Abstract: In particular to connect wires insulated with highly heat-resistant lacquer to terminal elements, the winding wire has hitherto been wrapped around a terminal element and connected mechanically and electrically at at least one connection point by the local application of energy with the removal of the insulation. During winding around the terminal element, the winding end is held under pretension and simultaneously vibrations, in particular in the ultrasonic region, are coupled into the winding wire/terminal element system at the connection point to apply energy. Preferably, the vibrations are coupled into the wire outside the connection point. As a result of the fact that the vibrations propagate via the tensioned wire and bring about a relative movement between winding material and terminal element, an insulating layer can be broken up at least partially and the electrical connection to the terminal element is made by ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: Known tool configurations for ultrasonic welding are comprised of a sonotrode as an active tool and an anvil as a work fixture for the workpieces. According to the invention, the sonotrode (1, 21, 30, 40, 50) and/or anvil (2, 22) are provided with synthetic hard material on their working surfaces (6, 9, 36, 46) through which the ultrasound is injected into the workpieces (3, 4, 23, 24) to be welded together. This synthetic hard material defines a new working surface (6a, 9a, 26a, 46a, 56a). Polycrystalline diamond, polycrystalline boron nitride, or also cubic-crystalline boron nitride come under consideration as synthetic hard materials.

Abstract: Information is conveyed from a downhole location within a well, by varying the rate of flow of drilling fluid at the downhole location in accordance with changes in a predetermined condition at that location, and then sensing variations in the rate of flow of the drilling fluid at the surface of the earth as an indication of the downhole information being transmitted. A readout unit can be actuated in accordance with the information sensed at the surface of the earth to give a visual indication or other output representative of or dependent upon the downhole information.

Abstract: A method for bonding a lacquer insulated wire to a metallic support is disclosed. The method is carried out in two steps: First, the wire is exposed to ultrasonic energy so that the lacquer is broken up and the wire is deformed in a certain area and welded to the support. Then the entire area of deformation is enclosed with a thixotropic adhesive. In preferred embodiments, the method is used for bonding the winding wire of a HF-inductor coil with contact elements shaped as wires or lugs.

Abstract: Information is conveyed from downhole location within a well, by varying the rate of flow of drilling fluid at the downhole location in accordance with changes in a predetermined condition at that location, and then sensing variations in the rate of flow of the drilling fluid at the surface of the earth as an indication of the downhole information being transmitted. A readout unit can be actuated in accordance with the information sensed at the surface of the earth to give a visual indication or other output representative of or dependent upon the downhole information.

Abstract: A device to be lowered into a string of well drilling pipe to the location of a non-magnetic section of the pipe near its lower end, with the device including a compass assembly or other instrument for making a photograph or other record at that location. The device includes a detector which responds to arrival of the device within the non-magnetic section of the drill pipe to automatically energize the instrument for making the photograph or other record. The present invention provides a test circuit for this type of device enabling it to be quickly and easily checked at the surface of the earth before being lowered into the drill string to make certain both that the detector which responds to arrival of the device in the non-magnetic section of pipe is in working condition and that the batteries which energize the device are at a sufficiently high voltage level to assure effective operation of the device in the well.