公开(公告)号：CA2839945C

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：CA2839945

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

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

Abstract: A wave-powered vessel has a buoyant vessel body, mechanical means for converting movement of the vessel body caused by wave motion to horizontal thrust, a mechanical means including an electrical generator for converting movement of the vessel body caused by wave motion to electrical power and a separate mechanical means including an electrical generator for converting horizontal movement of the vessel body through water to electrical power.

公开(公告)号：AU2017254802B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：AU2017254802

申请日：2017-10-30

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： BRENNAN JOHN M ,  OTTEN CASPER G ,  WALKER DAVID B ,  ONG TIMOTHY JAMES ,  MORONI DANIEL PETER

IPC: H01R9/03 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H01R13/52

Abstract: FTHEDISCLOSURE An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or muhiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A co r on power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power.

公开(公告)号：CA2830437C

公开(公告)日：2019-08-20

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 device (WPD) that is subject to waves in the water and may utilize the power of waves is disclosed. The device includes a float, a wave-actuated component, and a closure component which in a first state secures the float and wave-actuated component together and a second state permits the wave-actuated component to move away from the float. A tether connected between the float and the wave-actuated component. When the closure component is in the second state and the float is on the surface of still water and the wave-actuated component is submerged below the float, the tether extends downwards from the float under tension. When the float is on the surface of wave-bearing water the wave-actuated component interacts with the water to generate forces that are transmitted to the tether.

公开(公告)号：MY164096A

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：MYPI2013702368

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

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

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：BR112015022756A2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：BR112015022756

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： DEREK L HINE ,  ROGER G HINE

IPC: B63H19/02

Abstract: 1 / 1 resumo “flutuador, veãculos acionado por onda e aã‰reo nãƒo tripulado, e, mã‰todo para monitorar uma embarcaã‡ãƒo que estだflutuando na ãgua” equipamento e mã©todos que combinam o uso de veã­culos acionados por onda e veã­culos aã©reos nã£o tripulados (uavs ou drones). um uav pode ser lanã§ado a partir de um veã­culo acionado por onda, observar outra embarcaã§ã£o, e reportar os resultados da sua observaã§ã£o para o veã­culo acionado por onda, e o veã­culo acionado por onda pode reportar os resultados da observaã§ã£o para uma localizaã§ã£o remota. o uav pode aterrissar na ã¡gua e entã£o pode ser recuperado pelo veã­culo acionado por onda.

公开(公告)号：AU2012327253B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：AU2012327253

申请日：2012-09-17

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: B63H19/02

Abstract: An Endurance Extension Module (EXM) for powering an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle. The EXM converts wave motion to locomotive thrust, towing the UUV from point to point or keeping it in place against an opposing current. The EXM may also supply the UUV with electricity for driving an electric motor or powering on-board electronics. The EXM can be retracted onto the UUV when not in use to minimize drag, or it can release the UUV as prologue to a subsequent rendezvous. The EXM-UUV combinations of this invention allow extended autonomous missions over wider territory for purposes such as surveying, monitoring conditions, or delivering cargo.

公开(公告)号：AU2012228948B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：AU2012228948

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 that travels on or near the water surface; b) a second component which is wave actuated and travels below the first component; and c) a means whereby the first component engages the second component and/or the second component engages the first component; 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：AU2012211463C1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

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：AU2008223557B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：AU2008223557

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

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

IPC: B63B22/00 ,  F03C7/00 ,  B63H1/30

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.

公开(公告)号：AR085449A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-02

申请号：ARP120100905

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: LIQUID ROBOTICS INC

Inventor： HINE ROGER G

IPC: B63H19/02 ,  B63H1/30

Abstract: Muchos de los dispositivos accionados por energía undimotriz (“WPDs”) conocidos comprenden (1) un flotador, (2) un impulsor sumergido, y (3) un amarre que conecta al flotador con el impulsor sumergido. El impulsor sumergido genera un empuje cuando el flotador se mueve de manera ascendente y descendente debido a las ondas de la superficie. El WPD de la presente provee de un amarre rígido que se puede mover entre (a) una primera posición (“posición adyacente”) en la cual por lo menos una parte del amarre queda adyacente al flotador y (b) una segunda posición (“posición extendida”) en la cual el amarre (i) se extiende por debajo del flotador e (ii) es sustancialmente rígido por lo menos en parte. Si se desea, el WPD se puede transportar, almacenar, o arrojar mientras el amarre se encuentra en la posición adyacente, y el amarre se puede desplazar a la posición extendida luego de arrojar el dispositivo y permanecer en la posición extendida mientras se está operando el dispositivo.