The invention provides a floating type wave energy extraction device based on original overwater structures, and belongs to the technical field of utilization of marine
renewable energy. The floating type wave energy extraction device structurally comprises a support, cross bars, a longitudinal bar, a floating body and hydraulic cylinders, wherein the support, the longitudinal bar and two cross bars form a
parallelogram linkage mechanism; the floating body is mounted at the lower end of the longitudinal bar and drives the
parallelogram linkage mechanism to move longitudinally so as to provide energy for a
hydraulic cylinder I between the support and the cross bars; the floating body and the longitudinal bar can rotate relatively so as to provide energy for a
hydraulic cylinder II between the floating body and the longitudinal bar. The floating type wave energy extraction device comprises the support and modular units, wherein each
modular unit comprises the floating body, connection arms and an energy conversion
system. The
parallelogram linkage mechanism is used for forming the connection arms and constitutes each
modular unit with the floating body; the connection arms can ensure that the floating body moves in a preset manner and can raise the energy extraction
system, so that the energy extraction
system can be away from sea water. The floating type wave energy extraction system is arranged on a
seawall, a
retaining wall, an ocean platform, a bridge
pier and a natural or artificial island, a special large supporting structure does not need to be built, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.