WO1996016270A1 - Wave energy machine - Google Patents
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- WO1996016270A1 WO1996016270A1 PCT/SE1995/001353 SE9501353W WO9616270A1 WO 1996016270 A1 WO1996016270 A1 WO 1996016270A1 SE 9501353 W SE9501353 W SE 9501353W WO 9616270 A1 WO9616270 A1 WO 9616270A1
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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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- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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Definitions
- This Wave Energy Machine is a frequency-independent, close to shore type machine which can be used for the following:
- the machine has few moving parts. It consists of an energy absorbtion floating drum (which can be shaped in various shapes, forms, and sizes in order to facilitate uptake of energy), sliding on two or more sliders placed on each side of the drum (minimum two sliders ).
- the slider arms are at an angle to the horizontal (and supported by support arms which are embedded in a heavy concrete block either on or in the shore) so that when the drum gets pushed by the wave, it slides FORWARDS and
- the drums internal construction could be honey-comb structure (for maximum strength) the external skin of stainless steel or other suitable material.
- the plate which forms the side of the drum is of very strong material and to this plate is attached the plunger of the reciprocrating compressor which is in turn placed at a parallel to the slider arms and firmly fixed.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a wave energy machine consisting of an energy absorbing floating drum with two axles on each side, sliders, and a compressing mechanism as the main components. The machine is designed to extract the energy from the waves, both breaking waves (surf) and non-breaking waves, by the forward and upward movement of drum when it is pressed by the wave, and at its return to original position of float, by sliding backward and downward on slider arms. The to and fro motion can be used for compression of air or other compressible medium for refrigeration or other purposes, or converted to rotary motion for the generation of electricity.
Description
DESCRIPTION
Description of Invention : WAVE ENERGY MACHINE
This Wave Energy Machine is a frequency-independent, close to shore type machine which can be used for the following:
1. Compression of Air, to be used for different applications.
2. Compression of gas or liquids in open or closed circuit for refrigeration,
freezing or other hydraulic purposes.
3. For the Generation of electrical energy other by (a) conversion to rotary motion of the to and fro motion in order to drive (directly) an electrical generator or alternator or (b) through compression of air or any other compressible medium in order to drive a turbine, which in turn would drive an electrical generator or alternator (indirectly).
The machine has few moving parts. It consists of an energy absorbtion floating drum (which can be shaped in various shapes, forms, and sizes in order to facilitate uptake of energy), sliding on two or more sliders placed on each side of the drum (minimum two sliders ). The slider arms are at an angle to the horizontal (and supported by support arms which are embedded in a heavy concrete block either on or in the shore) so that when the drum gets pushed by the wave, it slides FORWARDS and
UPWARDS at the same time. When the wave passes, the drum slides BACK and DOWNWARDS to its original floating position. The plate which forms the side of the drum has two axles on each side, fitting into the sliders. This makes the drum slide without rotation. The drums internal construction could be honey-comb structure (for maximum strength) the external skin of stainless steel or other suitable material.
The plate which forms the side of the drum is of very strong material and to this plate is attached the plunger of the reciprocrating compressor which is in turn placed at a parallel to the slider arms and firmly fixed. When the drum is pushed forward and upwards the plunger of the compressor is pushed in too, compressing the air or any other medium used in the compression phase.
The above is the main concept of the wave-energy machine, the advantage of which construction is that it is 1. Close to Shore 2. Wave Frequency-Independent uptake 3. Few moving parts. (PLEASE SEE DRAWINGS)
Claims
1. This invention is a frequency-independent floating drum type wave
energy machine, which is specifically designed to extract the energy in mainly breaking waves, and non breaking waves (this energy is also extracted).
2. The novel and unique feature of the machine is its energy uptake mechanism, comprising a floating drum (in different sizes, lengths,shapes and
proportions according to the different uptake needs), which is pushed
FORWARDS and UPWARDS by the breaking wave or the
non-breaking wave, and after extraction of the energy (the wave passing it), slides BACKWARDS and DOWNWARDS on two or more sliders on each side of the drum due to its own WEIGHT, and comes
back to its original floating position!
