公开(公告)号：HK1198696A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-29

申请号：HK14112214

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: B63H20060101 ,  F03B20060101

Abstract: This disclosure provides improved nautical craft that can travel and navigate on their own. A hybrid vessel is described that converts wave motion to locomotive thrust by mechanical means, and also converts wave motion to electrical power for storage in a battery. The electrical power can then be tapped to provide locomotive power during periods where wave motion is inadequate and during deployment. The electrical power can also be tapped to even out the undulating thrust that is created when locomotion of the vessel is powered by wave motion alone.

公开(公告)号：ES2488915T3

公开(公告)日：2014-09-01

申请号：ES07716687

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  BURCHAM ROBERT ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H1/36 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H19/02 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63H25/04

Abstract: Un vehículo acuático propulsado por olas, que comprende: (1) un flotador (11) que comprende un sensor (113) de posición por satélite , (2) un nadador (21) que comprende (a) un sensor horizontal que detecta la dirección en un plano horizontal, y (b) un actuador de guiado (222), (3) un amarre (31) que conecta el flotador (11) y el nadador (21), y (4) un sistema de ordenador (115, 217) que (a) está vinculado al sensor de posición, al sensor horizontal y al actuador de guiado (116, 222), y (b) contiene, o se puede programar para contener, instrucciones para controlar el actuador de guiado como respuesta a señales recibidas desde el sensor de posición y desde el sensor horizontal, o en respuesta a señales recibidas desde un sensor en el vehículo; siendo el flotador, nadador y amarre tales que, cuando el vehículo se encuentra en agua en calma, (i) el flotador (11) está sobre o cerca de la superficie del agua, (ii) el nadador (21) está sumergida por debajo de flotador (11), y (iii) el amarre (31) está bajo tensión; comprendiendo el nadador (21) (2a) un cuerpo (211) del nadador que tiene un eje longitudinal y (2b) un sistema de aletas (213, 214) que (a) está fijado al cuerpo (211) del nadador , (b) comprende una aleta, y (c) cuando el vehículo está en agua con olas, (i) tiene una configuración que cambia como resultado del movimiento de las olas, e (ii) interacciona con el agua para generar fuerzas que tienden a mover al nadador en una dirección horizontal.

公开(公告)号：AU2012228956A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：AU2012228956

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: B63H25/04 ,  A01B79/00 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63H1/32 ,  B63H19/02 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: This invention provides a vessel system and methodology that can be used to promote growth of phytoplankton in the oceans. Unmanned self-controlled wave-powered vessels are equipped with storage units for dispensing a fertilizer, and with sensors to monitor ocean conditions and effects. Fleets of vessels move autonomously by on-board processing of GPS and directional information, piloting a path that is coordinated by a central processing unit. The vessels travel through a defined target area, creating a detailed survey of chemical and biological characteristics that affect grown. The data are processed in a computer model to identify precise locations and precise amounts of fertilizer that will produce the best results. Projected benefits of fertilizing plankton include sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere, and enhancing the marine food chain to improve the fish stock in and around the treated area.

公开(公告)号：AU2012228951A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：AU2012228951

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: F03B13/20 ,  B63H19/02

Abstract: Many of the known wave-powered devices ("WPDs") comprise (1) a float, (2) a swimmer, and (3) a tether connecting the float and the swimmer. The swimmer generates thrust as the float moves up and down due to surface waves. A WPD is provided with a rigid tether that can be moved from (a) a first position ("adjacent position") in which at least a part of the tether is adjacent to the float to (b) a second position ("extended position") in which the tether (i) is extended below the float and (ii) is at least in part substantially rigid. The WPD can if desired be transported, stored, or launched while the tether is in the adjacent position, and the tether can be moved into the extended position after the device has been launched and remain in the extended position while the device is being operated.

公开(公告)号：CA2830437A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：CA2830437

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L

IPC: F03B13/20 ,  B63H19/02 ,  F03B13/18

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a) a first component which is a float (10) that travels on or near the water surface; b) a second component (20) which is wave actuated and travels below the first component (10); and c) a means (19, 32) whereby the first component (10) engages the second component (20) and/or the second component (20) engages the first component (10); wherein the engagement means provides lateral support of one component for the other, and thereby minimizes lateral movement of one against the other when the components are fitted together.

公开(公告)号：AU2012211463A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：AU2012211463

申请日：2012-08-09

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  BURCHAM ROBERT ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H19/02

Abstract: Abstract A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float (11), a submerged swimmer (21), and a tether (31) which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer (21) includes one or more fins (213, 214) which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle. Figure 1 Fig I '-31 2121 31 2 1 214 219- 22

公开(公告)号：IL192828A

公开(公告)日：2011-10-31

申请号：IL19282808

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：ZA200806769B

公开(公告)日：2009-05-27

申请号：ZA200806769

申请日：2008-08-05

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  ROBERT BURCHAM ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H20090101

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：MX2008009309A

公开(公告)日：2008-10-17

申请号：MX2008009309

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G ,  HINE DEREK L ,  RIZZI JOSEPH D ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  BURCHAM ROBERT ,  STUTZ WILLIAM A

IPC: B63H1/30

Abstract: Un vehículo acuático de potencia de ola que incluye un flotador de superficie, un nadador sumergido y un amarre el cual conecta el flotador y el nadador, de manera que el nadador se mueva hacia arriba o hacia abajo por el resultado del movimiento de las olas. El nadador incluye una o más aletas las cuales interactúan con el agua a medida que el nadador se mueve hacia arriba y abajo y genera fuerzas que impulsan el vehículo hacia delante. El vehículo, el cual no necesita ser habitado, puede transportar equipamiento de comunicación y control tal que puede seguir un curso dirigido por señales enviadas a él, y tal que pueda registrar o transmitir datos desde sensores en el vehículo.

公开(公告)号：AU2008223557A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-12

申请号：AU2008223557

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE DEREK L ,  KIESOW KURT A F ,  HINE GRAHAM ,  HINE ROGER G ,  STUTZ WILLIAM

IPC: B63B22/00 ,  F03C7/00

Abstract: A float (1) suitable for use as a buoy or as a component for a wave-powered vehicle. The float (1) includes an upper member (12) whose height can be changed and/or which remained substantially vertical even when the float is in wave-bearing water. A low drag cable (2) suitable for use as a tether in a wave-powered vehicle has a streamlined cross-section and includes a tensile member (21) near the front of the cross-section, at least one non-load-bearing member (22) behind the tensile member, and a polymeric jacket (23). Wave-powered vehicles having a float (1), a submerged swimmer (3) and a tether (2) connecting the float and the swimmer, include a means for determining whether the tether is twisted; or a means (91) for untwisting the tether; or a pressure-sensitive connection (71, 72, 73) which can disconnect the tether when the vehicle is dragged downwards by entanglement with a whale; or a 2-axis universal joint securing the tether to the float or to the swimmer; or elastic elements which absorb snap loads created by the tether; or two or more of these.