Apparatus and method of surveying
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1. A surveying apparatus for mounting on a wheeled vehicle comprising:
- a prism pole;
a satellite positioning system antenna mounted to said prism pole;
a marker mounted to said prism pole for establishing a survey mark/grade stake upon underlying ground;
a mounting assembly for securing said prism pole to said wheeled vehicle; and
an electronic controller.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for surveying is described whereby a selected survey point may be quickly and accurately located and marked. The apparatus comprises a prism pole with a mechanism for assuring the vertical orientation of the prism pole to the earth'"'"'s surface, a satellite positioning system antenna mounted to the prism pole, and a marking device mounted to the prism pole for establishing a survey mark. The surveying apparatus is designed to be mounted to a wheeled vehicle for increased convenience to the user.
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15 Claims
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1. A surveying apparatus for mounting on a wheeled vehicle comprising:
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a prism pole;
a satellite positioning system antenna mounted to said prism pole;
a marker mounted to said prism pole for establishing a survey mark/grade stake upon underlying ground;
a mounting assembly for securing said prism pole to said wheeled vehicle; and
an electronic controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
a leveling vial incorporating a compass mounted to said prism pole; and
a gyroscope mounted to said prism pole for maintaining said prism pole in a vertical orientation.
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3. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said prism pole is secured to said mounting assembly through a gimbal assembly that allows said prism pole to freely assume a vertical orientation.
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4. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said mounting assembly includes a means for adjusting the position of said prism pole relative to said wheeled vehicle.
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5. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said mounting assembly further includes a pivot point and a slide allowing adjustment of the position of said prism pole relative to said vehicle.
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6. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said mounting assembly includes an adjustor for adjusting the position of said prism pole relative to said wheeled vehicle.
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7. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said marker is a laser range finder carried axially adjacent an end of said prism pole.
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8. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said marker is a laser pointer.
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9. The surveying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said marker is a spray paint device.
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10. A surveying apparatus, comprising:
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a prism pole;
a satellite positioning system antenna mounted to said prism pole;
a mounting assembly for securing said prism pole to a wheeled vehicle;
a self-orienting connection assembly that allows said prism pole to freely assume a vertical orientation; and
an electronic controller. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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