WAVE ENERGY PLANT Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: power engineering; conversion of wave energy into electric energy. SUBSTANCE: floats are placed on water, and frame with platform, unit with bevel and cylindrical gears and wheels, and power takeoff shaft is arranged above water surface. Flywheel and clutch for connection with electric generator are installed on power takeoff shaft. Middle float is secured on ends of rods. Side floats are rigidly connected with ends of increased length rods. Opposite ends of all rods are provided with holes located on common axis. Floats are mechanically coupled with power takeoff shaft and are made in form of triangular prism with projecting edges. EFFECT: reduced speed fluctuations of electric generator, increased power output and efficiency. 3 dwg