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GB2075610A
GB2075610A GB8015062A GB8015062A GB2075610A GB 2075610 A GB2075610 A GB 2075610A GB 8015062 A GB8015062 A GB 8015062A GB 8015062 A GB8015062 A GB 8015062A GB 2075610 A GB2075610 A GB 2075610A
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03BMACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B13/00Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
    • F03B13/12Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy
    • F03B13/14Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy
    • F03B13/24Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using wave energy to produce a flow of air, e.g. to drive an air turbine
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02EREDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/30Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient

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Abstract

A floating vessel has a plurality of downwardly open cylinders A each containing a piston B and valves C. The pistons rise and fall with wave motion and pump air into chamber D. An air motor E drives propeller H and a second motor E drives generator F which supplies power to a material-processing chamber G. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Energy convertor marine This invention relates to Energy Convertors Ref. Marine.
The present ideas in this direction envisage structures fixed or anchored to the Sea bed, some of them stretching for miles. They all present problems for the Environment, Ecology or Navigation.
This invention presents no such problems.
It is base firstly on normal floatation principles. Secondly on the various pressures exerted by moving liquids on a floating body.
Normally water borne vessels are designed and shaped to minimise the effect of the varying water pressures involved in order to achieve Speed, Comfort of Crew and Passengers etc.
This vessels main requirement would be conversion of energy consistant with its own safety. To this end the varying water pressures would be utilised and converted to useable energy.
One method of so doing is the use of cylinders fixed to the bottom of the Hull one end of which would be open to the Sea, the other end would be sealed except for air inlet and outlet valves. A piston is inside the cylinder so that varying water pressures inside the cylinder would cause the piston to compress the air above it, this would be forced into a storage chamber to be used as desired. Lower water pressure would allow the piston to drop and air would enter from the inlet valve. (A gas or liquid could be used in place of air.) The compressed air is used to drive machinery or electric generators and for propelling the vessel if needed. Electricity generated could be used such as in a furnace to convert a substance which could be used to supply energy for a conventional power station.
Sails could be fitted to the vessel to induce a rocking motion and used to generate power if needed. The moving pistons could be used to supply mechanical power instead of compressed air. Solar panels can be fitted on the deck. Ores such as Iron, Aluminium etc. could be refined while being transported.
These vessels could be used and moved anywhere under their own power. They could also be utilized for Weather Stations, Coast Guard etc. In Defence for Rocket Launchers, Anti-Submarine, Radar, Helicopters etc.
Explanation of Drawing: A Cylinder. B Piston. C Valves. D Storage Chamber. E Motor. F Electrical Generator. G Conversion Chamber. H Propellor. I Hull. J Air Pipes. K Cables. L Shaft.
1. A vessel capable of transforming its motion into useable energy.
2. A vessel as in claim 1 capable of transforming the energy obtained into other forms of energy.
3. A vessel as in claim 1 capable of using the energy obtained to move itself.
4. A vessel as in any preceding claim fitted with sails or suchlike.
5. A vessel as in any preceding claim fitted with Solar Panels of Light Collectors.
6. A vessel as in any preceding claim equipped with offensive of defensive capabilities.
7. A vessel as in any preceding claim used as a Factory.
8. A vessel as in any preceding claim used for any purpose it may be found suitable.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Energy convertor marine This invention relates to Energy Convertors Ref. Marine. The present ideas in this direction envisage structures fixed or anchored to the Sea bed, some of them stretching for miles. They all present problems for the Environment, Ecology or Navigation. This invention presents no such problems. It is base firstly on normal floatation principles. Secondly on the various pressures exerted by moving liquids on a floating body. Normally water borne vessels are designed and shaped to minimise the effect of the varying water pressures involved in order to achieve Speed, Comfort of Crew and Passengers etc. This vessels main requirement would be conversion of energy consistant with its own safety. To this end the varying water pressures would be utilised and converted to useable energy. One method of so doing is the use of cylinders fixed to the bottom of the Hull one end of which would be open to the Sea, the other end would be sealed except for air inlet and outlet valves. A piston is inside the cylinder so that varying water pressures inside the cylinder would cause the piston to compress the air above it, this would be forced into a storage chamber to be used as desired. Lower water pressure would allow the piston to drop and air would enter from the inlet valve. (A gas or liquid could be used in place of air.) The compressed air is used to drive machinery or electric generators and for propelling the vessel if needed. Electricity generated could be used such as in a furnace to convert a substance which could be used to supply energy for a conventional power station. Sails could be fitted to the vessel to induce a rocking motion and used to generate power if needed. The moving pistons could be used to supply mechanical power instead of compressed air. Solar panels can be fitted on the deck. Ores such as Iron, Aluminium etc. could be refined while being transported. These vessels could be used and moved anywhere under their own power. They could also be utilized for Weather Stations, Coast Guard etc. In Defence for Rocket Launchers, Anti-Submarine, Radar, Helicopters etc. Explanation of Drawing: A Cylinder. B Piston. C Valves. D Storage Chamber. E Motor. F Electrical Generator. G Conversion Chamber. H Propellor. I Hull. J Air Pipes. K Cables. L Shaft. CLAIMS
1. A vessel capable of transforming its motion into useable energy.
2. A vessel as in claim 1 capable of transforming the energy obtained into other forms of energy.
3. A vessel as in claim 1 capable of using the energy obtained to move itself.
4. A vessel as in any preceding claim fitted with sails or suchlike.
5. A vessel as in any preceding claim fitted with Solar Panels of Light Collectors.
6. A vessel as in any preceding claim equipped with offensive of defensive capabilities.
7. A vessel as in any preceding claim used as a Factory.
8. A vessel as in any preceding claim used for any purpose it may be found suitable.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0896559A4 (en) * 1996-04-29 1999-06-09 Solomon Technologies Method and apparatus for propelling a marine vessel
SG110060A1 (en) * 2003-07-29 2005-04-28 Huang Lung Pin Wave powered vessel
WO2019172793A3 (en) * 2018-03-09 2019-10-17 Popa Petre Ps energ - a system for producing electric curent by using sea/ocean waves

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0896559A4 (en) * 1996-04-29 1999-06-09 Solomon Technologies Method and apparatus for propelling a marine vessel
SG110060A1 (en) * 2003-07-29 2005-04-28 Huang Lung Pin Wave powered vessel
WO2019172793A3 (en) * 2018-03-09 2019-10-17 Popa Petre Ps energ - a system for producing electric curent by using sea/ocean waves

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