SONDE DEVICES INCLUDING A SECTIONAL FERRITE CORE

摘要

Sonde devices for providing magnetic field signals for use with utility locators or other devices are disclosed. In one embodiment a sonde device includes a housing, a core comprising a plurality of core sections, and one or more support structures, which may include windings. Circuit and/or power supply elements may be disposed fully or partially within the core to control generation of predefined magnetic field frequencies and waveforms.

主权项

1. A sonde device, comprising:
a housing; a core including:
a plurality of core section elements; anda support structure for positioning the core section elements; and a winding disposed about the core structure.