Ocean electricity generator
OwnerDonald M. Detwilerinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for producing electricity from moving water, such as ocean waves, by converting the wave motion to electricity, the apparatus including a platform, structural tubes, a piston and a float base, where the electricity producing devices may be located on the platform and may be protected from the elements. The wave movement, up and down, between crest and trough causes movement of the piston, and the movement may be used to generate electricity when the piston is coupled with one or more electrical generating devices, such as a generator.
Claims18
An ocean electricity generator apparatus comprising:
- a frame configured for placement in a water environment wherein the frame comprises a stabilizing member, wherein the stabilizing member comprises a base, wherein the base comprises a float base;
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- a piston held on said frame and being configured and arranged for movement,
- the piston being adapted to connect with a generator to generate electricity through the movement of the piston, the piston being held on the frame so that the piston may be moved by the water environment;
- a generator mechanism including a rack,
- wherein the piston has an aperture therein for accommodating the travel of the rack.
An ocean electricity generator apparatus comprising:
- a frame configured for placement in a water environment;
- and
- a piston held on said frame and being configured and arranged for movement,
- the piston being adapted to connect with a generator to generate electricity through the movement of the piston, the piston being held on the frame so that the piston may be moved by the water environment;
- wherein the frame comprises a stabilizing member;
- wherein the stabilizing member comprises a base;
- wherein the base comprises a float base;
- wherein the frame further comprises a platform;
- wherein the base and platform are spaced apart, the apparatus including connecting means for connecting the base with said platform;
- wherein said connecting means comprises connecting members connecting said base with said platform;
- wherein said connecting members are configured to provide a space for accommodating the piston;
- wherein a connection mechanism connects the piston with the generator;
- wherein the connection mechanism includes a rack and a pinion, wherein the rack is carried by a drive shaft that is connected to the piston, and wherein the pinion is disposed for movement along the rack;
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- wherein the piston has an aperture therein for accommodating the travel of the rack.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.