Method and Apparatus for Driving a Probe into the Earth

Abstract

A remotely actuated clamping apparatus for obtaining a secure coupling between a vibration unit generating longitudinally directed driving forces and a probe designed for penetrating the earth, such as into underwater sediments at water depths too great for direct human intervention.

Patent Number
5,456,325
Date Of Issue
Inventors

Phontie J. Pantermuehl; Donald H. Heihn; Thomas E. Owen