Classifications

• • 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
  • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
  • F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
  • F03B13/12—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
  • F03B13/14—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
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
  • F16H—GEARING
  • F16H31/00—Other gearings with freewheeling members or other intermittently driving members
  • F16H31/001—Mechanisms with freewheeling members
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
  • F16H—GEARING
  • F16H37/00—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00
  • F16H37/02—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00 comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
  • F16H37/06—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00 comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shafts; with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
  • F16H37/08—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00 comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shafts; with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
  • F16H37/0806—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00 comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shafts; with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing with a plurality of driving or driven shafts
  • F16H37/0826—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00 comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shafts; with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing with a plurality of driving or driven shafts with only one output shaft
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
  • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
  • F05B2260/00—Function
  • F05B2260/40—Transmission of power
  • F05B2260/403—Transmission of power through the shape of the drive components
  • F05B2260/4031—Transmission of power through the shape of the drive components as in toothed gearing
• • 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
  • 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
  • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
  • Y02E10/30—Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient

Definitions

• the present disclosure relates to energy harvesting devices and, more particularly, relates to an energy harvesting device that converts multiaxial translational and rotational motion to unidirectional rotational motion.
• Wind energy is seasonal. Even during windy seasons, wind does not remain constant and varies periodically. Similar to Solar Energy, Wind Energy systems also require investment in stand-by sources to keep up with the demand when the winds slow down or drop to insignificant levels.
• Wave energy when compared to the other two, is more reliable. Over a wider time period a reasonably unceasing wave power supply can be expected. The energy variations are, however, not as significant as Solar and Wind Energy. But in shorter time intervals (in minutes and seconds) Wave Power fluctuates momentarily. This requires a wave power absorption and conversion system that can store momentary peak power and release for supplementation during momentary periods of low power.
• the Wave Power industry today stores this momentary excess energy in a battery as electrical energy or in a pressure vessel as pressure energy. The stored energy is utilized within short periods of time (minutes or seconds) and do not necessitate long term (in hours or days) storage.
• the present wave energy conversion devices either directly run an electric generator that stores electric energy in battery banks or operates a hydraulic motor that stores pressure energy in pressure vessels. The stored pressure is then released at a constant rate to run a hydraulic turbine / motor coupled to an electric generator.
• Wave Power Industry A problem faced by the Wave Power Industry is sudden strikes by higher intensity waves. During a given time period, kinetic forces associated with each wave is predominantly constant. However, it is not uncommon to observe a wave break with very less force or on the contrary one with much higher magnitude of force. This requires the Wave Energy Absorption and Conversion system to be adequately designed for waves with the higher magnitude to avoid structural failures.
• this member has to perform two functions— one to convey the heave motion to the device for absorption and conversion of the heave forces and other to hold the floating device in place by withstanding the unused forces caused by motions associated with sway, pitch, surge etc. This results in other complex forces like bending, shear, torsion etc. that this member has to withstand.
• the gear box can be scaled up or down based on the power requirement dictated by the specifications of the selected electrical generator or hydraulic motor. The size and strength of the structure will be designed simply to support the gear box.
• FIG. 1 A represents rotational and directional classification according to the present disclosure.
• FIG. 1 B illustrates translational motions of waves.
• FIG. 1 C illustrates rotational motions of waves.
• FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of an energy harvesting device according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the energy harvesting device according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the energy harvesting device according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 5 illustrates a first perspective view of the energy harvesting device according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 6 illustrates a second perspective view of the energy harvesting device according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 7 illustrates an exploded view of the shafts SO and S1 according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 8 illustrates the shafts SO, S1 , S2a, S2b, S2c according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 9 illustrates a first perspective view of shafts SO, S1 , S2a, S2b, S2c; bevel gears BG1 , BG2, BG3, BG4, BG5, BG6, BG7; and spur gear SG1 according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 10 illustrates a second perspective view of shafts SO, S1 , S2a, S2b, S2c; bevel gears BG1 , BG2, BG3, BG4, BG5, BG6, BG7; and spur gear SG1 according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 1 1 illustrates a bottom perspective view of shafts SO, S1 , S2a, S2b, S2c; bevel gears BG1 , BG2, BG3, BG4, BG5, BG6, BG7; and spur gear SG1 according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of an upper assembly according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 13 illustrates a cross sectional view of the upper assembly according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 14 illustrates a first perspective view of a lower assembly according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 15 illustrates a second perspective view of the lower assembly according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 16 illustrates a cross sectional view of the lower assembly according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 17 illustrates a perspective view of the energy harvesting device with a flywheel and pulley according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 18 illustrates the energy harvesting device incorporated into a two float deployment system according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 19 illustrates the energy harvesting device incorporated into a deployment configuration with the gear assembly upside down on the platform according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 20 illustrates the energy harvesting device incorporated into a deployment configuration with the gear assembly vertical on the platform according to the principles of the present teachings.