Compression of (1) The Air or Compressible Medium takes place through a direct connection\attachment from the drum to a reciprocating
compressor or through (2) a camshaft type connection whereby horizontal to and fro motion is converted into rotary motion in order to drive a rotary compressor to compress air or any other suitable compressible medium, or for the direct generation of electricity.
The compressed air or compressible medium can be made use of, through an intermediate storage tank or even directly to drive a turbine in order to generate electrical energy through a generator\alternator. The compressed air or the compressible medium can also be used directly or indirectly for refrigeration or deep-freezing purposes.
AMENDED CLAIMS
[received by the International Bureau on 15 Apri l 1996 ( 15.04.96) ;
original claims 1 and 2 amended ( 1 page ) ]
1. This invention is a wave-frequency independent floating-drum
type wave energy machine, which is specifically designed to
extract the energy in mainly near shore breaking waves or
surf (kinetic energy), and even the energy in non breaking
waves (potential energy) which is also extracted.
2. The novel and unique feature of the machine is its energy
uptake mechanism, comprising a flouting drum (in different
sizes, lengths, shapes and proportions according to the
different uptake needs), with two or more axles on each side
of the drum to prevent rotation, which is pushed FORWARDS and
UPWARDS by the mainly breaking wave (kinetic energy), or even the
non breaking wave (potential energy) and after extraction of the energy
(the wave passing it) by a directly connected compressor, slides
BACKWARDS and DOWNWARDS on the minimum two or more sliders on each side of the drum due to its OWN WEIGHT, and comes back
to its original floating position!
Compression of (1) The Air or Compressible Medium takes place through a direct connection/attachment from the side/sides of the drum to (a) reciprocating compressor/s which is/are preferably attached to the slider arm/s or through (2) a camshaft type connection wherein horizontal to and fro motion is converted into rotary motion in order to drive a rotan compressor to compress air or any other suitable compressible medium, or for the direct generation of electricity.
The compressed air or compressible medium can he made use of through an intermediate storage tank, or to even directly drive a suitable turbine in order to generate electrical energy through a generator/alternator. The compressed air or the compressed medium can even be used directly or indirectly for refrigeration or deep-freezing purposes.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| AU39440/95A AU3944095A (en) | 1994-11-18 | 1995-11-14 | Wave energy machine |
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| LK10726 | 1994-11-18 | ||
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| WO2006078215A1 (en) * | 2005-01-21 | 2006-07-27 | Mecmaster Ab | A plant for production of hot water |
| NO20064533A (en) * | 2006-10-05 | 2007-09-03 | Ottersen Hans Olav | Energy-saving heating element. |
| GB2535490A (en) * | 2015-02-17 | 2016-08-24 | Yurchenko Daniil | Parametric pendulum wave energy converter |
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| US1213104A (en) * | 1915-07-07 | 1917-01-16 | Alexander S Hulden | Wave-motor. |
| US4281257A (en) * | 1979-01-29 | 1981-07-28 | Victor Testa | Wave powered generator |
| US4560884A (en) * | 1979-07-16 | 1985-12-24 | Whittecar William C | Wave power energizer |
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| US1213104A (en) * | 1915-07-07 | 1917-01-16 | Alexander S Hulden | Wave-motor. |
| US4281257A (en) * | 1979-01-29 | 1981-07-28 | Victor Testa | Wave powered generator |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2006078215A1 (en) * | 2005-01-21 | 2006-07-27 | Mecmaster Ab | A plant for production of hot water |
| NO20064533A (en) * | 2006-10-05 | 2007-09-03 | Ottersen Hans Olav | Energy-saving heating element. |
| GB2535490A (en) * | 2015-02-17 | 2016-08-24 | Yurchenko Daniil | Parametric pendulum wave energy converter |
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| AU3944095A (en) | 1996-06-17 |
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