Wave-Driven Water-Drawing Structure for Continuous Seawater Pumping

The patent changes the operating parameter from tidal cycle (long duration) to wave cycle (short duration). By utilizing the floating element to capture wave motion instead of tidal motion, the system achieves multiple pumping cycles within the time of one tidal cycle, dramatically increasing power generation efficiency while reducing the effective operation time required per energy unit.

The patent implements periodic pumping action through the floating element that rises and falls with ocean waves. The piston rod and check valve system create repeated intake and discharge cycles, converting the periodic wave motion into continuous water flow to the hydroelectric generator, thereby increasing energy conversion frequency and efficiency.

The patent employs a counterweight system that balances the floating element's motion. As the floating element rises with waves, the counterweight descends, and vice versa. This creates a balanced mechanical system that facilitates continuous reciprocating motion of the piston rod, enabling continuous seawater intake and discharge while maintaining mechanical equilibrium.

The patent divides the pumping function into separate components: the floating element captures wave energy, the linkage mechanism transfers motion, the piston rod performs the pumping action, and the check valve ensures unidirectional flow. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, achieving continuous pumping through coordinated operation of simpler individual parts.