• FIG. 21 illustrates the energy harvesting device incorporated into a deployment configuration on vehicles and boats according to the principles of the present teachings.
• Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. [0041] Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
• first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
• a device for harnessing wave energy wherein multi-directional forces are absorbed and focused into a one directional rotational motion.
• the X axis is considered horizontal (parallel to the upper and lower edge of this page)
• Y axis is vertical (parallel to the left and right edge of this page)
• the Z axis is normal to the XY plane.
• Rotation of components with axes parallel to the X axis will be considered clockwise or counter-clockwise when looking from left to right.
• rotational direction clockwise or counter-clockwise will be determined when looking from top to bottom.
• the direction of rotation will be determined as when looking towards the XY plane along the respective axis.
• Spatially relative terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
• Housing Plates M2a and M2c are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the XZ plane.
• Housing Plates M2b1 and M2d are parallel to the XZ plane.
• Housing M2b1 is attached to the bottom face of Housing Plates M2a and M2c.
• the Housing Plates M2b1 and M2d will always lie on the horizontal XZ plane.
• Housing Plates M2a and M2c are always perpendicular to the XZ plane.
• the Housing Plates M2a, M2b1 and M2c together as a single unit can rotate about the Y axis.
• the central circular hole through Plate M2b1 and M2d has an axis that passes through the Point of Origin O and is parallel to the Y axis.
• the centre point and the point of Origin O is the intersection point of the axis of Shaft S1 and Shaft S2b.
• Shaft S2a, S2b, and S2c are attached together with S2b being in the centre, S2a on the left and S2c on the right. They share the same axis and are parallel to the XZ plane.
• the free end of Shaft S2a is supported by the Bushing BU1 situated on Housing M2a.
• the free end of Shaft S2c is supported by the Bushing BU2 situated on Housing M2c.
• Housing M2a and M2c support the Shafts S2a, S2b and S2c.
• Shaft S2a, S2b and Shaft S2c rotate in unison as they are attached together.
• a Bevel Gear BG3 is mounted such that the teeth of BG3 face the left side of Shaft S2b.
• a Bushing BU3 is provided on the ID surface of Bevel Gear BG3 to reduce rotational friction.
• Bevel Gear BG3 can rotate independently on Shaft S2a.
• the hub faces of Bevel Gears BG4 and BG5 are attached to each other such that they rotate in unison.
• the assembly of Bevel Gears BG4 and BG5 are mounted on Shaft S2c such that the teeth of Bevel Gear BG4 face the right side of Shaft S2b.
• a Bushing BU4 is provided on the ID surface of Bevel Gears BG4 and BG5 to reduce rotational friction. Bevel Gears BG4 and BG5 can rotate together and independently on Shaft S2c.
• a Regular Bearing RB1 is positioned in the central cylindrical opening of Shaft S2b.
• the Input Shaft S1 passes through the Regular Bearing RB1 in the central cylindrical opening of Shaft S2b and can rotate independently about its own axis.
• the Input Shaft S1 is along the z axis in the neutral position for illustration, however it can move around in different directions.
• the axis of Shaft S1 passes through the point of origin O. One end of the shaft which is the driving end is farthest from the device.
• the driving end of Input Shaft S1 can be moved up and down (along y axis), moved sideways (along x axis), moved obliquely (combination of x and y axis) and rotated about its axis.
• the driving end is moved the axis of the input shaft can assume any position that cuts through the x y plane through the point of origin O.
• a One Way Bearing OWB1 is mounted on the Input Shaft S1 facing the front side of Shaft S2b.
• the Bevel Gear BG1 is mounted on the One Way Bearing OWB1 such that it engages with Bevel Gears BG3 and BG4 on the front side of Shaft S2b.
• the orientation of OWB1 is such that when Shaft S1 is rotated counterclockwise it imparts counter-clockwise rotation to Bevel Gear BG1 .
• no rotation is imparted to BG1 .
• Bevel Gear BG1 when rotated counter-clockwise cannot impart any rotation to Shaft S1 but when rotated clockwise it can impart rotation to Shaft S1 in the clockwise direction.
• Another One Way Bearing OWB2 is mounted on the Input Shaft S1 facing the rear side of Shaft S2b.
