JP2002257023A - Tidal power generating set - Google Patents
Tidal power generating setInfo
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
- F03B13/00—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates
- F03B13/12—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy
- F03B13/26—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy
- F03B13/264—Adaptations of machines or engines for special use; Combinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatus; Power stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy using tide energy using the horizontal flow of water resulting from tide movement
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
- F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
- F05B2240/00—Components
- F05B2240/90—Mounting on supporting structures or systems
- F05B2240/91—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure
- F05B2240/913—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a stationary structure on a mast
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
- F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
- F05B2260/00—Function
- F05B2260/50—Kinematic linkage, i.e. transmission of position
- F05B2260/503—Kinematic linkage, i.e. transmission of position using gears
- F05B2260/5032—Kinematic linkage, i.e. transmission of position using gears of the bevel or angled type
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
- Y02E10/30—Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明が属する技術分野】本発明は、海水の潮流を利用
して発電する装置に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for generating electricity by utilizing the tide of seawater.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】海水の流れ、即ち潮流を利用して発電す
る潮流発電装置の代表例として、例えば特開昭５５−１
４４５号公報に開示された如き技術がある。2. Description of the Related Art As a typical example of a tidal current power generation device that generates electric power using a flow of seawater, that is, a tidal current, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
There is a technique as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 445/445.
【０００３】この従来技術は、プロペラ水車を有する水
車発電装置を海面に浮遊するブイに吊り下げ保持し、一
端を海底に固定した係留索の他端をこの水車発電装置に
係留した構成を基本とし、係留索に大きな負荷がかから
ないように、或いはプロペラ水車を潮流の流れ方向に円
滑に追従させるように、更には運転姿勢を安定させ、有
効に出力係数を高めることを達成する、等としている。[0003] This prior art is based on a configuration in which a turbine generator having a propeller turbine is suspended and held by a buoy floating on the sea surface, and the other end of a mooring line having one end fixed to the seabed is moored to the turbine generator. In order to prevent a large load from being applied to the mooring line, or to make the propeller turbine smoothly follow the flow direction of the tidal current, to stabilize the driving posture, and to effectively increase the output coefficient.
【０００４】[0004]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】通常、陸地に近い海中
における潮流は、その上層部と下層部とでその方向が逆
となっていることが多いのであるが、従来技術にあって
は、一方の潮流（一般には、上層部の潮流）だけを発電
に利用しているだけであるので、発電効率を高めること
ができない、と云う問題があった。Normally, the direction of the tidal current in the sea near the land is often reversed between the upper part and the lower part of the tidal current. However, since only the tidal current (generally, the upper tidal current) is used for power generation, there is a problem that the power generation efficiency cannot be increased.
【０００５】そこで、本発明は、上記した従来技術にお
ける問題点を解消すべく創案されたもので、流れ方向の
異なる上層部と下層部の両潮流を発電に利用することが
できるようにすることを技術的課題とし、もって潮流の
エネルギーを効率的に発電に利用することを目的とす
る。Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to use both currents in an upper layer and a lower layer having different flow directions for power generation. It is an object of the present invention to make efficient use of tidal energy for power generation.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記技術的課題を解決す
る本発明の内、請求項１記載の発明の手段は、海中の上
層部と下層部とで潮流が異なる方向に生ずる箇所に設置
される潮流発電装置に関するものであること、海中の略
定位置に位置する中空な支持桿に、前記海中の上層部の
潮流を受けて回転するスクリュー羽根および下層部の潮
流を受けて回転するスクリュー羽根を、側方に連通突出
した中空な枝桿を介して装着すること、スクリュー羽根
の回転力を、前記支持桿及び枝桿内に組み込んだ回転力
伝達材により、前記支持桿の上端の海面上に設けられた
ステーション内に設置した発電機に伝達すること、にあ
る。Means for Solving the Problems Among the present invention for solving the above technical problems, the means according to the first aspect of the present invention is installed at a place where tidal currents occur in different directions in an upper layer and a lower layer in the sea. A screw blade that rotates by receiving a tidal current in an upper part of the sea and a screw blade that rotates by receiving a tidal current in a lower part of a hollow support rod located at a substantially fixed position in the sea. Is mounted via a hollow branch rod that protrudes to the side, and the rotational force of the screw blades is transmitted to the upper surface of the upper end of the support rod by a rotational force transmitting material incorporated in the support rod and the branch rod. Transmission to the generator installed in the station provided in.
