An installation comprising a wave power apparatus and a support structure therefor
CA 2604273 C · Owner: Steenstrup, Per Resen · Inventors: Steenstrup, Per Resen
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A wave power apparatus (302) includes a plurality of rotationally supported arms (322) , each of which carries a float (324) at its free end so that a , translational movement of the float caused by a wave results in rotation of the arm. The apparatus comprises power conversion means (128,130) for converting power transmitted from the wave to the arms into electric power e.g. a hydraulic system. The plurality of apparatus is arranged in a row such that a wave passing the row of arms causes the arms to successively pivot with a mutual phase shift. Thereby, an even power output may be achieved and the , need for frequency converters may be reduced or eliminated. Preferably each , arm is …
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- Filed April 12, 2006 and granted December 3, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 12, 2026.
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