• the Bevel Gear BG2 is mounted on the One Way Bearing OWB2 such that it engages with Bevel Gears BG3 and BG4 on the rear side of Shaft S2b.
• the orientation of OWB2 is such that when Shaft S1 is rotated clockwise it imparts clockwise rotation to Bevel Gear BG2.
• Bevel Gear BG2 when rotated clockwise cannot impart any rotation to Shaft S1 but when rotated counter-clockwise it can impart rotation to Shaft S1 in the counter-clockwise direction.
• the axis of Bevel Gear BG1 and BG2 and the axis of Bevel Gear BG3 and BG4 are perpendicular to each other and intersect at their centre points, which is also the point of origin O.
• the four Bevel Gears BG1 , BG2, BG3 and BG4 mesh together and rotate in unison.
• BG1 and BG2 rotate along its axis and also revolve about the axes of Bevel Gears BG3 and BG4.
• Bevel Gears BG1 and BG2 makes a planetary motion around gears BG3 and BG4.
• the Shafts S2a, S2b and S2c also revolve about the Y axis along with the Housing plates M2a, M2b1 and M2c.
• the input Shaft S1 has a Helical Groove M3 machined on its surface at the driving end.
• a Hollow Actuator Shaft SO has a Key M1 protruding out of its ID surface.
• the Shaft S1 is inserted into the Hollow Actuator Shaft SO such that the Key M1 rides in the Helical Groove M3 machined on the outer surface of Shaft S1 .
• the Hollow Actuator Shaft SO is rotated due to rolling motion of the waves about the axis of Shaft SO and S1 , the Key M1 will impart rotary motion to the Helical Groove M3 thus turning the Input Shaft S1 .
• the One Way Bearing OWB3 is mounted on Shaft S2c between the teeth of Bevel Gear BG5 and the Housing Plate M2c.
• the Bevel Gear BG6 is mounted on the One way Bearing OWB3 such that the teeth of BG6 face the teeth of BG5.
• the orientation of the One Way Bearing OWB3 is such that when Shaft S2c rotates in the clockwise direction it imparts clockwise rotation to Bevel Gear BG6.
• Bevel Gear BG6 when rotated clockwise cannot impart any rotation to Shaft S2c but when rotated counter-clockwise it can impart rotation to Shaft S2c in the counter-clockwise direction.
• Bevel Gears BG5 and BG6 face each other.
• a Hollow Shaft S3 is assembled on Housing plate M2b1 such that it is perpendicular to Plate M2b1 and also perpendicular to the axis of Shaft S2c.
• Shaft S3 exists above and below Housing Plate M2b1 and is also below Shaft S2c.
• the axis of Shaft S3 when extend upwards intersect with the axis of Shaft S2c at right angle.
• the axis of Shaft S3 is equidistant from the faces of Bevel Gears BG5 and BG6.
• Above plate M2b1 and surrounding Shaft S3 a cylindrical Housing M2b2 is provided above plate M2b1 and surrounding Shaft S3 .
• Cylindrical Housing M2b2 is fixed / bolted to Plate M2b1 .
• a Bushing BU4 is provided on the ID surface of Housing M2b2 to allow free rotation of Shaft S3.
• Shaft S3 can rotate freely inside Housing M2b2.
• the Bevel gear BG7 is keyed such that BG7 mates with both Bevel gears BG5 and BG6.
• the Spur Gear SG1 is keyed. Bevel Gear BG7, Shaft S3 and Spur Gear SG1 rotate in unison. Between Bevel Gear BG7 and housing M2b2 a Thrust Bearing TB1 is provided. A Stopper ST1 is provided at the lower end of Shaft S3 to keep Spur Gear SG1 in position.
• the Shaft S3 has a shoulder at the upper end to prevent it from sliding down through Bevel Gear BG7.
• the upper end of the Sway and Yaw Shaft S4 is bolted onto the central cylindrical holes on Housing Plate M2b1 .
• the lower end of Shaft S6 is inserted into the Lower Stopper ST2 which is bolted on to the lower face of the Housing Plate M2d.
• the shoulder on the lower end of Shaft S6 is located inside the Stopper ST2.
• Regular Bearings RB2 and RB3 are positioned above and below the shoulder on the lower end of Shaft S6.
• the Stopper ST2 along with the Regular Bearings RB2 and RB3, Plate M2d and the shoulder on Shaft S6 ensures Shaft S6 is held in position and rotates freely.
