发明名称 |
A WAVE ENERGY EXTRACTION DEVICE AND METHOD |
摘要 |
A wave energy extraction device (or paddle) for converting wave energy into mechanical motion is curved in the horizontal plane, with a concave side (11) facing the incoming waves to increase energy capture and a convex side (12) on the lee side to reduce energy dissipation. The concave surface is substantially parabolic or semi-elliptical and the convex side is optionally provided with a substantially Gaussian profile (4) to improve the hydrodynamics and provide additional strength. To simplify connection to a base platform the paddle curvature optionally tapers to a straight edge (1) at the mounting points and the base device can be located either above or below the water surface. One embodiment is also curved about a vertical as well as the horizontal plane to create a spoon- or cup-shaped paddle (9). |
申请公布号 |
EP2712398(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.04.02 |
申请号 |
EP20120720258 |
申请日期 |
2012.05.03 |
申请人 |
ZYBA RENEWABLES LIMITED |
发明人 |
BATEMAN, WILLIAM, JOHN, DOUGLAS |
分类号 |
F03B17/06;F03B13/18 |
主分类号 |
F03B17/06 |
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