US20070081861A1 - Wave generator - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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Abstract
An ocean wave generator utilizes four artificial jetties positioned along an ocean shore line and angled to each other to form three funnel shapes, one facing the incoming ocean waves and defining an outlet opening therebetween for directing incoming ocean waves therethrough and two facing the shoreline and having a pair of outlets returning incoming water to the ocean. A rotating paddle wheel and electric generating turbines are placed in the openings to capture the energy from the incoming ocean waves and from the water returning to the ocean.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/725,613, filed Oct. 12, 2005.
- The present invention relates to the harnessing and converting of energy from ocean waves to electric power.
- A large amount of energy is expended in the ocean surf with the waves causing an oscillating flow of water striking the shoreline. With each wave, water is washed upon a beach or shoreline and then flows back towards the ocean as a result of the gravity of the water. The waves move in and out at a rapid pace and many devices have been developed in the past for harnessing the energy in the waves. These devices typically are located near the coastline for converting the kinetic energy of the waves into electricity. Some types have a jetty having portals or channels disposed on a sea cove so that the normal breaking action of the waves can be used for generating electric power with turbine generators. The efficiency of such devices is affected by the changing tides.
- It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a wave generator which focuses the energy from incoming waves and directs the focused energy into turbines for converting the energy into electrical energy.
- An ocean wave generator has a pair of artificial jetties positioned along the ocean shoreline and angled to form a generally funnel shape facing incoming ocean waves and defining an outlet opening therebetween for directing incoming waves therethrough. A rotating paddle wheel is positioned in the outlet opening between the pair of jetties. An electric generator is coupled to the rotating paddle wheel for generating electrical energy upon the paddle wheel rotating as ocean waves are directed through the outlet opening between the jetties. The paddle wheel has a plurality of radially extending vanes having an extended length to operate with varying tide levels. The ocean wave generator has a third jetty positioned on one side of the pair of jetties at an angle to form a second generally funnel shape with one of the pair of jetties facing the shoreline and forming a first outlet opening into the ocean. A fourth jetty is positioned on the other side of said pair of jetties at an angle to form a third generally funnel shape with the other of the pair of jetties facing the shoreline and forming a second outlet opening to the ocean whereby ocean water passing through the pair of jetties outlet opening is returned through the second and third generally funnel shape outlet openings. A first electric generating turbine is attached to the first outlet opening into the ocean and a second outlet electric generating turbine is attached in the second outlet opening into the ocean so that electricity is generated by the ocean water passing through the opening through the pair of jetties returning to the ocean.
- The process of making an ocean wave generator includes forming a pair of artificial jetties along an ocean shoreline angled to each other to form a generally funnel shape facing incoming ocean waves and defining an outlet opening therebetween for directing incoming waves therethrough. A rotating paddle wheel is mounted into the outlet opening between the pair of jetties and an electric generator is coupled to the rotating paddle wheel for generating electrical energy upon rotation of the paddle wheel as ocean waves are directed through the outlet opening between the jetties. The process may include the step of forming a third jetty positioned on one side of the pair of jetties at an angle to form a second generally funnel shape with one of the pair of jetties facing the shoreline to form a first outlet opening into the ocean and forming a fourth jetty positioned on the other side of the pair of jetties at an angle to form a third generally funnel shape with the other of the pair of jetties facing the shoreline to form an outlet opening into the ocean so that ocean water passing through the pair of jetties outlet opening is returned through the second and third generally funnel shaped outlet openings. A first electric generating turbine is mounted in the first outlet opening into the ocean and a second outlet electric generating turbine is mounted in the second outlet opening into the ocean so that electricity is generated by the ocean water passing through the opening through said pair of jetties and when the ocean water returns to the ocean.
- Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the written description and the drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of a wave generator in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of a paddle wheel in accordance with the present invention; and -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the second embodiment of the wave generator of the present invention. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings show a wave electric generation system which has been positioned adjacent thecoastline 10 inFIG. 1 and has a plurality of artificial jetties orsea walls opening 13 between the walls at the narrowest portion. Anartificial jetty 14 is placed facing in the opposite direction on one end of thejetty 11 and anartificial jetty 15 is located at an angle from thejetty 12 so that thejetties jetties artificial jetties opening 16 facing the incoming surf while theartificial jetties opening 17 facing the incoming surf. - A
paddle wheel 18 is positioned in theopening 13 and has ashaft 20 and a pair of paddle wheel supports 19 positioned on thejetties paddle wheel 18. Shaft 20 is also connected to a pair ofelectric generators jetty walls paddle wheel 18 to rotate thepaddle wheel 18 and actuate theelectric generators opening 13 and past thepaddle wheel 18, is then directed back into the funnel-shaped areas jetties jetties jetties electric turbine 25 placed therein while theopening 17 between thejetties electric generator 26 placed therein so that the returning water passing through theopening 13 and thepaddle wheel 18 is returned through theelectric generators paddle wheel 18 turning thegenerators - The
paddle wheel 18 is illustrated inFIG. 2 and has acenter shaft 20 along withradiating frame members 27 each having anangled blade 28 extending a substantial distance past thecircular frame 30. As thewater 31 passes under thepaddle wheel 18, the blades extend to a position that they will be rotated by thewave action 31 but, as the ocean tide shifts the water level, the blades are still maintained in the water at a direction for obtaining maximum power from the paddle wheel. - In operation, the incoming wave is received in the funnel-
shaped area 32 formed by thejetties paddle wheel 18 to rotate theshaft 20 and turn theturbines funnel areas jetty turbine 26 and through thejetties turbine 25 creating additional energy from the incoming wave. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of a wave generating system 35 formed on theshoreline 36 and having a pair ofartificial jetties shaped area 40 and a pair ofjetties shaped area 43 angled to accept an incoming wave towards the shoreline 35 and to concentrate the energy of the wave with the funnel-shaped areas generator paddle wheel 44 located in anopening 45 formed by thejetties paddle wheel 44 runs a pair ofgenerators 46. Similarly, thejetties funnel 43 directing it through anopening 47 where it drives apaddle wheel 48 to turn a pair ofturbines 50. Asea wall 51 has been shaped between thejetties channel 52 while thesea wall portion 53 directs the water passing through the opening 45 back along the back of thejetty 38 through achannel 54. The water passing through thechannels jetties opening 58 and through thepaddle wheel 60 to turn a pair ofgenerators 61 supported on thejetties artificial jetties paddle wheels - As can be seen, the present wave generating system captures the energy from incoming waves as well as from the returning water as the wave recedes back into the ocean while at the same time concentrating the energy of each wave by forming a funnel-shaped opening to create a venturi to increase the velocity of the wave and to remove energy therefrom with the paddle wheel generators or with the electric turbines. It should also be clear that the invention can be installed in a river or in other flowing water without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. However, the present invention should not be considered as limited to the forms shown which are to be considered illustrative rather than restrictive.
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1. An ocean wave generator comprising:
a pair of artificial jetties positioned along an ocean shoreline and angled to form a generally funnel shape facing incoming ocean waves and defining an outlet opening therebetween for directing incoming waves therethrough;
a rotating paddle wheel positioned in said outlet opening between said pair of jetties; and
an electric generator coupled to said rotating paddle wheel for generating electrical energy upon said paddle wheel rotating as ocean waves are directed through said outlet opening between said jetties.
2. The ocean wave generator in accordance with claim 1 in which said paddle wheel has a plurality of radially extending vanes having an extended length to operate with varying tide levels.
3. The ocean wave generator in accordance with claim 2 having a third jetty positioned on one side of said pair of jetties at an angle to form a second generally funnel shape with one of said pair of jetties facing the shoreline and forming an first outlet opening into the ocean and having a fourth jetty positioned on the other side of said pair of jetties at an angle to form a third generally funnel shape with the other of said pair of jetties facing the shoreline and forming an second outlet opening into the ocean whereby ocean water passing through said pair of jetties outlet opening is returned through said second and third generally funnel shape outlet openings.
4. The ocean wave generator in accordance with claim 3 having a first electric generating turbine attached in said first outlet opening into the ocean and having a second outlet electric generating turbine attached in said second outlet opening into the ocean whereby electricity is generated by the ocean water passing through said opening through said pair of jetties returning to the ocean.
5. A process of making an ocean wave generator comprising the steps of:
forming a pair of artificial jetties along an ocean shoreline angled to each other to form a generally funnel shape facing incoming ocean waves and defining an outlet opening therebetween for directing incoming waves therethrough;
mounting a rotating paddle wheel into said outlet opening between said pair of jetties; and
coupling an electric generator to said rotating paddle wheel for generating electrical energy upon said paddle wheel rotating as ocean waves are directed through said outlet opening between said jetties.
6. The process of making an ocean wave generator in accordance with claim 5 including the step of forming a third jetty positioned on one side of said pair of jetties at an angle to form a second generally funnel shape with one of said pair of jetties facing the shoreline to form a first outlet opening into the ocean and forming a fourth jetty positioned on the other side of said pair of jetties at an angle to form a third generally funnel shape with the other of said pair of jetties facing the shoreline to form a second outlet opening into the ocean whereby ocean water passing through said pair of jetties outlet opening is returned through said second and third generally funnel shape outlet openings.
7. The process of making an ocean wave generator in accordance with claim 6 including the step of mounting a first electric generating turbine in said first outlet opening into the ocean and mounting a second outlet electric generating turbine in said second outlet opening into the ocean whereby electricity is generated by the ocean water passing through said opening through said pair of jetties returning to the ocean.
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