Wave-power electric device and method
US7045912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a wave-power unit having a floating body (3) and a rotating electric generator (5) mechanically connected to the floating body (3). In accordance with the invention a mechanically movement transmitting means (4) is arranged for transmission of vertical movements of the floating body (3) to rotary movements of the generator rotor. The invention also relates to a wave-power plant composed of a number of wave-power units in accordance with the invention. The invention also relates to the use of the claimed wave-power unit and method of generating electric energy.
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