| 摘要 |
A wave energy conversion device (14) includes at least one upstanding flexible flap portion (26) supported by at least two spaced apart upstanding and independently pivoting support masts (16,18), with one support mast disposed at each end of the flap portion. Each support mast is pivotally connected at its bottom end to a base portion (20) formed and arranged for anchoring to the bed of a body of water in use of the device. The support masts and flap portion are biased to the vertical in use and formed and arranged to oscillate backwards and forwards about the vertical in response to wave motion (28) acting on the faces of the flap portion. At least one of the support masts is coupled to power extraction means for extracting energy from the movement of the flap portion (26) and support masts (16,18). |
