Wave energy converter with a depth adjustable paravane
US10669982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wave energy converter is provided. The wave energy converter includes a paravane rotationally and pivotably coupled to a support structure, and operatively coupled to an energy collection device. A method of harvesting water wave energy is provided. The method includes positioning the paravane within water to be impacted by water waves, and transferring water wave energy from the paravane to the energy collection device.
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