Wave energy conversion incorporating actuated geometry
US10066595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are wave energy conversion systems including actuated geometry components. An example system may include at least one body portion configured to transfer wave energy to a power take off device, and at least one actuated geometry component that is connected to the at least one body portion, the at least one actuated geometry component operable to modify a geometric profile of the system.
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