发明名称 |
WAVE ENERGY CONVERSION |
摘要 |
An apparatus is provided for harnessing ocean wave energy, wherein the apparatus relieves excessive loadings on components to avoid damage thereof in adverse wave conditions. The apparatus includes a buoyant actuator and a pump anchored within the body of water. Fluid at high pressure is pumped ashore by the pump, energy is extracted as useful work at an on-shore plant, and the resultant reduced pressure fluid is returned to the offshore pump to be re-energized. The buoyant actuator is operably connected to the pump by tether and is buoyantly suspended within the body of water above the pump. The buoyant actuator is provided with a connector that includes a damping mechanism configured to maintain a substantially rigid connection between the hollow body and the tether until such time as loading therebetween exceeds a prescribed load whereupon the damping mechanism facilitates limited relative movement therebetween to relieve the loading. |
申请公布号 |
EP2606225(A4) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.12.24 |
申请号 |
EP20110817569 |
申请日期 |
2011.08.16 |
申请人 |
CETO IP PTY LTD |
发明人 |
FIEVEZ, JONATHAN, PIERRE;ALLEN, GREG, JOHN;MANN, LAURENCE, DREW |
分类号 |
F03B13/18;B63B22/00;B63B35/44;F03B13/22;F04B9/02;F04B9/06;F04B17/00;F04B49/10;F04B49/16;F04B53/12;F04B53/16 |
主分类号 |
F03B13/18 |
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