• This arrangement allows for Shaft S6 to rotate about its own axis (Y axis) when the upper Housing Assembly of M2a, M2b1 and M2d are rotated as a whole unit about Y axis.
• the Hollow Stepped Unidirectional Final Output Shaft S5 is slid over upper end of Shaft S4 such that the section with the smaller diameter is above the section with the larger diameter.
• the One Way Bearing OWB4 is provided between Shaft S4 and smaller diameter section of Shaft S5, the One Way Bearing OWB4 is provided.
• the inner and outer surfaces of OWB4 are keyed to Shaft S4 and S5, respectively.
• the orientation of One Way Bearing OWB4 is such that when Shaft S4 is rotated clockwise, clockwise rotation is imparted to Shaft S5.
• the One Way Bearing OWB5 On lower part of Shaft S4, across the larger diameter section of Shaft S5, the One Way Bearing OWB5 is provided. On One Way Bearing OWB5, the Spur Gear SG3 is mounted. The inner and outer surfaces of OWB5 are keyed to Shaft S4 and Spur Gear SG3, respectively.
• the orientation of the One Way Bearing OWB5 is such that when Shaft S4 rotates in the counter-clockwise direction it imparts counterclockwise rotation to Spur Gear SG3. When Shaft S4 rotates in the clockwise direction no torque is imparted to Spur Gear SG3.
• Spur Gear SG3 when rotated counter-clockwise cannot impart any rotation to Shaft S4 but when rotated clockwise it can impart clockwise rotation to Shaft S4.
• the orientations of the One Way Bearings OWB4 and OWB5 are opposite to each other.
• an internal Spur Gear SG5 is provided on lower end of Shaft S5, at the section with the larger diameter.
• Spur Gear SG5 is keyed to the ID surface of Shaft S5.
• An intermediary vertical stationary Shaft S6 is assembled on the bottom Housing Plate M2d such that it is parallel to Shaft S4.
• the Idler Spur Gear SG4 is mounted on Shaft S6 such that it mates with Spur Gear SG3 and the internal Spur Gear SG5.
• the Idler Spur Gear SG4 is driven by Spur Gear SG3 and SG4 does not impart any rotation to Shaft S6.
• the small diameter section of Shaft S5 carries the Flywheel M4 and the Out Put Pulley M5.
• the Hollow Actuator Shaft SO and the Input Shaft S1 is along the z axis for illustration however it can move around in different directions.
• the axis of Shaft S1 always passes through the point of origin O.
• One end of the shaft S1 which is the driving end is the farthest end from the device.
• the Hollow Actuator Shaft engages with the driving end of Shaft S1 .
• the Helical Groove M3 at the driving end of Shaft S1 engages with the Key M1 of the Actuator Shaft SO.
• the Actuator Shaft SO is attached to a floating device (see FIGS. 18-20). When the float rolls, Shaft SO is rotated about its axis and the Key M1 on Shaft SO turns the Helical Groove M3 thus imparting rotation to Shaft S1 . Based on the direction of the floats rolling motion Shaft S1 will be rotated in the same direction.
• Surging motion occurs when the float moves towards or away from the device.
• the Actuator Shaft SO slides on Shaft S1 towards the point of origin O. This sliding motion will cause the key M1 on Shaft SO to slide inside the Helical groove M3 on Shaft S1 .
• the Key M1 will transmit torque to the Helical Groove M3 and thus rotate the Shaft S1 .
• Shaft S1 will turn clockwise.
• Shaft S1 will turn counter-clockwise.
• Bevel Gear BG1 and BG2 makes a counter-clockwise planetary motion around Bevel Gear BG3 and BG4. Due to the orientation of One Way Bearings OWB1 and OWB2 Bevel Gear BG1 and BG2 rotates counter-clockwise and clockwise, respectively and rotates the meshing Bevel Gears BG3 and BG4 in the clockwise and counter-clockwise direction, respectively. As the Bevel Gear BG4 and BG5 are attached together, the counter-clockwise rotation of BG4 will also result in the counter-clockwise rotation of BG5. The Bevel Gears BG4 and BG5 will freely rotate on Shaft S2c as they are separated by the friction reducing Bushing BU4. Bevel Gear BG5 will in turn rotate Bevel Gear BG7 in the counterclockwise direction. Bevel Gear BG7 will then in turn rotate Bevel Gear BG6 in the clockwise direction.
• Bevel Gear BG1 and BG2 makes a clockwise planetary motion around Bevel Gear BG3 and BG4. Due to the orientation of One Way Bearings OWB1 and OWB2 the teeth of Bevel Gear BG1 and BG2 ride on the teeth of its meshing Bevel Gears BG3 and BG4 in the clockwise direction imparting no rotation to BG3 and BG4.
