Wave power plant

摘要

A wave power plant includes a platform and at least one coupling member. The at least one coupling member is mounted in such a way as to perform an orbital movement which has a predetermined direction of movement and from which a torque usable for energy conversion can be tapped. A torque compensation device is provided which is designed to essentially compensate or neutralize a reactive torque generated by tapping the usable torque.

主权项

1. Wave power plant for use in a body of water comprising:
a platform; at least one coupling body mounted relative to the platform to receive wave motion of the body of water; an energy converter device connected between the coupling body and the platform and configured to generate a usable torque tapped from movement of the coupling body in an operating state; a torque compensating device which includes at least one rack mounted rotatably on the platform, wherein said at least one coupling body is mounted on said rack and moves in orbital motion relative to said rack; and a countertorque generating mechanism mounted on said rack, configured to apply a countertorque to said rack in response to one or more of the usable tapped torque and spatial position of said rack to retain said rack substantially stable, such that the platform remains substantially torque-free.