Patent ID: 8049356
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: F03B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A wave energy conversion device comprising: (a) a first member capable of movement in response to a wave; (b) a second member capable of relative motion with respect to the first member under the influence of a wave; (c) a linkage comprising a power take-off device and connecting the first member to the second member and; (d) a stabilizing member comprising (e) at least one damping means capable of damping the relative motion between the first member and the second member under conditions of extreme waves; (f) at least one connecting member connecting the stabilizing member to the damping means; wherein the damping means is a cylindrical bellowed elastomeric member which acts under axial compression; and wherein the apparatus converts the relative motion of the first member and the second member into electrical energy.