TW201144588A - Energy release buoyant actuator - Google Patents

Abstract

A buoyant actuator (10) for use in apparatus (11) for harnessing wave energy in a body of water such as the ocean. The buoyant actuator (10) is deployed within the body of water (12) and is responsive to wave motion in the body of water. The buoyant actuator (10) comprises a body (101) incorporating a flow path along which water can flow, and a gate means (115) for controlling flow along the flow path. The gate means (115) comprising a plurality of closure elements configured as flaps (221) providing a barrier (222) across the flow path through the body (101). Each flap (221) is moveable into and out of a condition in which it cooperates with the other flaps (221) to provide the barrier (222). A latch mechanism (231) is provided for releasably retaining each flap (221) in the condition providing the barrier (222). The latch mechanism (231) comprises a magnetic coupling.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a buoyancy actuator that releases energy with fluctuations, and more particularly to a buoyancy that can be coupled to a buoyant operating device. Device. The invention also relates to a wave energy conversion system. The design of the present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, directed to a buoyancy actuator that can be used to control wave energy and convert the controlled energy into a linear motion to drive an energy conversion device, such as a fluid pump or linear hair. Motor. With this arrangement, the buoyant actuator can be connected to the energy conversion device, which is suspended in the body of water, but is typically below the surface of the water. This buoyant actuator is actually a latent float that moves in the body of the water as it moves. [Prior Art] The following discussion of the background art is only for assistance in understanding the present invention. This discussion does not imply or acknowledge that any material mentioned in the priority application period is known to the general knowledge. It has previously been known to link fluctuations to devices that can operate with fluctuations. One example is the use of floats to convert fluctuations into reciprocating pumping actions. Such floats typically have a strong construction and contain a buoyant material, such as a foamed material. When exposed to rough sea conditions, usually in harsh weather (such as storms), floating objects may be severely devastated. Known floats are susceptible to damage, collapse or disintegration when exposed to such conditions. In addition, the tether to which the float is attached may also be damaged or broken under such conditions. At the same time, 3 201144588 operators may desire to be able to control the movement of the buoyant actuator in order to limit the pump suction stroke and the load on the attached equipment. The present invention is directed to developers of this background and related problems and difficulties. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to address at least one of the problems or difficulties of previously known floats, or at least to provide a useful alternative. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the first aspect of the present invention, a sub-force actuator that responds to fluctuations is provided, which includes a body that defines an internal volume that contains a tool and a wire change. The degree to which the buoyant actuator responds to fluctuations. The gate tool is preferably confined within the internal volume. The sluice tool is best used to allow the water to buoy to cause the body of the lungs. The gate tool is best able to respond to specific sea conditions. In the case of a kind of reading towel, the specific sea conditions are also the harsh weather conditions of the weather (such as the storm). In order to complete the integrity of the buoyancy axis when it is exposed to miscellaneous conditions, and the integrity of any mechanical device to which the buoyancy actuation is attached. Preferably, the body gate tool comprises at least one element, the element can be moved between a closed d state and an open state, and the state of the _ state is a general state, which prevents the water machine from passing through the body to allow water to flow through the main body. Preferably, a releasable connector is provided to releasably hold the face member in a closed state. The releasable connection n is preferably used as a _release_component to move the closing element 201144588 from the closed state to the open state to form an opening. The release action can be actuated by , sea or remote control. * The releasable connector preferably includes a magnetic connector. The magnetic connector maintains the closing element in a closed state by magnetic attraction. The magnetic connector can include a plurality of magnets on each of the closure members and/or on the body at a corresponding location on the body when the closure member is in the closed position. In this manner, the closing element will remain closed until the force it encounters is sufficient to overcome the magnetic attraction, thereby forcing the cover to release and disengage from the closed condition to form an opening. The closure element preferably includes a cover. Preferably, the cover plate is pivotally movable between a closed state and an open state, the closed state being a normal state, which prevents water from flowing through the main body, and the cover plate swings outward in an open state to allow water to flow through the main body. The number of magnets* magnets, magnet strength, and magnetic field can be set for specific fluctuations by changing any of the following items to provide the spacing through which suction is applied. The magnetic attraction can be adjusted. The magnetic attachment tool is adjusted from a remote location. The magnetic attachment means is preferably electromagnetic. The magnetic connector can include a magnet tool and a mating portion, the magnet tool being located on the closure member adjacent the inner end thereof, the mating portion magnetically attracting the magnet tool. The mating part can include a bumper. Operable magnetic connection 5 201144588 keeps each closing element in the closed state until the force encountered by the closing element is sufficient to press the magnetic force. This forces the magnetic connector to loosen the closing element and disengage from the closed state to form an opening. Water flows through the body. The magnet tool can contain a series of permanent magnets that are mounted in a housing. The housing isolates the magnet from the water environment in which the buoyant actuator is operated. The carcass can contain non-magnetic, non-porous materials (such as plastic polymers) that hold the permanent magnets into the dragon face. Preferably, the polymeric material has certain elastic properties to provide some physical damping. Permanent magnets are usually transferred into the housing. This arrangement is advantageous because the permanent magnets can be limited to maintain their position within the housing and relative position to each other. The housing can present a contact surface for facing the mating portion of the magnetic connector. The permanent magnet can be internally sinusal with respect to the contact surface to provide a tilting (four) point for the housing on the contact surface and the permanent lining (10). The surface can also be used as a wear-resistant surface. When the contact between the rainbow and the compound is in contact with the surface, the permanent magnet that is immersed in the surface is protected from wear. The housing is usually removed and replaced as appropriate. The buffer part is best gambling body - body silk. In another type of ampule, buffering can be provided by two layers of cushioning material applied to the housing and contacted with the mating portion of the magnetic connection n. Preferably, at least one of the 7L shoulder closures is closed by its own weight. However, in the closed state = another type of reading, the at least one closing element can be skewed toward its original position. This can be achieved by using a skew mechanism, such as a spring attached to the hinge of the closed component of 201144588. In another arrangement, the closing element of the chain is installed in a closed state. The age-na-turn is biased, and the rotating spring device is attached to a free end of the at least one cover. Gate tools typically contain several closing elements. This is advantageous because it allows the buoyancy actuation to tolerate component failure. If the side-closing element is turned on under normal operation, it is not possible to form enough flow passage water supply to enter and remain in the hollow interior of the 力#力_器, which adversely affects its operation. To produce a flow of water that may adversely affect the operation of the buoyant actuator, at least two of the closing elements need to be turned on and the probability of the two closing elements failing to open is substantially lower than the probability of only one closing element failing. The arrangement of closing the 7L pieces is preferably matched with each other, and the lion is provided in the entire flow path of the wearer's body, and the various elements can be moved and removed from a certain state, and in this state, the other closing elements are matched so that Provide a barrier. Screen 1) Barriers are not required - the flow that needs to be completely worn out, only need to bribe the flow to the extent necessary. In a face towel, the barrier provided by the reward element extends throughout the entire flow path, following the normal direction of the water flow across the field. In another arrangement, the barrier has a slanted configuration such that each of the closure elements traverses the direction of water flow of the body when in the _ state. Specifically, each