Wave energy converter (wec) with magnetic braking
CA 2537110 C · Owner: Taylor, George W. · Inventors: Taylor, George W.; Stewart, David B.
Overview
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A magnetic braking system for inhibiting excessive motion between a float and a column intended to be placed in a body of water; with the float and column moving relative to each other as a function of the waves present in the body of water. The braking system includes a permanent magnetic assembly (PMA) mounted on, and attached to, one of the float and column and a coil assembly (or a conductive plate) mounted on, and attached to the other one of the , float and column. The braking system is mounted such that motion between the float and the column is inhibited when the displacement of the float relative to the column exceeds a predetermined operating range.
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- Filed March 15, 2005 and granted March 5, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 15, 2025.
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