Motion translating assembly and a wave energy generation system using the assembly

A system for wave energy power generating above the water, comprising:

• a flotation means for responding to wave action;
• a motion translating means coupled with said flotation means for translating vertical motion into rotational motion, comprising:
• at least one power input member coupled with said flotation means to reciprocate vertically with said flotation means;
• at least one gear transmission means comprising at least one crank gear coupled with said power input member;
• and
• at least one flexible pivot device connecting said power input member to said crank gear, wherein said flexible pivot device comprises a first flexible joint housed in a flexible joint housing including a pivot pin mounted on said crank gear, and a second flexible joint including a pivot pin mounted on the flexible joint housing and connected to said power input member;
• wherein the first and second flexible joints are coupled perpendicular to each other;
• and said first flexible joint being able to freely turn at any angle relative to said crank gear and said second flexible joint being able to freely turn at any angle relative to said first flexible joint;
• a power generating means coupled with and powered by said motion translating means;
• and
• a supporting means for providing above water space and support for said motion translating means and said power generating means;
• whereby said system will be safely powered by irregular, unpredictable, and variable wave actions from all directions.

A motion translating assembly for translating vertical motion into rotational motion, comprising:

• at least one power input member;
• and
• at least one gear transmission means comprising at least one crank gear coupled with said power input member;
• and
• at least one flexible pivot device connecting said power input member to said crank gear, wherein said flexible pivot device comprises a first flexible joint housed in a flexible joint housing including a pivot pin mounted on said crank gear, and a second flexible joint including a pivot pin mounted on the flexible joint housing and connected to said power input member;
• wherein the first and second flexible joints are coupled perpendicular to each other;
• and said first flexible joint being able to freely turn at any angle relative to said crank gear and said second flexible joint being able to freely turn at any angle relative to said first flexible joint;
• whereby said motion translating assembly can translate irregular and variable total or partial vertical motion to stable rotational motion.