Wave generator system with dissipative shores

Abstract

Wave generator system (1) for generating waves in a mass of water (2) for leisure or sporting use, comprising a wave dissipating shore (6) capable of avoiding the formation of rebound waves. The shore (6) has a shore floor (7) with a decreasing height towards the floor (3) under the mass of water (2), a permeable shore ceiling (8) and a plurality of inner compartments (17), each compartment (17) including one or more barriers (22) that offer resistance to the passage of water in a direction towards the mass of water (2) and that leave a water passage space (24) that allows the passage of water in the direction of the mass of water (2). The wave absorbed by the shore (6) loses energy by moving through the compartments and returns to the mass of water (2) due to gravity.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a wave generator system and, in particular, to a system for generating waves in an aquatic environment, provided with dissipative shores capable of absorbing wave energy and minimising wave rebounds.PRIOR ART[0002]Many designs of devices and systems for generating waves in an aquatic environment are known in prior art, the purpose of these devices and systems being to artificially generate waves in the aquatic environment for human enjoyment and to practice sports such as surfing. An example of a wave generator system is based on dragging a mobile element through the water (for example under the water, through the water surface and in contact with the water like a paddle, or along the surface of the water), pushing the water and causing a wave to be formed; successive waves can be generated by making the mobile element move in circles, in forward and backward movements, and / or by including various mobile elements. Another example ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a wave generator system that does not require pumps to return water back to the wave pool. Water returns by gravity, reducing energy consumption. The system can be built with a lower height, simplifying construction and reducing cost. The shallower depth of the wave pool prevents water from overflowing, and the system reduces the risk of dragging users through the foam. It is safer and more aesthetically pleasing to use. Overall, the invention offers significant economic savings, reduced environmental impact, and improved safety.

Problems solved by technology

Wave generator systems specifically designed for surfing present further complexity compared with other wave generation devices.

Achieving a wave that is suitable for surfing is an extremely complex task; not in vain, it has even been considered for years that the perfect artificial wave, which is an exact copy of a natural wave, does not exist or is impossible to generate.

One of the difficulties presented in dynamic wave generator systems for surfing arises from the fact that these systems normally operate in an aquatic environment with limited dimensions compared with the sea, which relatively speaking, is “infinite”.

In other words, in short, a wave rebound is a major interference which has a negative impact on the final shape of the wave making it less suitable for surfing, and leading to an increased time between the waves generated successively by the system to allow more time for the water to calm, thus negatively affecting the economic performance of the system.

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