Abstract: An oceanic wave energy utilization system includes a floating energy collection device (1), an energy transfer device (2) and an energy conversion device (4). The floating energy collection device is connected to the energy conversion device via the energy transfer device. The floating energy collection device is made up of a hull-shaped float and a float limitation device. Vertical energy collection plates (101) are arranged at the underside of the float, while the energy transfer device is made up of a fixed seat and an energy transfer rod, said fixed seat being fixed at shore-side or at the seabed and movably connected to the energy transfer rod. The energy transfer rod is movably connected to the floating energy collection device and to the energy conversion device.

Abstract: The water wave-based energy transfer system is a system for generating electrical power from the natural motion of water waves, such as ocean waves. The system includes an anchor adapted for stationary lodgment on an underwater support surface, such as the ocean floor, and at least one buoyant float provided for floating either on or below the ocean surface. At least one primary cable joins the at least one buoyant float to the anchor, and a secondary cable joins the at least one buoyant float to a tensioning device coupled with a power conversion and generation device on the shore. The oscillatory motion of the at least one buoyant float caused by the water waves or swells generates oscillatory motion in the second cable, which drives the power conversion and generation device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to conversion of renewable energy such as solar, wind, falling water, wave and biomass resources into energy forms for practical transport by existing electricity and natural gas transport systems and includes embodiments for cyclic conversion of rectilinear forces into electricity wherein charged particles force a separate population of charged particles to flow in a separate circuit to create an electric current. Forces exerted at a first frequency are converted into cyclic electrical current at a frequency that is a multiple of the frequency of the forces. Similar arrangements are provided for conversion of rotary forces into electricity. Components of the disclosure can be manufactured at a high rate from very low cost materials with minimum energy requirements for the purpose of generation of low-cost electricity from linear motion engines and renewable forces such as ocean waves and flowing fluids such as water or air.

Abstract: The wave-based power generation system has a buoy or float retained by a cable that enters an underwater power generating station. The cable enters the station housing through an inverted U-tube having upturned inlet and outlet ports, which prevent water from entering the housing. The buoy cable passes over an inlet pulley assembly disposed within the U-tube and has its free end secured to a take-up reel or sheave. A driver pulley is mounted on a shaft coaxial with the take-up reel shaft, and is constrained to unidirectional rotation. Rotation of the driver pulley is coupled to a mainspring pulley and a timing pulley through an idler pulley. A mainspring is compressed by rotation of the mainspring pulley until a cam wheel coaxial with the timing wheel releases a brake, causing the mainspring to expand and rotate a generator shaft to produce electricity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an energy production system converting the energy of moving liquid in a reservoir (e.g. sea waves) to extensive power through the use of a float. The energy production system comprises a liquid reservoir in which a liquid periodically changes its level, at least one float at least partially immerged in liquid within said liquid reservoir, a lock system operable to maintain said float at a predetermined base level in said liquid, and a controller system comprising a floating trigger system operable to selectively trigger said lock system to release the float from the base level to wave crest upon identifying a predetermined condition of the float relative to the liquid level thus enabling an outburst and creating high mechanical energy, thereby producing energy power from the liquid level difference within said liquid reservoir.

Abstract: Apparatus embodying the invention include a damping plate attached to the submerged end of a spar-like element floating in a body of water. The spar like element tends to move up and down in a vertical direction in response to passing waves. The damping plate has a pair of oppositely facing surfaces extending transversely to the vertical direction of the movement of the spar-like element and vertical structures (“lips”) mounted on the oppositely facing surfaces for increasing the effective mass of water pushed during movement of the damping plate through the water. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used in wave energy converters to control the relative motion between the spar-like element and a float to increase the energy produced.

Abstract: The stability and power conversion efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) which includes a float, a spar and a power taken device (PTO) connected between the spar and the float is increased by connecting a heave plate to the spar in a very secure manner and by carefully limiting the movement between the float and spar to one direction (i.e., up-down motion). Buoyancy chambers may be attached to the WEC to facilitate its transportation and deployment. The WEC may be formed in sections and assembled at, or close to, the point of deployment.

