Apparatus for converting ocean wave energy to electrical energy

Details Apparatus for converting ocean wave energy to electrical energy Apparatus for converting ocean wave energy to electrical energy

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Schuberg, Darren (Department: 2834)

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

C290S042000, C290S043000, C290S054000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11701266

ABSTRACT:
A wave motion generator having a bore hole at a coastline of an ocean. The bore hole lower end communicates with the ocean underwater while the upper end is above water level, allowing wave motion within the bore hole. A float disposed within the bore hole may travel along the borehole between at least two positions. A linkage attached to the float converts the motion of the float to rotary motion of a generator shaft so as to induce electric current in the generator. The linkage may be pneumatic, in which the float motion induces pressurized air to drive a turbine, or it may be a chain drive, a shaft drive, etc.

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