Patent ID: 6534881
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: F03B,Y02E

Abstract:
An underwater power generating device, comprising:A) a wheel assembly having an inside diameter surface and an outside track connected by a plurality of spokes, said spokes having flexible air chambers fixedly secured thereon, each of said spokes having first and second ends, said first ends secured to said inside diameter surface, and said second ends secured to said outside track, said air chambers containing air valves; B) a hub assembly having third and fourth ends, said hub assembly is fixedly secure through said wheel assembly, said hub assembly having a first retaining ring mounted at a first predetermined distance from said third end towards said fourth end, without reaching said fourth end, and a second retaining ring mounted at a second predetermined distance from said first retaining ring towards said fourth end, without reaching said fourth end, whereas said wheel assembly is positioned between said first and second retaining rings, said hub assembly further having a first channel mounted at a third predetermined distance from said third end towards said first retaining ring, without reaching said first retaining ring and a second channel mounted at a fourth predetermined distance from said second retaining ring towards said fourth end, without reaching said fourth end, said hub assembly including pneumatic means to inflate and deflate said air chambers; C) first and second track assemblies, each having first and second faces, whereas each first face has a semicircular rail mounted thereon, forming an approximate circle when said semicircular rails face each other, whereas said wheel assembly rotates between said semicircular rails and said first and second track assemblies complement said first and second channels, allowing said hub to rotate upon said first and second track assemblies; and D) a support structure including hoisting means to raise and lower said underwater power generating device and anchor means to secure said support structure, said anchor means having a predetermined cooperative length and attached to the bottom of a body of water so that said anchor means stabilizes said underwater power generating device while in operation and while hoisting means is activated.