Abstract: A wave energy converter includes a flexible pipe and an inlet. The flexible pipe floats on the water surface, following the wave form. Slugs of water and air enter, one after the other, through the inlet. Because the flexible pipe follows the shape of the wave, water is transported through a manifold to a pressure chamber connected to a generator. The inlet consists of a hollow, inflexible pipe attached to the throat of the flexible pipe. The inflexible pipe is fixedly attached to a buoyancy tank or plurality thereof. The buoyancy tanks are arranged in a vertical plane or in tandem, with the inflexible pipe passing along the plane vertical to the fore and aft axis of the buoyancy tank and the frontward portion projecting sufficiently ahead of the buoyancy tank with the flexible pipe terminating at a singular outlet. The entire apparatus is facing towards the oncoming waves.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing electricity from moving water, such as ocean waves, by converting the wave motion to electricity, the apparatus including a platform, structural tubes, a piston and a float base, where the electricity producing devices may be located on the platform and may be protected from the elements. The wave movement, up and down, between crest and trough causes movement of the piston, and the movement may be used to generate electricity when the piston is coupled with one or more electrical generating devices, such as a generator.

Abstract: An improvement for a wave energy converter comprises a substantially rigid skirt adapted to be suspended from a wave energy converter below the surface of the water. The skirt includes an elongate substantially cylindrical structure extending vertically so as to form a flow path for water particles over a surface of the structure. The cylindrical structure has a series of rings of substantially equal diameter arranged concentrically at spaced vertical intervals. The curved surfaces formed by the circular cross-section of the rings, form an undulating flow path for water particles travelling in a vertical direction. In this way the vertical component of the wave energy extracted from the wave's circular water particle motion can be maximized.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing wave energy by transforming it in potential energy of water in a reservoir, to be converted in mechanical energy through a classical, proved in time, low head water turbine. The invention maximizes the throughput by raising the water head regardless of the unpredictable wave behavior, to a predictable head. The cost of it is greatly mitigated by sharing the facilities with wind power, desalination and hydrogen generating facilities as well as lodging facilities having all necessary ingredients generated on board.

Abstract: A tidal power generator has a floating vessel hull that is subject to rising and falling water levels so that the hull moves vertically up and down. Linear-to-rotary converters are coupled between the vessel hull and a fixed object. The converters allow the hull to move vertically while constraining the horizontal movement of the hull. The converters convert the vertical movement of the hull into rotary movement, which is then used to drive an electrical generator. A harborage is provided to protect the hull and the converters and to regulate the water level for the vessel hull as well as become a fixed object relative to the vessel from which a change in relative position causes power to be developed. If the hull is subject to tidal variations, vertical movement of the hull can be desynchronized from the tidal variations so as to store energy during slack tides.

Abstract: A wave energy converter includes a flexible pipe and an inlet. The flexible pipe floats on the water surface, following the wave form. Slugs of water and air enter, one after the other, through the inlet. Because the flexible pipe follows the shape of the wave, water is transported through a manifold to a pressure chamber connected to a generator. The inlet consists of a hollow, inflexible pipe attached to the throat of the flexible pipe. The inflexible pipe is fixedly attached to a buoyancy tank or plurality thereof. The buoyancy tanks are arranged in a vertical plane or in tandem, with the inflexible pipe passing along the plane vertical to the fore and aft axis of the buoyancy tank and the frontward portion projecting sufficiently ahead of the buoyancy tank with the flexible pipe terminating at a singular outlet. The entire apparatus is facing the oncoming waves.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting energy from wind and wave motion using a common floating platform comprising a ship hull (10) which is moored in an offshore location and which supports wind turbines (27) for extracting energy from wind and wave energy extraction devices (12) positioned at least at one side of the hull (10) for extracting energy from wave motion relative to the hull (10). The method and apparatus may also use water current energy extraction devices. The hull (10) may also support a desalination plant (45) which uses the energy generated from the wind, wave and water current energy extraction devices.

Abstract: A system for generating electricity includes a buoyancy pump operable to convert wave motion from a body of water into mechanical energy. The buoyancy pump includes a buoyancy block that reciprocally moves in response to wave motion to pump an operating fluid that is delivered to a turbine to produce electricity. The buoyancy block is preferably sized such that a diameter of the buoyancy block is no less than about one-sixth a wavelength and no greater than about one wavelength of an average wave for a region in which the buoyancy pump is operated.

Abstract: A wave energy harvester (100A) includes an element (120A) that converts forward and/or backward of water in a wave (102A, B, C) passing the harvester (100A) into upward and/or downward movement to thereby increase the vertical amplitude of the harvester (100A) relative to the sea floor (104A, B, C). In most preferred aspects, the element (120A) is a hydrofoil that is coupled to the harvester (100A). Further preferred aspects include those in which part of, or the entire harvester (100A) has a neutral buoyancy, and where energy is extracted from the downwards movement of the neutrally buoyant part (100A) after a wave has lifted that part (110A).

