"SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BY ABSORPTION OF OCEAN WAVE ENERGY"

3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BY ABSORPTION OF OCEAN WAVE ENERGY

4. DESCRIPTION:

Technical Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention relates to energy convertors. More particularly, the invention relates to a system and method for converting floating wave energy to electrical energy.

Background of the Invention

[0002] Conventionally, there are many apparatus and procedures available for generating electrical energy by utilizing wave energy. Some known apparatus use only rotational direction for converting wave energy and a flywheel for storing rotational energy, while some other apparatus use both rotational directions and a flywheel. However, the number of components used to make up these conventional systems is high. The devices used for generating electricity in the ocean wave power system are too complex and have low efficiency in the conversion of electromechanical energy.

[0003] The procedures employed in the conventional systems are not economically competitive. This is due to the conventional sealing of rotating parts requires continuous maintenance, which increases operating cost over a given period of time. Other apparatuses use a rigid structure for guiding the movement of a float, however, the rigid characteristics of the structure increases stress on the structure due to the continuous ocean wave motion.

[0004] Still another process employed for generating electricity is by utilizing wave energy and converting the linear motion of waves into operating motion of a generator. The system uses a floating working body for conversion of linear motion of aquatic waves either into circular or linear motion of the generator. The above mentioned process is expensive and complex because the production costs of the spare parts involved in making up the system is high. [0005] In the light of aforementioned discussion, there exists a need for an economical system and process which could generate electrical energy by efficiently converting the floating wave energy.

Brief Summary of the invention

[0006] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts, disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0007] It is an objective of the present invention is to provide a cost effective simple process for producing electrical energy by utilizing wave energy.

[0008] Another objective of the present invention is to produce electrical energy by utilizing the pressure exerted by movable floats and gear system.

[0009] A system and method for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy are disclosed. According to a first aspect the system . includes, a plurality of floating elements.

[0010] According to the first aspect the system includes, a plurality of one way systems coupled to the plurality of floating elements and configured to reciprocate in a vertical direction, whereby a floating movement of the plurality of floating elements exerts a pressure for enabling the reciprocation in vertical direction.

[0011] According to the first aspect the system includes, a vertically elevated supporting poll for receiving energy from the plurality one way systems fastened through a plurality of bearing systems, whereby a reciprocating movement of the plurality of one way systems transfers the energy. [0012] According to the first aspect the system includes, a oaiancea wneei rasienea ιο xne vertically elevated supporting poll and configured to receive and store a rotational energy from the vertically elevated supporting poll.

[0013] According to the first aspect the system includes, a main gear positioned above a balanced wheel and fastened to the vertically elevated supporting poll for receiving the rotational energy.

[0014] According to the first aspect the system includes, a generator comprising a gear system, whereby a rotation of the main gear over the gear system enables a generation of electricity, whereby the balanced wheel configured to transfer the stored rotational energy for enabling a continuous rotation of the main gear.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the system includes a plurality of floating elements.

[0016] According to the second aspect the system includes, a plurality of cut gears secured to a support stand, whereby the plurality of floating elements coupled to the support stand for enabling a rotation.

[0017] According to the second aspect the system includes, a plurality of one way gears configured to rotate over the plurality of cut gears, whereby a movement of the plurality of floating elements enables the rotation of the plurality of cut gears.

[0018] According to the second aspect the system includes, a vertically elevated supporting poll for receiving energy by a rotation of the plurality of one way gears, whereby a force exerted by the plurality of floating elements enables a rotation of the plurality of cut gear and further enables the rotation of the plurality of one way gears. [0019] According to the second aspect the system memoes, a oaiancea wneei rastenea ιο tne vertically elevated supporting poll and configured to receive and store a rotational energy by the rotation of the vertically elevated supporting poll.

[0020] According to the second aspect the system includes, a main gear positioned above a balanced wheel and fastened to the vertically elevated supporting poll for receiving the rotational energy transferred by the balanced wheel through the vertically elevated supporting poll,

[0021] According to the second aspect the system includes, a generator comprising a gear system, whereby a rotation of the main gear over the gear system enables a generation of electricity, whereby the balanced wheel configured to transfer the stored rotational energy for enabling a continuous rotation of the main gear.

[0022] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the system includes at least one floating element.

[0023] According to the third aspect the system includes, at least one rack with a plurality of tooth connected to the at least one floating element through a horizontally extended arm for receiving a pressure exerted by the at least one floating element.

[0024] According to the third aspect the system includes, a rack gear configured to run over the plurality of tooth of the at least one rack.

[0025] According to the third aspect the system includes, a supporting poll configured to receive a rotational energy from the rack gear, whereby a pressure exerted by the at least one floating element on the at least one rack enables a movement of the at least one rack while enabling the movement of the rack gear over the plurality of tooth. [0026] According to the third aspect the system inciuues, a oaiancea wneei iasienea to me supporting poll and configured to receive and store a rotational energy by the rotation of the supporting poll.