closed reading can open the upper end of the oblique domain; that is, when in the closed state L, the 'each _ component shaft is close to the upper end of the domain and the outer end is more than 7 201144588' but still in the main body. Within the border. λ, the range of movement between the closed and closed parts I and the king is reduced. With this arrangement, when the ♦ is closed, the configuration of the __ wall cone is ok. It is best to use the sea state to provide a flow path in a kind of arrangement, parallel. The main body can be set to have a vertical range and the water can be drawn along the miscellaneous body, and the charm body is pumped in another. The type of 'A' can be in a flat configuration with a rainbow end, a lower end, and a side extending between the two ends. With this female row, (4) has a convex position, and the towel is preferably bulged. Preferably, the main body has a modular structure. The main body is provided with a steel portion structure, and the inner structure cuts a casing, and the outer casing defines an upper end, a lower end and a side edge. The receiving body can include a plurality of health blocks and a plurality of areas. The blocks are arranged as panels for _ together. The panels can be arranged in at least two rows, including one upper row and one lower row. The upper row defines an upper edge at the upper end of the body and the lower row defines at the lower end. Lower edge. The upper edge defines the upper door and the lower edge defines the lower door. It is best to have two rows. , that is, the upper row and the lower row, and each of the town panels has the same setting 'so that any panel can be located anywhere in the row - row. This is quite advantageous 'consistent to make the panel _ cost-effective, And the lining 201144588 is attached to the outer casing. * It is preferable that each panel has a generally square structure. 'The connection between adjacent panels preferably includes a semi-lap joint. The main body can be equipped with - or multiple brocades The fixed point, once the buoyant actuator is deployed in the water, allows the buoyancy actuator to be easily moved. Under certain combinations of moving water, hydrodynamic conditions and buoyancy, the cover may be overpowered. In fact, it is closed by a sudden 0 instead of gently closing. In order to slow down the problem, some form of physical damper can be provided between the contact surfaces. The damper can be in the form of a two-piece elastic material. - or two contact surfaces, the elastic material should be provided with appropriate suppression characteristics; for example, the elastic material can be applied to the respective cover or mating parts of the main body. Of course, other damping arrangements are also possible; for example, the cover The oscillating action can be suppressed either hydraulically or by electrical (eddy current) damping control. In addition, it can also provide mis-damping on the contact surface and suppress the oscillating motion by hydraulic or electrical (eddy current). The damper may include a damper cylinder in which the viscous fluid contains water from the water environment in which the buoyancy device is deployed. The piston of the damper cylinder may be mounted with a spring damper for contacting the respective cover plates. The resilient nature of the bumper provides some initial cushioning for the closing action of the cover. In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, a buoyant actuator is provided that responds to fluctuations and includes a body having A flow path 9 201144588 diameter along which water can flow, and a gate tool to control flow along the flow path. The gate guard contains several elements that are arranged to fit each other so as to traverse the body The flow path provides a barrier, and each of the closing elements can be moved and removed from a certain weaving, which is matched with other closing elements in the recording towel. For barrier. The barrier does not need to completely block the flow through the body. It only needs to block the flow to the necessary extent. When one or more of the closure elements are removed from their engagement with other closure elements to provide a barrier, the barrier opens to allow fluid to flow therethrough. In fact, the 'off element' is set to be open, and when closed, it provides a barrier. In the case of the wire, the hatches each provide an opening in the barrier through which water can flow. The barrier is best placed in the main financial sector. Material, the closure of the barrier 7C is transferred within the domain boundary, even in the full state of the ☆-- arrangement, the barrier provided by the reward component extends throughout the _ path 'circle (four) age _ water Riding the rules to correct. In the arrangement, the barrier has a sloping structure such that each closing element passes through the direction of the water flow of the body obliquely in the ^=_ state. Specifically, the member can be inclined to the open upper end of the main body; that is, when the inner end of the closed two-element is closer to the open upper end of the main body and is closer to the outer end than the outer end _ j Γ the tree is fully verified and fully open The movement between the states, M, and. The sputum mine, when in the _ _, _ component can be 201144588 provides a sloping and slightly tapered configuration for the barrier. ^ "In accordance with the third aspect of the present invention, a 'foreign actuator that responds to fluctuations, comprising a body having a support structure' for receiving a plurality of blocks, Each block defines a chamber X to block the water machine through the main body. The structure of the branch building and several blocks are designed to be transported to the local group. The body can have any suitable shape, such as a cylindrical shape, a spherical shape, a frustum 〇 S shape, or a frustum conical shape. The shape of the body can be set by providing a profiled element thereon. The profiled element can have a buoyant structure; typically formed of a low specific gravity buoyant material, such as a foamed material. Preferably, each block includes a two-terminal structure, one end for receiving a wall portion and the other end for supporting the support structure. It is best to design a number of blocks to define the connection to define the flow chamber to block water flow through the body. ❹纟-species face towel, buoyancy-like hydrodynamics can be selectively changed. *7 At any given time (for example, proper sea conditions), the performance characteristics of the buoyant actuator are adjusted according to the environment in which the buoyant actuator is operated. Changes in hydrodynamic properties can include changing buoyancy (whether positive or negative) or changing the response area of the subject (e.g., volume or configuration), or combining the two. When the changed hydrodynamic property is the buoyancy of the buoyant actuator, the change can be achieved by adding or removing buoyancy material in the buoyancy actuator. For example, 11 201144588: Force material _ containing Lin Li (four), 妓 _ _ _. This can be done in an automated manner by adding or removing a certain stream. Changing the response may require changing the subject's ligand to tender tender (4), as described in Tender. Example: The outer shape of the force actuator can be varied by attaching a buoyant material to the outer surface of the buoyancy actuator. According to the present invention, the fourth _' proposes a float actuator for the submersible water body. The buoyancy actuator includes a body that defines a part, and the county receives a surface water from the water. The body has a _ control tool 'for controlling the flow through the hollow domain, the flow control having a -first state' to block or at least hinder fluid flow through the main-' and - second states' It allows fluid to flow through the hollow interior. The control tool is preferably within the volume of the ship's fairy. The flow control tool is preferably adjustable. In the female volleyball, the flow control tool can be adjusted remotely. „In accordance with the fifth aspect of the present invention, a kit for assembling a buoyancy actuation 纟1 is proposed. The kit contains a stern structure and a number of blocks, and a plurality of blocks are used to connect to the support structure. In order to assemble into a buoyant actuator. According to a sixth aspect of the invention, a sweat actuator responsive to fluctuations is provided which includes a body defining an internal volume Ί 3 internal structures, The internal structure supports an outer casing that defines an internal volume and contains a plurality of blocks, the plurality of blocks being arranged to be inlaid with the 201144588 plate for joining together. According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, A buoyant actuator that responds to fluctuations. It includes a body that defines an internal volume and presents a frustum-conical configuration with an open upper end, an open lower end, and between the two ends. With this arrangement, the side has a convex shape and the middle is preferably bulged. According to the eighth aspect of the invention, a buoyant actuator that responds to fluctuations is proposed. a body with a flow path, 'water can flow along the path, and a door tool to control the flow along the flow path'. The gate tool contains several rewards, the entire flow through the body. The path provides - the barrier barrier's component can be moved and removed from a state in which it cooperates with other closing components to provide a barrier 'and a soft tool' that keeps each component in the sea state. The latching tool comprises a magnetic connector. According to the present invention, a set of wave energy conversion system is proposed, comprising at least one buoyant actuator of any aspect of the invention described