Patent ID: 8541901

Claim:
A wave power generating system configured to generate power based on a movement of waves, said wave power generating system comprising: a chamber having one single opening configured to allow water to flow into and out of the chamber, the chamber defining a water column configured to oscillate based on the movement of the waves; a float body disposed within the chamber, the float body configured to be carried by the oscillating water column; a linear generator having a stator and an actuator configured to generate electrical power, wherein the actuator is coupled to the float body device such that the actuator reciprocatingly moves relative the stator based on the movement of the float body device; a plunger positioned between the float body device and the actuator; a control device configured to adjust a characteristic frequency of the wave power generating system to a frequency of the waves arriving at the chamber based by causing at least one of actuation of the linear generator for taking off energy, trimming of the float body device by the actuation of at least one valve device, or adjustment of an operating parameter of an actuator-carrier device mechanically operatively connected to the plunger.