Wave power converter

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2005-06-10

2011-12-06

Ponomarenko, Nicholas (Department: 2839)

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Tide and wave motors

C290S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072087

ABSTRACT:
A wave power converter for implementation at an offshore location where it will be exposed to passing waves and swell, comprises a buoyancy element (1) placed within a reaction structure (3) so as to move at least vertically relative to the reaction structure (3), with a force transfer mechanism (2) that connects the buoyancy element (1) to the reaction structure (3) and transfers at least vertical relative motions between the buoyancy element (1) and the reaction structure (3) to a linear energy converting arrangement (8) in the reaction structure (3). Said mechanism (2) is articulated and configured to transfer compression, tension and shear reactions, but essentially no movements, between the buoyancy element (1) and the reaction structure (3) and at the same time allow limited rotational movements between the buoyancy element (1) and the reaction structure (3) about at least two orthogonal axes (X, Y).

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