• Shafts S2a, S2b and S2c are set in clockwise rotation by Shaft S1 as it passes through Shaft S2b.
• Shaft S2a and Shaft S2c do not impart any rotation to Bevel Gear BG3, BG4 and BG5 as Shaft S2a and Shaft S2c freely rotate in the Bushings BU3 and BU4, respectively.
• Due to the orientation of One Way Bearing OWB3 the clockwise rotation of Shaft S2c imparts clockwise rotation to Bevel Gear BG6.
• Bevel Gear BG6 will in turn rotate Bevel Gear BG7 in the counter-clockwise direction.
• Bevel Gear BG7 will then in turn rotate Bevel Gear BG5 in the counter-clockwise direction.
• Bevel Gears BG5 and BG4 are attached together BG4 also rotates in the counter-clockwise direction.
• Bevel Gear BG4 will in turn set the Bevel Gears BG1 and BG2 to rotate in the counter-clockwise and clockwise direction, respectively.
• BG1 and BG2 will rotate the Bevel gear BG3 in the clockwise direction.
• Bevel Gear BG5 will be rotated in the counter-clockwise direction when Roll and Surge Motions and the upward Heave and Pitch motions are applied to the driving end of Shaft S1 as explained in “Capturing Rolling and Surging Motion” and “Capturing Heave and Pitch Motion.”
• Bevel Gear BG6 will be rotated in the clockwise direction when downward Heave and Pitch motions are applied to the driving end of Shaft S1 as explained in “Capturing Heave and Pitch Motion.”
• the counter-clockwise and clockwise rotation of Bevel Gears BG5 and BG6, respectively will rotate Bevel Gear BG7 and Spur Gear SG1 in the counter-clockwise direction.
• Spur Gear SG3 When Shaft S4 turns counter-clockwise, Spur Gear SG3 will rotate Idler Spur Gear SG4 in the clockwise direction which will impart torque to the Internal Spur Gear SG5 in the clockwise direction thus rotating Final Output Shaft S5 also in the clockwise direction.
• This torque is also additive to the torque received by Shaft S5 from Spur Gear SG2 / SG1 by Roll and Surge and / or Heave and Pitch motions.
• This gear box will be capable of harnessing ALL the forces provided by the waves in ALL directions.
• the gear box can be mounted on a floating device. See Figure 18.
• the Hollow Actuator Shaft SO can be attached to a second floating device. Wave action will provide relative motion between the two floating devices in all directions.
• the gear box will unify all these motions onto a unidirectional rotating outer shaft that can actuate a hydraulic pump or an electric generator.
• Wave power can also be harnessed using different strategies depending on the water depth.
• the Gear box can be mounted on a fixed structure above the water level. See Figure 19 and 20.
• the gear box can also be mounted on a frame that is immersed in water.
• the Hollow Actuator Shaft SO can be attached to a floating device. Wave action will cause the floating device to move around in multiple directions.
• the gear box will unify all these motions onto a unidirectional rotating outer shaft that can actuate a hydraulic pump or an electric generator.
• the float can also be provided with vanes so that wave induced flowing water across the vanes can make the float rotate about the shaft S1 's axis which can also be absorbed by the gear box.
• the Gear Box can be fixed to the automobile and a weight suspended on the driving end of Shaft S1 .
• the movements experienced by the automobile will oscillate the pendulum and set the gear box in motion.
• the Gear Box can also be mounted on wheel axles and the driving end of Shaft S1 connected to the body of the automobile.
• the relative motion (generally absorbed by the shock absorbers) between the wheels and the body can be absorbed by the Gear Box and converted to unidirectional rotary motion.
• the gear arrangement can be used to pick up vibrations on railway tracks and convert them to unidirectional rotation.
• the gear arrangement can be mounted on the ground and the input shaft can be attached to the railway track.
• Runaway Energy Harvesting - General run away energy in the form of vibration energy during a bumpy ride of an automobile, an animal driven carriage on an uneven road, or on a rocking boat can be absorbed.
• the gear arrangement in these cases can be fixed in an inverted position on a frame on the vehicle or boat with the input shaft S1 / SO hanging vertically down. See FIGS. 21 A and 21 B.
• a weight can be attached to SO / S1 driving end. During a bumpy ride the weight will oscillate as a pendulum in all directions. These oscillations are converted to unidirectional rotation to power a generator.

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