Ocean wave energy generation apparatus
OwnerWilliam Robert Campinventor
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Abstract
This device consist of a float which moves up and down in response to the varying depths of ocean water which is caused by Tidal waves plus incidential waves and swells. It forces air into a tank compressing the air in the tank. The tank is mounted on a rod attached to the base. The float moves up and down on the rod.
Claims11
1= a 4′×3′×8′ Float which moves up down in response to surface waves and swells. This is the only moving part of this machine!
2= a tank to contain the compressed air. It opens into an outlet which supplies a compressed air motor which turns an electric turbine.
3= an accordian type of bellows device which forces air into the compressed air tank as it moves upwards.
4= an elongated beam which is attached to the compress air tank and the base. The float moves up and down on this 40 foot long rod.
5= an intake vavle leading to the compressed air tank.
6= an intake vavle which supplies air into the bellows.
7= an accordian type of device which gives enclosure to the section of the rod which is below the float.
8= a base ti which the rod, #4, is attached.
9= a screw or bit type of device which anchors the base, #8. This is located on the ocean floor in deep water with cables leading to the base. The base is located near the surface when the tide is at its lowest position.
10= a rod and bearings attached to the float to enable it to move up and down on the rod, #4.
11= additional floats that hold the device near the surface.