above. Preferably, the actuator is operatively coupled to an energy conversion device (e.g., a fluid pump or a linear generator) for converting wave action. According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a method of controlling wave energy in a water body is provided, The method includes deploying a buoyant actuator of any of the above aspects of the present invention into a body of water. [Embodiment] 13 201144588 The embodiments shown in the drawings each point to a release energy The buoyancy actuator 10' is used to control the ocean wave energy device u. See Figure ub. The device u is installed and operated in a sea body 12 having a water surface 13 and a sea bed 14. The device n comprises a pumping mechanism 15' which is staggered on the wire 14. The buoyant actuator 1 is operatively connected to the azure mechanism 15 and is located above the seawater body 12 above the pumping mechanism 15 , but below the water surface 13, the depth of the upper surface is lower than the normal water level line. In addition, the buoyancy actuator (7) and its mechanically connected device 15 preferably define a total length ' In the most recorded state (when buoyancy _ turn to the lowest _ journey) is also suitable for the tree 'deep silk good science and wealth, and autumn in - hundred meters. Competition for action|§ 10 in operation is by A connector 16 is connected to the pump mechanism 15' which includes a tether 17. In Figs. 2 to 6', the buoyancy actuator according to the first embodiment has two support bodies 23 and a plurality of blocks 25. _5 surrounds the fulcrum structure 23, defining a cavity that generally assumes an annular configuration to 2. 4 ′ which has a cavity exterior wall and a chamber interior wall 28. The two ends of the buoyancy actuator 1Q are opened to allow water to enter the chamber 24. As shown in Fig. 4, each block 25 includes a structure 27, which is used to support a wall portion 29, and an inner end, for example, to attach the Sj support structure 23. Each structure is connected to each other, 3 is not. Block 25 defines a chamber 24 that surrounds structure 23. A block 25 is penetrated by the gate tool 31 every 201144588. The gate tool 31 is designed to be confined within the buoyancy actuator in both the open and closed states. Its purpose will be clearer in the following paragraphs. Architecture 27 is a structure that includes steel pillars. The wall portion 29 is a metal sheet. Alternatively, the structure 27 and wall portion 29 can also be constructed from other materials suitable for withstanding sea conditions. The flow of water flowing through the chamber 24 between the two open ends can be solved by a door tool

❹ 31 is used to control the pressure difference between the predetermined fluid pressure of the surrounding water body and the buoyant actuator 1〇. When the buoyancy actuator is in a condition, the undulating motion transmitted to the buoyancy actuator produces a predetermined fluid pressure differential. In another type of arrangement, the action of the buoyant actuator can be selectively operated by the jade 31, which is now within the range of the movement. The tool 31 includes a closing member' that is provided as a cover plate 33 that is pivotally connected through the hinge 35 to the side of the frame 27 (see Fig. 6). The hinge 35 is attached to the side of the cover plate 33. On the opposite side (free end) of the cover &, a latch mechanism 37 releasably holds the cover in the _ state. This prevents water from flowing through the chamber 24. The latch mechanism 37 includes a releasable connector 39' which, in the arrangement shown, includes a magnetic connector 41 and a plate 43. The plates 43 are located on opposite sides of the structure 27. The device 41 is attracted to the board 43 to hold the cover 33 closed (see Figures 4 and 5). The magnetic connector 4i can include a plurality of magnets (see 201144588, see Figures 8 and 9) disposed at a location on the free edge of each cover 33, and/or corresponding location of the corresponding edge of the structure 27. In this manner, the cover plate 33 will remain in the closed state 'until the force it encounters is sufficient to overcome the magnetic attraction, thereby forcing the cover plate 33 to release and swing away from the closed state to form an opening (see Figures 7-8). And let the water flow through the body. In this embodiment, the releasable connector 39 can release the cover as the weather becomes active, so that the magnetic attraction can be adjusted. The magnetic attraction can be adjusted for specific fluctuations by changing any of the following: the number and strength of the magnets, and the spacing of the magnets from the struts. In another age, the magnetic attraction is set from far away. In this case, the magnetic attachment means may be an electromagnet having a variable magnetic attraction. The design of the second furnace plate 33胄 is shot in the _ money _, in its own influence. Alternatively, each cover may be deflected toward its closed state. Add two: a batter device to achieve, one ^ Γ another - kind of arrangement in the 'installation of the key cover is in the closed shape from the — — - a rubber spring mechanical installed u bad by attached to the w ~ oblique ' The rubber spring mechanism is a free end of the cover. The force of the bombing needs to be relatively weak, that is, assisting _, • seven _ degrees. ^ After the suffix However, it may not be necessary to load the spring on the 16 201144588 cover, as the cover may only be closed by the gentle action of the buoyant actuator 10 * action. * As described elsewhere, the opening of the seesaw 33 allows water to pass through the chamber 24, creating only a small resistance to intrusive buoyancy to actuate the lion's flowing water. This removes many of the Moon Moon Force actuators 10 when the wave is encountered, the degree of undulation is not so large 'and the weight 1 is lighter' while also reducing the kinetic energy, because the quality is reduced (the water is no longer trapped) It is also reduced (because the buoyancy actuator no longer reacts to the wave force causing its acceleration). The buoyant actuator 10 cannot be completely penetrated in the water, and there is still some kind of connector between the two, but it is desirable to use the gate tool 31 to weaken the load caused by the storm on the pump 15 and the connector 41. To an acceptable level, there is no need to design extremely thick (and expensive) structures to withstand these enormous forces. A feature of the buoyant actuator 10 is that it can tolerate a cover failure. If the cover plate 33 is opened in a normal operation (for example, due to a magnetic latch, the gap is broken), the water supply enters and remains in the hollow interior of the foreign force actuator 10 It adversely affects its operation. To create a flow of water that may adversely affect the operation of the power actuator 10, at least two cover plates are required to be opened and the probability of the two cover plates being opened is significantly lower than the probability of only one cover failure. In this respect, the door tool 31 is particularly advantageous in buoyancy actuators. The shutter tool 31 is protected from the external marine environment and is less susceptible to damage when the roll-carrying actuator 1 collides. This arrangement allows the use of the ^ material to turn off the opening of the buoyant actuator 10 to prevent marine matter from entering the chamber 24. At the same time, methods for suppressing the growth of marine life can be used. For example, a coating may be applied to the surface of the shutter tool 31 to form a foreign body. The block 25 described above is added to the buoyancy actuator of the support structure 23 in the shape of 2 and 3. Referring to Fig. 1A, the support structure 23 includes a central core 49-a structure 47 surrounding the central core 49. Architecture 47 contains three sets of pillars. The first and the first set of struts 51 extend outwardly from the core centimeter at an angle, each defining a tapered space within the structure 23. The first set of struts 51 extend from the first end of the core 49 to the intermediate section of the core 49; the second set extends from the middle of the central core 49 to the second end section of the core. The third set of struts (not shown) extends from the first end of the core 49 radially outward. In this arrangement, the struts define a pentagon cylinder. Other shapes may also be suitable. In the arrangement, each set of pillars has 10 pillars 51 which are double-corresponding to the respective side edges 54 of the structure 23. The handles 59 and 61 extend longitudinally from each end of the central core centimeter. Actuation, transport and assembly of buoyancy actuation The handles 59, 61 can serve as a lifting and supporting tool during the device 10. In addition, the structure 47 includes a series of vertically aligned short piers 45 that extend around the perimeter of the frame 47 (see Figure! 〇 to i 2 ). Side panels 53 are disposed between the bad milk. The side panels 53 define the faces of the support structure and the interior walls 28. The end panels 55, 57 are located at the ends of the frame 47. This arrangement defines a closed interior volume within the structure 23, as shown in FIG. As shown, the short pier 45 extends over the side panel 18 201144588 53 to receive the block 25. The arrangement defines a space within the structure 23. Since the buoyancy actuator 10 generally exhibits a hollow nature, its weight ratio has been Known prior craft drift The material is light-filled. The space is filled with ageing material to provide overall net strength for buoyancy. The buoyant material can be air, airbag, low-density material, such as foaming material, etc. The foaming material can be closed-cell 尧Noted polyurethane foam material 'but other suitable materials can also be used.

