Surface gravity wave generator and wave pool
The wave pool system generates desirable ocean-like waves with adjustable contours and foils, addressing inefficiencies in previous technologies to create rideable waves with improved surfability and duration.
US20260085533A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-26KELLY SLATER WAVE CO LLC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- US19/223904
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing systems fail to replicate ocean waves that are desirable for surfing, lacking in size, form, speed, and duration, and are inefficient in transferring energy to create rideable waves.
Method used
A wave pool system with a contoured bottom and movable foils generates surface gravity waves using passive flow control mechanisms to mitigate water flow, currents, and random chop, featuring adjustable bottom contours and vortex generators to enhance wave quality.
Benefits of technology
The system produces waves that resemble ocean waves, providing extended ride duration and improved surfability, overcoming inefficiencies of previous wave generation methods.
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Abstract
A wave pool for generating surfable waves is disclosed. The wave pool includes a pool for containing water. The pool defines a channel having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom with a contour that slopes upward from a deep area proximate the first side wall toward a sill defined by the second side wall. The wave pool further includes at least one foil at least partially submerged in the water near the side wall, and being adapted for movement by a moving mechanism in a direction along the side wall for generating a wave in the channel that forms a breaking wave on the sill. The wave pool further includes one or more passive flow control mechanisms to mitigate a mean flow of the water induced by the movement of the at least one foil in the direction along the side wall.
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