Fixed permeable breakwater doubling as wave energy generating device
US11753786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fixed permeable breakwater which also serves as a wave power generating device is provided and includes a structure, a structure fixing device and a wave-activated generator set, the structure is connected with a seabed through the structure fixing device, holes are arranged on an outer side of upper arc vertical walls of the structure, and spiral vane sets are placed in the holes; a spiral-gear generator is installed on the horizontal bearing plate, and waves push the spiral vane sets to rotate, and then push the spiral-gear generator to generate electricity.
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