System for generating power from waves

Details System for generating power from waves System for generating power from waves

1986-04-08

1987-08-11

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

290 42, 417332, F03B 1312

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046863770

ABSTRACT:
A float mechanism for generating energy from waves. Floats are coupled together such that they can pivot about a horizontal axis relative to one another. Hydraulic cylinders on either side of the attachment points compress and extend with the wave motion. Check valves control flow to and from the cylinders. The floats are pivotally tied to a floating structure such that they can pivot about the structure on the surface of the water as may be required for maximum efficiency. Water compressed from the cylinders feeds a turbine which in turn feeds a generator for the generation of electrical power. In the second embodiment, floats are coupled together by means of compound bell cranks and hydraulic cylinders are coupled between alternate bell cranks at the lateral arms thereof.

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patent: 4210821 (1980-07-01), Cockerell
patent: 4281257 (1981-07-01), Testa et al.
patent: 4289455 (1981-09-01), Comyns-Carr et al.

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