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US771754A
US771754A US18075903A US1903180759A US771754A US 771754 A US771754 A US 771754A US 18075903 A US18075903 A US 18075903A US 1903180759 A US1903180759 A US 1903180759A US 771754 A US771754 A US 771754A
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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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    • F03B13/16—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem"
    • F03B13/18—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore
    • F03B13/1805—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore and the wom is hinged to the rem
    • F03B13/181—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore and the wom is hinged to the rem for limited rotation
    • F03B13/1815—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy using the relative movement between a wave-operated member, i.e. a "wom" and another member, i.e. a reaction member or "rem" where the other member, i.e. rem is fixed, at least at one point, with respect to the sea bed or shore and the wom is hinged to the rem for limited rotation with an up-and-down movement
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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  • This invention relates to that class of wavemotors which utilize the force of the waves and swell of the water by means of a buoyant float; and the object thereof is to provide a simple and efficient motor for operating an air-compressor or other source of power that is comparatively inexpensive in construction and operation.
  • Figure l is a side view of my wave-motor, the platform being in section and part of one of the track-supporting piles broken away.
  • Fig. l is a section through rack-bar and guide on line a' Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of the float.
  • Fig. 3 is a detail side view of a modied form of oat.
  • Fig. 4. is a plan view thereof.
  • Fig. 5 is a side View of another modified form of float.
  • Fig. 6 is a modified form of the rack-bar adapted for use with one wheel
  • Fig. 7 is still another modification showing a wheel used in place of the rack-bar.
  • a suitable platform l rests preferably upon piles 2, to one of which, 2, is adjustably pivoted or hinged at 3 the rear end of the float 4.
  • Said iioat is made of wood, hollow metal, or any other suitable material and is preferably the shape of a surfboat at nthe bow and gradually tapering toward the stern about three-quarters of its length, where it Anarrows abrubtly to about four inches in width, at the end of which narrow portion it is connected, as above described, to one of the supports or to a framework arranged between two or more of said supports.
  • the bow of said iioat is arranged, preferably, between two supports 2b, upon each of which is arranged a framework or trackway 5, conforming to the path of the bow of said ioat as it is raised and lowered by the swell of the sea.
  • the iioat is provided with small rollers 6, which engage these guide or track ways, thereby providing for a freer operation of said iioat and doing away with all friction.
  • To the bow end of the float is 'pivoted a connecting-rod 7, connected at its upper end to the double rack-bar 8, guided in guide-plates 8, said rack-bar passing up through an aperture in the platform and meshes with two gear-wheels 9, one on each side thereof.
  • To each gear-wheel is connected eccentrically a pitman-rod l0, operating the piston of preferably an air-compressor 11. It is obvious that this motor can be used to communicate power to any desired apparatus or machinery, ac.
  • I d0 not restrict myself to the ⁇ preferred form of float as shown herein, as I may use other shapes, such as those shown in Figs. 2 and 3.
  • I may connect the rack-bar directly to the float, as seen in Fig. 2, and I may increase the size of the float as in Fig. 3, to suit any requirement and provide a series of connecting and rack bars, thereby multiplying the number of compressors used and greatly increasing the power generated, or I may do away with the rack-bars entirely and secure the free end of the float to the rim of a gear-wheel, as shown in Fig. 7. Therefore I do not limit myself to the details of construction and proportions of parts described, as shown herein, as they may be varied at will and the spirit ot' my invention remain intact and be protected.
  • a supporting-frame a Hoat pivoted directly to said frame and a trackway for guiding the movement of the free end of said float.
  • a supporting-frame' a iioat pivoted directly to said 4frame and a trackway for guiding the movement of the free end ot' said Hoat and means connected up with said Heat for transmitting power.
  • a supporting-frame a iioat pivoted directly to said frame and a trackway conforming to the path of the free end of said float for guiding the same.
  • a supporting-frame a float pivoted directly to said frame and a trackway guiding the free end of said Heat, said ⁇ tloat having rollers engaging said trackway.
  • a supporting-frame a iioat pivoted at one end to said frame, a rack-bar connected to said loat for engaging a gear-wheel operating a source of power.
  • a supporting-frame a iioat pivoted to said Jframe, a rack-bar, a connecting-rod for said rack-bar and float, said rack-bar engaging a gear-wheel operating a source of power.
  • a platform raised on suitable supports a oat pivoted to a support, a trackway supported by one or more of said supports for guiding the free end of said yfloat in its upward and downward movement, said float having rollers engaging' said trackway and a double rackbar connected to said float to engage two gearwheels, one on each side, each of said wheels operating a source or' power.
  • a supporting-frame a iioat pivoted to saidframe, and a curved rack-bar connected to said oat for engaging a gear-wheel operating a source of power.

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No. 771,754. PATENTED 00T. 4, i904. F.J.T0RRENS.,
WAVE MOTOR.
APPLIGATI'ON FILED Nov.11,1eoa. No MODEL.
2 SHEETS-SERT Wfl/m3551552 UNITED STATES Patented October 4, 1904.
PATENT OFFICE.
