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Submersible power plant

US9745950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2014
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a submersible power plant. The power plant comprises a structure and a vehicle. The vehicle is arranged to be secured to the structure by means of at least one tether. The vehicle is arranged to move in a predetermined trajectory by means of a fluid stream passing the vehicle. The vehicle comprises a first wing and a second wing, where the first wing is arranged at a first distance D1 from the second wing in a longitudinal direction, and the first wing is arranged at a second distance D2 from the second wing in a lateral direction.

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