[0027] According to the third aspect the system includes, a main gear fastened to the supporting poll for receiving the rotational energy transferred by the rack gear through the supporting poll.

[0028] According to the third aspect the system includes, a generator comprising a gear system, whereby a rotation of the main gear over the gear system enables a generation of electricity, whereby the balanced wheel configured, to transfer the stored rotational energy for enabling a continuous rotation of the main gear.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and wherein:

[0030] FIG. l is a diagram depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and one way system.

[0031] FIG.2 is a diagram depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and cut gears.

[0032] FIG.3 is a diagram depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of wave ocean energy utilizing floats and one way working rack. [0033] FIG.4 is a diagram depicting a system for prouucing eiecincai energy oy aosorpuon oi wave ocean energy utilizing floats and one way system placed on a ship.

[0034] FIG.5 is a diagram depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and cut gears placed on a ship.

[0035] FIG.6 is a diagram depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and one way working rack on a ship.

[0036] FIG.7 is a diagram depicting a flexible electrical energy generating system secured to the floating elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0038] The use of "including", "comprising" or "having" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms "first", "second", and "third", and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0039] Referring to FIG. l is a diagram 100 depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and one way system. According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, floats 102a and 102b are placed in an ocean and are coupled to a vertically elevated poll 122 placeu ai a preueieniuneu uepin m an ocean, i ne system further includes arms 104a and 104b connected between movable floats 102a and 102b, one way systems 106a and 106b horizontally extending from the poll 122. The one way systems 106a and 106b receives a pressure exerted by the movable floats 102a and 102b through the arms 104a and 104b. The pressure exerted by the movable floats 102a and 102b enables a movement of the shaft present in the one way systems 106a and 106b. The floats 102a and 102b may include but not limited to wood, plastic and metal or any element that has the floating property.

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[0040] In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 further includes bearings 108a, 108b and 108c for enabling a rotation of the vertically elevated poll. The one way systems 106a and 106b may include but other way gears including but not limited to clutch, ball bearings, roller bearings and the like. The bearings 108a, 108b and 108c are enclosed in a bearing enclosure including supporting poll 112a, 112b, and 112c. A balance wheel or flywheel 114 is fastened to the vertically elevated poll 122 and configured to receive an energy applied by the one way systems 106a and 106b through the vertically elevated poll 122 and rotates for transferring the rotational energy to a main gear 116. The balance wheel or flywheel 1 14 is configured to conserve or store the energy transferred by the poll 122 for enabling a continuous rotation of the system. The main gear 1 16 placed at a distal end of the poll is configured to run over a generator gear 118 attached to a shaft extending from the generator 120. The rotation of the generator gear enables a generation of the electricity by the generator.

[0041] Referring to FIG.2 is a diagram 200 depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and cut gears. According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter, the system includes multiple floating elements 202a 202b, multiple cut gears 210a 210b, multiple one way gear systems 214a 214b, a vertically elevated supporting poll or supporting shaft 224, a balanced wheel or fly wheel 212, a main gear 218, a generator 222 and a generator gear 220. The floats 2102a and 202b may include but not limited to wood, plastic and metal or any element that has the floating property.

[0042] In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter, the multiple floating elements 202a and 202b are coupled to the support stand 206 through supporting arms 204a and 204b. The support stand 206 includes bushes 208a and 208b for fastening the cut gears 210a and 210b to the support stand 206. The muiiipie noaiing eiemenis zuza ana ZUZD aosoro the floating wave energy and exert a pressure on the cut gears 210a and 210b through the supporting arms 204a and 204b. The pressure exerted by the floating elements 202a and 202b on the cut gears 210a and 210b enable a rotation of the cut gears over the main gears 214a and 214b. The rotation of the main gears 214a and 214b rotates the vertically elevated supporting poll 224 thereby rotating the balanced wheel 212. The balanced wheel 212 conserves or stores the rotational energy transferred by the supporting poll 224 for enabling a continuous rotation of the system. The rotation of the vertically elevated supporting poll 224 rotates the main gear 218 which runs over a generator gear 220. The main gear 218 and the generator gear 220 are configured to attain the predefined rpm of the generator 222. The rotation of the generator shaft coupled to the generator gear 220 at required rpm enables a generation of the electricity. The system 200 further includes bearings 226a, 226b and 226c for enabling a rotation of the vertically elevated poll. The bearings 226a, 226b and 226c are enclosed in a bearing enclosure including supporting poll 216a, 2,16b, and 216c.

