ROTOR SHIP Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC B63H9/02 

FIELD: shipbuilding; building of rotor ships.

SUBSTANCE: proposed rotor ship has hull, rotors with drive and electric power sources, as well as rudder. Used as electric power sources are wave electric generators; each electric generator has magnetic armature connected with float and placed in vertical guide made from non-conducting material in form of perforated tube for communication surrounding medium, as well as stator winding enclosed in magnetic circuit and placed in box embracing the guide. Ship is also equipped with storage batteries for supply of electric current to them from wave electric generators. Rotor ship is provided with computer for control of her machinery and electric system. Wave generators may be protected with shields.

EFFECT: avoidance or reduction of consumption of fuel consumed by shipboard electric generator engine.

3 cl, 2 dwg