Buoyancy can be provided on the side of the gang's secret _. The upward force exerted by the waves on the foreign force actuator 10 is almost as large as the downward force of the job. Since each pump 15 acts only in one direction, the buoyancy of the buoyancy actuator 10 can be stored as a potential energy in the downward stroke, so that the foreign force and the rising force are in the upward ambiguity - on the same side as the pump. The hydrodynamic properties of a foreign force actuator can be changed by selectively changing the buoyancy inside the structure. Sap buoyancy may include adding buoyancy material to structure 23 or removing buoyancy material from structure 23. At the same time, in other arrangements, the type of buoyancy material can also be varied. In other arrangements, the hydrodynamic characteristics of the buoyant actuator can be varied by selectively changing the outer shape of the buoyant actuator. This can be achieved, for example, by attaching a buoyant material to the outer surface of the wall portion 29. For buoyancy actuation (10) of the coupon-tether, suitable shapes may include a sphere, a frustum, a chunky inverted cone, a frustum, or of course other shapes may also be suitable. 19 201144588 The spherical shape may be ideal. Due to the symmetry, there is no mechanical connection between the wave turbulence and the buoyancy actuator, so that the optimal undulating force can be provided on the tether to convert into linear tension. If other factors such as manufacturability and robustness are taken into consideration, the difference in energy accumulation between the spherical shape, the chunky column shape and the scale shape is not so large that it is spherical and excludes the rotation. Therefore, the filament shape has both an acceptable energy clustering power and an acceptable grade in terms of (four) properties. Since the buoyancy actuator has a modular structure, it can be transported in individual components and assembled near the final destination. In fact, the arrangement kit ' contains the aforementioned support structure 23 and ten blocks 25. As shown in Fig. 13, the > sub-force actuator 10 is formed by fixing the block 25 to the short piers 45' supporting the structure and connecting the adjacent blocks 25 to each other. This operation can be performed by means of a crane or the like while the support structure 23 is vertically suspended from the handle 61. The assembled buoyancy actuation H 1Q (see Figure 2) can be raised by the handle μ for deployment into a body of water. As described above, in operation, the buoyancy actuator ίο is connected via a connector 16 to a pump mechanism 15, which includes a strip chain 17. The tether 17 is fixed to the handle 59 (see Fig. 10). ° The pump 15 is staggered in the water body 12, and the wave 15 is operatively connected to the buoyancy actuator 1 by means of a buoyant actuator. According to an embodiment, the buoyancy actuator is Floating in the seawater body 12, higher than 20 201144588 pump, but 13' below the water surface, its depth usually makes it lower than the normal water level line. With this arrangement, the pump 15 responds to the fluctuations by the buoyancy actuator 10. The pump 15 can provide a high pressure working fluid (e.g., water) to a closed loop system. The energy in the form of this high pressure fluid can be utilized in the system. In operation, the waves striking the device U cause the buoyancy actuator 1 to rise. This ascending action is transmitted through the tether 17 to the pump 15 causing it to perform a pumping stroke. When the wave passes, the lifting force applied to the buoyant actuator 1〇 is weakened. 'The buoyancy actuation 11 drops under the influence of the weight of various connecting elements, including the suction mechanism of the pump 15', thereby causing the pump 15 Perform the suction stroke. When the piston mechanism descends, its rushing person has entered the water in the suction chamber. When the piston is placed, the water in the chamber flows into the piston chamber and the gradually enlarged suction chamber. An inhalation check valve allows water to enter. In this way, the piston chamber and the discharge chamber are prepared for the next pump stroke, and once the buoyancy actuator 1 is tilted along with the next wave, the lower-second heat stroke is performed. G# occurs 9-year-old, usually in a bad weather (such as a storm), and buoyancy can prevent 10 extreme forces from acting on the buoyancy actuator 10. In such a case, it is necessary to protect the buoyant actuator 1 from damage and limit its undulating load to other components of the device η. This can be achieved by effectively releasing the energy of the foreign force actuator 1G, rendering it inoperative, or at least limiting the undulating force exerted thereon, by allowing water to flow through the buoyant actuator. The effect of this is that the buoyant actuator 1 is permeable in the body of water into which it is immersed, i.e., the buoyant actuator 10 responds less to the undulating motion of the water. 21 201144588 This result was achieved by opening the gate tool 31. The gate tool 31 is activated by a predetermined pressure difference (four) to thereby allow water to flow upward through the buoyant actuator W. When the buoyant actuator 10 encounters a turbulent sea state, the upward undulations it receives will produce a predetermined fluid pressure differential. In another arrangement, the action of the buoyant actuator can be controlled by selectively operating the door tool 31 to maintain within a particular range of motion. Referring now to Figures 15 through 45', there is shown a juice force actuation 1G in accordance with the second embodiment. As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the apparatus 11 is mounted and operated in accordance with the portion of the buoyant actuator 10 in accordance with the second embodiment; in the sea body 12, the sea body has a water surface and a sea Bed μ. Apparatus 11 includes a pumping mechanism 15 that is anchored to seabed 14. The buoyancy turning 1G according to the third embodiment is operatively connected to the pump mechanism 15, and is suspended in the sea body 12, higher than the pump mechanism 15, #下水φ 13 'air and wire The buoyancy actuator of one embodiment is the same. The sequence actuator 1 is operatively coupled to the pumping station 15 by a connector 16, which includes a strap chain 17. The buoyant actuator 10 according to the second embodiment comprises a body 1〇1 in a flat-headed tapered configuration having an upper end 103, a lower end 1〇5, and a side edge extending between one end 1〇 7. With this arrangement, the side cymbal 7 has a convex shape and bulges in the middle. The coffee main body 101 is hollow, and the upper end 103 and the lower end 105 are respectively opened into the hollow interior 1G9 in the main body. The hollow interior (10) defines a chamber 110 which, when opened, water can flow along the path with a controlled flow path through which the body passes between the upper end (10) and the open lower end 105. Opening the upper end 1〇3 defines a top door 1G4 that opens into the chamber no, and the opening lower end iG5 defines a lower door 106 that opens into the chamber 110. The body 101 includes an internal structure in which a housing 113 is defined which defines an upper end (10), a lower end, and a side 107 of the body.

配置 The configuration of the internal structure 111 allows the tether 17 to be attached. The configuration of the buoyancy actuator 10 is such that the f-quantity center is lower than the buoyancy center. As a result, it can be operated in the ocean to reduce the noise. In this embodiment, this relationship between the center of mass and the center of buoyancy can be achieved by the relative position and configuration of the inner structure 111 and the outer casing 113. The internal structure 111 includes a gate tool 115 for controlling the flow of flow through the body (8) between the upper door 104 opening the upper end 103 and the lower m〇6 opening the lower end 105', as will be described in more detail below. The gate tool 115 operates as a predetermined fluid pressure wire as in the case of the first embodiment, thereby allowing water to flow upward through the buoyant actuator 1 . When the buoyant actuator 1 encounters a turbulent sea state, the upward undulating motion that is conveyed to the buoyancy induces a predetermined fluid pressure difference. This embodiment attempts to provide an arrangement that achieves a maximum flow cross-sectional area through the upper and lower doors 1〇4, 1〇6 of the main body 101 for water trapped in a particular volume within the body, while the frustum of the main body is tapered. The configuration is advantageous for this arrangement. 