公开(公告)号：US20040156709A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-12

申请号：US10767499

申请日：2004-01-23

Inventor： Alois Nichtawitz ,  Karl C. Angerer ,  Robert A. Davidson ,  Rodney J. Wittinger

IPC: F03B001/04

CPC classification number: F03B13/1805 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: An improved design for turbines increases efficiency while reducing potential for fish kill. In an embodiment of the present invention as relates to Kaplan turbines, the gap between stay vanes and their corresponding wicket gates is reduced or eliminated by provision of an extension to the trailing edge of the stay vane. In alternative embodiments, the extension may be added to the wicket gate or affixed to both in an arrangement that permits free movement of the wicket gate. To facilitate eliminating the gap altogether, the extension may be made of a pliable material or be fabricated in a telescoping or accordion arrangement to permit contact with opposing parts without damage thereto. By designing extensions using accepted hydraulic principles, a better fit of the stay vane to its associated wicket gate, and possibly to the turbines runners may be effected, further improving operational efficiency and possibly even extending maintenance intervals.

Abstract translation: 改进的涡轮设计提高了效率，同时降低了鱼类杀死的潜力。 在涉及Kaplan涡轮机的本发明的一个实施例中，通过对延伸叶片的后缘设置延伸部，减小或消除了叶片与其相应的小门之间的间隙。 在替代实施例中，延伸部可以被添加到检票口门，或者以允许检票口门的自由移动的布置两者。 为了便于完全消除间隙，延伸部可以由柔韧材料制成，或者制成伸缩式或手风琴布置，以允许与相对部件接触而不损坏。 通过使用公认的液压原理设计延伸件，可以实现将叶片更好地配合到其相关的小门，并且可能实现到涡轮机浇道，从而进一步提高操作效率，甚至可以延长维护间隔。

公开(公告)号：US11952975B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-09

申请号：US18000854

申请日：2022-02-08

Applicant: Henrik Frans Christensen

Inventor： Henrik Frans Christensen

IPC: F03B13/22 ,  F03B13/18

CPC classification number: F03B13/22 ,  F03B13/1805 ,  F03B13/181 ,  F03B13/1815

Abstract: The invention relates to a system that includes a wave energy converter and an assembly, adapted to be driven by the wave energy converter. The wave energy converter includes an array, in the form of rows and columns, of floating elements adapted to float on a sea surface in the vicinity of a shore. Each floating element has a first and a second end, each end being connected to a lever, the lever being connected through a bearing to a pivot point. Each lever is connected in an articulated manner to a piston rod in a wave-actuated liquid pump, that is in fluid communication with the pipe, adapted to lead a liquid to a workstation, wherein the workstation includes the assembly.

公开(公告)号：US08890344B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13709467

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor： Norbert Hoffmann ,  Nicolas Houis ,  Nik Scharmann ,  Benjamin Hagemann ,  Jasper Behrendt ,  Markus Perschall ,  Alexander Poddey ,  Daniel Seiler-Thull ,  Michael Hilsch

IPC: F03B13/16 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03B15/00 ,  F03B13/18 ,  G01C13/00

CPC classification number: F03B15/005 ,  F03B13/1805 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F03B15/00 ,  F03B15/02 ,  F03B17/065 ,  G01C13/002 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A method for operating a machine located in choppy waters, in particular a wave energy converter, for converting energy from a wave movement of a fluid into another form of energy includes determining measurement variables at a first, relatively early time, and calculating a variable characterizing a wave movement expected at a second, later time on the basis of the determined measurement variables.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作位于波浪水中的机器，特别是波能转换器的用于将来自流体的波浪运动的能量转换成另一形式的能量的方法包括在第一个相对较早的时间确定测量变量，并计算变量的特征 根据确定的测量变量，在第二次，稍后时间预期的波浪运动。

公开(公告)号：US20130008158A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13508347

申请日：2010-11-04

Applicant: Raphael Hon

Inventor： Raphael Hon

IPC: F03B13/18

CPC classification number: F03B13/1815 ,  B63B2035/4466 ,  F03B13/12 ,  F03B13/16 ,  F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/1805 ,  F03B13/181 ,  F03B13/186 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/24 ,  F05B2210/404 ,  F05B2240/40 ,  F05B2240/93 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  F05B2250/411 ,  F05B2260/4021 ,  F05B2260/4031 ,  Y02E10/20 ,  Y02E10/32 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Several embodiments of a device for economically harvesting wave energy are disclosed. A sealed vessel for air storage, the spar buoy, is mostly submerged under water is also used as an inertial body that surface floats move relative to. The spar buoy may take many geometrical forms, but all have a stem that is above the water surface. Piston pumps are placed at the top of the stem. The pump has a gearing reduction to optimize the rotational motion of the pump drive shaft. Small angular motion at the drive shaft results in multiple cycles of linear reciprocal motion of the piston. Various mechanisms could convert the relative motion between the floats and the spar buoy to a rotational motion of the shaft. The compressed air generated by the pump is stored in the spar buoy and regenerated as electrical energy by expanding the compressed air in a turbine.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于经济地收获波能的装置的几个实施例。 用于空气储存的密封容器，翼梁浮标主要被淹没在水下，也用作表面浮动相对的惯性体。 翼梁浮标可能具有许多几何形状，但都具有位于水面之上的杆。 活塞泵位于阀杆顶部。 泵具有齿轮减速以优化泵驱动轴的旋转运动。 驱动轴处的小角度运动导致活塞的线性往复运动的多个循环。 各种机构可以将浮子和翼梁浮标之间的相对运动转换成轴的旋转运动。 由泵产生的压缩空气被储存在翼梁浮标中，并通过在涡轮机中膨胀压缩空气而再生为电能。

