaining a laser light source on a mount, the mount having a key, the first index corresponding to a keyway; and locating the key in the keyway.
retaining a laser light source on a mount, the mount having a key, the first index corresponding to a keyway; and locating the key in the keyway.
18. A laser alignment tool comprising a mount;
the mount having a tube clamp at one end and a laser clamp at the other end, the tube and laser clamps separated by a pedestal;
the tube clamp having indexing means;
the laser clamp adapted to pivot in a vertical plane.
the mount having a tube clamp at one end and a laser clamp at the other end, the tube and laser clamps separated by a pedestal;
the tube clamp having indexing means;
the laser clamp adapted to pivot in a vertical plane.
19. The laser alignment tool of claim 18, wherein:
the indexing means comprises a key.
the indexing means comprises a key.
20. The Laser alignment tool of claim 19, further comprising:
an image intensifier;
the intensifier further comprising a portion affixed to a base for mounting over a tube and a slotted portion which extends radially when in use, relative to said tube.
an image intensifier;
the intensifier further comprising a portion affixed to a base for mounting over a tube and a slotted portion which extends radially when in use, relative to said tube.
21. The laser alignment tool of claim 20, wherein:
the slotted portion comprises a V-shaped mask joined to the base.
the slotted portion comprises a V-shaped mask joined to the base.
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