Device for generating power, comprising an air-towed vessel towing at least one water current turbine
US12195160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T70/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for producing energy includes an air-towed vessel, and at least one water current turbine linked to the vessel by at least one electric cable. The water current turbine is linked to the vessel by at least one mechanical linking cable to be towed by the vessel. The water current turbine is spaced apart from the vessel, which makes it possible to increase the diameter of the turbine and to reduce the interactions between the turbine and the vessel. Moreover, it is then possible to provide a plurality of water current turbines towed by the same vessel.
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