Apparatus for converting wave energy into electric power
CA 2583583 C · Owner: Babarit, Aurelien · Inventors: Babarit, Aurelien; Duclos, Gaeelle; Clement, Alain
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The invention concerns an apparatus for converting wave energy into electric power comprising a closed floating element (1) and a mass forming element (2) the mass forming element (2) being arranged inside the floating element (1) and mounted mobile relative to the floating element (1) the mass forming element (2) being adapted to be set in relative motion with respect to the floating element (1) under the action of the waves on the floating element (1). The invention is characterized in that it also comprises locking means (13) adapted to lock the movement of the mass forming element (2) and control means adapted to control the locking means (13) for selectively locking or releasing the …
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- Filed October 13, 2005 and granted August 19, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 13, 2025.
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