Abstract: A hydraulic power device is provided. The hydraulic power device includes: a first cylinder with a cylindrical chamber, a first fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a weight unit having a first piston. The first piston hermetically fits into the first cylinder and moves upwards and downwards within the first cylinder. When the first piston moves downwards within the first cylinder, the fluid in the cylindrical chamber flows out through the first fluid outlet under the pressure from the first piston, and thereby generates hydraulic power. When the first piston moves upwards within the first cylinder, the fluid flows into the cylindrical chamber through the first fluid inlet, to get prepared for subsequent hydraulic power output. The hydraulic power device in the present invention is designed to lift a weight unit with a small initial power and then generate hydraulic power utilizing the gravity of the weight unit.

Abstract: Buoyancy forces [N] and gravitational forces [N] of buoys in fluids are used as drive forces. Buoys are placed in one or more water-filled container/s. To use the buoyancy force [N], the buoys are connected to an energy storage device, herein springs. In addition, the buoys are temporarily connected to a reference system by either the container or a movable frame within the container. Upon fastening the containers to a movable system, both buoyancy and gravitational forces [N] are exerted via a short working stroke, producing effective energy. To repeat said energy supply, the movable system must resume the starting position. For this process to occur, internal and external energy may be used. In a technical application, this invention can supply electric energy via a gyrating mass, propel hydraulic or compressed air cylinders, or enable other repetitive motions (pumps.) The described system can also be used for energy storage.

Abstract: A system for generating electricity includes a buoyancy pump operable to convert wave motion from a body of water into mechanical energy. The buoyancy pump includes a buoyancy block that reciprocally moves in response to wave motion to pump an operating fluid that is delivered to a turbine to produce electricity. The buoyancy block is preferably sized such that a diameter of the buoyancy block is no less than about one-sixth a wavelength and no greater than about one wavelength of an average wave for a region in which the buoyancy pump is operated.

Abstract: A float for use in capturing energy from waves, said float comprising: a central body providing buoyancy, said float further comprising: a leading part which has a leading surface which, in use of the float, is inclined upwards from horizontal such that the top of said leading surface projects further from said central body than the bottom of said leading surface and/or a trailing part which, in use of said float, extends downwards from said central body and presents a trailing surface which is inclined downwards from horizontal such that the top of said trailing surface is closer to said body than the bottom of said trailing surface.

Abstract: A wave energy device in the form of a self buoyant heave-resistant vessel (10) comprising two or more discrete flow paths into which water can be urged by wave action and a bi-directional energy extractor in fluid communication with said path(s) and atmosphere, arranged to extract energy from air movements in said path(s) caused by said wave action.

Abstract: Method for getting of an optimum drift of a power machine of waves, where the arrangement or the apparatus consist of one or more upright standing legs (11 and 8) with an integrated arrangement of piston (10) for transmitting of energy. The rod of the piston (10 A) in the integrated arrangement of piston (10) is loosed or free placed on the bottom of the sea (17). The cylinder (8) for this is mounted on a float (14), where the energy which has to be obtained from this, and has to be produced in the legs (11 and 8), by and in the cycle of working. Namely in the down going stroke of the power machinery of waves. The cycle of working for getting of the most optimum energy by the arrangement has to be established by a raising of sucking in pressure, by help of a pressure, which has to be accumulated in the belonging tanks (12) to the power machinery of waves. The accumulated pressure has to be made of the stroke of the energy producing cylinder (10 and 8).

Abstract: System for multiple harnessing and complemented conversion of energy from sea waves, which includes a structure of vertical guides (12) along which a floating body (1) moves, and a first submerged tank (2) of captive gas (3), held up by said floating body (1), characterised in that it includes a second submerged tank (5) with captive gas (3), attached to said floating body (1), with said first tank (2) and second tank (5) being connected to each other, in such a way that they exchange their respective volumes of gas (3) due to the effect of changes of pressure of water column (4) caused by the waves. Improves the energy harnessing performance of the system.

