| 摘要 |
<p>Apparatus is disclosed for converting ocean wave motion to useable electrical energy. A float (300) is mounted to a raft (100) in a manner to permit movement of the float, relative to the raft, in response to ocean wave motion. An upward drive mechanism (330) is responsive to upward motion of the float to rotate a shaft in a predetermined direction. A downward drive mechanism (344) is responsive to downward motion of the float to rotate the shaft in the same predetermined direction. A conventional electrical generator is coupled to the shaft for converting the rotation of the shaft to electrical energy. In another embodiment the float is adapted to be dropped from an initial position above the surface of a body of water toward the water. A motor (604) cooperates with a control assembly to lift the float from a pickup position to its initial position such that the float may again fall.</p> |