【０００７】この請求項１記載の発明にあっては、流れ
方向の異なる上層部と下層部の両潮流を同時に発電に利
用することができるので、発電効率を大幅に向上させる
ことができる。According to the first aspect of the present invention, both power flows in the upper portion and the lower portion having different flow directions can be simultaneously used for power generation, so that the power generation efficiency can be greatly improved.
【０００８】請求項２記載の発明は、支持桿を、海底に
立脚固定して構成したものである。[0008] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the support rod is fixed to the seabed by a standing leg.
【０００９】この請求項２記載の発明にあっては、支持
桿が不動に海底に固定されるので、常に安定した運転姿
勢を得ることができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the support rod is fixed to the seabed immovably, a stable driving posture can be always obtained.
【００１０】請求項３記載の発明は、支持桿に充分な浮
力を付与すると共に、該支持桿を、複数の係留索により
海底に係留固定したものである。According to a third aspect of the present invention, a sufficient buoyancy is given to the support rod, and the support rod is moored and fixed to the seabed by a plurality of mooring lines.
【００１１】この請求項３記載の発明にあっては、装置
の設置コストを大幅に低減化することができる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, the installation cost of the apparatus can be greatly reduced.
【００１２】請求項４記載の発明は、側方に連通突出す
る枝桿を有する筒桿を、スクリュー羽根が潮流に対向す
る姿勢になるように、支持桿に回動自在に装着したもの
である。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a cylindrical rod having a laterally protruding branch rod is rotatably mounted on the support rod such that the screw blades face the tide. .
【００１３】この請求項４記載の発明にあっては、潮流
の向きが変動しても、それに追従して筒桿が回動するた
め、常にスクリュー羽根を潮流に対向させることができ
る。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, even if the direction of the tidal current fluctuates, the cylinder rod rotates following the change, so that the screw blade can always face the tidal current.
【００１４】請求項５記載の発明は、スクリュー羽根を
枝桿に、潮流に対向する姿勢になるように、スクリュー
体を介して水平位置で揺動自在に装着したものである。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the screw blade is mounted on the branch rod so as to be swingable at a horizontal position via a screw body so as to face the tide.
【００１５】この請求項５記載の発明にあっては、潮流
の向きが変動しても、それに追従してスクリュー体が潮
流の流れに沿う方向に揺動するため、常にスクリュー羽
根を潮流に対向させることができる。According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, even if the direction of the tidal current changes, the screw body swings in the direction along the tidal flow following the change, so that the screw blades always face the tidal current. Can be done.
【００１６】請求項６記載の発明は、回転力伝達材とし
てチェーンを用いて構成したものである。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a chain is used as the rotational force transmitting member.
【００１７】この請求項６記載の発明にあっては、筒桿
の回動やスクリュー体の揺動にも対応して、回転力を確
実に発電機に伝達することができる。According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the rotational force can be reliably transmitted to the generator in response to the rotation of the cylinder rod and the swing of the screw body.
【００１８】請求項７記載の発明は、回転力伝達材とし
て回転軸を用い、回転軸端同士を傘歯歯車で連結したも
のである。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a rotating shaft is used as a rotating force transmitting member, and the rotating shaft ends are connected to each other by a bevel gear.
【００１９】この請求項７記載の発明にあっては、筒桿
の回動やスクリュー体の揺動にも対応して、回転力を確
実に発電機に伝達することができる。According to the present invention, the rotational force can be reliably transmitted to the generator in response to the rotation of the cylinder rod and the swing of the screw body.
【００２０】請求項８記載の発明は、回転力伝達材とし
て回転軸を用い、回転軸端同士をフレキシブルワイヤで
連結したものである。According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, a rotating shaft is used as a rotating force transmitting member, and ends of the rotating shaft are connected by a flexible wire.
【００２１】この請求項８記載の発明にあっては、筒桿
の回動やスクリュー体の揺動にも対応して、回転力を確
実に発電機に伝達することができる。According to the present invention, the rotating force can be reliably transmitted to the generator in response to the rotation of the cylinder rod and the swing of the screw body.
【００２２】請求項９記載の発明は、ステーション内
に、上層部の潮流を受けたスクリュー羽根の回転数を増
速する変速機と、下層部の潮流を受けたスクリュー羽根
の回転数を増速する変速機とを夫々設けたものである。According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transmission for increasing the rotational speed of a screw blade receiving a tidal current in an upper layer, and increasing the rotational speed of a screw blade receiving a tidal current in a lower layer in a station. And transmissions for each.
