Hydroelectric plant

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1977-07-18

1978-06-06

Ostrager, Allen M.

Power plants

Motor having a buoyant working member

Working member actuated by the rise and fall of a surface of...

60398, 417332, 60500, 60505, F03B 1312

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040928284

ABSTRACT:
A hydroelectric plant operated by wave action is supported by the ocean floor and extends above the surface of the ocean. Connected to an outer edge of the plant structure above the surface of the ocean is a plurality of pivotally connected lever arms having floats connected on the ends thereof. The floats rise and fall with the ocean waves to cause pivotal motion of the lever arms. The lever arms connect through an adjustable crosshead and hydraulic cylinder to secondary levers. The secondary levers are pivotally attached to the plant structure and operate pump rods to move pistons the same stroke length regardless of the tide or the height of the waves. The movement of the piston may be used to pump water through a turbine, or to pressurize air, either of which may be used as a driving force for generating power.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3918261 (1975-11-01), Bailey
patent: 3974652 (1976-08-01), Lovmark

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