Wave power unit, a buoy, use of a wave power unit and a method for producing electric energy
US8288881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wave power unit including a buoy, adapted to float on a water surface (2), and a electric generator is connected to the buoy through connection means (4, 12, 13). The buoy when floating on a water surface (2) and when seen in a direction perpendicular to the water surface has the shape of a closed loop enclosing a inner opening substantially free of elements related to the wave power unit.
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