[0043] Referring to FIG.3 is a diagram 300 depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and one way working rack. In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter, the system 300 includes a floating element 302 connected to a one way rack 312 through a supporting arm 304. The system 300 further includes a rack gear 314 configured to run over the tooth of the one way rack 312, while the one way rack 312 receives a pressure exerted by the floating member and reciprocates in a vertical direction. The vertical reciprocation of the one way rack 312 enables the one way rack gear 314 to run over its tooth, thereby transferring the energy gained to the supporting poll or shaft 316.The floats 302a and 302b may include but not limited to wood, plastic and metal or any element that has the floating property.

[0044] In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter, the system 300 further includes bearings 318a and 318b fastened to the supporting poll 316 for enabling its rotation. The bearings 318a and 318b are enclosed in a bearing enclosure including supporting poll. A main gear 320 is fastened to the supporting poll 316 for receiving the rotational energy gained by it through the rack gear 314. A shaft extending from the generator 324 is coupled to a generator gear 322. The main gear 320 is enabled to run over the generator gear 322 for enabling the rotation of the shaft for generating the electricity. /\ oracKei juo is piaceu over a supporting member or shape 310 and placed over a stand 308 which is secured to the arm 304. The system includes a balanced wheel or fly wheel 326 for storing the rotational energy and enabling a continuous rotation of the system.

[0045] Referring to FIG.4 is a diagram 400 depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and one way system placed on a ship. According to a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the floating movement of the ship 402 is captured by the system for generating the electrical energy. The system is similar to the system 100 described in FIG.1. The system 400 depicts a vertically elevated poll 422, arms 404a and 404b, one way systems 406a and 406b, bearings 408a, 408b and 408c enclosed in a casing, a balanced wheel 414, bearing supporting polls 412a, 412b and 412c, a main gear 416, a generator 424 with a generator gear 418. The arms 404a and 404b exert a pressure captured by the ship and transfer to the one way systems 406a and 406b for enabling a rotation of the main gear 416 over the generator gear for generating the electricity.

[0046] Referring to FIG.5 is a diagram 500 depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and cut gears placed on a ship. In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system 500 is similar to the system 200 described in FIG.2. The system 500 includes , multiple cut gears 510a 510b, multiple one way gear systems 514a 514b, a vertically elevated supporting poll or supporting shaft 524, a balanced wheel 518, a main gear 520, a generator 524 arid a generator gear 522. The floating movement of the ship 502 is captured by the system for generating the electrical energy. The system further includes a support stand 506 connected to the ship 502 through the supporting arms 504a and 504b. The support stand 506 includes bushes 508a and 508b for fastening the cut gears 510a and 510b to the support stand 506, bearings 512a and 512b for enabling a rotation of the vertically elevated supporting poll, enclosures 16a and 516b for enclosing the bearings 512a and 512b.

[0047] Referring to FIG.6 is a diagram 600 depicting a system for producing electrical energy by absorption of ocean wave energy utilizing floats and one way working rack placed on a ship. The system 600 is similar to the system 300 described in FIG.3. The system includes a one way working rack 612 coupled to the ship 602 through an arm out, a me* gear u it, a supporting pon o io, bearing systems 618a and 618b enclosed in the enclosures, bearing supporting polls 626a, 626b, a main gear 620, and a generator 624 with a generator gear 622. A bracket 606 is placed over a supporting member 610 and placed over a stand 608 which is secured to the arm 604. The system includes a balanced wheel or fly wheel 626 for storing the rotational energy and enabling a continuous rotation of the system.

[0048] Referring to FIG.7 is a diagram 700 depicting a flexible electrical energy generating system secured to the floating elements. The electrical energy generating system described in FIG. l is secured in each individual float 702a and 702b and the two electrical energy generating systems can be coupled with supporting arms 704a and 704b. The floating movement of the two floats 702a and 702b exerts a pressure on the electrical energy generating systems for enabling a rotation of the one way systems 706a, 706b, 706c, 706d. The rotation of the one way systems 706a, 706b, 706c, and 706d enables a rotation of the supporting polls 722 and 724. The balanced wheels 714a and 714b conserves the rotational energy transferred by the supporting polls 722 and 724 for enabling a continuous rotation of the system for generating the electrical energy. The bearings 708a, 708b, 708c, 708d, 708e, 708f enable a rotation of the supporting polls. The main gears 716a and 716b receive the rotational energy from the supporting polls 722 and 724 and run over the generator gears 718a and 718b for enabling a generation of the electricity by the generators 720a and 720b. In accordance with a non limiting exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter the bearing systems 708a,708b,708c,708d,708e,708f may be enclosed in enclosures with supporting polls 712a,712b,712c,712d,712e,712f.

[0049] While specific embodiments of the invention have been shown and described in detail to illustrate the inventive principles, it will be understood that the invention may be embodied otherwise without departing from such principles.