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Linear generator for submerged use and a method of producing electric energy

US9175663B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Seabased AB · SE

Inventors

Erik Doré · Ludvika, SE
Rafael Waters · Uppsala, SE
Fredrik Axelsson · Mariestad, SE

Key dates

Filing date	May 28, 2010
Grant date	Nov 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 28, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/30
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A linear generator for submerged use in generating electricity has a linearly reciprocating translator which is attached to a wire and a rod arranged to connect the translator to a floating body on the sea surface. The generator has a sealed housing forming a watertight chamber in which the translator is located. The rod is arranged to pass through a sealed opening in a wall portion of the housing. When operated, the wall portion with the sealed opening is located at a level that is below the level of the upper end of the translator at least during a part of the movement of the translator.

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