Patent ID: 7687931
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: F03B,F03G,F05B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An energy harvesting apparatus for producing energy from water wave motion comprising: an extractor assembly; and a flywheel assembly mechanically connected to said extractor assembly by a power generation shaft, wherein said extractor assembly further comprises: a float configured for upward and downward movement in response to wave motion; a toothed gear attached to and extending from said float; a pair of circular gears intermeshed with said tooth gear; a pair of drive shafts, one of each said drive shafts connected to one of said circular gears; and a plurality of rpm multipliers connected to said drive shafts and to said power generation shaft, wherein said flywheel assembly further comprises: a flywheel connected to said power generation shaft; and a plurality of power generators connected to said power generation shaft, wherein said plurality of power generators are connected to said power generation shaft by means of pulleys.