23 201144588 The outer casing 113 has a modular structure comprising a plurality of blocks (2) = a panel 123 for connection. In the illustrated shot, the town is arranged in two rows, namely an upper row 125 and a lower row 127. The upper row} 3 defines an upper edge 128 at the upper end 1〇3 of the body 101, and a lower row i2 at the lower row i2. Wearing profile of the upper and lower edges 128, 129: The upper edge 128 defines the upper door 1〇4 and the lower edge 129 defines the lower door 1〇6. Each panel 123 has the same arrangement such that any of the panels is in any position of any of the rows 25, 127. This is quite advantageous: the manufacturing is cost-effective, and it is easy to have the panel main Γ 123 have a substantially square structure 'including one _: l ' " has an outer 133, an inner surface 135, please. The four edges 137 include - and _ _ 141 2 an opposite side edge 143, 145. And although the individual panels 123 are mounted to the assembled outer casing edge 139 to define the upper or outer casing of the casing r::r assembly, the upper row 125 or two:::9 - conforms to the outer casing "- (four) Adjacent 24 201144588 edges of adjacent panels 123 in a row of panels. This can be seen in Figure 18, which shows the panel 123a and the adjacent panels 123b- and 123c. Figure 29 also shows this arrangement, but without the panel 123. Panel 123a • has opposite side edges 143a and 145a, side edge 143a is attached to side edge 145b of panel 123b, and side edge 145a is coupled to side edge 143c of panel 123c. More specifically, the side edges 143, 145 of each panel 123 are configured to mate with corresponding side edges of adjacent panels. In the arrangement shown, the side edges 143, 145 are arranged to provide a semi-lap joint 147 between the panels 123. With this arrangement, the side edges 143 of one panel are engaged with the corresponding side edges 145 of adjacent panels in a partially overlapping manner. The mating side edges 143, 145 can be secured in any suitable manner, such as mechanical, chemical, or welding. In the women's volley shown, the connection is mechanically fixed, using fasteners 149 such as bolts or rivets. It is advantageous to use a movable fastener to connect by mechanical fastening, as it will help to remove the outer casing 113 if repair or maintenance is required. The 〇 lap joint 147 is formed by a notch 151 along each of the side edges 143, 145 so as to define a flange 153 and an adjacent recess flange 153 and the recess 155 are arranged to match the saliva Hehe. With this arrangement, the flange 153 on the side edge 143 of the first iron plate 123 is a corresponding recess 155 on the side edge 145 of the second panel, lapped between the two panels. The (10) 153 on the side edge 145 of the second panel panel 123 is a corresponding recess 155 on the side, edge 143 of the first panel panel. The inner edges 141 of the mother panel 123 are each configured to be coupled to the inner edge of the adjacent panel 123 of the adjacent row of panels in the assembled outer casing 2011. Referring to Figures 18 and 29, the panel 123a of the upper row 125 and the panel 123d of the lower row 127 are shown with their respective inner edges 141a and 141d adjacent each other. More specifically, the inner edge 141 of each panel I23 is configured to mate with the inner edge 141 of an adjacent panel 123 in an adjacent row of panels within the assembled outer casing 113. In the arrangement shown, the inner rim 141 is configured to provide a plurality of half lap joints 161. In the present embodiment, each of the inner edges 141 is provided with two half-lap joints' but two or more are also possible. The two half lap joints 161 are formed by first and second notches 163, 165 along the inner edge 141 and on opposite sides. The first notch 163 defines an outer flange 167 and an adjacent recess 169. Similarly, the second notch 165 defines an inner flange Hi and an adjacent outer recess 173. The outer flange 167 is connected to the outer recess 173, and the inner recess 169 is also connected to the inner flange 171. The outer flange 167 and the inner recess 169 are configured to be matingly engaged, and the inner flange 171 and the outer recess 173 are also disposed in mating engagement. With this arrangement, the flange 153 on the side edge 143 of the first panel panel 123 in the lap joint 147 between the two panels is a corresponding recess on the side edge 丨 45 of the second panel panel. 155, the flange 153 on the side edge 145 of the second panel 123 is a corresponding recess 155 on the side edge 143 of the first panel. In the present embodiment, the mating spray between the flanges 167, 171 constituting the half lap joint 161 and the recesses 169, 173 is a frictional engagement whereby the inner edge of the 26 201144588 panel m is between 141 offers a buckle connection. With this arrangement, the inner edge hi of the panel panel and the corresponding inner panel of the adjacent panel can be matched by the knife. The mating inner rim 141 can be secured in any suitable manner, such as machine setting, chemical bonding or welding. In the illustrated women's row towel, the connection method is fixed by the razor, and the fasteners 175 such as bolts or rivets are used. It is advantageous to use a movable fastener to connect by mechanical fastening, as it will help to remove the outer casing 113 if repair or maintenance is required. The outer casing 113 has a buoyant structure. Based on this, each of the outer panel panels (2) has a π force. This can be borrowed from the square wire, for example, in a panel or into a plurality of workshops or in a panel filled with a buoyant material, such as a foamed material. In the present embodiment, the main body 131 of each of the panels 123 has a hollow structure 'the structure includes a skin layer (8)' having a skin block 183' with an outer surface 133, and an endothelial block defining The outer surface 135 of the exit pupil 135 and the endothelial block 185 are spaced apart from one another to define a confined space 187 therebetween. A series of bridging elements 189 are integrally formed with the outer skin block 183 and the inner skin block 185 and extend across the space 187 therebetween to provide reinforcement to the inner and outer skin blocks. In this embodiment the space is filled with air, but any suitable buoyant material may be shattered, including other gases or foaming materials. The interior of the peripheral 113 provides one or more misalignment points 〇9〇 that assist the movement of the buoyant actuator 10 once deployed in the water. This movement is usually performed by dragging 27 201144588 dragging action. The anchor point 190 is connected to the internal structure ηι to provide a robust arrangement. The internal structure 111 provides a central core 2〇1 which supports the outer casing. The internal structure U1 comprises a central column 2〇3 and a structure which is fixed to the central column 203. The central column 203 and the frame 2G5 are typically made primarily of metal which helps to ensure that the center of mass of the buoyant actuator 1 is lower than the center of buoyancy. The center post 203 includes an upper block 206 and a lower block 207. The upper block 206 includes a sheet central plate 208' which surrounds the center post 2Q3, and a fixed bracket 209' which is located below the center plate 2A8. The structure 205 includes an arm 210 that extends radially from the upper block 2〇6 of the center post 203, and a post 211 that is at the radially outer end of the lower block 207 of the center post 2〇3 and the arm 210. Extend between. Each of the arms 21A includes a frame member 213 that is fixed to a fixed bracket 209 with its radially inner end. The radially outer ends of each of the frame members 213 are supported by a post 211. The structure 205 includes a base 215 to which the outer casing 3 is attached. In the arrangement shown, the base 215 includes a fixed bracket 217 at the outer end of the frame member 213 to which the outer casing 3 can be locked using bolts. The structure 205 also includes a radial frame member 218 that extends between the lower block of the center post 2〇3 and the outer casing 113 to support the outer casing at the location on the inner structure 111, as best seen in FIG. 28 201144588 The radial arrangement of the arms 210 defines a space 2i9 between the arms that 'forms a portion of the flow path through the body, and when opened, water can follow it. • At the upper door 104 and the lower one 1Π6 Flow through the main body. The space 219 has a triangular configuration with its tip at the innermost. The door opening tool 115 is operable to adjust the amount of water flowing through the main body 101 between the upper door 1〇4 and the lower door 1〇6. The gate tool 115 includes a plurality of closure members that are configured as cover plates 221 that cooperate with each other to provide a barrier 222 across the entire flow path of the main body 101 between the upper door 104 and the lower door 106. The barrier 222 does not necessarily need to be finished. The more the ball is, the better it is. Each cover 221 is movable into and out of a state in which it cooperates with other cover plates to provide a barrier 222. When - or more of the cover plates 221 are removed from this state, the barrier slogs will open, allowing fluid to flow therethrough. In fact, the cover 221 is a slam-out that is set to be openable, and when in the closed state, a barrier 222 can be provided. When in the open state, the grabs each provide an opening in the barrier through which water can flow. In the illustrated women's volleyball, the "covers 221" each correspond to a space to open and close the flow space. The cover plate 221 is shaped to conform to the space 219. In the arrangement shown, each cover 221 includes an inner end 223, an outer end, and an opposite side 227. The configuration of the cover 221 is most clearly seen from Figs. 42, 43 and 44. Side 227 includes an inner block and an outer block 29 201144588 227b. The configuration of the side faces 227 allows the inner blocks 227a of adjacent cover plates 221 to be tight and adjacent to one another, as can be seen in Figure 40, wherein the cover is in a closed condition. This helps to form an effective barrier 222. The cover plate 221 is pivotally fixed to the frame 2〇5 so as to swing between the open state and the closed state of each space 219. In the closed state, the cover 221 extends through the space 219, thereby forming a barrier 222 and blocking the flow of water. Because of the pivotal attachment, each cover 221 can be pivoted away from its space 219, thereby exposing the space and opening the barrier 222 to allow water to flow therethrough. Figures 37, 37 and 39 show the cover 221 in the closed state. Fig. 19 shows the cover plate 221 partially turned away from the closed