Abstract: In a wave energy converter (WEC) for capturing energy contained in surface waves on large bodies of water, one or both of the floats used in the WEC has an internal spring system including a weight suspended from a spring mechanism having a selectively variable spring constant for allowing vertical oscillations of the weight in response to bobbing motions of the float The mechanical impedance of the system is a function of the oscillations of the weight, hence the system is tunable to selected values of mechanical impedance for optimal coupling with the prevailing waves.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a reliable and efficient support to various methods of tapping from the free, and tremendous clean energy contained in ocean waves or any such waves, in the form of pressurized fluid, or linear and rotational motion, the most efficient way, the most economically, with the broadest scope possible, while taking into account the exigencies of marine environment, in three essential parts: 1—The hull of a floating carrier designed to pitch the most possible around a pivot shaft under the influence of the energy contained in the ocean waves. 2—A dependable pressure point, as a necessary element, where any force carried by the floating carrier hull will interact, to make available the tapped energy. 3—A mooring system that keeps the floating carrier hull free of any restriction or interference with other components, while positioning it for maximum pitching when subjected to the action of ocean waves.

Abstract: A device for converting the energy of water waves or flowing water into electrical or mechanical energy. The device includes a body or collection chamber with a hydro-turbine located opposite the water entrance and, preferably, a water clear out channel flange located beneath the hydro-turbine and at or upstream of the water exhaust from the device. As the water is channeled by wave facing directional blades and a wave leveler through and exits the hydro-turbine or pump, it has free exit into a water void area which is produced by the deep water, with its own flotation apparatus or moorings, or near shore, held by supports secured to the seabed or other structures. The device also exhibits a “tip up, tip down” synchronous motion as wave fronts advance through and passed the device, which increases the efficiency of the device by accelerating the flow of water therethrough.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wave power generating device, comprising a lifting pillar installed on a floating platform, a sleeve covered outside said lifting pillar and two groups of ratchet wheel mechanisms installed on said sleeve; wherein the inner wheel of each of said ratchet wheel mechanisms rotates with the sleeve, the outer wheel of each of said ratchet wheel mechanisms drives a corresponding power generator to generate power; and the first outer wheel in the first group of ratchet wheel mechanism rotates with a first inner wheel along the first direction when the lifting pillar is rising, while the second outer wheel in the second group of ratchet wheel mechanism rotates with the second inner wheel along the second direction when the lifting pillar is falling. The wave power generating device of the invention has advantages of simple structure, low loss, and high power efficiency, and may transport much power energy for various uses.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an energy production system comprising a liquid reservoir in which a liquid periodically changes its level, at least one float at least partially immerged in liquid within said liquid reservoir, a lock system operable to maintain said float at a predetermined base level in said liquid, and a controller system comprising a floating trigger system operable to selectively trigger said lock system to release the float from the base level to wave crest thus enabling an outburst and creating high mechanical energy, thereby producing energy power from the liquid level difference within said liquid reservoir.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting the motion of a body of water to rotational energy comprising a float, the float is connected to a rigid object, the rigid object is connected to pistons generating pressurized air, a container interconnected to said pistons conveying the pressurized air to said container which is released into the container into flaps formed chambers, said flaps formed chambers are connected to a chain, said chain is connected to tread wheels; wherein the force exerted by the pressurized air on the flaps formed chambers generate movement of the flaps formed chambers.

Abstract: The waves of the sea move a float vertically upwards and downwards. These motions are transferred and converted to rotational along a horizontal shaft. The float (1/1) of a spherical or cylindrical shape made with plastic or metal material, empty filled with ballast, floats half emerged and as is moved by the forces of the waves, transfers these vertical motions to a vertical metal beam (1/2) which can be increased or decreased in order to deal with the tidal changes of the sea level. The vertical beam is attached with knuckle joins, at the one end with the float and at the other with the horizontal beam of a rectangular metal triangle which transfers the vertical motions at the horizontally moving forwards and backwards saw (1/5) with the two chains (1/6) and (3/20) which rotate two pairs of gears each gear of a pair to the diametrically opposite side, so that with every movement one gear produces action while the other gear of the pair moves freely.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating power from waves. Weighted power cells are suspended at opposing ends of a connecting arm supported by a floating frame that rocks in response to passing waves. The power cells compress air or draw a vacuum as they fall and rise, respectively, with respect to passing waves. The compressed air and vacuum are communicated to a pressure chamber and a vacuum chamber, each of which are operably connected to pneumatically drive an electrical generator.

