System for forming an artificial wave

Abstract

The invention discloses a system for forming an artificial wave (W) in a water environment, which comprises a pulling apparatus (6), a pulled apparatus (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) and a pulling arrangement (11), wherein the pulling apparatus (6) comprises a power pack (12) and the pulled apparatus (10) comprises a wave-forming profile (13), wherein the pulling arrangement (11) comprises at least two pulleys (14, 15) and at least one rope or line (16) provided at or via both ends of the pulled apparatus (10) and further via the pulleys (14, 15) for providing the movement of the pulled apparatus (10) between a first pulley (14) and a second pulley (15). According to the invention, the wave-forming profile (13) comprises at least two wings (1, 2), of which at least one wing (1, 2) is mainly transverse relative to the direction of advancement (A) of the pulled apparatus (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d).

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a system for forming an artificial wave in a water environment. The artificial waves provided by the system are comparable to moving natural waves that occur in a body of water.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Surfing is globally a very popular form of sports and physical activity. People who engage in different boardsports are often regarded as a homogeneous group. Even if each one had their own favorite sport, it is typical that they share an interest in other similar sports. Very often especially surfing is brought up as a sport that one would readily play if only right conditions existed. In many countries, surfing is very minimal because the waves required for the sport are difficult to find. However, people showing an interest in the sport are active and quite many have tried the sport when traveling in areas where good conditions for surfing are available.[0003]The requirements for surfing are basically very simple. The nec...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system for creating waves in a natural environment for surfing, which is movable and can be easily moved to different locations. The system is designed to be eco-friendly and cost-effective, as it does not require a fixed structure and can be powered by renewable energy resources. The system can adjust the wave height and speed based on the surfer's needs and can be automated for safety. The power pack for the system can be recharged using wind power or solar cells, making the system even more eco-friendly. Overall, the system provides a better surfing experience and reduces the impact on the environment or nature.

Problems solved by technology

In many countries, surfing is very minimal because the waves required for the sport are difficult to find.

The only requirement making the situation difficult is that of a wave.

The “sheet wave” technology is often criticized as the experience is not one of genuine surfing.

The device is considered as a trick-performing platform because it does not involve movement on real waves and the environment is quite unauthentic.

As drawbacks of this solution, e.g., the pool is very expensive to build, and in order to work it requires, among other things, a controllable shape of the bottom and a possibility of entirely emptying the pool for maintenance.

However, this requires groove-shaped tracks or similar elements to be installed in the surfing area.

This type of a pool is also very expensive to build, even more so than the above-mentioned artificial wave pool type.

However, this surfing environment limited to a circular pool is, in terms of the surfing experience, very unauthentic in comparison to natural surfing, and the apparatus is mostly intended e.g. for waterpark or resort use.

The apparatus does not provide a naturally moving artificial wave but a standing wave.

Using a car as a power source is not the best alternative in terms of ecology, operating efficiency or cost-effectiveness.

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