state. In the arrangement shown, each cover plate 221 is pivotally secured to the frame 205 adjacent its outer end 225 by a hinge 229. The inner end 223 is supported on the center plate 208 when the cover 221 is in the closed state. Barrier 222 is disposed and located within the boundaries of housing 113. Further, the cover 221 constituting the barrier 222 is held within the boundary of the outer casing 113 even in the fully open state. A latch mechanism 231 cooperates with each cover 221 to hold the cover in a closed state to prevent water from flowing through the body 1 (n. The latch mechanism 23i includes a releasable connector 238, which is in this embodiment A magnetic connector 239 is included. The magnetic connector 239 provides suction between the inner end 2 of each cover plate 221 and the adjacent portion of the central core 201. In the arrangement shown, the magnetic connection 239 includes a magnet tool 24, the magnet tool is located on the cover plate, adjacent to the inner end 223 of the 201140588, and a striker 243, the striker is located on the central column 203. The material of the striker 243 (such as steel or other ferromagnetic material) can be The magnetizer 241 is subjected to magnetic attraction, in the arrangement shown, by the central plate 208 of the central column 203. The magnetic connector 239 is operable to hold the cover plates 221 in a closed state until the cover is encountered. The force is sufficient to press the magnetic force, thereby forcing the magnetic connection to release the cover plate and swing away from the closed state to form an opening for the water to flow through the body 101. In the present embodiment, the magnet tool 241 includes a series of permanent magnets 245. , / The womenswear is housed in a body 247. The permanent magnets 245 can be of any suitable type. It is preferred to use permanent magnets having good ageing resistance. Neodymium magnets (also known as immersed iron boron magnets) are believed to be particularly suitable. Let the magnet 245 be isolated from the water environment in which the buoyant actuator is operated. In the combination of the mechanical condition and the buoyancy of the 1G action, the cover plate 221 can be as excessively _, in fact, it is suddenly Closing instead of gently closing. If this problem is not alleviated, it may cause the cover 22i itself, the latch mechanism 231, and other parts of the internal structure (1) to be damaged and damaged. For the sake of _, the contact surface can be A damper for a certain type of damper. The damper can be in the form of an elastic molded part, attached to either or _ _ silk 'clear material should be suitable for (10) suppression of energy characteristics: for example, elastic material can be attached to Each cover 201144588 board 221 or the mating part of the internal structure iii, such as the striker 243, or attached to both. Of course, other damping arrangements are also possible; for example, the swinging action of the cover 221 It can be suppressed by hydraulic means or by electrical (eddy current) damping control. It may be advantageous to provide elastic damping on the contact surface and to suppress the swinging action by hydraulic or electrical (eddy current) means. Figures 46 and 47 show A variation of the magnet tool 241, which provides protection for the permanent magnet 245, may also provide some physical damping when contacting the striker 243. In this variation, the housing 247 contains a non-magnetic, non-porous material (eg, Plastic polymer), the permanent magnet 245 is loaded into the inside. The plastic polymer material preferably has some elastic properties to provide some physical damping. It is believed that polyurethane, acrylic and polymer legs! ^ is particularly suitable as a shell Plastic polymer of body 247. Permanent magnet 245 is typically cast into housing 247. This arrangement is quite advantageous 'because the permanent magnets 245 can be confined to 'place them in a position within the housing and relative to each other. The body 247 presents a contact surface for facing the striker (10). In the arrangement shown, the permanent magnet 245 is internally eroded relative to the contact surface 251 to provide a cushioning portion 253 for the housing between the contact surface 251 and the permanent magnet. The contact surface 251 can also serve as a wear surface for contact between the magnet tool 241 and the platen 243. The permanent magnet 245 of the inner drum is protected from the wear. 201144588 The housing 247 is normally removed and replaced as appropriate. - In the present embodiment, the buffer portion 253 is integrally formed with the housing 247. - In another arrangement, the cushioning may be provided by a layer of cushioning material applied to the housing 247 for contact with the striker 243. Although not shown, cushioning can also be provided on the striker 243. For example, the striker 243 can be supported on a shock absorbing fixed arrangement. The shock absorbing fixing arrangement may include a rubber base on which the striker 243 is elastically supported. In the second embodiment, the barrier 222 provided by the cover plate 221 extends throughout the entire chamber 110' following the normal direction of the flow of water passing through the main body 101 between the upper door 104 and the lower door 1〇6. The cover 221 is generally capable of approximately 90 degrees of arcuate movement between the fully closed state and the fully open state. Under this range of movement, in some combinations of hydrodynamic conditions and buoyancy actuators in the moving water body, the cover may be closed with excessive force. As mentioned above, damping can be provided to mitigate this potential problem. 〇 Another way to reduce the excessive force of the cover plate 221 is to reduce the range of movement between the fully closed state and the fully open state of the cover plate, and thereby reduce the hydrodynamic condition of the cover plate in the moving water body when it is released from the closed state. The degree of influence of the buoyancy actuator 10 action. The buoyant actuator 10 according to the third embodiment employs this method as shown in Figs. 48, 49 and 50. The buoyant actuator 1 according to the third embodiment is identical in many respects to the buoyant actuator according to the first embodiment, and uses the same reference numeral to refer to 33 201144588 as the same portion. In the buoyant actuator 1 according to the third embodiment, the barrier 222 has a tilting structure so that when the respective cover plates 221 are in the closed state, they are obliquely between the upper door 104 and the lower door 1〇6. The direction of water flow through the main body 1〇1. Specifically, each of the cover plates 221 is inclined to the direction of the upper door 104; that is, when in the closed state, the inner end 223 of each cover plate 221 is closer to the upper door 1〇4 and farther from the outer end 225, as shown in FIG. 48. Shown. In this way, the range of movement of the cover between the fully closed state and the fully open state is reduced. With this arrangement, the cover plate 221 can provide the barrier 222 with a slanted and slightly tapered configuration when in the closed state. The internal structure including the central column 203 and the architecture 205 has been modified to accommodate this arrangement. In particular, the arm 210 defining the space 219 therebetween takes a slanted configuration. In addition, the center post 203 includes a head portion 26 that covers the inner end 223 of the cover plate 221 in the closed shape (four) and provides a striker 243 for the magnetic connector 239 that functions as the latch mechanism 231. In particular, head 261 includes a plurality of segments 263 that each define a striker 2 commit. The architecture 205 includes a star wheel structure 27 that includes a slanted upper frame member 273 and a slanted lower frame member 275 that meet at their outer ends toward the fixed plate 277, the outer casing! ! 3 can be fixed to the fixing plate. With this arrangement, the upper frame member 273 defines the arm 210 and the space between them 219°. Referring now to Figures 51 and 52, the buoyancy 34 201144588 according to the fourth embodiment is shown. The buoyancy actuator comprises a hollow body thanks to the body. It has an upper end and a lower creep 305, each of which opens into a hollow in the body. The interior 3〇7. In the hollow interior, define a cavity (4), which contains a controlled flow path. When the hybrid is started, water can flow through the main body along the Wei path between the open upper end 3〇3 and the open lower end secret. A gate tool controls the flow through the body 3〇1 between the open upper end 303 and the open lower end. In the same way as the previous transmission, the gate 311 can operate with a predetermined flow. When the buoyant actuator 10 encounters a thirsty sea condition, the undulating motion transmitted to the buoyant actuator produces a predetermined flow surface difference. The door opening tool 311 includes a plurality of cover plates 313 that are configured to mate with one another to provide a barrier 315 for the entire flow path through the body 3〇1 between the open upper end 303 and the open lower end 305. The barrier 315 does not necessarily need to completely block the flow through the body 301, and only needs to block the flow. Each of the cover plates 313 is movable into and out of a state in which it cooperates with the other cover plates to provide a barrier 315. When one or more of the cover plates 313 are removed from this state, the barrier 315 opens to allow fluid to flow therethrough. As with the previous embodiment, the cover 313 is a hatch that is configured to be openable and closable, and a barrier 315 can be provided