Abstract: An apparatus for wave energy harnessing includes at least one slide shaft, a buoyant unit, an energy-transmitting unit, and a rotate unit. The slide shaft is firmly mounted on the seabed. The buoyant unit is movably engaged with the slide shaft and has a reservoir and an adjusting board, so as to control the vertical position of the buoyant unit relative to sea level. The energy-transmitting unit is mounted on the buoyant unit. The rotate unit rotatably engages with the energy-transmitting unit and connects with an energy-transfonning unit through a transmission shaft. Thereby, the buoyant unit is driven by waves to vertically slide along the slide shaft, the energy-transmitting unit rotates the transmission shaft of the rotate unit, and, thus, the energy-transforming unit generates power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for recovering energy contained by waves. The collecting device (8) comprises a float (7) coupled by means of one or more support bars (10, 11) to an actuator (12). At least one support bar is rigidly coupled to the float (7) or to a support member (62) in the float. In addition, the float (7) is arranged substantially entirely below water level.

Abstract: A converter for producing useable energy from fluid motion of a fluid medium. The converter includes a support structure, at least one movable element immersed in the fluid medium and supported externally on the support structure such that the movable element can move relatively to the structure in response to the fluid motion by vortex induced motion, galloping or combination thereof, and at least one power device supported on the support structure and coupled to the movable element. The power device converts motion of the movable element to useable energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for recovering energy contained by waves. In the arrangement, a plurality of collecting devices (8) is coupled in series. Each collecting device comprises a float (7) coupled by means of a power transmission member (10, 11) to a motion converter (13). The coupling between the collecting devices may be mechanical, the motion converters being coupled up by means of an intermediate shaft (60).

Abstract: A wave power apparatus at least a part of which is permanently fixed to the sea floor or to ground, i.e. such as to a breakwater, a mole, a pier, a jetty, a cliff or an oil rig. The wave power apparatus (302) includes a plurality of rotationally supported arms (322), each of which carries a float (324) at its free end, so that a translational movement of the float caused by a wave results in rotation of the arm. The apparatus comprises power conversion means for converting power transmitted from the wave to the arms into electric power, e.g. a hydraulic system, in which a hydralic fluid is displaced by the movement of the arms (322) to drive one or more hydralic motors. The plurality of apparatus is arranged in a row such that a wave passing the row of arms causes the arms to successively pivot with a mutual phase shift. Thereby, an even power output may be achieved, and the need for frequency converters may be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for converting wave energy into electric power, comprising a closed floating element (1) and a mass forming element (2), the mass forming element (2) being arranged inside the floating element (1) and mounted mobile relative to the floating element (1), the mass forming element (2) being adapted to be set in relative motion with respect to the floating element (1) under the action of the waves on the floating element (1). The invention is characterized in that it also comprises locking means (13) adapted to lock the movement of the mass forming element (2) and control means adapted to control the locking means (13) for selectively locking or releasing the mass element (2) so as to amplify the movement of the mass forming element (2) by constant adaptation to the dynamics of the apparatus to successive waves.

Abstract: A modular near-shore wave-powered energy collection system, which includes a plurality of connected modules, each module including at least one flotation device and at least one OWC, wherein each OWC is connected to a common pressure manifold and a common vacuum manifold and the common pressure manifold and the common vacuum manifold are connectable to a device.

Abstract: A converter for producing useable energy from fluid motion of a fluid medium. The converter includes a support structure, at least one movable element immersed in the fluid medium and supported externally on the support structure such that the movable element can move relatively to the structure in response to the fluid motion by vortex induced motion, galloping or combination thereof, and at least one power device supported on the support structure and coupled to the movable element. The power device converts motion of the movable element to useable energy.

Abstract: The disclosure teaches improvements of the lever operated pivoting float with generator. The improved parts include an improvement in the torsion spring system, more streamlined floatation, counter weighted and ballast balanced, buoyant lever arm and a shock absorbing lever arm. The device can also be use up side down. The disclosure also teaches a floating electric power generator including a buoyant float component, a lever arm pivoting on a shaft of the float and attached to a submerged structure, and an electrical generator that includes a shaft that turns in response to the pivoting of the lever arm.

Abstract: A device comprising a pivoting float and lever arm combination attached to a beam such that the float and lever arm can unfold and change orientation to the ocean surface. The float and lever arm pivot and the float can be rotated to a vertical position relative to the water surface. The lever arm can, for example, be attached to a suspended beam or to the ocean bottom. A method for moving a float and a lever arm in response to ocean wave action comprising pivotally attaching a first end of a lever arm to a float; attaching a second end of the lever arm to a connector component; and attaching an end of the connector component to the ocean floor.

