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Converter and method for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

US8667786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims

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Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Stefan Zimmermann · Laufenbürg, DE
Christian Langenstein · Laufach, DE
Nik Scharmann · Bietigheim-Bissingen, DE
Louis Verdegem · Peterborough, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 20, 2008
Grant date	Mar 11, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2030

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 converter comprising a pump which is driven directly or indirectly by a natural force such as a water swell, it being possible for a hydraulic machine to be driven by the pump. The hydraulic machine is force-coupled to an electrical machine which may function as a generator or a motor. According to the present invention, the force acting on the pump is regulated via a control loop as a function of oscillation parameters of the natural force.

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