【００２３】この請求項９記載の発明にあっては、効率
良く発電量を増加させることができる。According to the ninth aspect of the invention, it is possible to efficiently increase the amount of power generation.
【００２４】[0024]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態を、図
面を参照しながら説明する。図１〜３は第一の実施の形
態を示したもので、海中の上層部と下層部とで潮流が異
なる方向に生ずる箇所には、中空な支持桿１が複数本
（図示実施例では３本）、所定の間隔を維持して立脚固
定されており、海面上に突出する支持桿１の上端部には
例えばドーム形状の屋根を有するステーション２が設け
られ、内部に発電機３等が設置される。尚、符号４はス
テーション２内への出入口である。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment, where a plurality of hollow support rods 1 (3 in the illustrated embodiment) are provided at locations where tidal currents are generated in different directions in an upper layer and a lower layer in the sea. The base 2 is fixed to a standing leg while maintaining a predetermined interval, and a station 2 having, for example, a dome-shaped roof is provided at an upper end of a support rod 1 projecting above the sea surface, and a generator 3 and the like are installed inside. Is done. Reference numeral 4 denotes an entrance to the station 2.
【００２５】そして、支持桿１には、海中の上層部の潮
流を受けて回転するスクリュー羽根５および下層部の潮
流を受けて回転するスクリュー羽根５が、側方に連通突
出した中空な枝桿６を介して装着される。The supporting rod 1 is provided with a screw blade 5 rotating in response to a tidal current in the upper part of the sea and a screw blade 5 rotating in response to a tidal current in the lower part. 6 is attached.
【００２６】スクリュー羽根５は、紡錘形状のスクリュ
ー体７の尾端に装着され、スクリュー羽根５が潮流を受
けて回転するとスクリュー体７内に装着された中心軸８
が回転するものであり、またスクリュー体７の腹部に
は、上記した枝桿６が連通一体設される。The screw blade 5 is mounted on the tail end of a spindle-shaped screw body 7. When the screw blade 5 rotates in response to a tidal current, the central shaft 8 mounted in the screw body 7 is rotated.
The branch rod 6 is provided integrally with the abdomen of the screw body 7 so as to communicate therewith.
【００２７】一方、支持桿１には筒桿９が同軸状に且つ
回動自在に外装されており、この筒桿９に上記した枝桿
６を連通突出させる。つまり、ほぼ垂直な支持桿１に対
し、枝桿６はほぼ水平に側方に突出して支持桿１の周囲
を筒桿９を介して回動し、枝桿６の先端に連設されたス
クリュー体７もまた水平姿勢を維持する。On the other hand, a cylindrical rod 9 is coaxially and rotatably mounted on the support rod 1, and the branch rod 6 is communicated with the cylindrical rod 9 so as to project therefrom. That is, with respect to the support rod 1 which is substantially vertical, the branch rod 6 projects laterally substantially horizontally, rotates around the support rod 1 via the cylindrical rod 9, and a screw provided continuously at the tip of the branch rod 6. The body 7 also maintains a horizontal posture.
【００２８】そして、潮流を受けたスクリュー羽根５
は、この潮流に対向する姿勢となるように、筒桿９が支
持桿１に対して回動するのである。即ち、紡錘形状のス
クリュー体７が潮流の流れに沿った姿勢となるように筒
桿９が回動し、尾端に装着されたスクリュー羽根５は潮
流に対向することになる。The screw blade 5 receiving the tide
In other words, the cylinder rod 9 rotates with respect to the support rod 1 so as to be in a posture facing this tide. That is, the cylindrical rod 9 rotates so that the spindle-shaped screw body 7 takes a posture along the flow of the tide, and the screw blade 5 mounted on the tail end faces the tide.
【００２９】潮流は支持桿１に衝突するとその流れが乱
れてしまい、従って支持桿１の下流側にスクリュー羽根
５が位置すると、その回転が円滑に達成されない恐れが
ある。そこでスクリュー羽根５を装着したスクリュー体
７を枝桿６を介して支持桿１の側方に突出させ、潮流の
乱れによってスクリュー羽根５の回転に悪影響が及ぶこ
とがないようにしているのである。When the tidal current collides with the support rod 1, the flow is disturbed. Therefore, if the screw blade 5 is positioned downstream of the support rod 1, the rotation may not be smoothly achieved. Therefore, the screw body 7 on which the screw blade 5 is mounted is projected to the side of the support rod 1 via the branch rod 6 so that the turbulence of the tide does not adversely affect the rotation of the screw blade 5.
