Patents by Inventor Binzhen Zhou

Binzhen Zhou has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12612890
    Abstract: This invention introduces a kinetic energy recovery wind-wave integrated system for offshore wind power generation. The system consists of a semi-submersible platform equipped with a fan and an internal wave energy device. The device includes a shell housing a Power Take-Off (PTO) system, featuring a permanent magnet synchronous linear motor and an active controller. The motor's stator is fixed inside the shell, while its mover is connected to a counterweight block outside the stator, linked to the shell's top via a spring. Limiters are installed at both ends of the shell to restrict the counterweight block's movement. This system utilizes the wave energy device to absorb kinetic energy, which otherwise affects wind turbine stability, and converts it into usable electrical energy via the PTO system. This enhances the stability and safety of offshore wind turbine power generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: South China University of Technology
    Inventors: Binzhen Zhou, Xu Huang, Peng Jin, Zhi Zheng, Yi Xiao, Zedong Wang, Jianjian Hu, Hengming Zhang, Lei Wang, Yuming Yuan
  • Publication number: 20250172119
    Abstract: This invention introduces a kinetic energy recovery wind-wave integrated system for offshore wind power generation. The system consists of a semi-submersible platform equipped with a fan and an internal wave energy device. The device includes a shell housing a Power Take-Off (PTO) system, featuring a permanent magnet synchronous linear motor and an active controller. The motor's stator is fixed inside the shell, while its mover is connected to a counterweight block outside the stator, linked to the shell's top via a spring. Limiters are installed at both ends of the shell to restrict the counterweight block's movement. This system utilizes the wave energy device to absorb kinetic energy, which otherwise affects wind turbine stability, and converts it into usable electrical energy via the PTO system. This enhances the stability and safety of offshore wind turbine power generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: South China University of Technology
    Inventors: Binzhen ZHOU, Xu HUANG, Peng JIN, Zhi ZHENG, Yi XIAO, Zedong WANG, Jianjian HU, Hengming ZHANG, Lei WANG, Yuming YUAN
  • Patent number: 12122489
    Abstract: This invention presents an ocean observation platform with an integrated, highly reliable wave energy generation mechanism, relevant to power supply technology in marine environments. It includes a platform floating body and a power generation mechanism located at the platform's bottom. The mechanism features disassemblable power generation piles, arranged in a circular array on the floating body. This design ensures that if one pile fails, the others continue generating electricity, enabling a long-term, stable, and continuous power supply. This is particularly useful for monitoring meteorological, temperature, salinity, and ocean current data in complex marine conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Binzhen Zhou, Xu Huang, Peng Jin, Zhi Zheng, Lei Wang, Hengming Zhang, Chusen Lin, Hongjie Wen