WAVE-MOTOR.
SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 771,754, dated October 4, 1904. Application filed November 11,1903. Serial Nol 180,759. (No model.)
To all whom t may concern.-
Beit known that I, FRANK J. ToRRENs, a citi- Zen of the United States, residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Wave-Motors; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.
This invention relates to that class of wavemotors which utilize the force of the waves and swell of the water by means of a buoyant float; and the object thereof is to provide a simple and efficient motor for operating an air-compressor or other source of power that is comparatively inexpensive in construction and operation.
The invention consists in the construction and combination of parts hereinafter described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.
In the accompanying drawings, illustrating the preferred embodiment of the invention, Figure l is a side view of my wave-motor, the platform being in section and part of one of the track-supporting piles broken away. Fig. l is a section through rack-bar and guide on line a' Fig. 1. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the float. Fig. 3 is a detail side view of a modied form of oat. Fig. 4. is a plan view thereof. Fig. 5 is a side View of another modified form of float. Fig. 6 is a modified form of the rack-bar adapted for use with one wheel, and Fig. 7 is still another modification showing a wheel used in place of the rack-bar.
Referring more particularly to the drawings, a suitable platform l rests preferably upon piles 2, to one of which, 2, is adjustably pivoted or hinged at 3 the rear end of the float 4. Said iioat is made of wood, hollow metal, or any other suitable material and is preferably the shape of a surfboat at nthe bow and gradually tapering toward the stern about three-quarters of its length, where it Anarrows abrubtly to about four inches in width, at the end of which narrow portion it is connected, as above described, to one of the supports or to a framework arranged between two or more of said supports. The bow of said iioat is arranged, preferably, between two supports 2b, upon each of which is arranged a framework or trackway 5, conforming to the path of the bow of said ioat as it is raised and lowered by the swell of the sea. The iioat is provided with small rollers 6, which engage these guide or track ways, thereby providing for a freer operation of said iioat and doing away with all friction. To the bow end of the float is 'pivoted a connecting-rod 7, connected at its upper end to the double rack-bar 8, guided in guide-plates 8, said rack-bar passing up through an aperture in the platform and meshes with two gear-wheels 9, one on each side thereof. To each gear-wheel is connected eccentrically a pitman-rod l0, operating the piston of preferably an air-compressor 11. It is obvious that this motor can be used to communicate power to any desired apparatus or machinery, ac.
It will be readily seen that as the waves or swell raises the iioat the rack-bar will be forced upward by means of the communicating rod, causing the gear-wheels to revolve and operate the compressors. l/Vhen the iioat is raised, the wave will pass under it past the narrow stern end of the same without being materially retarded thereby or causing any damage to the float, which is suiiiciently weighted or is of itself of sufcient weight to cause it to fall after each wave.
I d0 not restrict myself to the `preferred form of float as shown herein, as I may use other shapes, such as those shown in Figs. 2 and 3. I may connect the rack-bar directly to the float, as seen in Fig. 2, and I may increase the size of the float as in Fig. 3, to suit any requirement and provide a series of connecting and rack bars, thereby multiplying the number of compressors used and greatly increasing the power generated, or I may do away with the rack-bars entirely and secure the free end of the float to the rim of a gear-wheel, as shown in Fig. 7. Therefore I do not limit myself to the details of construction and proportions of parts described, as shown herein, as they may be varied at will and the spirit ot' my invention remain intact and be protected.
Having thus described my invention, whatI claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-
1. In adevice of the character described, a supporting-frame, a Hoat pivoted directly to said frame and a trackway for guiding the movement of the free end of said float.
2. In a device of the character described, a supporting-frame', a iioat pivoted directly to said 4frame and a trackway for guiding the movement of the free end ot' said Hoat and means connected up with said Heat for transmitting power.
3. In a device of the character described, a supporting-frame, a iioat pivoted directly to said frame and a trackway conforming to the path of the free end of said float for guiding the same.
4. In a device ot' the character described, a supporting-frame, a float pivoted directly to said frame and a trackway guiding the free end of said Heat, said `tloat having rollers engaging said trackway.
5. In a device of the character described, a supporting-frame, a iioat pivoted at one end to said frame, a rack-bar connected to said loat for engaging a gear-wheel operating a source of power.
6. In a device oit the character described, a supporting-frame, a iioat pivoted to said Jframe, a rack-bar, a connecting-rod for said rack-bar and float, said rack-bar engaging a gear-wheel operating a source of power.
7. In a device ot' the character described, a platform raised on suitable supports, a oat pivoted to a support, a trackway supported by one or more of said supports for guiding the free end of said yfloat in its upward and downward movement, said float having rollers engaging' said trackway and a double rackbar connected to said float to engage two gearwheels, one on each side, each of said wheels operating a source or' power.
8. In a device of the character described, a supporting-frame, a iioat pivoted to saidframe, and a curved rack-bar connected to said oat for engaging a gear-wheel operating a source of power.
ln testimony whereof I aHiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.
FRANK J. TORRENS.
Witnesses:
ALLEN M. STEARNE, EDWIN STEARNE.
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