when in the closed state. When in the open state, the hatches each provide an opening in the barrier 315 through which water can flow. In the present embodiment, the cover 313 is pivotally fixed so as to swing between an open state and a closed state. In the arrangement shown, the cover plate 313 is pivotally secured to the pivot 317, which is defined by a hinge 319 that is secured to the body 301 35 201144588. The cover plate 313 is operatively coupled to the buoyancy device 32. The power device biases the cover plate 313 into a closed state. In the arrangement shown, the 'foreign device 321' is disposed in the main body 3〇1 (four). A stopper 323 is engaged with each buoyancy device 321 to limit the upward movement of the device under the influence of buoyancy. Once the cover plate 313 is swung upward from the closed state (as shown in FIG. 52) to the open state (shown in FIG. 51), the buoyancy device 321 moves downward from the stopper 323 against the buoyancy effect. When the pressure difference on the open cover 313 is lowered to a sufficient extent, the buoyancy on the buoyancy 321 causes the buoyancy device to return to contact with the stopper 323, thereby returning the cover 313 to the closed state. In the present embodiment, the cover plate 313 is supported in a cantilever manner within the chamber 3〇9; that is, the cover plate 313 extends from the hinge 319 into the chamber 309 in an unsupported manner. With this arrangement, the construction of the cover plate 313 can be incorporated into some internal miscellaneous 'by allowing the money plate to deflect in a closed state to a certain extent in response to the downward force of the hydrodynamics (as shown by the dashed line in Fig. 52). . This may be advantageous as the flexibility of the cover plate 313 provides some cushioning during the closing action of the cover. As described in several embodiments of the prior buoyancy actuator 10, in some combinations of hydrodynamic conditions and buoyancy actuator 10 action, the cover plate forming the barrier may be closed with excessive force, in fact being slammed Close instead of gently closing. Several damping arrangements have been disclosed, including the mention of hydraulic damping. Referring now to Figures 53, 54 and 55, there is shown a portion of a 36 201144588 buoyancy actuator ίο in accordance with a fifth embodiment. The buoyant actuator ι〇 package according to the present embodiment includes a gate tool 351 comprising a plurality of cover plates 353 (only one shown) 'the cover plates are arranged to cooperate with each other to provide a barrier throughout the flow path 'The same as in the case of the previous embodiment. The buoyant actuator 1 according to the present embodiment further includes a hydraulic damper 355 that assists in closing the respective cover plates 353 in a buffering manner. The hydraulic damper 355 includes a damper cylinder 357 including a cylinder 3 and 〇 a piston 36. The piston 361 includes a piston head 363 and a piston shaft 365. The piston head 363 is loaded into the cylinder 359 to divide the cylinder into two chambers 367, 369. The chamber 367 is opposite the piston shaft 365 and includes a spring 371 for biasing the piston 361 into an extended state. The chamber 367 also includes a port 373' for controlling the entry and exit of fluids (generally referred to as water in this embodiment) from the surrounding seawater environment. A spring buffer H 375 ' is attached to the free end of the piston shaft 365 for contact with each of the cover plates 353. 〇 When the cover 353 is in the closed state (as shown in FIG. 53), the bumper 375 is in contact with each of the cover plates 353. The piston 361 is located in the cylindrical foot_retracted state, and is bounced! 371 is again compressed. Once the cover plate 353 is removed from the closed state (as shown in Figure 54), the cover plate 353 is separated from the bumper 375, allowing the piston 361 to elongate under the influence of the compressed spring 371. The extension of the piston causes the chamber 367 to gradually enlarge, which in turn causes water to be torn through the chamber through the port 373. Once the cover 353 has been acted upon (as shown in Figure 55), the cover 353 first contacts the buffer 375' which provides some initial cushioning by the elastic nature. The continuous return action of the cover plate 353 37 201144588 exerts a force on the piston 361 causing the piston to retract. Retraction of the piston 361 causes the chamber 367 to gradually contract, which in turn causes water to drain from the chamber 367 via the port 373. The size of the port 373 adjusts the rate at which water is discharged from the chamber 367' thereby providing some damping. Thus, the cover plate 353 completes its closing action in a fork-controlled manner without excessive force. Referring now to Figure 56, a sixth embodiment of the present invention is directed to a wave energy conversion system 400 which includes several Units 4〇1, each unit being a device according to the previous embodiment, and each unit having a buoyant actuator 10. With this female volleyball, each buoyancy actuator 10 is configured as a buoyant actuator array 403. Any number of buoyant actuators 1〇 can be provided in the array. The spacing between cells 401 and the pattern of arrays 4〇3 will be optimally configured depending on the actual sea level wavelength and wave direction. Depending on the implementation, the equipment is operated in conjunction with a closed system (not shown), energy in the form of a working fluid can be utilized, for example in a power plant or desalination plant. It is apparent from the foregoing that each of the embodiments provides a buoyant actuator that releases energy, which is relatively lightly re-recorded and can be effectively deactivated in the case of bad weather in order to protect itself from damage. In addition, it should be transferred that this (4) is fine and secret to the scope of the examples that are heard. Although the described embodiments all have a modular structure, it should be understood that they are shipped in accordance with this paragraph 38 201144588 | '. Unless the context dictates otherwise, 'a buoyant actuator that does not exclude any other invention may be constructed as a single unit throughout the description and patent application, otherwise the term "comprising" means incorporating the thing, . [Simple diagram description] Can control part of the device; Figure! Is a transflection of the buoyant actuator of the first embodiment, which forms a marine wave. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the buoyant actuator; FIG. 3 is a plan view of the buoyant actuator; Figure 5 is a side view of the buoyant actuator block of Figure 4; Figure 6 is a plan view of Figure 4, particularly showing the door tool of the buoyant actuator; Figure 7 A plan view of the actuator gate tool showing its open state; Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view of the buoyant actuator block with the closed door tool in an open state; Figure 9 is a side view of the buoyant actuator block shown in Figure 8. Figure 11 is a schematic perspective view of the support structure; Figure 12 is a plan view of the support structure; Figure 13 is a schematic perspective view of the device of the set; Figure 14 is the buoyancy shown in Figure 2 Figure 15 is a perspective view of the buoyant actuator of the second embodiment, which forms part of the ocean 39 201144588 wave energy control device; Figure 16 is a schematic side view of the arrangement shown in Figure 15; Is the bottom plane of the buoyant actuator of the second embodiment Figure 18 is a side view of the buoyant actuator; Figure 19 is similar to Figure 18, but partially showing the internal structure of the buoyant actuator; Figure is a bottom perspective view of the buoyant actuator; Figure 21 is another of the buoyancy actuator Figure 2 is a partial bottom plan view of the buoyant actuator; Figure 23 is a partial perspective view of the buoyant actuator showing the upper row of panels forming the buoyant actuator housing; Figure 24 is Figure 23 Figure 25 is an exploded view of the upper row of panels; Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view of the upper row of panels; Figure 27. is a partial perspective view of the buoyancy-induced lungs, showing the lower row of panels forming the outer casing 28 is a side view of the arrangement shown in FIG. 27; FIG. 29 is a side view of four interconnecting panels of the outer casing; FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the interconnecting panel shown in FIG. 29; Schematic cross-sectional view, showing the joint between them; = is a further section of the two panels, the special axis shows the joint between them; the figure is an internal elevation view of a panel; Figure 34 is similar to Figure 33, but For external elevation view; 201144588 Figure 35 is a perspective view of the panel viewed from above; Figure 36 is the interior of the buoyancy actuator Figure 37 is a plan view of the internal structure; Figure 38 is a side view of the internal structure; Figure 39 is a partial perspective view of the internal structure; Figure 40 is a plan view of the arrangement shown in Figure 39; Figure 41 Figure 42 is a perspective view of a cover plate forming a portion of the buoyancy actuator; Figure 43 is a plan view of the cover plate; Figure 44 is a side view of the seesaw; Figure 45 is a magnet An exploded perspective view of the tool, which is part of the magnetic connector of each of the cover plates of the buoyant actuator; Fig. 46 is a schematic plan view of a variation of the magnet tool; Fig. 47 is a schematic side view of the arrangement shown in Fig. 46; Figure 49 is a side elevational view of a portion of the internal structure of the buoyant actuator