【００３０】また、紡錘形状のスクリュー体７が潮流の
流れに沿った姿勢となるようにするための他の手段とし
ては、スクリュー体７と枝桿６との間の連結部におい
て、スクリュー体７が水平姿勢を維持したまま揺動変位
できるように構成しても良い（図示省略）。As another means for causing the spindle-shaped screw body 7 to take an attitude along the flow of the tidal current, a screw body 7 is provided at a connecting portion between the screw body 7 and the branch rod 6. May be configured to be able to oscillate while maintaining a horizontal posture (not shown).
【００３１】さて、次に潮流を受けて回転するスクリュ
ー羽根５の中心軸８の回転力を、ステーション２内に設
置した発電機３に伝達する手段は多々考えられるところ
であり、本発明では原則的に支持桿１及び枝桿６内に組
み込んだ回転力伝達材１０により達成する。従って、前
述しているように、スクリュー体７と枝桿６と筒桿９と
支持桿１とは、夫々の連設部分で充分なシールドを施さ
れながらも連通している。Now, there are many possible means for transmitting the rotational force of the central shaft 8 of the screw blade 5 rotating in response to the tidal current to the generator 3 installed in the station 2. This is achieved by the rotational force transmitting member 10 incorporated in the support rod 1 and the branch rod 6. Therefore, as described above, the screw body 7, the branch rod 6, the cylinder rod 9, and the support rod 1 communicate with each other while being sufficiently shielded at the respective connecting portions.
【００３２】図２の実施例では回転力伝達材１０として
チェーン１０ａを用いている。長尺な支持桿１内にあっ
ては、途中に連結歯車１０ｂを配し、或いは枝桿６と支
持桿１との間のように方向転換部分にも連結歯車１０ｂ
を配し、筒桿９が回動したりスクリュー体７が揺動変位
したりしても、回転力が円滑に発電機３に伝達できるよ
うにしてある。チェーン１０ａであれば、若干の撓みや
捩じれに対応することができるので、上記回動や揺動が
生じても確実に回転力を伝達することができる。In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a chain 10a is used as the rotational force transmitting member 10. In the long support rod 1, the connecting gear 10 b is arranged in the middle, or the connecting gear 10 b is also provided in the direction changing portion such as between the branch rod 6 and the supporting rod 1.
Is arranged so that the rotational force can be smoothly transmitted to the generator 3 even when the cylinder rod 9 rotates or the screw body 7 swings. Since the chain 10a can cope with a slight bending or twisting, it is possible to reliably transmit the rotational force even when the above-mentioned rotation or swing occurs.
【００３３】また、図３の実施例では、回転力伝達材１
０として回転軸１０ｃを用い、回転軸１０ｃ端同士を傘
歯歯車１０ｄで連結した構成としている。この傘歯歯車
１０ｄは、特に枝桿６と支持桿１との間のように回転軸
１０ｃ同士が直交する部分であり、チェーン１０ａの場
合と同様、回動や揺動に対応できる。Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The rotation shaft 10c is used as 0, and the ends of the rotation shaft 10c are connected by a bevel gear 10d. The bevel gear 10d is a portion in which the rotating shafts 10c are orthogonal to each other, particularly between the branch rod 6 and the support rod 1, and can cope with rotation and swing as in the case of the chain 10a.
【００３４】そして、この回転軸１０ｃの回転力のジョ
イント構造としては、フレキシブルワイヤを用いても良
いであろう（図示省略）。A flexible wire may be used as a joint structure for the rotational force of the rotating shaft 10c (not shown).
【００３５】尚、ステーション２内には、潮流を受けた
スクリュー羽根５の回転数を増速するための変速機１１
が設けられている。In the station 2, a transmission 11 for increasing the rotation speed of the screw blade 5 receiving the tide is provided.
Is provided.
