Device for converting wave energy into electrical energy

摘要

A device 1 for converting wave energy into electrical energy comprises a flexible ball 3 fixed at the bottom 5 of the sea 7 and filled with a fluid 9. A tube 11 is connected with a first end 13 to the ball 3. The second end 15 of the tube is in connection with an air pressure chamber 17 which is situated above the sea level.
The device 1 further comprises a generator 19 with an inlet 21, being in connection with the air pressure chamber 17, and an outlet 23. The outlet 23 of the generator 19 is in connection with the outer air. Between the air pressure chamber 17 and the inlet 21 of the generator a first valve 25 is present. The air pressure chamber 17 further has an input opening 29 being in connection with the outer air via a second valve 31.