Abstract: The invention relates to a device for energy conversion from wave movement in water, comprising a frame connectable to the bottom, a container for containing a gas, which container is formed by at least two parts, a first part connected to the frame and a second part displaceable in vertical direction relative to the first container part, energy converting means for energy conversion from the displacement of the second container part, and means for varying the volume of the space in the container intended for containing gas.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 10, 2001
Assignee:
A.W.S.B.V.
Inventors:
Fred Ernest Gardner, Rudolfus Gerardus Van Schie