Power Transfer system for converting ocean wave motion to electricity having pressure transducers coupled to pressure sensing structure

摘要

A power transfer system for generating electrical energy from recurring wave and tidal movement within the ocean. The system comprises a pressure sensing device 10, such as an array of pressure transducers, positioned at the ocean floor below water level and at a location of wave movement for (i) registering changes in height of water 18, 19 above the pressure sensing device 10 and (ii) providing a power output corresponding to changes in force associated with the changes in the height of water. A transfer medium 12 is coupled at one end to the pressure sensing device and extends underground to a second end at a shore location adjacent the location of wave movement for transmitting the power output of the pressure sensing device to the shore location. A bank of storage batteries 14 is coupled to the transfer medium at the shore location for receiving the power output from the transfer medium and for storing the power output as a useful form of energy.