Portable wave-swash and coastal-wind energy harvester

Details Portable wave-swash and coastal-wind energy harvester Portable wave-swash and coastal-wind energy harvester

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Denion, Thomas E (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Motor having a buoyant working member

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

C060S495000, C060S497000, C060S507000, C290S042000, C290S043000, C290S053000, C290S054000

Reexamination Certificate

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07963112

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a portable wave-swash & coastal-wind energy harvester, once placed on a sea coast in the swash zone captures the mechanical energy contained in: (a) waves in the swash-zone, and (b) coastal-wind. Energy is extracted through: (a) wave turbines, (b) wind turbines, and (c) wave floats. A rotational transmission system with one-way clutches transmits torque to an alternator, while flywheels attached to the axles maintain steady rotation of axles. A wave funnel faces the waves and causes the wave uprush to converge toward wave turbines. A buoyancy chamber at the bottom produces reduction of weight of the portable wave-swash & coastal-wind energy harvester when water in the chamber is emptied and thereby enhances maneuverability of the unit on land and in water, while a stabilization tank at the top when filled with water provides extra weight and stability of the unit in its operating location.

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