of Figure 48; Figure 50 is a schematic side elevational view of the head of the internal structure of Figure 49; Figure 51 is a schematic side view of the buoyant actuator of the fourth embodiment, showing the cover plate in an open state; Figure 52 is similar to Figure 51, but the cover plate is in a closed state to form a barrier; Figure 53 is Partial view of the buoyant actuator of the fifth embodiment Specifically, a 201144588 side-closed _ lower cover, a damper red gang, the damper tool is used to suppress the closing action of the cover; Figure 54 is similar to Figure 53, but the cover is in the pendulum The state of the damper guard; Fig. 55 is also similar to Fig. 53 'but the cover is shown in the return path and begins to contact the damper tool; and Fig. 56 is a schematic plan view of a set of wave energy conversion systems, A buoyant actuator of any of the above embodiments is included. [Main component symbol description] Seawater body 12 Pump mechanism 15 Main body 21 Chamber 24 Architecture 27 Seabed 14 Tether 17 Block 25 Chamber interior wall 28 Buoyant actuator ίο Equipment ^ Water surface 13 Connector 16 Support structure 23 External wall 26 wall portion 29 Gate tool 31 Cover plate 33 Hinge 35 Lock mechanism 37 Connector 39 Magnetic connector 41 Plate 43 Central core 49 Architecture 47 Pillar 51 Side 54 Handle 59, 61 Short pier 45 Side plate 53 End plate 55, 57 Main body 101 Upper end 103 Lower end 105 Side 107 Hollow interior 109 Chamber 110 Upper door 104 Lower door 106 Internal structure 111 Housing 113 Gate tool 115 42 201144588 Block 121 Panel 123 Upper row 125 Lower row 127 Upper edge 128 Lower edge 129

镶 panel body 131 outer surface 133 inner surface 135 edge 137 outer edge 139 inner edge 141 opposite side edge 143 ' 145 panels 123a, 123b, 123c opposite side edges 143a, 145a, 145b side edge 143c joint 147 fastener 149 notch 151 convex Edge 153 recess 155 inner edge 141a, 141d joint 161 first notch 163 second notch 165 outer flange 167 inner recess 169 inner flange 171 outer recess 173 cortex 181 outer skin block 183 inner end block 185 confined space 187 Bridging Element 189 Anchoring Point 190 Central Core 201 Central Column 203 Architecture 205 Upper Block 206 Lower Block 207 Central Board 208 Mounting Bracket 209 Arm 210 Pillar 211 Frame Element 213 Base 215 Mounting Bracket 217 Frame Element 218 Space 219 Cover Plate 221 Barrier 222 Inner End 223 Outer End 225 Opposite Side 227 Inner Block 227a Outer Block 227b Locking Mechanism 231 Connector 238 Magnetic Connector Magnet Tool 241 Impact Plate 243 Permanent Magnet 245 43 201144588 Housing 247 Contact Surface 251 Buffer Section 253 Head 261 Section 263 Upper Frame Element 273 Lower Frame Element 275 Mounting Plate 277 Body 301 Upper End 303 Lower End 305 Hollow Interior 307 Chamber 309 Gate Tool 311 Cover 313 Barrier 315 Pivot 317 Comparison key 319 Buoyancy device 321 Stopper 323 Gate tool 351 Cover plate 353 Hydraulic damper 355 Damping cylinder 357 Cylinder 359 Piston 361 Piston head 363 Piston shaft 365 Chamber 367, 369 Spring 371 Port 373 Elastic Buffer 375 Wave Energy Conversion System 400 Unit 401 Array 403 44

Claims (1)

201144588 VII. Patent application scope: . 丨· A buoyant actuator responsive to fluctuations, comprising a body defining an internal volume containing at least one gate tool for varying the buoyancy actuator The degree of response of the undulation, the sluice tool comprising a plurality of closing elements arranged to cooperate with each other to provide a barrier in a flow path through the body, each closing element being movable into and out of a state in which the state is The yoke cooperates with other closing elements to provide a barrier, wherein the barrier has a slanted configuration such that each of the closing elements traverses the direction of water flow of the body when in the closed state. 2. A buoyant actuator according to the scope of claim 1 wherein the gate tool is confined within the internal volume. 3. A buoyant actuator according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the gate tool allows water to flow through the body of the buoyant actuator. 4. A buoyant actuator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gate/tool responds to a particular sea condition. 〇5. The buoyant actuator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the closing elements is movable between a closed state and an open state, the closed state being a normal state, which prevents water from flowing through the body, and the open state allows Water flows through the body. 6. The buoyancy actuator according to claim 5, wherein a releasable connector is provided 'the connector releasably holds the closing member in a closed state'. The releasable connector is actuatable Release the closing element and move the closing element from the closed state to the open state to form an open state. 45 201144588 7. A buoyant actuator according to claim 6 wherein the releasable connector comprises a magnetic connector. 8. A buoyant actuator according to claim 7 wherein the closing element comprises a cover. 9. The buoyant actuator according to claim 8 wherein the cover plate is pivotally movable between a closed state and an open state, the closed state being a normal state, which prevents water from flowing through the body, and the cover is open. In the state, it will swing outward to let the water flow through the main body. 10. A buoyant actuator according to claim 7 wherein the magnetic connector comprises a magnet tool and a mating portion, the magnet tool being located on the closing member adjacent the inner end thereof, the mating portion magnetically attracting the magnet tool. 11. A buoyant actuator according to claim 10, wherein the magnet tool comprises a series of permanent magnets, the permanent magnets being mounted in a housing. 12. The buoyant actuator according to claim n, wherein the housing presents a contact surface for facing the mating portion of the magnetic connector, and the permanent magnet handle is in-line for the contact surface. 13. A buoyant actuator according to the scope of claim 5, wherein the housing provides a cushioning portion between the contact surface and the permanent magnet. 14. A buoyant actuator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the barrier element provided by the closing element extends throughout the entire flow path, following a conventional direction of water flow through the body. 15. The buoyant actuator according to claim 14 wherein each of the closing members 46 201144588 is obliquely open to the upper end of the body. 16. A buoyant actuator according to claim 4, wherein the body is arranged to have a longitudinal extent and provide a flow path along which water can flow through the body parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body. 17. The buoyant actuator of claim 14 wherein the body has a frustum-conical configuration having an upper end, a lower end, and a side extending between the ends. 〇 18. A buoyant actuator according to claim 17 wherein the side edges have a convex shape and the middle bulges. 19. A buoyant actuator according to the patent application U, wherein the body has a modular structure. 20. The buoyant actuator of claim 14 wherein the body comprises an internal structure that supports an outer casing defining an upper end, a lower end, and a side edge. 〇 21. A buoyant actuator according to claim 20, wherein the outer casing comprises a plurality of blocks' the plurality of blocks are arranged as panels for joining together. 22. A buoyant actuator according to claim 21, wherein each of the panels has a generally square configuration. 23. A buoyant actuator according to claim 22, wherein the connection between adjacent panels comprises a semi-lap joint. 24. A buoyant actuator according to claim i or 2, wherein the body is provided with one or more anchor points which, when deployed in the water, allow the 47 201144588 buoyancy actuator to be easily moved. 25. The buoyancy actuator according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a damper for suppressing the action of each of the closing members to be in a closed state. 26. According to the scope of patent application! Or a two-volume buoyant actuator in which the barrier provided by the closing element extends throughout the entire flow path, still in the normal direction of the water flow through the body. 27. A buoyant actuator responsive to fluctuations, comprising a body having a strip path along which water can flow, and a door tool for controlling flow along the flow path The gate tool includes a plurality of closed 7G members arranged to cooperate with each other to provide a barrier to the entire flow path through the body, each of the closing members being movable into and out of a state in which the other closing members are Cooperating to provide a barrier, the screen b in the middle has an inclined structure such that each of the closing elements traverses the direction of the water flow of the body when it is in a closed state. 28. According to the buoyant actuator of the patent application 帛27 item, the ejection barrier is placed and located within the boundary of the body, and the closing elements therein are within the boundary of the body, even in the fully open state. 9. A buoyant actuator according to the scope of claim 27 or 28, wherein the barrier provided by the closing element extends throughout the entire flow fin f, following the normal direction of the water flow through the slit. 30. According to the application for the special fiber circumference 29th _ buoyancy wire, a kit is set up and used to assemble and assemble the buoyancy actuator. The kit group includes a branch structure 48 201144588 structure and several blocks, several blocks Used to connect to the support structure to assemble into a buoyant actuator.