Patent ID: 7444811
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: F03B,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. Wave-power device comprising: a plurality of floating bodies arranged in at least two parallel rows, each floating body being connected to a linear energy converter for converting the wave energy to kinetic energy in a mechanical system connected to an electrical generator; an upper and a lower carrying structure between which the floating bodies are arranged; vertical supporting bars connected to the floating bodies, the vertical supporting bars held between the upper carrying structure and the lower carrying structure; and an extended buoyancy tank connected with the lower carrying structure at opposite structure sides, the buoyancy tanks being constructed and arranged for filling with water for lowering the wave-power device into the sea, such that the floating bodies are submersed to a level to reduce risk of damage during bad weather, wherein the electric generator is integrated between said vertical supporting bars and a corresponding floating body.