Abstract: Wave-power device, with a plurality of floating bodies (12) arranged in at least two parallel rows for vertical movement caused by wave movements. Each floating body is connected to a generator (22) for the generating of electrical energy during the vertical movement. The floating bodies are jointed to a raft (11) which can be relocated on the water and can be moored at an arbitrary place of use. The floating bodies (12) are connected to vertical supporting bars (14), which are held between an upper lattice-like structure (15, 16) and a lower lattice-like structure (17, 18), and each of the vertical supporting bars (14) is connected to an electric generator (22).

Abstract: An apparatus for storage of potential energy using water from a deep body of water is described. The apparatus comprises one module including a cylinder, a piston slidably connected to the cylinder, a column for storing the water from the deep body of water received through an inlet being in communication with the cylinder/piston, and a connecting tube which mutually connects the cylinder and the column. The apparatus further comprises driving means for reciprocally displacing the piston in relation to the cylinder, wherein the driving means is a crankshaft drivingly connected to the piston and at least one flywheel mounted to the crankshaft for counteracting the pressure as result of the water stored in the column.

Abstract: Systems and processes for harnessing the dynamic energy of a fluid body may be used to generate electric power. In particular implementations, a system and process for harnessing the dynamic energy of a fluid body include the ability to follow a movement of a fluid body and pressurize a volume of fluid due to following the movement. The pressurized volume of fluid may be used, at least in part, to drive an electrical generator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system comprising a central controller; and a plurality of devices for capturing wave energy and converting into another form of energy; wherein the central controller is in operative communication with the plurality of devices to adjust an energy capturing capability of a device. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising determining wave conditions in a fluid media; and tuning in real-time an energy capturing device to resonate at a selected frequency present in the fluid media; wherein the energy capturing device is disposed in the fluid media.

Abstract: A wave energy power generating apparatus includes a fixed base, a buoyant float unit and at least one gearing mechanism. The fixed base has a slide shaft mounted thereon for connecting with the buoyant float unit. The buoyant float unit includes a buoyant float slidably connected with the slide shaft, and at least one rack mechanism formed with a pair of rack members. The gearing mechanism includes a transmission shaft, and a pair of one-way gears connected with the transmission shaft and engaged with the rack members. The rack members can drive the one-way gears to rotate the transmission shaft in a single predetermined direction when an upward or downward movement of the buoyant float unit occurs.

Abstract: A system is described for converting the energy contained in each ocean wave into mechanical energy used to drive an electric generator. The system is built around a large weight that sits atop an air-filled raft inside a chamber that is partly open to the ocean on one side. Water from each incoming wave pushes the raft upward in the chamber. As the water level subsides, the weight exerts a pulling force onto a gear system that in turn drives a standard electrical generator. The system is simple in design, it is highly scalable and inexpensive to construct with off-the-shelve components and building materials.

Abstract: A floating power generation assembly comprises at least three floating units (900) floating on a body of water, and at least three anchors (916) secured to a solid surface beneath the body of water, each of the floating units (900) being provided with a power generator, the floating units (900) being arranged substantially at the vertices of at least one equilateral triangle. Ship borne apparatus for deploying the floating units of such a power generation assembly and a novel multiple wind turbine assembly are also described.

Abstract: A long cylinder shaped beam is submerged in the ocean and suspended horizontally by multiple floats for converting ocean wave energy. The long length (at least the distance of the crest of two waves) and heavy weight of the beam, give the floats something stable to pull against. The weight of the beam pulling at the floats is transferred back and forth, as the ocean swells move over the beam, which activate machine components that may be installed in the beam, the floats or with rods connecting the floats to the beam. An individual float will not lift the beam except when the tide raises all the floats. The floats will pull and release the tension of the weight of the beam at randomly different times. The shape of the beam is straight. The ocean surface is continuously curving up and down and the beam will not bend to the shape of the ocean surface, but the floats will mimic the undulating or curvy shape of the ocean surface, and that motion actives the machine.

Abstract: A gyro wave-activated power generator utilizing wave energy which has, as a component, a control moment gyro, and which comprises a floating body (1), a control moment gyro (5) supported by the floating body, and a power generator (10) connected to the gimbal shaft of the gyro through a gearing to increase speed(9), and is characterized by the gimbal (6) of the gyro being rotated by the movement of the floating body by wave energy to drive the power generator (10) for power generation.