【００３６】ところで、各支持桿１のスクリュー体７の
装着位置は、海中の上層部および下層部の両方であり、
その部分の潮流を受けてスクリュー羽根５が回転するよ
うになっている。これは前述したように、海中の上層部
と下層部とでは潮流の流れ方向が異なるからであり、一
機の装置でこの異なる流れ方向の両潮流のエネルギーを
有効に利用できる。By the way, the mounting position of the screw body 7 of each support rod 1 is at both the upper layer and the lower layer in the sea.
The screw blade 5 rotates in response to the tidal current in that portion. This is because, as described above, the flow direction of the tidal current differs between the upper part and the lower part of the sea, and the energy of the two tidal currents in the different flow directions can be effectively used by one device.
【００３７】従って、各支持桿１の上端のステーション
２内に設けた前記変速機１１は、上層部用と下層部用と
で個別にした方が制御が容易である。Accordingly, it is easier to control the transmission 11 provided in the station 2 at the upper end of each support rod 1 if the transmission 11 is provided separately for the upper layer and for the lower layer.
【００３８】図４は本発明の第二の実施の形態を示した
もので、装置に充分な浮力を付与するフロート１２を支
持桿１の上端部外周に取付けると共に、該フロート１２
の下面および支持桿１の下端部と海底とを、鎖等の複数
本の係留索１３により係留固定し、これにより設置コス
トの低減化を図るものである。FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a float 12 for giving sufficient buoyancy to the apparatus is attached to the outer periphery of the upper end of the support rod 1 and the float 12
And the lower end of the support rod 1 and the seabed are moored and fixed by a plurality of mooring lines 13 such as chains, thereby reducing the installation cost.
【００３９】[0039]
【発明の効果】本発明は、上記した構成となっているの
で、以下に示す効果を奏する。請求項１記載の発明によ
れば、流れ方向の異なる上層部と下層部の両潮流を同時
に発電に利用することができるので、発電効率を大幅に
向上させることができる。Since the present invention has the above-described structure, the following effects can be obtained. According to the first aspect of the present invention, both power flows in the upper portion and the lower portion having different flow directions can be simultaneously used for power generation, so that power generation efficiency can be greatly improved.
【００４０】請求項２記載の発明によれば、支持桿が不
動に海底に固定されるので、常に安定した運転姿勢を得
ることができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the support rod is fixed to the seabed immovably, a stable driving posture can always be obtained.
【００４１】請求項３記載の発明によれば、装置の設置
コストを大幅に低減化することができる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, the installation cost of the apparatus can be significantly reduced.
【００４２】請求項４記載の発明によれば、潮流の向き
が変動しても、それに追従して筒桿が回動するため、常
にスクリュー羽根を潮流に対向させることができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, even if the direction of the tidal current changes, the cylinder rod rotates following the change, so that the screw blade can always face the tidal current.
【００４３】請求項５記載の発明によれば、潮流の向き
が変動しても、それに追従してスクリュー体が潮流の流
れに沿う方向に揺動するため、常にスクリュー羽根を潮
流に対向させることができる。According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, even if the direction of the tidal current changes, the screw body swings in the direction along the tidal flow following the change, so that the screw blades always face the tidal current. Can be.
【００４４】請求項６記載の発明によれば、チェーンが
筒桿の回動やスクリュー体の揺動にも対応して、回転力
を確実に発電機に伝達することができる。According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the rotational force can be reliably transmitted to the generator in response to the rotation of the cylinder rod and the swing of the screw body.
【００４５】請求項７記載の発明によれば、傘歯歯車が
筒桿の回動やスクリュー体の揺動にも対応して、回転力
を確実に発電機に伝達することができる。According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the bevel gear can reliably transmit the rotational force to the generator in response to the rotation of the cylinder rod and the swing of the screw body.
【００４６】請求項８記載の発明によれば、フレキシブ
ルワイヤが筒桿の回動やスクリュー体の揺動にも対応し
て、回転力を確実に発電機に伝達することができる。According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the flexible wire can reliably transmit the rotational force to the generator in response to the rotation of the cylinder rod and the swing of the screw body.
【００４７】請求項９記載の発明によれば、効率良く発
電量を増加させることができる。According to the ninth aspect, the amount of power generation can be efficiently increased.
