Natural-frequency adjusting mechanism for wave-power generator
US9322388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a wave-power generator capable of adjusting a natural period (natural frequency) in response to a changing wave period. The wave-power generator includes a weight that is installed in a floating body via a spring and that linearly reciprocates in response to a fluctuation of a water surface and a generator that generates power by being driven based on the linear reciprocating motion of the weight. An additional-mass body for adding a mass to the mass of the weight is further included.
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