Phase control mechanism for wave energy conversion

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1988-12-07

1989-10-10

Husar, Stephen F.

Power plants

Motor having a buoyant working member

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

290 53, F03B 1314

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ABSTRACT:
A phase control mechanism for a wave energy conversion apparatus is provided by means of a cam brake locking mechanism. Frictionally contacting locking cams retain a reciprocable drive shaft alternately in upper lower positions with minimal expenditure of electrical power. When the wave crests and troughs have reached predetermined levels, the cams are released allowing the drive shaft of the mechanism to translate to the opposite position.

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patent: 4599858 (1986-07-01), LaStella
Power from Sea Waves, Edited by B. Count, Academic Press London/New York 1980, pp. 381-399

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