【図１】本発明の第一の実施の形態を示す、全体斜視説
明図である。FIG. 1 is an overall perspective explanatory view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】回転力の伝達機構の一実施例を示す説明図であ
る。FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a torque transmitting mechanism;
【図３】回転力の伝達機構の他の実施例を示す説明図で
ある。FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of a torque transmitting mechanism;
【図４】本発明の第二の実施の形態を示す、全体斜視説
明図である。FIG. 4 is an overall perspective explanatory view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
１；支持桿、２；ステーション、３；発電機、４；出入
口、５；スクリュー羽根、６；枝桿、７；スクリュー
体、８；中心軸、９；筒桿、１０；回転力伝達材、１０
ａ；チェーン、１０ｂ；連結歯車、１０ｃ；回転軸、１
０ｄ；傘歯歯車、１１；変速機、１２；フロート、１
３；係留索1; support rod, 2; station, 3; generator, 4; entrance, 5; screw blade, 6; branch rod, 7; screw body, 8; central shaft, 9; cylindrical rod, 10; 10
a; chain, 10b; connecting gear, 10c; rotating shaft, 1
0d; bevel gear, 11; transmission, 12; float, 1
3; mooring line
Claims (9)
方向に生ずる箇所に設置される潮流発電装置であって、
海中の略定位置に位置する中空な支持桿に、前記海中の
上層部の潮流を受けて回転するスクリュー羽根および下
層部の潮流を受けて回転するスクリュー羽根を、側方に
連通突出した中空な枝桿を介して装着し、前記スクリュ
ー羽根の回転力を、前記支持桿及び枝桿内に組み込んだ
回転力伝達材により、前記支持桿の上端の海面上に設け
られたステーション内に設置した発電機に伝達すること
を特徴とする潮流発電装置。1. A tidal power generator installed at a location where tidal currents occur in different directions in an upper layer and a lower layer in the sea,
A hollow support rod located substantially at a fixed position in the sea, a screw blade rotating in response to a tide in the upper part of the sea and a screw blade rotating in response to a tide in the lower part, and having a hollow projecting side projecting therethrough. A power generator installed in a station provided on the sea surface at the upper end of the support rod by means of a rotational force transmitting material mounted on the support rod and the branch rod, which is mounted via a branch rod, and the rotational force of the screw blade is incorporated in the support rod and the branch rod. A tidal current power generation device that transmits power to a machine.
徴とする請求項１に記載の潮流発電装置。2. The tidal current generator according to claim 1, wherein the support rod is fixed to a shore on a seabed.
該支持桿を、複数の係留索により海底に係留固定したこ
とを特徴とする請求項１に記載の潮流発電装置。3. While providing sufficient buoyancy to the support rod,
2. The tidal power generator according to claim 1, wherein the support rod is moored and fixed to a seabed by a plurality of mooring lines.
を、スクリュー羽根が潮流に対向する姿勢になるよう
に、支持桿に回動自在に装着したことを特徴とする請求
項１、２または３記載の潮流発電装置。4. A cylindrical rod having a laterally communicating branch rod is rotatably mounted on the support rod such that the screw blades face the tidal current. 4. The tidal current generator according to 2 or 3.
る姿勢になるように、スクリュー体を介して水平位置で
揺動自在に装着したことを特徴とする請求項１、２また
は３記載の潮流発電装置。5. The screw blade according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the screw blade is mounted on the branch rod so as to be swingable at a horizontal position via a screw body so as to face the tide. Tidal current generator.
とを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、４または５記載の潮
流発電装置。6. The tidal power generator according to claim 1, wherein a chain is used as the rotational force transmitting member.
軸端同士を傘歯歯車で連結したことを特徴とする請求項
１、２、３、４または５記載の潮流発電装置。7. The tidal power generator according to claim 1, wherein a rotating shaft is used as the rotating force transmitting member, and the rotating shaft ends are connected by bevel gears.
軸端同士をフレキシブルワイヤで連結したことを特徴と
する請求項１、２、３、４または５記載の潮流発電装
置。8. The tidal power generator according to claim 1, wherein a rotating shaft is used as the rotating force transmitting member, and the rotating shaft ends are connected to each other by a flexible wire.
たスクリュー羽根の回転数を増速する変速機と、下層部
の潮流を受けたスクリュー羽根の回転数を増速する変速
機とを夫々設けたことを特徴とする請求項１、２、３、
４、５、６、７または８記載の潮流発電装置。9. A transmission for increasing the rotation speed of a screw blade receiving a tidal current in an upper layer portion and a transmission for increasing the rotation speed of a screw blade receiving a tidal current in a lower layer portion, respectively. Claim 1, 2, 3, characterized in that it is provided
The tidal power generator according to 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.
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