Abstract

A soil sampler assembly includes a utility vehicle and a soil sampler module coupled to the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes a cab, and the soil sampler module is configured to deposit a soil sample in the cab. For example, the soil sampler assembly includes a conveyor system configured to convey the soil sample to the cab. The soil sampler assembly further includes a sampler arm assembly. The sampler arm assembly includes a power cylinder, a guide cylinder, a transfer block, and a probe. The probe is coupled to the soil sampler module and defines a longitudinal interior channel configured to receive the soil sample and release the soil sample for collection. The probe is rotatable from a first orientation facing the ground to a second orientation where the probe is facing opposite the ground for releasing the soil sample onto the conveyor system.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/08 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting involving an extracting tool, e.g. core bit
• E21B 25/00 - Apparatus for obtaining or removing undisturbed cores, e.g. core barrels or core extractors
• E21B 10/44 - Bits with helical conveying portion, e.g. screw type bitsAugers with leading portion or with detachable parts
• E21B 21/01 - Arrangements for handling drilling fluids or cuttings outside the borehole, e.g. mud boxes
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials
• G01N 1/04 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting

Abstract

A soil sampler assembly includes a utility vehicle and a soil sampler module coupled to the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes a cab, and the soil sampler module is configured to deposit a soil sample in the cab. For example, the soil sampler assembly includes a conveyor system configured to convey the soil sample to the cab. The conveyor system includes a central conveyor and a lateral conveyor that feeds the central conveyor. The central conveyor is on a travel track. The soil sampler assembly further includes a sampler arm assembly. The sampler arm assembly includes a power cylinder, a guide cylinder, a transfer block, and a probe. The probe has a tip, and the tip of the probe includes an outer surface defining an outer taper bore and an inner surface defining an inner taper bore.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 25/00 - Apparatus for obtaining or removing undisturbed cores, e.g. core barrels or core extractors
• G01N 1/08 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting involving an extracting tool, e.g. core bit
• E21B 21/01 - Arrangements for handling drilling fluids or cuttings outside the borehole, e.g. mud boxes
• E21B 10/44 - Bits with helical conveying portion, e.g. screw type bitsAugers with leading portion or with detachable parts
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

A soil sampler assembly includes a utility vehicle and a soil sampler module coupled to the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle includes a cab, and the soil sampler module is configured to deposit a soil sample in the cab. For example, the soil sampler assembly includes a conveyor system configured to convey the soil sample to the cab. The conveyor system includes a central conveyor and a lateral conveyor that feeds the central conveyor. The central conveyor is on a travel track. The soil sampler assembly further includes a sampler arm assembly. The sampler arm assembly includes a power cylinder, a guide cylinder, a transfer block, and a probe. The probe has a tip, and the tip of the probe includes an outer surface defining an outer taper bore and an inner surface defining an inner taper bore.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• E21B 25/00 - Apparatus for obtaining or removing undisturbed cores, e.g. core barrels or core extractors
• G01N 1/04 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting
• E21B 10/44 - Bits with helical conveying portion, e.g. screw type bitsAugers with leading portion or with detachable parts
• E21B 21/01 - Arrangements for handling drilling fluids or cuttings outside the borehole, e.g. mud boxes
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials
• G01N 1/08 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the solid state, e.g. by cutting involving an extracting tool, e.g. core bit

Goods & Services

Soil sampling equipment, namely, a mobile vehicle for obtaining soil samples