公开(公告)号：US06935832B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US10442477

申请日：2003-05-21

Applicant: Michael D. Platt ,  Eric E. Platt

Inventor： Michael D. Platt ,  Eric E. Platt

IPC: F01D1/00 ,  F03B7/00 ,  F03B17/06

CPC classification number: F03B13/1805 ,  F03B13/22 ,  F03B17/061 ,  F03B17/063 ,  F05B2210/16 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y10S415/908

Abstract: Portable power generating devices are provided for converting potential energy from flowing water, water current, blowing air or air current to mechanical and/or electrical energy. The potential energy is converted to a rotational movement, and the rotational energy is communicated to power conversion units for conversion, wherein the rotational movement is converted to mechanical, electrical or some other useable or useful energy.

Abstract translation: 提供便携式发电装置用于将来自流水，水流，吹送空气或气流的势能转换为机械和/或电能。 势能被转换为旋转运动，并且旋转能量被传递到用于转换的功率转换单元，其中旋转运动被转换为机械的，电的或一些其它有用的或有用的能量。

公开(公告)号：US5009568A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-23

申请号：US551144

申请日：1990-07-11

Applicant: George S. Bell

Inventor： George S. Bell

IPC: F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/22

CPC classification number: F03B13/1805 ,  F03B13/145 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A wave-actuated power generating apparatus comprising an impulse-type water turbine mounted for rotation on an upright output shaft within a housing. The housing includes a back panel and opposing sides and upper and lower surfaces which form an inlet water nozzle. The water nozzle is oriented to face oncoming waves and to direct them into the housing. A wave splitter directs a portion of each oncoming wave directly against the facing surfaces of the water turbine blades, while another wave portion is directed first against the back panel of the housing and, thereafter, against the facing surfaces of the blades. Each wave portion is redirected arcuately forwardly through about 180 degrees inwardly toward the central portion of the housing causing the water turbine to rotate. Thereafter, the water within each wave entering the housing is discharged downwardly through a water outlet positioned in the housing lower surface behind the wave splitter. By this arrangement of wave splitting, a more uniform and extended wave pulse per wave for rotating the water turbine to produce power is effected.

Abstract translation: 一种波动致动发电装置，包括安装成在壳体内的直立输出轴上旋转的脉冲型水轮机。 壳体包括后面板和相对的侧面以及形成入口水喷嘴的上下表面。 水喷嘴被定向以面对迎面而来的波浪并将它们引导到壳体中。 波分路器将每个迎面而来的波的一部分直接引导到水轮机叶片的相对表面，而另一个波形部分首先指向壳体的后面板，然后抵靠叶片的相对表面。 每个波浪部分被向前弯曲地朝着壳体的中心部分向内大约180度地向前转向，导致水轮机旋转。 此后，进入壳体的每个波浪内的水通过位于分波器后面的壳体下表面中的出水口向下排出。 通过这种波分裂的布置，实现了每波的更均匀和扩展的波脉冲，用于旋转水轮机以产生电力。

公开(公告)号：US4009396A

公开(公告)日：1977-02-22

申请号：US633397

申请日：1975-11-19

Applicant: Henry A. Mattera ,  Paul F. Pitts ,  Marlene M. Pitts

Inventor： Henry A. Mattera ,  Paul F. Pitts ,  Marlene M. Pitts

IPC: F03B13/18 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/12

CPC classification number: F03B13/1805 ,  F03B13/20 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A wave operated power plant is provided wherein a buoyant vessel is anchored on the ocean surface with the wave motion causing displacement of water carried in a chamber in the hull such that upon rocking motion the water is forced upwardly through pipes on one side of the vessel. The water contacts turbine blades which through shafts rotate electrical generators and generate electricity. The water is returned to the chamber when the vessel moves in the opposite direction and the cycle is repeated with water forced up through pipes in the other side of the vessel, used for electrical generation and then returned to the chamber. The water being forced up from the chamber can contact the blades directly or be stored in a tank on top of the vessel and released at a predetermined rate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种波浪式动力装置，其中浮力船舶锚固在海洋表面上，波浪运动导致船体中室内运载的水的位移，使得在摇摆运动时，水被迫向上穿过船舶一侧的管道 。 水接触涡轮叶片，通过轴旋转发电机并发电。 当容器沿相反方向移动时，水被返回到室中，并且循环重复，水被迫通过容器另一侧的管道，用于发电，然后返回到室中。 从室中被迫上升的水可以直接接触叶片，或者存储在容器顶部的罐中并以预定的速率释放。

公开(公告)号：US3274941A

公开(公告)日：1966-09-27

申请号：US40783164

申请日：1964-10-30

Applicant: PARR EDWARD L

Inventor： PARR EDWARD L

IPC: F03B13/18

CPC classification number: F03B13/1805 ,  Y02E10/38