US Patent:
20100058754, Mar 11, 2010
Inventors:
Bright Fong - Fullerton CA, US
Jemi Fong - Huntington Beach CA, US
International Classification:
F03B 13/16
Abstract:
This invention relates to an apparatus for harvesting both potential and kinetic energy stored in ocean waves. The ocean's surface waves can simultaneously cause a cylindrical float to move up and down as well as rotate. By incorporating this float into a mechanical rectifying assembly comprised of unidirectional drive gears, the float's vertical motion as well as its rotation can be converted into continuous, one-way rotation of a power output shaft to drive an electric generator.This arrangement achieves a wave energy conversion apparatus which is simple, has low technological, financial and maintenance requirements, and is scalable.