Patent ID: 6020653
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: F03B,Y02E

Abstract:
A reciprocating electric generator for use in an oscillating fluid comprising:a magnetic core having an elongated annular bore extending thereinto and having a bore open end and a bore closed end, said magnetic core being adapted to be submerged in an oscillating fluid;at least one elongated permanent magnet mounted in said magnetic core along said elongated annular bore;a generator coil formed on a coil support sleeve and slidably mounted in said annular bore;an electromagnetic winding mounted in said magnetic core annular bore closed end and being electrically coupled to said generator coil to thereby generate an electromagnetic field within said core when said generator coil is moving within said permanent magnet magnetic field thereby increasing the magnetic field in said magnetic core;a float member attached to said generator coil for moving said generator coil responsive to movement of said float on an oscillating fluid, whereby said electric generator can produce electric power responsive to movement of a float when said float is positioned to float on an oscillating fluid.