SYSTEMS FOR RECIPROCAL MOTION IN WAVE TURBINES
Systems and methods for obtaining power from reciprocal motion, particularly for waves, are presented.
1 - 18 . (canceled)
19 . A fluid energy system, comprising:
a. A clutch-gear-transmission system comprising at least one freewheel for output of unidirectional motion from bidirectional motion.
20 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the fluid energy system is rotational in waves.
21 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the fluid energy system is linear in waves.
22 . The system of claim 21 , wherein a rotational energy system operates simultaneously.
23 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the fluid energy system is a gas.
24 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the transmission system operates on a linear rack.
25 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the transmission system operates on a curved rack.
26 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the input motion is substantially vertical.
27 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the input motion is substantially horizontal.
28 . The system of claim 19 , wherein at least one gear is plastic.
29 . A fluid energy system, comprising:
a. A clutch-gear-transmission system, wherein the input transmission system comprises at least one beveled gear.
30 . The system of claim 29 , wherein the system is used in waves.
31 . A reciprocating motion system, comprising:
a. A rack,
b. A first gear, interfacing with the rack,
c. A second gear, not attached to the rack, a freewheel,
d. A clutch, connected to the second gear and to a generator shaft,
e. A third gear, connected to the clutch.
32 . A reciprocating motion system, comprising:
a. A first bevel gear,
b. A second and third bevel gear, each interfacing with the first bevel gear,
c. A first ratchet connected to the second gear,
d. A second ratchet connected to the third gear,
e. A shaft, connected to a generator and to the second and third gears.
33 . A reciprocating motion system, comprising:
a. An input torque shaft with a first gear and a second freewheel gear and a hub with a clutch,
b. A third gear interfacing with the second gear and located on a separate shaft,
c. An output torque shaft comprising a fourth gear interfacing with the first gear, and comprising a fifth gear, interfacing with the third gear.